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Volatile oil market prompts conservative forecasts

Volatile oil market prompts conservative forecasts

New Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s administration is taking a more conservative approach to oil revenue forecasting to help avoid the creation of an oversized budget.… Continue reading

Volatile oil market prompts conservative forecasts
Swear off: Jackson’s oath of office likely violates statute
Swear off: Jackson’s oath of office likely violates statute
Sen. Mike Shower, R-Wasilla, left, and Sen. Shelley Hughes, R-Palmer, relay a message to Gov. Michael J. Dunleavy in his Capitol office that the Senate is open and ready for business on the first day of the 31st Session of the Alaska Legislature on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Sen. Mike Shower, R-Wasilla, left, and Sen. Shelley Hughes, R-Palmer, relay a message to Gov. Michael J. Dunleavy in his Capitol office that the Senate is open and ready for business on the first day of the 31st Session of the Alaska Legislature on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Infographics: Alaska’s 2019 Budget
Infographics: Alaska’s 2019 Budget
Photos: First day of the Alaska Legislature’s 31st Session
Photos: First day of the Alaska Legislature’s 31st Session
University of Alaska Anchorage’s teaching programs lose accreditation

University of Alaska Anchorage’s teaching programs lose accreditation

The university is not allowed to recommend students to the state for licensure without accreditation.

University of Alaska Anchorage’s teaching programs lose accreditation
Moving with muktuk: Planet Alaska relocates to Juneau
Moving with muktuk: Planet Alaska relocates to Juneau
Tynly Booth, 8, holds still as Dr. Jessica Branco, of Juneau Pediatric Dentistry, applies a topical flouride varnish during a checkup on Monday, Jan. 14, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Opinion: New study shouldn’t revive fluoridation in Juneau

Let’s focus instead on good nutrition, proper dental hygeine.

Tynly Booth, 8, holds still as Dr. Jessica Branco, of Juneau Pediatric Dentistry, applies a topical flouride varnish during a checkup on Monday, Jan. 14, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Police calls for Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019

Police calls for Wednesday, Jan. 16, 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, Jan. 16, 2019
Writers’ Weir: Chickadee Politics

Writers’ Weir: Chickadee Politics

Suspended by rope from the eaves the feeder hangs between me and the morning sun. Shadows dance across my newspaper as three chickadees, dart between… Continue reading

Writers’ Weir: Chickadee Politics
Hello? Cellphones banned on Senate floor

Hello? Cellphones banned on Senate floor

Sen. John Coghill said Tuesday evening he is considering a revision of a ban of cellphone usage on the Senate floor. Coghill is the Senate… Continue reading

Hello? Cellphones banned on Senate floor
Tensions rise in discombobulated Alaska House
Tensions rise in discombobulated Alaska House
Alaska Air Group plans to add 3,000 jobs this year

Alaska Air Group plans to add 3,000 jobs this year

Most of the openings will not require previous airline experience.

Alaska Air Group plans to add 3,000 jobs this year
Opinion: The waste trappings of the GDP

Opinion: The waste trappings of the GDP

America’s wasteful consumer culture contributes to economic growth and prosperity.

Opinion: The waste trappings of the GDP
A Capital Transit bus is pictured in this 2016 file photo. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Normal bus service resumes

Downtown riders rejoice.

A Capital Transit bus is pictured in this 2016 file photo. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
The sunrise reflects off of downtown Juneau windows on Friday, Jan. 4, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
The sunrise reflects off of downtown Juneau windows on Friday, Jan. 4, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
“Hoarfrost on the Herbert.” Submitted Jan. 12, 2019. (Courtesy Photo | Mary Sutkowski)

Art in Unusual Places

The Capital City Weekly welcomes reader-submitted photos of art in unusual or unexpected places. To submit, email your photos and captions to editor@capweek.com. • The… Continue reading

“Hoarfrost on the Herbert.” Submitted Jan. 12, 2019. (Courtesy Photo | Mary Sutkowski)
Southeast man arrested with meth at Ketchikan airport

Southeast man arrested with meth at Ketchikan airport

KETCHIKAN — A rural Southeast Alaska man suspected of carrying methamphetamine was arrested at the Ketchikan airport. Alaska State Troopers said 50-year-old Stanley Lynch of… Continue reading

Southeast man arrested with meth at Ketchikan airport
Alaska Chamber announces new vice president

Alaska Chamber announces new vice president

His roles include advocacy and legislative issues.

Alaska Chamber announces new vice president
Police calls for Monday, Jan. 14, 2019

Police calls for Monday, Jan. 14, 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, Jan. 14, 2019