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In this file photo from Sept. 15, 2016, University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen makes a presentation to the university’s Board of Regents at the University of Alaska Southeast Recreation Center. Johnsen and the UA board discussed tuition increases and budget concerns Friday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
In this file photo from Sept. 15, 2016, University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen makes a presentation to the university’s Board of Regents at the University of Alaska Southeast Recreation Center. Johnsen and the UA board discussed tuition increases and budget concerns Friday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Empire Live: University of Alaska Board of Regents votes to delay tuition increase decision
Empire Live: University of Alaska Board of Regents votes to delay tuition increase decision
n this file photo from Feb. 25, 2019, Kevin Clarkson answers questions in front of the House Judiciary Committee. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Early blows for state of Alaska in prominent cases

The state has suffered recent blows in lawsuits.

n this file photo from Feb. 25, 2019, Kevin Clarkson answers questions in front of the House Judiciary Committee. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Photos: All-Alaska Biennial exhibit on display at the Alaska State Museum
Photos: All-Alaska Biennial exhibit on display at the Alaska State Museum
Photos: Regional volleyball tournament begins

Photos: Regional volleyball tournament begins

Juneau-Douglas takes their first victory on Thursday.

Photos: Regional volleyball tournament begins
Player of the Week: Noah Loseby

Player of the Week: Noah Loseby

Catch him if you can.

Player of the Week: Noah Loseby
With a nod to Trump, BLM to hold annual sale of oil lands
With a nod to Trump, BLM to hold annual sale of oil lands
Alaska could soon put taxes on online sales

Alaska could soon put taxes on online sales

Plans are still being made but taxes could be here by spring.

Alaska could soon put taxes on online sales
Empire Live: What’s the Remote Sellers Tax? City finance director Jeff Rogers at the Chamber Luncheon
Empire Live: What’s the Remote Sellers Tax? City finance director Jeff Rogers at the Chamber Luncheon
How US reached ‘rock bottom’ of American Indian law

How US reached ‘rock bottom’ of American Indian law

A year after ending segregation, the Supreme Court denied Native Americans Fifth Amendment rights.

How US reached ‘rock bottom’ of American Indian law
Weekend forecast: Wind and cold temperatures (but probably no snow)
Weekend forecast: Wind and cold temperatures (but probably no snow)
Matt Barnaby, co-owner and brewer at the Barnaby Brewing Company, photographed on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019, has added his name to a list of commenters who don’t like a proposed definition change by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board that would limit the sorts of activities that can happen in breweries and distilleries. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Brewery and distillery regulations widely panned in public comments

The people have spoken, and they don’t like a proposed definition change.

Matt Barnaby, co-owner and brewer at the Barnaby Brewing Company, photographed on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019, has added his name to a list of commenters who don’t like a proposed definition change by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board that would limit the sorts of activities that can happen in breweries and distilleries. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Timothy Ray Young, 54, was arrested Nov. 7, 2019 for two counts of assault in the 3rd degree and one count of misconduct with weapons in the 2nd degree for firing two flares into an apartment and shooting out the window with a rifle during an altercation in the Coho Park Apartments. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

Man arrested after flare gun, rifle fired in apartment during fight

The suspect was arrested without incident Wednesday evening

Timothy Ray Young, 54, was arrested Nov. 7, 2019 for two counts of assault in the 3rd degree and one count of misconduct with weapons in the 2nd degree for firing two flares into an apartment and shooting out the window with a rifle during an altercation in the Coho Park Apartments. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)
Sarah B. Aronson, who was born and raised in Juneau, recently had her first poetry collection published. (Courtesy Photo | Sarah B. Aronson)
Sarah B. Aronson, who was born and raised in Juneau, recently had her first poetry collection published. (Courtesy Photo | Sarah B. Aronson)
Kriegmont named first-team all-state

Kriegmont named first-team all-state

He was a weapon on offense and defense.

Kriegmont named first-team all-state
The sounds and the furry: Sea otters are back, and they’re changing the environment
The sounds and the furry: Sea otters are back, and they’re changing the environment
Inside JDHS’ last-second comeback at region meet

Inside JDHS’ last-second comeback at region meet

No hard feelings after loss from TMHS coach.

Inside JDHS’ last-second comeback at region meet
After 22 years, Legislative Finance Director calls it quits
After 22 years, Legislative Finance Director calls it quits
Juneau Police Department Police Chief Ed Mercer speaks about his job at the Juneau Police Station on Wednesday, April 4, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

JPD chief reappointed to Alaska Police Standards Council

Chief Mercer will serve another four year term on the board.

Juneau Police Department Police Chief Ed Mercer speaks about his job at the Juneau Police Station on Wednesday, April 4, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Members of the Visitor Industry Task Force, city employees and the public watch as City Manager Rorie Watt gives a presentation on the growth of the cruise ship industry in Juneau during a noon meeting at City Hall on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Members of the Visitor Industry Task Force, city employees and the public watch as City Manager Rorie Watt gives a presentation on the growth of the cruise ship industry in Juneau during a noon meeting at City Hall on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)