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School Board President: Juneau schools at risk of losing over 100 teachers, staff

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School Board President: Juneau schools at risk of losing over 100 teachers, staff

Possible budget cuts are “overwhelming.”

Innovation Summit keynote speakers highlight tourism growth, future of Alaska’s self-sufficiency

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Innovation Summit keynote speakers highlight tourism growth, future of Alaska’s self-sufficiency

“People will be locally more self-sufficient but globally more connected.”

Sentencing for convicted murderer pushed back again

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Sentencing for convicted murderer pushed back again

The wait continues.

A Juneau Police Department car sits in front of Juneau-Douglas High School on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Police hand out annual awards to officers, civilians

Employees were also recognized for years of service.

The Eaglecrest Ski Area lodge, seen here in 2015, is the planned site of the Old Tower Bar, which would serve beer and wine during ski season. In a unanimous vote Monday, Oct. 15, 2018, the Alcohol Control Board rejected an alcohol license for the business. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Bill could pave way for alcohol at Eaglecrest

The ski area could have the Alaska State Fair to thank.

Tribe takes state to court in attempt to protect herring

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Tribe takes state to court in attempt to protect herring

They also took to the streets Tuesday.

Juneau could have sixth straight year of below average snowfall

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Juneau could have sixth straight year of below average snowfall

More snow is coming, but this season still isn’t normal.

Snow forecasted for Presidents Day

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Snow forecasted for Presidents Day

Winter storm warning in effect.

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Applications open for vacant Docks and Harbors board seat

The deadline is Feb. 22.

Nominations open for First Lady’s Volunteer of the Year Awards

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Nominations open for First Lady’s Volunteer of the Year Awards

The awards are an annual tradition.

Juneau gets first local oyster farm

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Juneau gets first local oyster farm

Small, but mighty.

A man with camping gear walks by City Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019. Leaders of organizations addressing homelessness have expressed concerns about how state budget cuts will affect their funding for the homeless. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Budget cuts could damage local efforts to battle homelessness

Large cuts are expected.

Searchers detect black box from missing medevac plane

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Searchers detect black box from missing medevac plane

They’re still trying to find its exact location.

Iceland tourism manager to share advice at Innovation Summit

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Iceland tourism manager to share advice at Innovation Summit

Event also features “pitch contest” for entrepreneurs.

Famous foul-mouthed chef spotted in Juneau

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Famous foul-mouthed chef spotted in Juneau

He’s filming a TV show.

Senators hire new liaison to Juneau, Southeast

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Senators hire new liaison to Juneau, Southeast

She’ll connect Alaska’s capital with the nation’s capital.

Laron Carlton Graham appears in Juneau Superior Court on Monday, Feb. 26, 2018, for an arraignment on two counts of first-degree murder for the Nov. 15, 2015 shooting deaths of 36-year-old Robert H. Meireis and 34-year-old Elizabeth K. Tonsmeire. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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A year after indictment, double murder trial still far off

The defendant is unhappy with his attorney.

Angelica Curtis and her son Jonathan are shown in this recent photograph. (Courtesy photo | Curtis family)

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Custody case goes before Supreme Court

The case connects to the Legislature as well.

University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen, left, listens to Dr. Steve Atwater, Executive Dean of the university’s new Alaska College of Education, during an interview at the University of Alaska Southeast on Friday, August 3, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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University of Alaska officials expect major budget cuts

UA would have to stop doing some things.

Young marijuana plants grow indoors under lights at the Fireweed Factory in Juneau on Tuesday, March 14, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Juneau marijuana sellers have biggest year yet

The numbers are in.