Infographics: Alaska’s 2019 Budget
Infographics: Alaska’s 2019 Budget
Alaska receives almost 10 times more unemployment filings since shutdown began
Alaska receives almost 10 times more unemployment filings since shutdown began
University of Alaska Anchorage’s teaching programs lose accreditation

University of Alaska Anchorage’s teaching programs lose accreditation

The university is not allowed to recommend students to the state for licensure without accreditation.

University of Alaska Anchorage’s teaching programs lose accreditation
Hello? Cellphones banned on Senate floor

Hello? Cellphones banned on Senate floor

Sen. John Coghill said Tuesday evening he is considering a revision of a ban of cellphone usage on the Senate floor. Coghill is the Senate… Continue reading

Hello? Cellphones banned on Senate floor
Tensions rise in discombobulated Alaska House

Tensions rise in discombobulated Alaska House

Until a majority is formed, the House will be at a standstill.

Tensions rise in discombobulated Alaska House
Alaska Air Group plans to add 3,000 jobs this year

Alaska Air Group plans to add 3,000 jobs this year

Most of the openings will not require previous airline experience.

Alaska Air Group plans to add 3,000 jobs this year
The sunrise reflects off of downtown Juneau windows on Friday, Jan. 4, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
The sunrise reflects off of downtown Juneau windows on Friday, Jan. 4, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Pre-filed bills tackle Alaska’s sexual assault problem

Pre-filed bills tackle Alaska’s sexual assault problem

More than a third of Alaska women have experienced sexual assault.

Pre-filed bills tackle Alaska’s sexual assault problem
Control of Alaska House unsettled ahead of session start
Control of Alaska House unsettled ahead of session start
Faith-based shelter in Anchorage fights to keep out transgender women

Faith-based shelter in Anchorage fights to keep out transgender women

Conservative Christian law firm sues city to stop it from applying a gender identity law to the shelter.

Faith-based shelter in Anchorage fights to keep out transgender women
Alaska pipeline corporation removes president

Alaska pipeline corporation removes president

The state’s highest paid employee has been ousted.

Alaska pipeline corporation removes president
‘Like the first day of school’: Juneau’s freshman lawmakers gear up for session
‘Like the first day of school’: Juneau’s freshman lawmakers gear up for session
Blood Bank of Alaska opens permanent Juneau location
Blood Bank of Alaska opens permanent Juneau location
Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks with his cabinet members at the Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks with his cabinet members at the Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks to members of the media before welcoming Juneau residents to the Governor’s Open House on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks to members of the media before welcoming Juneau residents to the Governor’s Open House on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Murkowski to Trump: Alaska feeling ‘consequences’ of government shutdown

Murkowski to Trump: Alaska feeling ‘consequences’ of government shutdown

President calls for Republican unity, walks out of meeting with congressional leaders.

Murkowski to Trump: Alaska feeling ‘consequences’ of government shutdown
British Columbia, Canada. (Unsplash)

Operations suspended at Canada’s Mount Polly mine

Declining copper prices are to blame.

British Columbia, Canada. (Unsplash)
Dunleavy vows to crack down on crime, restore PFD
Dunleavy vows to crack down on crime, restore PFD
Alaska guide pleads guilty to herding bears toward clients

Alaska guide pleads guilty to herding bears toward clients

Brian Simpson was also fined $35,000 and sentenced to a year of probation.

Alaska guide pleads guilty to herding bears toward clients
Alaska port official charged with trying to drown daughter

Alaska port official charged with trying to drown daughter

Todd Cowles of Anchorage is charged with two counts of attempted murder.

Alaska port official charged with trying to drown daughter