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Opinion: Forget the national average: University of Alaska requires a higher level of state investment

Opinion: Forget the national average: University of Alaska requires a higher level of state investment

Alaska stands out as one of the most unique states in our report.

Opinion: Forget the national average: University of Alaska requires a higher level of state investment
Aidan Key is one of the driving forces in documentary “The Most Dangerous Year,” which will be shown in Juneau, Thursday night. Key is an author, speaker and community organizer. (Courtesy Photo | thedarlingbudphotography.com)
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‘Bathroom bills’ documentary coming to town features former Juneauite

History was being made, but he didn’t see anyone recording it.

Aidan Key is one of the driving forces in documentary “The Most Dangerous Year,” which will be shown in Juneau, Thursday night. Key is an author, speaker and community organizer. (Courtesy Photo | thedarlingbudphotography.com)
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First Friday at the Alaska State Library, Archives and Museum will focus on the history of canneries in Southeast Alaska. (Courtesy Photo | Alaska State Library, Karen Hofstad collection, MS 300)
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Antique tools, a juried art show, a look at canning in Southeast: Here’s what’s going on for First Friday

Can you dig it?

First Friday at the Alaska State Library, Archives and Museum will focus on the history of canneries in Southeast Alaska. (Courtesy Photo | Alaska State Library, Karen Hofstad collection, MS 300)
A pedestrian walks by City Hall on June 7, 2017. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire File)

Live: Assembly votes to keep mill rate at its current level

Live updates from the City and Borough of Juneau Assembly meeting

A pedestrian walks by City Hall on June 7, 2017. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire File)
New owners, new name: This valuable Juneau property could be seeing some long-term changes

New owners, new name: This valuable Juneau property could be seeing some long-term changes

It all starts with a name.

New owners, new name: This valuable Juneau property could be seeing some long-term changes
All or nothing? Dunleavy vows to veto Senate’s new PFD bill

All or nothing? Dunleavy vows to veto Senate’s new PFD bill

Governor says this bill will kill the PFD.

All or nothing? Dunleavy vows to veto Senate’s new PFD bill
Southeast Alaska man dies in early morning pickup rollover

Southeast Alaska man dies in early morning pickup rollover

A 44-year-old Southeast Alaska man died in weekend a pickup crash.

  • Jun 3, 2019
Southeast Alaska man dies in early morning pickup rollover
Capitol Live: Dunleavy pledges to veto PFD bill as written

Capitol Live: Dunleavy pledges to veto PFD bill as written

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Capitol Live: Dunleavy pledges to veto PFD bill as written
‘Different vibe’: US basketball player talks playing for France team

‘Different vibe’: US basketball player talks playing for France team

An interview with Cholet Basket player Frank Hassell.

  • Jun 2, 2019
  • By BRIDGET McTAGUE
‘Different vibe’: US basketball player talks playing for France team
Approaching Notre Dame

Approaching Notre Dame

Reflecting on the cathedral’s life among Parisians.

  • Jun 2, 2019
  • By Jim Hale For the Juneau Empire
  • Religion
Approaching Notre Dame
Swift times dominate Sea Coast Relay

Swift times dominate Sea Coast Relay

Four ‘turtles’ top the field.

Swift times dominate Sea Coast Relay
Fundraiser aims to help young Juneau man with third fight against cancer

Fundraiser aims to help young Juneau man with third fight against cancer

Visiting a certain food truck can also help.

Fundraiser aims to help young Juneau man with third fight against cancer
JDHS stymied by Valley pitchers at state tournament

JDHS stymied by Valley pitchers at state tournament

A tough outing.

JDHS stymied by Valley pitchers at state tournament
Work helps volunteers develop connection to trails

Work helps volunteers develop connection to trails

A popular trail got a facelift Saturday.

Work helps volunteers develop connection to trails
Susan Fitzgerald speaks about her volunteer work at a refugee shelter in New Mexico during a presentation in Juneau on Friday, May 31, 2019. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

Learn about the US southwest border from someone you probably know

Some things are better than we think. Some aren’t.

Susan Fitzgerald speaks about her volunteer work at a refugee shelter in New Mexico during a presentation in Juneau on Friday, May 31, 2019. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)
(Unsplash | Pawel Czerwinski)

Hold music changes leave artists waiting by the telephone

Musicians surprised their tracks were cut.

(Unsplash | Pawel Czerwinski)
Dance it out: Tlingit weavers create unique leggings made of cedar and mountain goat wool
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Dance it out: Tlingit weavers create unique leggings made of cedar and mountain goat wool

It was a yearlong project.

Dance it out: Tlingit weavers create unique leggings made of cedar and mountain goat wool
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Juneau’s homeless population dips slightly

Juneau’s homeless population dips slightly

One “tremendously successful” program helped.

Juneau’s homeless population dips slightly
Governor preparing for Mat-Su special session, instead of Juneau

Governor preparing for Mat-Su special session, instead of Juneau

“Pretty much everything worked out” for session up north.

Governor preparing for Mat-Su special session, instead of Juneau
Purse seiners work the waters for salmon near Amalga Harbor in Favorite Channel during an opening in July 2012. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

They don’t want hungry bears and fish guts in their back yards

Nearby residents spoke against the idea

Purse seiners work the waters for salmon near Amalga Harbor in Favorite Channel during an opening in July 2012. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)