Much of the staff behind the Kenai Peninsula Clarion, the Homer News and the Juneau Empire resigned Monday, citing owner Carpenter Media’s decision to edit a story without consulting them.
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Juneau Empire writers jump ship for nonprofit Juneau Independent
Most of the Juneau Empire’s staff have left the publication to work for the upstart local news source.
Former Juneau Empire editor launches new, local online newspaper
Founder Mark Sabbatini says he wants to give Juneau residents the option to support a nonpartisan newspaper that is written, edited and reported by people who live in the community.
Juneau Empire’s managing editor departs, with plans to launch online news nonprofit
Mark Sabbatini said he submitted his resignation letter three weeks ago over disagreements with the publisher, Carpenter Media Group, which bought the paper last year.
Volcanic ash from possible Mount Spurr eruption could impact air travel in Juneau
When Mount Spurr last erupted, some light ashfall reportedly made its way to Juneau and airlines grounded flights for about a day.
Juneau Empire, Peninsula Clarion parent company sold to Mississippi newspaper group
The editors of Black Press’s Alaska publications declined requests for comment. According to court documents, the company’s earnings had “steadily fallen” over the last decade.