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Juneau Symphony hires new executive director, concertmaster

Juneau Symphony hires new executive director, concertmaster

Two new hires come into the fold ahead of music director selection.

Juneau Symphony hires new executive director, concertmaster
Dunleavy plans meeting on judicial nominees, warns of vetoes

Dunleavy plans meeting on judicial nominees, warns of vetoes

Governor filled one Palmer Superior Court seat but refused to fill a second.

Dunleavy plans meeting on judicial nominees, warns of vetoes
New event fills in for canceled Slush Cup

New event fills in for canceled Slush Cup

Their Slush Cup doesn’t runneth over with snow.

New event fills in for canceled Slush Cup
Photos: Friday’s Gold Medal Games

Photos: Friday’s Gold Medal Games

Day six of the tournament.

Photos: Friday’s Gold Medal Games
Art in Unusual Places
Capital City Weekly

Art in Unusual Places

Reader submitted photos of art in unusual places.

Art in Unusual Places
Capitol Live: University president says university tied to state’s future

Capitol Live: University president says university tied to state’s future

Follow along with live updates from Alaska’s Capitol.

Capitol Live: University president says university tied to state’s future
Alaska moose hunter can ‘rev up’ his hovercraft, U.S. Supreme Court rules

Alaska moose hunter can ‘rev up’ his hovercraft, U.S. Supreme Court rules

The court rules 9-0 in favor of John Sturgeon.

Alaska moose hunter can ‘rev up’ his hovercraft, U.S. Supreme Court rules
Photos: Gold Medal Basketball Championship Games

Photos: Gold Medal Basketball Championship Games

The final day of the tournament.

Photos: Gold Medal Basketball Championship Games
Major project waiting in the wings for the airport

Major project waiting in the wings for the airport

North terminal work could start this time next year.

Major project waiting in the wings for the airport
Some Juneau residents willing to pay income tax, give up PFD to help state

Some Juneau residents willing to pay income tax, give up PFD to help state

Dozens of people told lawmakers they’re ready to give to the state.

Some Juneau residents willing to pay income tax, give up PFD to help state
Michelle Obama brings largest crowd of book tour to Tacoma

Michelle Obama brings largest crowd of book tour to Tacoma

Former First Lady spends afternoon with local book club.

  • Mar 26, 2019
  • By OLIVIA SULLIVAN FEDERAL WAY MIRROR
  • Nation-World
Michelle Obama brings largest crowd of book tour to Tacoma
Filmmaker talks digging into proposed Chilkat Valley mining project
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Capital City Weekly

Filmmaker talks digging into proposed Chilkat Valley mining project

‘Rock, Paper, Fish’ takes a skeptical, nuanced look at proposed Palmer Project.

Filmmaker talks digging into proposed Chilkat Valley mining project
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Gwaii Edenshaw, co-director and co-writer of the Haida-language film “SG̲aawaay Ḵ’uuna (Edge of the Knife )” said the efforts of language preservationists and the knowledge of fluent speakers were indispensable when making his movie. ( Courtesy Photo | Niijang Xyaalas Productions. Copyright Isuma Distribution International)
Capital City Weekly

Endangered language: Director talks about bringing first feature-length Haida-language film to screen

Endangered language gets its close up.

Gwaii Edenshaw, co-director and co-writer of the Haida-language film “SG̲aawaay Ḵ’uuna (Edge of the Knife )” said the efforts of language preservationists and the knowledge of fluent speakers were indispensable when making his movie. ( Courtesy Photo | Niijang Xyaalas Productions. Copyright Isuma Distribution International)
Capitol Live: Lawmakers celebrate Seward’s Day

Capitol Live: Lawmakers celebrate Seward’s Day

Follow along with live updates from Alaska’s Capitol.

Capitol Live: Lawmakers celebrate Seward’s Day
Tuition assistance for medical students on the chopping block

Tuition assistance for medical students on the chopping block

Alaska would be the only state in the country to not provide state assistance for medical education.

Tuition assistance for medical students on the chopping block
Senate approves fast-tracked disaster relief funds

Senate approves fast-tracked disaster relief funds

Dry weather predictions prompt additional fire suppression funds.

Senate approves fast-tracked disaster relief funds
Police calls for Monday, March 25, 2019

Police calls for Monday, March 25, 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

  • Mar 25, 2019
  • Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Police calls for Monday, March 25, 2019
Police calls for Sunday, March 24, 2019

Police calls for Sunday, March 24, 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

  • Mar 24, 2019
  • Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Police calls for Sunday, March 24, 2019
Sitka Tribe gears up for legal battle

Sitka Tribe gears up for legal battle

They’ve gotten support in Sitka and Juneau.

Sitka Tribe gears up for legal battle
Gold Medal Live: Haines and Metlakatla clash in B semis
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Gold Medal Live: Haines and Metlakatla clash in B semis

A live recap of the action.

  • Mar 22, 2019
  • By NOLIN AINSWORTH and ALEX McCARTHY JUNEAU EMPIRE
  • BasketballVideo
Gold Medal Live: Haines and Metlakatla clash in B semis
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