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House bill could put regulations on PFAS chemicals

House bill could put regulations on PFAS chemicals

Alaska has several PFAS contamination sites.

House bill could put regulations on PFAS chemicals
Gail Fenumiai, director of elections for the Alaska Division of Elections gives testimony to the Legislative Council committee on Tuesday, March 10, 2020. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)

Initiative would bring ranked-choice voting, other changes to Alaska

Better or more confusing?

Gail Fenumiai, director of elections for the Alaska Division of Elections gives testimony to the Legislative Council committee on Tuesday, March 10, 2020. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)
Juneauites gathered signatures to recall Gov. Mike Dunleavy in late February. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)

Dunleavy recall group says it has 30% of signatures needed to bring matter to voters

The group reached the mark two weeks after beginning its effort to gather enough signatures.

Juneauites gathered signatures to recall Gov. Mike Dunleavy in late February. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)
State, local and federal governments working on coronavirus containment, Gov says

State, local and federal governments working on coronavirus containment, Gov says

Keep calm and carry on.

State, local and federal governments working on coronavirus containment, Gov says
Glacier Valley Elementary School Sít’ Eetí Shaanáx students Faith Contreras and Johnny Hunter, who are both Tlingit, present at the Central Council of Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska elder’s luncheon. They collected 64 signatures at the luncheon in support of officially adding a second verse to the state song, “Alaska’s Flag.” Students say the new verse is culturally inclusive. (Courtesy Photo | Lorrie Heagy)
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Students work to add second verse to state song

Their effort isn’t flagging.

Glacier Valley Elementary School Sít’ Eetí Shaanáx students Faith Contreras and Johnny Hunter, who are both Tlingit, present at the Central Council of Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska elder’s luncheon. They collected 64 signatures at the luncheon in support of officially adding a second verse to the state song, “Alaska’s Flag.” Students say the new verse is culturally inclusive. (Courtesy Photo | Lorrie Heagy)
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Resource development made Alaska: An interview with Senate President Cathy Giessel

Resource development made Alaska: An interview with Senate President Cathy Giessel

She saw Alaska to grow.

Resource development made Alaska: An interview with Senate President Cathy Giessel
The Alaska state flag on the bow of the MV Matanuska at the Auke Bay Ferry Terminal on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire File)

The Matanuska heads to Ketchikan for repairs

Work is expected to be done in May.

The Alaska state flag on the bow of the MV Matanuska at the Auke Bay Ferry Terminal on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire File)
Permanent Fund Corporation CEO says virus-affected markets offer opportunity

Permanent Fund Corporation CEO says virus-affected markets offer opportunity

COVID-19 brings investment chances as well as losses.

Permanent Fund Corporation CEO says virus-affected markets offer opportunity
Alaska Rep. David Eastman sits at his desk on the Alaska House floor on Thursday, March 5, 2020, in Juneau, Alaska. The House voted Thursday to remove Eastman, a Wasilla Republican, from committee positions after House Minority Leader Lance Pruitt indicated frustrations with Eastman within the GOP caucus. (AP Photo/Becky Bohrer)

Alaska House temporarily strips Eastman of committee roles

The Alaska House voted Thursday to remove Republican Rep. David Eastman.

Alaska Rep. David Eastman sits at his desk on the Alaska House floor on Thursday, March 5, 2020, in Juneau, Alaska. The House voted Thursday to remove Eastman, a Wasilla Republican, from committee positions after House Minority Leader Lance Pruitt indicated frustrations with Eastman within the GOP caucus. (AP Photo/Becky Bohrer)
Kake road riles residents

Kake road riles residents

‘Not even 20 people want this road.’

Kake road riles residents
House sends a budget bill to Senate, without a PFD

House sends a budget bill to Senate, without a PFD

PFD fight is still ahead.

House sends a budget bill to Senate, without a PFD
Capitol Live: House passes budget bill, without a PFD

Capitol Live: House passes budget bill, without a PFD

Live updates from the Capitol.

Capitol Live: House passes budget bill, without a PFD
Developer pushes back project, cites parking requirement

Developer pushes back project, cites parking requirement

Downtown development hits a brick wall.

Developer pushes back project, cites parking requirement
Kodiak representative has strong words for AMHS leadership

Kodiak representative has strong words for AMHS leadership

Leadership needs to step up.

Kodiak representative has strong words for AMHS leadership
Spectrum is up for grabs: FCC program presents unique opportunity for tribes

Spectrum is up for grabs: FCC program presents unique opportunity for tribes

‘Grab it now.’

Spectrum is up for grabs: FCC program presents unique opportunity for tribes
Empire Live: AMHS at the Native Issues Forum

Empire Live: AMHS at the Native Issues Forum

Live updates from the meeting.

Empire Live: AMHS at the Native Issues Forum
A student walks across the University of Alaska Southeast campus on Friday, Feb. 29, 2020. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)

Tough road ahead for University, Johnsen says, but future is bright

Johnsen spoke in Anchorage.

A student walks across the University of Alaska Southeast campus on Friday, Feb. 29, 2020. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)
Governor recall campaign kicks off signature gathering across state

Governor recall campaign kicks off signature gathering across state

Campaign still in the courts.

Governor recall campaign kicks off signature gathering across state
Ferry reshaping group has first meeting

Ferry reshaping group has first meeting

First meeting was brief.

Ferry reshaping group has first meeting
Testimony gets emotional on proposed abortion amendment

Testimony gets emotional on proposed abortion amendment

Strong opinions on both sides.

Testimony gets emotional on proposed abortion amendment