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Brig. Gen. Torrence Saxe, commissioner designee of Alaska Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, directs Alaskans in need of earthquake assistance to go to ready.alaska.gov. Gov. Mike Dunleavy had just announced that President Donald Trump is sending relief, by way of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. (Kevin Baird | Juneau Empire)
Brig. Gen. Torrence Saxe, commissioner designee of Alaska Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, directs Alaskans in need of earthquake assistance to go to ready.alaska.gov. Gov. Mike Dunleavy had just announced that President Donald Trump is sending relief, by way of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. (Kevin Baird | Juneau Empire)
A demonstration of an ice rescue. (Capital City Fire/Rescue | Courtesy photo)

CCFR hosting ice rescue presentation, demonstration

They might get out on Mendenhall Lake.

A demonstration of an ice rescue. (Capital City Fire/Rescue | Courtesy photo)
Man arrested after assaulting woman, officers

Man arrested after assaulting woman, officers

Multiple people were taken to the hospital.

  • Jan 31, 2019
  • Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Man arrested after assaulting woman, officers
Capitol Live: What’s happening at the Capitol today

Capitol Live: What’s happening at the Capitol today

Get the latest on what’s happening on the hill.

Capitol Live: What’s happening at the Capitol today
Volunteers to provide free tax return help in Juneau
Volunteers to provide free tax return help in Juneau
Opinion: UAS accreditation in good standing

Opinion: UAS accreditation in good standing

Recent finding about UAA’s Education program is regrettable.

Opinion: UAS accreditation in good standing
Juneau synchronized skaters to compete in Michigan
Juneau synchronized skaters to compete in Michigan
Alaska’s tobacco report card grade improves

Alaska’s tobacco report card grade improves

It was positive, with one exception.

Alaska’s tobacco report card grade improves
Gov. Mike Dunleavy, left, listens as Attorney General Kevin Clarkson describes three constitutional amendments that would be a foundation of his administration’s fiscal plan during a press conference at the Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Gov. Mike Dunleavy, left, listens as Attorney General Kevin Clarkson describes three constitutional amendments that would be a foundation of his administration’s fiscal plan during a press conference at the Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Capitol Live: Mariculture could be a $100 million industry in Alaska
Capitol Live: Mariculture could be a $100 million industry in Alaska
Player of the Week: Philip Gonzales

Player of the Week: Philip Gonzales

Marvelous Gonzales.

Player of the Week: Philip Gonzales
Gov. Mike Dunleavy is greeted by people attending the Alaskans for Life, Inc. annual Rally for Life in front of the Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Dunleavy announces latest round of appointments

From dental examiners to real estate.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy is greeted by people attending the Alaskans for Life, Inc. annual Rally for Life in front of the Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Dan Robinson, chief of research and analysis for the Department of Labor & Workforce Development, gives a 2019 Alaska Job Forecast and Outlook presentation at the Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Dan Robinson, chief of research and analysis for the Department of Labor & Workforce Development, gives a 2019 Alaska Job Forecast and Outlook presentation at the Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Dunleavy picks shake up board regulating marijuana

Dunleavy picks shake up board regulating marijuana

The board could be shifting right.

Dunleavy picks shake up board regulating marijuana
Commissioner Designee Bruce Tangeman presents the state’s revenue forecast to the Senate Finance Committee at the Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Commissioner Designee Bruce Tangeman presents the state’s revenue forecast to the Senate Finance Committee at the Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Capitol Live: Juneau delegation hosting town hall, reacting to gov’s proposed budget
Capitol Live: Juneau delegation hosting town hall, reacting to gov’s proposed budget
Alaska attorney general says he can set aside personal views on abortion

Alaska attorney general says he can set aside personal views on abortion

Kevin Clarkson said the attorney general’s job is to respect the law.

Alaska attorney general says he can set aside personal views on abortion
Alaska Raptor Center recovers five dead eagles, one alive in Sitka

Alaska Raptor Center recovers five dead eagles, one alive in Sitka

The center has picked up 20 eagles, dead and alive, this year.

Alaska Raptor Center recovers five dead eagles, one alive in Sitka
City hires new finance director

City hires new finance director

New pick currently works for the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation.

City hires new finance director
Rep. David Talerico, R-Healy, speaks during a press conference with Rep. Sarah Vance, R-Homer, left, and Rep. Colleen Sullivan-Leonard, R-Wasilla,at the Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Reps talking, but House still unsettled

The House is a week away from a dubious record.

Rep. David Talerico, R-Healy, speaks during a press conference with Rep. Sarah Vance, R-Homer, left, and Rep. Colleen Sullivan-Leonard, R-Wasilla,at the Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)