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Needles wash up on Skagway shore after Juneau boat sinks

Needles wash up on Skagway shore after Juneau boat sinks

No one was hurt in the wreck.

Needles wash up on Skagway shore after Juneau boat sinks
The Alaska Marine Highway System’s Tazlina, right, arrives at the Auke Bay Terminal as the Kennicott departs on Wednesday, July 24, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Alaska Marine Highway System announces August cancellations

Strike means schedule changes.

The Alaska Marine Highway System’s Tazlina, right, arrives at the Auke Bay Terminal as the Kennicott departs on Wednesday, July 24, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Live: Juneau advances to the Legion state final

Live: Juneau advances to the Legion state final

Live coverage of the American Legion state tournament.

Live: Juneau advances to the Legion state final
Photos: Latseen Hoop Camp

Photos: Latseen Hoop Camp

Youth attend basketball camp with a cultural twist.

Photos: Latseen Hoop Camp
Opinion: Commissioner: We are willing to negotiate with ferry union, but need a legal offer

Opinion: Commissioner: We are willing to negotiate with ferry union, but need a legal offer

IBU’s strike is illegal.

  • Jul 30, 2019
  • By Kelly Tshibaka
Opinion: Commissioner: We are willing to negotiate with ferry union, but need a legal offer
Capitol Live: UA Regents vote to move towards single accreditation.

Capitol Live: UA Regents vote to move towards single accreditation.

Live updates from the University of Alaska Regents meeting.

Capitol Live: UA Regents vote to move towards single accreditation.
Little League: Juneau turns regional game into ‘hitting barrage’

Little League: Juneau turns regional game into ‘hitting barrage’

17 hits. One wild game.

Little League: Juneau turns regional game into ‘hitting barrage’
Opinion: Is ‘One University’ the New Coke of Alaska higher education?

Opinion: Is ‘One University’ the New Coke of Alaska higher education?

There are practical problems and pitfalls in the “one university” model.

  • Jul 30, 2019
  • By Michael Boyer
Opinion: Is ‘One University’ the New Coke of Alaska higher education?
Sen. David Wilson offers an amendment to the operating budget at the Capitol on Monday, July 29, 2019. Sen. Wilson’s amendment would pay $1,400 as part two of an Alaskan permanent fund dividend. It was voted down. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

House passes capital budget, reverses sweep, approves veto restoration

House and Senate pass legislation on to Dunleavy’s desk.

Sen. David Wilson offers an amendment to the operating budget at the Capitol on Monday, July 29, 2019. Sen. Wilson’s amendment would pay $1,400 as part two of an Alaskan permanent fund dividend. It was voted down. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Off-duty Juneau police officer arrested after traffic crash

An off-duty Juneau police officer was taken into custody after a traffic crash on the North Douglas Highway.

‘We want to go back to work’: Ferry strike ongoing
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‘We want to go back to work’: Ferry strike ongoing

Day 6 of the strike.

‘We want to go back to work’: Ferry strike ongoing
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Capitol Live: Senate meets to discuss budget, House reverses sweep, passes capital budget

Capitol Live: Senate meets to discuss budget, House reverses sweep, passes capital budget

Live updates from the Capitol.

Capitol Live: Senate meets to discuss budget, House reverses sweep, passes capital budget
From revelers, to out-of-towners, to those in recovery, Juneau Marathon draws diverse crowd

From revelers, to out-of-towners, to those in recovery, Juneau Marathon draws diverse crowd

Spangler, Smith take marathon crowns.

From revelers, to out-of-towners, to those in recovery, Juneau Marathon draws diverse crowd
Legion baseball: Cox delivers in the clutch for Juneau

Legion baseball: Cox delivers in the clutch for Juneau

Juneau Post 25 advances to play Chugiak Post 33

Legion baseball: Cox delivers in the clutch for Juneau
Live: Juneau on the ropes at Legion state tournament

Live: Juneau on the ropes at Legion state tournament

Follow along for live action.

Live: Juneau on the ropes at Legion state tournament
Doing the right thing can be hard work

Doing the right thing can be hard work

But it’s worth it.

  • Jul 28, 2019
  • By Shannon Fisher
Doing the right thing can be hard work

Opinion: Sharing thoughts on Sen. Murkowski’s budget message

Members of our congressional delegation used to speak with pride about bringing federal pork to Alaska. Not anymore. At least for the time being, it’s… Continue reading

  • Jul 28, 2019
  • By Rich Moniak
Little League: Juneau starts off strong at West Regional

Little League: Juneau starts off strong at West Regional

They’re a long way from home.

Little League: Juneau starts off strong at West Regional
Legion baseball: Juneau battles West at state tourney

Legion baseball: Juneau battles West at state tourney

It came down to a few key outs.

Legion baseball: Juneau battles West at state tourney
Rep. Sara Hannan, D-Juneau, speaks in favor of HB 2002 on a reconsideration vote at the Capitol on Monday, July 22,2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

House to meet on Monday for crucial vote

Somebody’s got a case of the Mondays.

Rep. Sara Hannan, D-Juneau, speaks in favor of HB 2002 on a reconsideration vote at the Capitol on Monday, July 22,2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)