Rep. Ben Carpenter, R-Nikiski, speaks to constituents during a town hall at the Funny River Community Center in Funny River, Alaska in January 2020. (Photo by Brian Mazurek | Peninsula Clarion File)

Lawmaker likens virus screening stickers to Star of David

Rep. Ben Carpenter, R-Nikiski, said he was serious in making the comment in an email chain.

Rep. Ben Carpenter, R-Nikiski, speaks to constituents during a town hall at the Funny River Community Center in Funny River, Alaska in January 2020. (Photo by Brian Mazurek | Peninsula Clarion File)
Lawsuit brings lawmakers back to Juneau
Lawsuit brings lawmakers back to Juneau
What’s ‘good cause’ when it comes to pandemic?
What’s ‘good cause’ when it comes to pandemic?
Juneau man sues state over coronavirus relief distribution
Juneau man sues state over coronavirus relief distribution
This photo shows the Trans-Alaska pipeline and pump station north of Fairbanks, Alaska. The future of Alaska’s unique program of paying residents an annual check is in question, with oil prices low and an economy struggling during the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo | Al Grillo, File)

Low oil prices and coronavirus fallout mean PFD could be at risk

Without cuts or new revenue, there’s a real possibility the program could go away, an economist said.

This photo shows the Trans-Alaska pipeline and pump station north of Fairbanks, Alaska. The future of Alaska’s unique program of paying residents an annual check is in question, with oil prices low and an economy struggling during the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo | Al Grillo, File)
Some lawmakers want to come back to Juneau soon to finish legislative business. Others think it’s time to wait. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire File)
Some lawmakers want to come back to Juneau soon to finish legislative business. Others think it’s time to wait. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire File)
New bills could bring more coronavirus relief money, spending flexibility
New bills could bring more coronavirus relief money, spending flexibility
CARES Act money is coming, but use is still unclear
CARES Act money is coming, but use is still unclear
OK for now, but Assembly is uncomfortable with interstate travel
OK for now, but Assembly is uncomfortable with interstate travel
Work on federal allocations goes into the evening

Work on federal allocations goes into the evening

Big implications for unprecedent times.

Work on federal allocations goes into the evening
Businesses sort through guidelines on first day of reopening
Businesses sort through guidelines on first day of reopening
Former Lt. Gov, Juneau mayor Byron Mallott dies at 77
Former Lt. Gov, Juneau mayor Byron Mallott dies at 77
Then-Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott speaks at the 2015 Native Issues Forum in December 2015 at Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall. Mallott died at age 77. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Former Alaska Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott dies at age 77

Byron Mallott, who served as Alaska’s lieutenant governor as part of a “unity ticket” with Gov. Bill Walker, has died, Walker said Friday. Walker called… Continue reading

Then-Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott speaks at the 2015 Native Issues Forum in December 2015 at Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall. Mallott died at age 77. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Dunleavy unveils next phase of reopening
Dunleavy unveils next phase of reopening
Lawmakers scrap critical meeting on relief funds
Lawmakers scrap critical meeting on relief funds
Depending on how meeting goes, lawmakers could find themselves back in Juneau
Depending on how meeting goes, lawmakers could find themselves back in Juneau
Cities aren’t sure when to expect relief funding
Cities aren’t sure when to expect relief funding
Tribes, conservationists, urge action on transboundary mining
Tribes, conservationists, urge action on transboundary mining
Audience members watch The Fishpickers joke on stage during their performance Saturday, Aug. 1, 2015 at the 47th annual Southeast Alaska State Fair in Haines. (Juneau Empire file)
Audience members watch The Fishpickers joke on stage during their performance Saturday, Aug. 1, 2015 at the 47th annual Southeast Alaska State Fair in Haines. (Juneau Empire file)
Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks at a press conference in Anchorage on Friday, April 10, 2020. (Courtesy photo | Office of Gov. Mike Dunleavy)

Opinion: It’s time for Alaska to safely reopen

We must normalize this new normal to ensure our economic future.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks at a press conference in Anchorage on Friday, April 10, 2020. (Courtesy photo | Office of Gov. Mike Dunleavy)