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A lot of talk results in little changes and a newly adopted budget

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A lot of talk results in little changes and a newly adopted budget

Budget shrinks, reserve grows

The Home Depot announces seasonal hiring wave

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The Home Depot announces seasonal hiring wave

College students, retirees and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Juneau Symphony hires new executive director, concertmaster

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Juneau Symphony hires new executive director, concertmaster

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

Major project waiting in the wings for the airport

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Major project waiting in the wings for the airport

North terminal work could start this time next year.

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)

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

Endangered language gets its close up.

Opinion: Sen. Murkowski continues her role as outdoor recreation’s fiercest advocate

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Opinion: Sen. Murkowski continues her role as outdoor recreation’s fiercest advocate

Murkowski deserve credit for uniting lawmakers on this bipartisan issue.

Lance Stevens, hospital board president, speaks during a joint meeting with the City and Borough of Juneau Assembly Tuesday, March 19, 2019. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

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State budget uncertainty hangs over hospital

Proposed Medicaid cuts could have direct and indirect effects.

Opinion: AIDEA is critical to resource development in Alaska

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Opinion: AIDEA is critical to resource development in Alaska

The state needs to develop its abundant natural resources.

Myrna Gardner, tribal partnership specialist for the U.S. Census Bureau, said Alaska’s low census response rate is costing the state millions every year during a presentation at Southeast Housing Summit, Thursday, March 14, 2019. *Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

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Low census response loses Alaska billions of dollars

Money left on the table.

Number of rocket launches could take off in Kodiak

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Number of rocket launches could take off in Kodiak

They’ve got ideas on the launchpad.

Sitka business owner places first in pitch contest

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Sitka business owner places first in pitch contest

Product saves bank and backs.

John Hudson III of Metlakatla, will receive a Governor’s Art Award with his father for Alaska Native Cultural education. Hudson was photographed at the Soboleff Center on Friday, Feb. 1, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Southeast arts advocate and longtime teachers to be honored at Governor’s Arts and Humanities Awards

Meet some of the Southeast’s winners.

Opinion: Investment is the only way to achieve growth and stability

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Opinion: Investment is the only way to achieve growth and stability

Cutting projects and jobs has never built a society.

Opinion: UAS accreditation in good standing

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Opinion: UAS accreditation in good standing

Recent finding about UAA’s Education program is regrettable.

UPDATE: Here’s what Juneau is doing to help those affected by government shutdown

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UPDATE: Here’s what Juneau is doing to help those affected by government shutdown

Free pizza, support groups, bill forgiveness.

Opinion: Why the judge was wrong in throwing out my lawsuit on state debt

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Opinion: Why the judge was wrong in throwing out my lawsuit on state debt

We are watching the abhorrence of debt.

The sunrise reflects off of downtown Juneau windows on Friday, Jan. 4, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Fleeing the 49th state: Alaska’s population declines again

The exodus continues.

Blood Bank of Alaska opens permanent Juneau location

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Blood Bank of Alaska opens permanent Juneau location

It’s the first permanent facility in Southeast.

Opinion: Energy production is a boon for Alaska and all Americans

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Opinion: Energy production is a boon for Alaska and all Americans

Environmentalists need not worry.

Canada’s Messing tops men’s short program at Skate Canada

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Canada’s Messing tops men’s short program at Skate Canada

The 26-year-old Messing was born in Girdwood, where he now lives.