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Local Juneau News

Thane Avalanche Prevention

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities conducted avalanche hazard reduction on Thane road just outside of Juneau according…

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Walter Harper Day

A bill was unanimously passed last week by the Alaska Senate making June 7, Walter Harper Day. Walter Harper was…

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Alliance with Microsoft

The State of Alaska has entered into a Digital Alliance with the Microsoft Corporation. This will form the basis of…

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Real ID extension

State senator Donny Olson has written to Governor Mike Dunleavy concerning the REAL ID deadline and additional funding for outreach…

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Alaska Tobacco Age Limit

A new federal law is set to increase the national age limit for the purchase of tobacco and e-cigarettes to…

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Alaska Lottery Proposed

Governor Mike Dunleavy introduced legislation proposing a lottery. This comes after major budget cuts by Dunleavy last year. A state…

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Alaska Federal Cuts

According to the 2021 $4.8 trillion budget from the Trump administration there will be numerous cuts to Alaska programs. One…

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Cold weather shelter moving

The City and Borough of Juneau will be moving its cold weather seasonal shelter to the Juneau Arts and Culture…

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Online Police Reports

Commencing February 26, the Juneau Police Department will require people to go online and file a report when reporting certain…

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Panic Buying unnecessary

People across Alaska have been panic buying and putting a strain on store supplies due to the coronavirus pandemic. Store…

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