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Alaska taking shape near Yakutat

Alaska taking shape near Yakutat

The forces shaping Alaska never sleep.

Alaska taking shape near Yakutat
The happy life of an average Alaskan

The happy life of an average Alaskan

Enjoy the ride.

The happy life of an average Alaskan
Marijuana industry professionals say they heeded warning of Colorado’s mistakes, did a better job
Marijuana industry professionals say they heeded warning of Colorado’s mistakes, did a better job
Even with ‘super-sized’ PFD boost, economist predicts thousands of job losses under Dunleavy budget
Even with ‘super-sized’ PFD boost, economist predicts thousands of job losses under Dunleavy budget
Doug Vincent-Lang, Commissioner Designee for the Department of Fish & Game, speaks in front of the House Fisheries Committee at the Capitol on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Fish and Game appointee looks for more state, not federal, control over fisheries

The importance of fishing and hunting isn’t lost on Alaskans or lawmakers.

Doug Vincent-Lang, Commissioner Designee for the Department of Fish & Game, speaks in front of the House Fisheries Committee at the Capitol on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Tuckwood-led Crimson Bears stay alive at Region V
Tuckwood-led Crimson Bears stay alive at Region V
Samtani and Crimson Bears rumble into Region V finals

Samtani and Crimson Bears rumble into Region V finals

There’s a reason he’s nicknamed the “silent assassin.”

Samtani and Crimson Bears rumble into Region V finals
Controversial marijuana board appointee meets resistance in confirmation hearing
Controversial marijuana board appointee meets resistance in confirmation hearing
Matt McLaren, Business and Development Manager for the Alaska Marine Highway System, and Amanda Holland, Management Director for the Office of Management and Budget, make a presentation to the Senate Transportation Committee at the Capitol on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Matt McLaren, Business and Development Manager for the Alaska Marine Highway System, and Amanda Holland, Management Director for the Office of Management and Budget, make a presentation to the Senate Transportation Committee at the Capitol on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Former state candidate appointed to Docks and Harbors board

Former state candidate appointed to Docks and Harbors board

His term starts immediately.

Former state candidate appointed to Docks and Harbors board
Getting motor-mouthed about Motown
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Getting motor-mouthed about Motown

Ryan Shaw didn’t grow up with a lot of the music he now loves.

Getting motor-mouthed about Motown
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Author Annie Boochever, formerly of Juneau and now of Bellingham, Washington, smiles at Centennial Hall, Saturday March 2, 2019. (Ben Hohenstatt | Capital City Weekly)
Author Annie Boochever, formerly of Juneau and now of Bellingham, Washington, smiles at Centennial Hall, Saturday March 2, 2019. (Ben Hohenstatt | Capital City Weekly)
Elements of surprise: Artists interpret long-running art show theme in unexpected ways
Elements of surprise: Artists interpret long-running art show theme in unexpected ways
Movie night moves suicide into public focus
Movie night moves suicide into public focus
Juneau college student to receive community service award
Juneau college student to receive community service award
Alaska moves closer to onsite marijuana use in certain areas

Alaska moves closer to onsite marijuana use in certain areas

Department of Law finds no legal problems with rules approved by regulators.

Alaska moves closer to onsite marijuana use in certain areas
Opinion: Alaskans must stand up against cuts to higher education

Opinion: Alaskans must stand up against cuts to higher education

The entirety of Alaska stands to lose.

  • Mar 7, 2019
  • By DAWSON MANN and JAMES McLEAN
Opinion: Alaskans must stand up against cuts to higher education
Opinion: We need more money for schools, not less

Opinion: We need more money for schools, not less

Cuts will increase class sizes even more.

  • Mar 7, 2019
Opinion: We need more money for schools, not less
Region V: Kings defense dominant in win over Thunder Mountain
Region V: Kings defense dominant in win over Thunder Mountain
Juneau schools try to set budget off current law, not governor’s proposed budget

Juneau schools try to set budget off current law, not governor’s proposed budget

Budget would still draw about half a million dollars from reserves.

Juneau schools try to set budget off current law, not governor’s proposed budget