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‘Shame on you, 22’: Protesters march to Governor’s Mansion
‘Shame on you, 22’: Protesters march to Governor’s Mansion
Juneau Mayor Beth Weldon speaks during a rally in front of the Capitol calling for an override of Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s budget vetoes on the first day of the Second Special Session of the Alaska Legislature in Juneau on Monday, July 8, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Earthquakes, Dunleavy’s vetoes and municipal budgets

Even though we are the capital city, we can’t call all the shots.

  • Jul 12, 2019
  • By Win Gruening
Juneau Mayor Beth Weldon speaks during a rally in front of the Capitol calling for an override of Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s budget vetoes on the first day of the Second Special Session of the Alaska Legislature in Juneau on Monday, July 8, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
The thin line between Alaska and Canada

The thin line between Alaska and Canada

Alaska’s border with Canada is one of the great feats of wilderness surveying.

The thin line between Alaska and Canada
DIVIDED LEGISLATURE: Lawmakers give impassioned speeches, but don’t have the votes to override vetoes
DIVIDED LEGISLATURE: Lawmakers give impassioned speeches, but don’t have the votes to override vetoes
Firefighter saves pitbull in Douglas house fire
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Firefighter saves pitbull in Douglas house fire
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Wilson leaves Alaska House Majority

Wilson leaves Alaska House Majority

She left voluntarily.

Wilson leaves Alaska House Majority
Alaska Native activist alleges assault by Wasilla mayor

Alaska Native activist alleges assault by Wasilla mayor

He grabbed her arm without permission.

Alaska Native activist alleges assault by Wasilla mayor
Capitol Live: Session recesses after emotional speeches
Capitol Live: Session recesses after emotional speeches
For Alaskan college students at Dartmouth, Aurora Club dinners provide taste of home
For Alaskan college students at Dartmouth, Aurora Club dinners provide taste of home
Smoky skies interrupt downtown air pollutant study

Smoky skies interrupt downtown air pollutant study

The instruments are picking up the smoke.

Smoky skies interrupt downtown air pollutant study
The big ‘What If…’

The big ‘What If…’

A good river is productive enough to make you happy, yet still challenging enough to frustrate you.

The big ‘What If…’
Legislators use ‘symbolic’ vote to deliver verbal smackdown to vetoes
Legislators use ‘symbolic’ vote to deliver verbal smackdown to vetoes
Protesters hijacked the legislative special session at Wasilla Middle School on Wednesday, July 10, 2019. (Bill Roth / ADN)
Protesters hijacked the legislative special session at Wasilla Middle School on Wednesday, July 10, 2019. (Bill Roth / ADN)
Group buys land near Herbert River, dubbed ‘Very Beary Berry Wetlands’
Group buys land near Herbert River, dubbed ‘Very Beary Berry Wetlands’
Capitol Live: Veto override vote fails
Capitol Live: Veto override vote fails
PHOTOS: Bald eagles feast near DIPAC

PHOTOS: Bald eagles feast near DIPAC

Young eagles get their first taste of fish.

PHOTOS: Bald eagles feast near DIPAC
Perseverance Theatre in Douglas was founded in 1979 by Molly Smith and is currently led by Artistic Director Leslie Ishii and Managing Director Frank Delaney. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Perseverance Theatre in Douglas was founded in 1979 by Molly Smith and is currently led by Artistic Director Leslie Ishii and Managing Director Frank Delaney. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
‘Save Our Arts’: Juneau artists protest governor’s vetoes
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‘Save Our Arts’: Juneau artists protest governor’s vetoes

“Without art, there is no spirit.”

‘Save Our Arts’: Juneau artists protest governor’s vetoes
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Frogs, bugs and bees: A portrait of wildlife in Juneau right now

Frogs, bugs and bees: A portrait of wildlife in Juneau right now

It’s a good year for spittlebugs.

Frogs, bugs and bees: A portrait of wildlife in Juneau right now
Even ‘right-leaning’ groups, bankers and builders are calling for an override
Even ‘right-leaning’ groups, bankers and builders are calling for an override