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Opinion: The time is now to elect a majority in the Alaska House

Opinion: The time is now to elect a majority in the Alaska House

Valuable dollars are being wasted.

Opinion: The time is now to elect a majority in the Alaska House
Opinion: Gov. Dunleavy is ‘out of step’ with Alaska families, businesses

Opinion: Gov. Dunleavy is ‘out of step’ with Alaska families, businesses

We can’t legislate away our financial obligations.

Opinion: Gov. Dunleavy is ‘out of step’ with Alaska families, businesses
Capitol Live: Dunleavy budget would require eliminating 1,300 university positions, president says
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Capitol Live: Dunleavy budget would require eliminating 1,300 university positions, president says

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Capitol Live: Dunleavy budget would require eliminating 1,300 university positions, president says
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Stunning photos of the ice caves at the Mendenhall Glacier

Stunning photos of the ice caves at the Mendenhall Glacier

A winter wonderland of ice.

Stunning photos of the ice caves at the Mendenhall Glacier
New publisher named for Homer, Kenai papers

New publisher named for Homer, Kenai papers

Sound Publishing Inc. appointed Jeff Hayden as publisher.

New publisher named for Homer, Kenai papers
Opinion: With release of Dunleavy’s budget, it’s time to listen to Alaskans

Opinion: With release of Dunleavy’s budget, it’s time to listen to Alaskans

Sen. Mia Costello wants to hear from you.

Opinion: With release of Dunleavy’s budget, it’s time to listen to Alaskans
Rep. Sara Hannan, D-Juneau, center, answers a question as Sen. Jesse Kiehl, D-Juneau, left, and Rep. Andi Story, D-Juneau, wait their turn during a standing-room only town hall meeting at the Mendenhall Valley Public Library on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Juneau’s legislators express concern about state jobs leaving town

Jobs have already been leaving in recent years.

Rep. Sara Hannan, D-Juneau, center, answers a question as Sen. Jesse Kiehl, D-Juneau, left, and Rep. Andi Story, D-Juneau, wait their turn during a standing-room only town hall meeting at the Mendenhall Valley Public Library on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Opinion: Dunleavy, Legislature show action on fighting sexual assault crisis

Opinion: Dunleavy, Legislature show action on fighting sexual assault crisis

Sexual assault is not a partisan issue.

Opinion: Dunleavy, Legislature show action on fighting sexual assault crisis
Opinion: Taxes are the only way to boost Alaska’s economy

Opinion: Taxes are the only way to boost Alaska’s economy

The state needs a new revenue stream.

Opinion: Taxes are the only way to boost Alaska’s economy
Police calls for Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019

Police calls for Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction… Continue reading

Police calls for Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019
Sealaska Corp. offers matching funds for new scholarship

Sealaska Corp. offers matching funds for new scholarship

News briefs for the week of Feb. 13, 2019.

Sealaska Corp. offers matching funds for new scholarship
Planet Alaska: Turn Back the Tide on Sexual Assault and Sexual Abuse in Alaska

Planet Alaska: Turn Back the Tide on Sexual Assault and Sexual Abuse in Alaska

It’s time to turn back the tide.

Planet Alaska: Turn Back the Tide on Sexual Assault and Sexual Abuse in Alaska
Senators hire new liaison to Juneau, Southeast

Senators hire new liaison to Juneau, Southeast

She’ll connect Alaska’s capital with the nation’s capital.

Senators hire new liaison to Juneau, Southeast
Photos: The Best Dressed at the Alaska State Capitol

Photos: The Best Dressed at the Alaska State Capitol

The budget may be boring but the outfits aren’t.

Photos: The Best Dressed at the Alaska State Capitol
Polar bears invade Russian town

Polar bears invade Russian town

Locals delighted but wary.

Polar bears invade Russian town
Rep. Gary Knopp, R-Kenai, and Rep. Dave Talerico, R-Healy, sit next to each other after Knopp voted not to confirm Talerico as Speaker of the House on Tuesday. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

Capitol Live: Knopp speaks about ‘shock and awe’ of floor session

Stay up to date with live updates from inside the Capitol.

Rep. Gary Knopp, R-Kenai, and Rep. Dave Talerico, R-Healy, sit next to each other after Knopp voted not to confirm Talerico as Speaker of the House on Tuesday. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)
STEM Corner: Growing career paths through science

STEM Corner: Growing career paths through science

Students should not fret about being on a specific track.

STEM Corner: Growing career paths through science
Police calls for Monday, Feb. 11, 2019

Police calls for Monday, Feb. 11, 2019

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction… Continue reading

Police calls for Monday, Feb. 11, 2019
Leadership remains unsolved in the House of Representatives on Friday, Jan. 25, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire) Leadership remains unsolved in the House of Representatives on Friday, Jan. 25, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Capitol Live: All eyes on House as buzz circulates

Follow along with updates about the state government.

Leadership remains unsolved in the House of Representatives on Friday, Jan. 25, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire) Leadership remains unsolved in the House of Representatives on Friday, Jan. 25, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks with his cabinet members at the Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Opinion by Gov. Dunleavy: My budget will be sustainable, predictable, affordable

We can no longer spend what we don’t have and we can’t pretend otherwise.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks with his cabinet members at the Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)