The way that data’s been used by politicians to get elected president goes much further back than Avirgan expected
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Juneau Assembly to vote on equal rights ordinance
At Monday’s upcoming Juneau Assembly meeting, members are expected to make their final vote on the city’s equal rights ordinance.
Red Carpet Concert: Stephen Qacung Blanchett
In collaboration with Trickster Company and Kindred Post we present the 2016 Celebration Sessions featuring Stephen Qacung Blanchett of Pamyua
Juneau police give retailers tips on stopping shoplifters
A Juneau police officer taught store employees how to prevent thefts in their stores. His biggest tip was greet your customer.
Southeast Alaska tribes share mining concerns with feds
State tribal groups have met with federal officials to discuss concerns that Canadian mining projects could divert potentially toxic water to southeast Alaska watersheds.
FiveThirtyEight podcaster rescued off Mount Roberts trail
Jody Avirgan, a podcast host for the political analysis website FiveThirtyEight, is vacationing in Juneau this week – but it went awry Wednesday night.
Pioneer homes won’t take new residents, at least for now
Alaska’s Pioneer Homes have stopped accepting new residents, at least for a while. It’s one more impact of state budget cuts.
Most incumbents do well in Southeast primaries
Tuesday’s primary election was pretty low-key in Southeast Alaska. The real battle for state House and Senate candidates will come during the general election. But a few trends emerged.
Juneau’s Indian Point deemed worthy of protection
The traditional and cultural significance of Juneau’s Indian Point has landed it a spot on the National Register of Historic Places.
As wildfires blaze, Southeast glaciers could be feeling the melt
Scientists are wondering if the carbon released from interior fires is traveling all the way to Juneau — potentially speeding up glacial melt.