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Jeff Short. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Dunleavy’s vetoes carry great risk

It doesn’t have to be this way.

  • Jul 9, 2019
  • By Jeffrey Short
Jeff Short. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Capitol Live: Senate, House leaders answer questions about action-packed first day of special session
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Capitol Live: Senate, House leaders answer questions about action-packed first day of special session

Live updates from the Capitol.

Capitol Live: Senate, House leaders answer questions about action-packed first day of special session
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Rep. Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins, D-Sitka, present one of three papers as Rep. Adam Wool, D-Fairbanks, listens during a Bicameral Permanent Fund Working Group at the Capitol on Monday, July 8, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Legislators call for PFD ‘grand compromise’

Protecting the Permanent Fund will mean give and take.

Rep. Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins, D-Sitka, present one of three papers as Rep. Adam Wool, D-Fairbanks, listens during a Bicameral Permanent Fund Working Group at the Capitol on Monday, July 8, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Freshman legislators Sen. Jesse Kiehl, D-Juneau; Rep. Andi Story, D-Juneau; and Rep. Sara Hannan, D-Juneau; reflected on what’s happened so far during a regular and special session and what they’re looking forward to working on next. (Michael Penn| Juneau Empire File)

Juneau legislators share highlights, expectations ahead of special session

There have been some highlights since January.

Freshman legislators Sen. Jesse Kiehl, D-Juneau; Rep. Andi Story, D-Juneau; and Rep. Sara Hannan, D-Juneau; reflected on what’s happened so far during a regular and special session and what they’re looking forward to working on next. (Michael Penn| Juneau Empire File)
The Importance of Sustainable Whale Watching in Juneau

The Importance of Sustainable Whale Watching in Juneau

For whale watching to remain a viable industry, we need to ensure it’s sustainable for the whales.

The Importance of Sustainable Whale Watching in Juneau
Capitol Live: Juneau delegation responds to governor’s vetoes

Capitol Live: Juneau delegation responds to governor’s vetoes

They weigh in on a budget that will impact all Alaskans

Capitol Live: Juneau delegation responds to governor’s vetoes
University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen in 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: State’s budget climate puts value of Alaska’s higher education at risk

Thousands of students could be affected by a governor veto.

University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen in 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Thank you letters for June 23, 2019

Thank you letters for June 23, 2019

Thank you, Merci, Danke.

  • Jun 23, 2019
Thank you letters for June 23, 2019
Live: Ferries take center stage at Story town hall

Live: Ferries take center stage at Story town hall

Freshman legislator talks about her first session.

Live: Ferries take center stage at Story town hall
Opinion: Pebble mine puts entire state fisheries brand at risk

Opinion: Pebble mine puts entire state fisheries brand at risk

All fish will be painted with the same broad brush — toxic and damaged.

  • Jun 18, 2019
Opinion: Pebble mine puts entire state fisheries brand at risk
Opinion: Tourism in the era of middle-class acquiescence

Opinion: Tourism in the era of middle-class acquiescence

It’s time to examine “thorny questions of ethics and values.”

Opinion: Tourism in the era of middle-class acquiescence
Opinion: Governor, Legislature need to do due diligence on PFD

Opinion: Governor, Legislature need to do due diligence on PFD

The full dividend might not be the best idea.

Opinion: Governor, Legislature need to do due diligence on PFD
Downtown Juneau as seen from the Mount Bradley Trail in July 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Sustainability in the summertime

Time to learn, read and fish.

Downtown Juneau as seen from the Mount Bradley Trail in July 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Capitol Live: Senate might shift focus to budget, not PFD

Capitol Live: Senate might shift focus to budget, not PFD

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Capitol Live: Senate might shift focus to budget, not PFD
Planet Alaska host Vivian Mork Yéilk’, showing the height of fireweed growth in May 2018 in Sitka. (Courtesy Photo | Vivian Mork Yéilk’)
Capital City Weekly

Planet Alaska: So, you want to learn how to harvest wild edibles in Alaska.

Here are do’s and don’ts for new harvesters.

Planet Alaska host Vivian Mork Yéilk’, showing the height of fireweed growth in May 2018 in Sitka. (Courtesy Photo | Vivian Mork Yéilk’)
Behind the gridlock: Two arguments divide Senate on PFD

Behind the gridlock: Two arguments divide Senate on PFD

One key vote was absent.

Behind the gridlock: Two arguments divide Senate on PFD
Capitol Live: Senate votes on PFD amount

Capitol Live: Senate votes on PFD amount

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Capitol Live: Senate votes on PFD amount
Opinion: Fisheries management is the answer to the PFD battle

Opinion: Fisheries management is the answer to the PFD battle

Maybe the answer is fish.

Opinion: Fisheries management is the answer to the PFD battle
All or nothing? Dunleavy vows to veto Senate’s new PFD bill

All or nothing? Dunleavy vows to veto Senate’s new PFD bill

Governor says this bill will kill the PFD.

All or nothing? Dunleavy vows to veto Senate’s new PFD bill
Capitol Live: Dunleavy pledges to veto PFD bill as written

Capitol Live: Dunleavy pledges to veto PFD bill as written

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Capitol Live: Dunleavy pledges to veto PFD bill as written