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ConocoPhillips plans large layoffs, potentially slowing or reversing Alaska’s oilfield jobs growth
The top oil-producing company in Alaska is planning significant layoffs, it announced last week.
In a series of statements, the oil giant ConocoPhillips said it will be firing between 20% and 25% of its global workforce of about 13,000 people. That would mean between 2,600 and 3,250 layoffs worldwide.
Sep 82 min read


Suzanne Downing resigns from Must Read Alaska, ending decade-long era for conservative media site
Former Juneau Empire manager editor who founded site quits after refusing owner’s demand to pull article that raised questions about former state attorney general.
Sep 84 min read


Crimson Bears return to the pool with high aspirations
JDHS team looks to defend and improve on state standings under new head coach Carole Triem.
Sep 89 min read


Cooking for Pleasure: Just for the dogs
I thought it was about time to come up with a recipe for dog biscuits with ingredients that they love and share them.
Sep 83 min read


Police blotter for Sept. 6
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
Sep 81 min read


Sadistic meme should prompt impeachment proceedings
In a move that should have started immediate impeachment proceedings, President Trump, on Sept. 6, on his Truth Social, threatened the...
Sep 82 min read


Italian researcher who fell to his death on Mendenhall Glacier identified
Riccardo Pozzobon, 40, fell into a stream while filling a water bottle, according to the university where he worked.
Sep 82 min read


Why I’m voting no on all the ballot propositions
I am voting no on all the propositions on the Oct. 7 municipal ballot. Let me explain. I believe in Juneau. I believe in the citizens of...
Sep 82 min read


Juneau man arrested for assault during political protest in Sitka
A Juneau man was charged with two felony assaults, theft, criminal mischief and robbery Saturday, Aug. 30, afternoon following a fight during a protest at the roundabout that sent one man to the hospital.
Sep 82 min read


Vote No on 3
That Proposition 3 will increase the tax burden on residents is assured by the simple fact that residents spend more per month on taxed goods and services from April through September than they do from October through March.
Sep 81 min read


Crimson Bears feast for two nights on Kings’ court
JDHS wins conference opener at region tournament site.
Sep 73 min read


Juneau college runners storm first Alaska meet
The state college derby of running between the University of Alaska Anchorage Seawolves and University of Alaska Fairbanks Nanooks at Anchorage’s Kincaid Park on Saturday featured an assortment of Juneau runners among the field.
Sep 76 min read
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