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Senate Finance grills OMB, Education Commissioner over budget

Senate Finance grills OMB, Education Commissioner over budget

Hoffman calls 25 percent proposed cuts to education ‘unacceptable’

Senate Finance grills OMB, Education Commissioner over budget
What you can expect at the Capitol this week
What you can expect at the Capitol this week
Dryden wrestling claims Southeast Tournament title
Dryden wrestling claims Southeast Tournament title
Free throws help send Thunder Mountain past JDHS

Free throws help send Thunder Mountain past JDHS

There was more than one buzzer beater.

Free throws help send Thunder Mountain past JDHS
Snow forecasted for Presidents Day

Snow forecasted for Presidents Day

Winter storm warning in effect.

Snow forecasted for Presidents Day
7 dead whales reported on Kodiak Island in 2018

7 dead whales reported on Kodiak Island in 2018

That is far short of the 49 deceased whales reported in the region in 2015.

7 dead whales reported on Kodiak Island in 2018
Frank Murkowski: Here’s how to fix the Alaska Marine Highway System

Frank Murkowski: Here’s how to fix the Alaska Marine Highway System

The former Alaska governor offers some suggestions.

Frank Murkowski: Here’s how to fix the Alaska Marine Highway System
Juneau composting business wins $25K for sustainability

Juneau composting business wins $25K for sustainability

Path to Prosperity Business Competition.

Juneau composting business wins $25K for sustainability
With the first show done, Wearable Art shares theme for next year
With the first show done, Wearable Art shares theme for next year
Wearable Art extravaganza to blend new offerings with past favorites
Wearable Art extravaganza to blend new offerings with past favorites
In this Feb. 4, 2019 file photo, former Speaker nominee Rep. Bryce Edgmon, Dillingham, right, shares a laugh with Speaker nominee Rep. David Talerico, R-Healy, as Speaker Pro Tempore Rep. Neal Foster, Nome, presides over the House. Edgmon was elected Speaker of the House on Thursday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

A whirlwhind week at the state capitol

Looking back on the week in the Alaska Legislature.

In this Feb. 4, 2019 file photo, former Speaker nominee Rep. Bryce Edgmon, Dillingham, right, shares a laugh with Speaker nominee Rep. David Talerico, R-Healy, as Speaker Pro Tempore Rep. Neal Foster, Nome, presides over the House. Edgmon was elected Speaker of the House on Thursday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Photos: Thunder Mountain vs. Juneau-Douglas

Photos: Thunder Mountain vs. Juneau-Douglas

Crosstown rivals battle on the court.

Photos: Thunder Mountain vs. Juneau-Douglas
Alaska’s radio, TV contribution on the chopping block

Alaska’s radio, TV contribution on the chopping block

Dunleavy’s budget would cut state funding for public media.

Alaska’s radio, TV contribution on the chopping block
Thunder Mountain’s fourth-quarter rally keys victory over Juneau-Douglas
Thunder Mountain’s fourth-quarter rally keys victory over Juneau-Douglas
Falcons fall to Lady Kings for fifth time
Falcons fall to Lady Kings for fifth time
House fills key leadership roles

House fills key leadership roles

House majority, minority taking shape.

House fills key leadership roles
Alaska troopers announce cold-case murder arrest

Alaska troopers announce cold-case murder arrest

Woman was found dead in University of Alaska Fairbanks bathtub in 1993.

Alaska troopers announce cold-case murder arrest
Senators baffled at proposed reductions to public safety departments
Senators baffled at proposed reductions to public safety departments
Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks with his cabinet members at the Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
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Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks with his cabinet members at the Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
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Kelly Goode, right, deputy commissioner for the Department of Corrections, sits alongside DOC Administrative Services Director Sylvan Robb, center, and Office of Management and Budget Director Donna Arduin as they present to the Senate Finance Committee on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)
Kelly Goode, right, deputy commissioner for the Department of Corrections, sits alongside DOC Administrative Services Director Sylvan Robb, center, and Office of Management and Budget Director Donna Arduin as they present to the Senate Finance Committee on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)