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New law eases telecom regulations, leaves uncertainty for rural communities

New law eases telecom regulations, leaves uncertainty for rural communities

Telecom bill removes specific protection.

New law eases telecom regulations, leaves uncertainty for rural communities
The Tongass National Forest sign on the way to the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Roadless Rollback? Dunleavy and Trump eye Tongass National Forest

Millions of acres could be opened for logging.

The Tongass National Forest sign on the way to the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
‘This is too far’: Juneau brewers, distillers say new regulations would limit their activities

‘This is too far’: Juneau brewers, distillers say new regulations would limit their activities

Trouble is brewing.

‘This is too far’: Juneau brewers, distillers say new regulations would limit their activities
Juneau police seeking man with warrant

Juneau police seeking man with warrant

Anyone with information is encouraged to call Juneau Crime Line or JPD.

Juneau police seeking man with warrant
No frost yet for Juneau

No frost yet for Juneau

The growing season can grow a little more

No frost yet for Juneau
Visiting Yup’ik artists get crowd involved in performance
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Visiting Yup’ik artists get crowd involved in performance

They did the twist.

Visiting Yup’ik artists get crowd involved in performance
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Fireweed is close to fog in Sitka. (Vivian Mork Yéilk’ | For the Capital City Weekly)
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Not to be dramatic but fall is here and winter is coming

Here’s how to make the most of it.

Fireweed is close to fog in Sitka. (Vivian Mork Yéilk’ | For the Capital City Weekly)
Report shows Medicaid cuts won’t save much

Report shows Medicaid cuts won’t save much

They might cost more.

Report shows Medicaid cuts won’t save much
A felwort starts to flower in late summer. (Courtesy photo | David Bergeson)

End of summer signs are clear

The signs of an approaching fall in Juneau.

A felwort starts to flower in late summer. (Courtesy photo | David Bergeson)
Fishing boats stream out of Don D. Statter Boat Harbor in Auke Bay at the start of the Golden North Salmon Derby on Friday, Aug. 23, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Alaska boating deaths up for third year in a row, according to a Coast Guard report

More on-the-water time leads to more deaths.

Fishing boats stream out of Don D. Statter Boat Harbor in Auke Bay at the start of the Golden North Salmon Derby on Friday, Aug. 23, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
University still in limbo as restructuring moves forward

University still in limbo as restructuring moves forward

What will restructuring look like?

University still in limbo as restructuring moves forward
Empire Live: UA Regents Subcommittee meets on university restructuring

Empire Live: UA Regents Subcommittee meets on university restructuring

Live updates from the Regents subcommittee

Empire Live: UA Regents Subcommittee meets on university restructuring
Police calls for Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019

Police calls for Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction… Continue reading

Police calls for Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019
A Capital City Fire/Rescue crew transports a cruise ship passenger off the Radiances of the Seas downtown on Tuesday, August 14, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Ship to shore: Juneau paramedics maintain care at sea

CCFR paramedics help out with at-sea medevacs.

A Capital City Fire/Rescue crew transports a cruise ship passenger off the Radiances of the Seas downtown on Tuesday, August 14, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
‘We’re going to fight them all the way’: Alaska union plans to fight legal ruling over dues

‘We’re going to fight them all the way’: Alaska union plans to fight legal ruling over dues

The attorney general is calling for stricter rules for union dues.

‘We’re going to fight them all the way’: Alaska union plans to fight legal ruling over dues
From the far western reaches of Alaska, Yup’ik artists share their culture with Juneau

From the far western reaches of Alaska, Yup’ik artists share their culture with Juneau

They brought dance and walrus skin with them.

From the far western reaches of Alaska, Yup’ik artists share their culture with Juneau
The Ruby Princess is escorted by the U.S. Coast Guard into Juneau downtown harbor on Monday, April 30, 2018. The ship was the first of the season.

Coast Guard medevacs man from cruise ship near Douglas

The man was evacuated from a cruise ship.

The Ruby Princess is escorted by the U.S. Coast Guard into Juneau downtown harbor on Monday, April 30, 2018. The ship was the first of the season.
BP sheds Alaska assets, sells to Hilcorp Alaska for $5.6B

BP sheds Alaska assets, sells to Hilcorp Alaska for $5.6B

BP is selling all of its assets in the state.

BP sheds Alaska assets, sells to Hilcorp Alaska for $5.6B
The City and Borough of Juneau has purchased 2.35 acres of land in Vintage Park that will solely be used for senior assisted living. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Developer sought for assisted living facility in Vintage Park

The Juneau Assembly will seek competitive bids for the development of assisted living facilities in the Vintage Hill subdivision. “Basically, what we’re trying to do… Continue reading

The City and Borough of Juneau has purchased 2.35 acres of land in Vintage Park that will solely be used for senior assisted living. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Twenty-four pounder wins 2019 Salmon Derby
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Twenty-four pounder wins 2019 Salmon Derby

His first king in 40 years was a winner.

Twenty-four pounder wins 2019 Salmon Derby
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