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A moose walks into an Anchorage hospital, finds a snack

A moose walks into an Anchorage hospital, finds a snack

Alaska problems.

A moose walks into an Anchorage hospital, finds a snack
State resumes online applications for PFD checks

State resumes online applications for PFD checks

Security concerns prompted closure last week.

State resumes online applications for PFD checks
In this Dec. 14, 2015 photo, Jan Rutherdale and her daughter, Isabel Bush, ski past the Capitol. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Sexual violence, capital move and the PFD: Here’s four of the most important pre-filed bills

The 31st Legislative Session convenes next Tuesday.

In this Dec. 14, 2015 photo, Jan Rutherdale and her daughter, Isabel Bush, ski past the Capitol. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Alaska court upholds Republican recount win in House race

Alaska court upholds Republican recount win in House race

The result of the House District 1 race in Fairbanks was challenged.

Alaska court upholds Republican recount win in House race
LeBon tops Dodge by one vote after House race recount
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LeBon tops Dodge by one vote after House race recount

LeBon picked up two votes during the recount.

LeBon tops Dodge by one vote after House race recount
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Alaska begins issuing licenses compliant with REAL ID

Alaska begins issuing licenses compliant with REAL ID

Residents will need to get a new one by October 2020.

Alaska begins issuing licenses compliant with REAL ID
Dunleavy seeks disaster declaration after earthquake

Dunleavy seeks disaster declaration after earthquake

The money would help the state recover more quickly.

Dunleavy seeks disaster declaration after earthquake
Warmer temperatures could cost Alaska up to $700 million

Warmer temperatures could cost Alaska up to $700 million

The effects of climate change could be costly.

Warmer temperatures could cost Alaska up to $700 million
Judge dismisses Alaska bonding plan lawsuit

Judge dismisses Alaska bonding plan lawsuit

The lawsuit was brought by a Juneau resident.

Judge dismisses Alaska bonding plan lawsuit
Security concerns prompt closing of dividend applications

Security concerns prompt closing of dividend applications

Information of other users popped up on applicants’ computer screens.

Security concerns prompt closing of dividend applications
Dunleavy’s promises on dividend, crime will be watched

Dunleavy’s promises on dividend, crime will be watched

He’ll try to implement campaign promises involving politically thorny issues.

Dunleavy’s promises on dividend, crime will be watched
New Alaska ferries need $30M in work before entering service

New Alaska ferries need $30M in work before entering service

Ferries Tazlina and Hubbard to be used on longer routes than originally planned.

New Alaska ferries need $30M in work before entering service
Murkowski to revive bill meant to help Native American women

Murkowski to revive bill meant to help Native American women

The legislation received unanimous Senate approval, but was blocked in the House.

Murkowski to revive bill meant to help Native American women
Some families displaced by Anchorage earthquake

Some families displaced by Anchorage earthquake

More than 40 people had been placed in hotel rooms as of Dec. 14.

Some families displaced by Anchorage earthquake
Alaska regulators approve rules for onsite marijuana use

Alaska regulators approve rules for onsite marijuana use

The move is a significant step for the cannabis industry.

Alaska regulators approve rules for onsite marijuana use
Special advisor Ben Stevens, center, and Legislative Liaison for the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities Mike Lesmann, left, serve cookies and cider to Juneau residents waiting at the Governor’s Open House on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Once the target of an FBI raid, Ben Stevens now has a spot in Dunleavy administration

Former state Senate President Ben Stevens was once a subject of a corruption investigation by federal authorities.

Special advisor Ben Stevens, center, and Legislative Liaison for the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities Mike Lesmann, left, serve cookies and cider to Juneau residents waiting at the Governor’s Open House on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Moss covers old-growth trees along Auke Lake on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Court invalidates four timber sales in Tongass National Forest

Environmental groups get the win.

Moss covers old-growth trees along Auke Lake on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Dunleavy among new leaders to meet with Trump

Dunleavy among new leaders to meet with Trump

The meeting is the “first of many opportunities to work in concert with the president.”

Dunleavy among new leaders to meet with Trump
In this Nov. 30, 2018 photo, Alaska House District 1 candidate Democrat Kathryn Dodge, right, watches the election recount at the Department of Elections’ Juneau, Alaska office. The Democrat who lost a recount by one vote in a contested Alaska House race must decide by Wednesday whether to challenge the results. Kathryn Dodge, in a statement late Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018, says she and her team were reviewing decisions made by the Division of Elections. She says she disagrees with some of the decisions but wants to “look at everything” before making a final decision. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Democrat who lost Alaska House race recount plans appeal

Kathryn Dodge said she disagreed with decisions the Division of Elections made on some ballots.

In this Nov. 30, 2018 photo, Alaska House District 1 candidate Democrat Kathryn Dodge, right, watches the election recount at the Department of Elections’ Juneau, Alaska office. The Democrat who lost a recount by one vote in a contested Alaska House race must decide by Wednesday whether to challenge the results. Kathryn Dodge, in a statement late Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018, says she and her team were reviewing decisions made by the Division of Elections. She says she disagrees with some of the decisions but wants to “look at everything” before making a final decision. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
A black bear sporting numerous lacerations on its face hunts for salmon along Steep Creek at the Mendenhall Glacier Visitors Center. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Gov. Dunleavy names acting head of fish and game

The Republican governor’s office announced that Doug Vincent-Lang would take the job.

A black bear sporting numerous lacerations on its face hunts for salmon along Steep Creek at the Mendenhall Glacier Visitors Center. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)