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Frank Murkowski has a vision for Southeast. It includes roads and timber
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Frank Murkowski has a vision for Southeast. It includes roads and timber

There are many roadblocks in the way.

Frank Murkowski has a vision for Southeast. It includes roads and timber
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Lawmakers ask why Alaska still has ‘marriage defense’ against spousal rape

Lawmakers ask why Alaska still has ‘marriage defense’ against spousal rape

Marriage can still be used as defense in some assault cases.

Lawmakers ask why Alaska still has ‘marriage defense’ against spousal rape
Yes, that Wile E. Coyote airport sign is real

Yes, that Wile E. Coyote airport sign is real

The goofy sign has gone viral.

Yes, that Wile E. Coyote airport sign is real
Iconic Prospector signs come down

Iconic Prospector signs come down

They don’t have a new home … yet.

Iconic Prospector signs come down
‘Brazen theft’: Police find cache of stolen items near Twin Lakes

‘Brazen theft’: Police find cache of stolen items near Twin Lakes

It began with the search for one boat.

‘Brazen theft’: Police find cache of stolen items near Twin Lakes
Environmental orgs sue Forest Service over ‘mammoth’ Southeast timber sale

Environmental orgs sue Forest Service over ‘mammoth’ Southeast timber sale

It’s “blatantly” unlawful, lawsuit says.

Environmental orgs sue Forest Service over ‘mammoth’ Southeast timber sale
Woman arrested for stealing puppy from owner’s front yard

Woman arrested for stealing puppy from owner’s front yard

Owner says he doesn’t know the accused thief.

Woman arrested for stealing puppy from owner’s front yard
As final budget decisions approach, ferry supporters flood Capitol steps
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As final budget decisions approach, ferry supporters flood Capitol steps

More than 200 people showed up.

As final budget decisions approach, ferry supporters flood Capitol steps
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Alaska House reaches compromise with governor on crime bill

Alaska House reaches compromise with governor on crime bill

Now it goes to the Senate.

Alaska House reaches compromise with governor on crime bill
Police charge suspect in fatal stabbing with first-degree murder

Police charge suspect in fatal stabbing with first-degree murder

The stabbing happened during a fight, authorities say.

Police charge suspect in fatal stabbing with first-degree murder
Live: Rallygoers fight for ferry funding
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Live: Rallygoers fight for ferry funding

Live from the Capitol steps.

Live: Rallygoers fight for ferry funding
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Amid concerns about ferries’ future, hundreds show up to greet new ship
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Amid concerns about ferries’ future, hundreds show up to greet new ship

The Alaska-made vessel was a hit.

Amid concerns about ferries’ future, hundreds show up to greet new ship
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Maritime Festival celebrates Juneau’s connection to the ocean
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Maritime Festival celebrates Juneau’s connection to the ocean

A little rain didn’t keep people away.

Maritime Festival celebrates Juneau’s connection to the ocean
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Missing, murdered women: Artist tries to make crisis feel real

Missing, murdered women: Artist tries to make crisis feel real

There are almost 90 faces on this qaspeq.

Missing, murdered women: Artist tries to make crisis feel real
‘A budget that no one loves’: Full dividend remains in budget, for now

‘A budget that no one loves’: Full dividend remains in budget, for now

Juneau’s senator was the lone “no” vote.

‘A budget that no one loves’: Full dividend remains in budget, for now
Back on their feet: Family of seven was homeless until this program came along

Back on their feet: Family of seven was homeless until this program came along

The organization started up two years ago this week.

Back on their feet: Family of seven was homeless until this program came along
Moss covers old growth trees along Auke Lake on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Congress attempts to strengthen Roadless Rule

Environmental groups are elated.

Moss covers old growth trees along Auke Lake on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Planet or plastic? Students do their part to protect oceans
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Planet or plastic? Students do their part to protect oceans

A shark and a dolphin taught valuable lesson to students.

Planet or plastic? Students do their part to protect oceans
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Keeping the light on: Alaska’s oldest lighthouse is in dire need of repairs
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Keeping the light on: Alaska’s oldest lighthouse is in dire need of repairs

It’s beautiful from afar, but close up you’ll see it’s crumbling.

Keeping the light on: Alaska’s oldest lighthouse is in dire need of repairs
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British Columbia mining standards put Alaskans at risk, experts say

British Columbia mining standards put Alaskans at risk, experts say

Lawmakers hope the governor will be an advocate.

British Columbia mining standards put Alaskans at risk, experts say