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Capitol Live: Gov proposes cutting $20M of already-approved education funding

Capitol Live: Gov proposes cutting $20M of already-approved education funding

Keep up with live updates of legislature.

Capitol Live: Gov proposes cutting $20M of already-approved education funding
Ancestral accessories: Otter hunting makes earrings for Aleut artist
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Ancestral accessories: Otter hunting makes earrings for Aleut artist

She’s Bering goods.

Ancestral accessories: Otter hunting makes earrings for Aleut artist
Assembly to vote on ordinances involving downtown waterfront project

Assembly to vote on ordinances involving downtown waterfront project

New visitor kiosk also being proposed

Assembly to vote on ordinances involving downtown waterfront project

Authorities recover body of Kake man after house fire

KAKE — Authorities say a man died in a home that burned down in Kake. KINY News of the North in Juneau reports that a… Continue reading

Sealaska Heritage Institute means millions of dollars to Juneau, study finds

Sealaska Heritage Institute means millions of dollars to Juneau, study finds

SHI revenue nearly tripled since 2012.

Sealaska Heritage Institute means millions of dollars to Juneau, study finds
Month-long art show, symphony seeks students and applications open for formline class and summer expeditions

Month-long art show, symphony seeks students and applications open for formline class and summer expeditions

News briefs for the week of Jan. 30

Month-long art show, symphony seeks students and applications open for formline class and summer expeditions
Juneau-Douglas’ Philip Gonzales, left, is pressured by Thunder Mountain’s Puna Toutaiolepo at JDHS on Friday, Jan. 25, 2019. After losing on Friday, JDHS won 60-54 on Saturday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

‘We beat a good team’: C-Bears exact revenge on Falcons

It’s not over ‘til it’s over.

Juneau-Douglas’ Philip Gonzales, left, is pressured by Thunder Mountain’s Puna Toutaiolepo at JDHS on Friday, Jan. 25, 2019. After losing on Friday, JDHS won 60-54 on Saturday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
When the going gets tough, the tough celebrate holidays

When the going gets tough, the tough celebrate holidays

Call me festive, but I like to celebrate. Constantly.

  • Jan 27, 2019
  • By GEOFF KIRSCH For the Juneau Empire
  • Holidays
When the going gets tough, the tough celebrate holidays
Don’t let clutter drag you down

Don’t let clutter drag you down

Here’s how to deal with your junk.

  • Jan 27, 2019
  • By PEGGY McKEE BARNHILL For the Juneau Empire
Don’t let clutter drag you down
Opinion: The disconnects in Dunleavy’s economic vision

Opinion: The disconnects in Dunleavy’s economic vision

The Legislature has to help the governor find the door to reality.

  • Jan 27, 2019
  • By RICH MONIAK FOR THE JUNEAU EMPIRE
Opinion: The disconnects in Dunleavy’s economic vision
Rep. Matt Claman, D-Anchorage, center, speaks from a panel of the Alaska Criminal Justice Commission during a listening session at Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

To repeal or not? Statewide crime commission hoping for feedback on SB 91

We know where the governor stands.

Rep. Matt Claman, D-Anchorage, center, speaks from a panel of the Alaska Criminal Justice Commission during a listening session at Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Father of deceased Kotzebue girl among Dunleavy’s new appointments

Father of deceased Kotzebue girl among Dunleavy’s new appointments

A few locals have new statewide seats.

Father of deceased Kotzebue girl among Dunleavy’s new appointments
Thunder Mountain’s Bryson Echiverri, left, and Puna Toutaiolepo, center, strip the ball from Juneau-Douglas’ Krishant Samtani at JDHS on Friday, Jan. 25, 2019. Thunder Mountain won 67-63. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

TMHS guards lead Falcons to stirring comeback victory

‘This guy’s clutch.’

Thunder Mountain’s Bryson Echiverri, left, and Puna Toutaiolepo, center, strip the ball from Juneau-Douglas’ Krishant Samtani at JDHS on Friday, Jan. 25, 2019. Thunder Mountain won 67-63. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Photos: Friday Night Basketball in Juneau

Photos: Friday Night Basketball in Juneau

JDHS, TMHS boys and girls in action on the court.

Photos: Friday Night Basketball in Juneau
Juneau Lyric Opera pushes back opera opening
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Juneau Lyric Opera pushes back opera opening

Putitng a stop-era to the show.

Juneau Lyric Opera pushes back opera opening
Capitol Live: House enters weekend still without permanent leadership

Capitol Live: House enters weekend still without permanent leadership

Eleven days in, still very little progress.

Capitol Live: House enters weekend still without permanent leadership
Crosstown rivals clash for first time of the year

Crosstown rivals clash for first time of the year

Juneau-Douglas entertains Thunder Mountain for homecoming

Crosstown rivals clash for first time of the year
Invasion of redpolls sends seeds flying

Invasion of redpolls sends seeds flying

Redpolls are seen in two varieties in Alaska.

Invasion of redpolls sends seeds flying
Cruise ship visitors gather for their tours on the Seawalk on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

As cruise ship lawsuit comes to an end, what’s next?

The two sides are still navigating their differences.

Cruise ship visitors gather for their tours on the Seawalk on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
‘The sticker guy’: Stick to something, or fall for nothing

‘The sticker guy’: Stick to something, or fall for nothing

I didn’t use to be a sticker guy.

‘The sticker guy’: Stick to something, or fall for nothing