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School buses drop students off at Thunder Mountain High School on Monday, Sept. 21, 2015. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Gov’s bills includes $20M slash to education

The money was already approved.

School buses drop students off at Thunder Mountain High School on Monday, Sept. 21, 2015. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Sen. Gary Stevens, R-Kodiak, introduces Senate Bill 22 to the Senate Resources Committee at the Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019. The bill would allow organizations to obtain permits and enhance the habitat of shellfish in hopes of improving the seafood industry. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Shellfish rehabilitation bill carries economic potential

Experts see a bright future in mariculture.

Sen. Gary Stevens, R-Kodiak, introduces Senate Bill 22 to the Senate Resources Committee at the Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019. The bill would allow organizations to obtain permits and enhance the habitat of shellfish in hopes of improving the seafood industry. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Leaderless House on track to break 37-year record

Leaderless House on track to break 37-year record

Given Monday’s drama, organization is unlikely.

Leaderless House on track to break 37-year record
The daily struggles of a gearhead

The daily struggles of a gearhead

How to justify purchasing those new waders.

The daily struggles of a gearhead
Photos: Governor’s Arts and Humanities Awards

Photos: Governor’s Arts and Humanities Awards

Highlights from the ceremony.

Photos: Governor’s Arts and Humanities Awards
Capitol Live: Private contractor to take over administration at psych institute

Capitol Live: Private contractor to take over administration at psych institute

Live updates from inside the Alaska Capitol.

Capitol Live: Private contractor to take over administration at psych institute
Diversity in nature

Diversity in nature

Winter brings a variety of observations.

Diversity in nature
Juneau leading the way for a sustainable future

Juneau leading the way for a sustainable future

City is identifying important issues, setting sustainability goals.

Juneau leading the way for a sustainable future
Opinion: Assembly action on Archipelago Project is beneficial for Juneau

Opinion: Assembly action on Archipelago Project is beneficial for Juneau

Investment in waterfront, reducing visitor congestion touted in plan.

Opinion: Assembly action on Archipelago Project is beneficial for Juneau
Police calls for Friday, Feb. 8, 2019

Police calls for Friday, Feb. 8, 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 Friday, Feb. 8, 2019
Following the footprints: Police arrest alleged chainsaw thief after pursuit

Following the footprints: Police arrest alleged chainsaw thief after pursuit

They found him by following tracks in the snow.

Following the footprints: Police arrest alleged chainsaw thief after pursuit
Opinion: Build Alaska’s economy on the strengths of its university system

Opinion: Build Alaska’s economy on the strengths of its university system

A strong state requires a strong university.

Opinion: Build Alaska’s economy on the strengths of its university system
Police calls for Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019

Police calls for Thursday, Feb. 7, 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 Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019
Capitol Live: Senators examine new crime bill, will take public comment
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Capitol Live: Senators examine new crime bill, will take public comment

The bill is one of four major ones.

Capitol Live: Senators examine new crime bill, will take public comment
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Dunleavy’s candidate screening process under scrutiny

Dunleavy’s candidate screening process under scrutiny

Some nominees have been “found wanting.”

Dunleavy’s candidate screening process under scrutiny
Pete Boyd, a member of Capital City Fire/Rescue’s Special Teams unit, demonstrates how to get out of the water if you’ve fallen through the ice. The demonstration, which took place Saturday at the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center, drew about 60 people and included a presentation with tips on how to be prepared in case you or another person falls through the ice. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)
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Video: How to get out after falling through the ice

CCFR provides a demonstration.

Pete Boyd, a member of Capital City Fire/Rescue’s Special Teams unit, demonstrates how to get out of the water if you’ve fallen through the ice. The demonstration, which took place Saturday at the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center, drew about 60 people and included a presentation with tips on how to be prepared in case you or another person falls through the ice. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)
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Police calls for Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019

Police calls for Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019

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Police calls for Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019
Opinion: Life begins with breath

Opinion: Life begins with breath

God breathed life into us.

Opinion: Life begins with breath
Opinion: Roadless Rule and the Tongass should remain intact

Opinion: Roadless Rule and the Tongass should remain intact

It makes economic, environmental and social sense.

Opinion: Roadless Rule and the Tongass should remain intact
Capitol Live: Reps react to ‘atrocious’ sexual assault statistics

Capitol Live: Reps react to ‘atrocious’ sexual assault statistics

Alaska’s rates of assault are much higher than the national average.

Capitol Live: Reps react to ‘atrocious’ sexual assault statistics