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Juneauites turn out to support Alyse Galvin in her campaign to unseat Don Young

Juneauites turn out to support Alyse Galvin in her campaign to unseat Don Young

Juneauites were Galvin-ized.

Juneauites turn out to support Alyse Galvin in her campaign to unseat Don Young
University of Alaska President: We’re going to get back up in a way that’s positive

University of Alaska President: We’re going to get back up in a way that’s positive

Tough decisions still ahead.

University of Alaska President: We’re going to get back up in a way that’s positive
Empire Live: UA President Jim Johnsen at the Juneau Chamber Luncheon

Empire Live: UA President Jim Johnsen at the Juneau Chamber Luncheon

Live updates from the talk

Empire Live: UA President Jim Johnsen at the Juneau Chamber Luncheon
Alaska case on campaign finance laws could go national

Alaska case on campaign finance laws could go national

Department of Law has until Monday to appeal.

Alaska case on campaign finance laws could go national
Confirmation hearings for empty House seat scheduled for early December

Confirmation hearings for empty House seat scheduled for early December

He needs a simple majority.

Confirmation hearings for empty House seat scheduled for early December
Federal board approves new name for Saginaw Bay, here’s what it is

Federal board approves new name for Saginaw Bay, here’s what it is

It’s back to its traditional name.

Federal board approves new name for Saginaw Bay, here’s what it is
In this stock photo, a person’s blood is collected during blood donation. Next week, residents of Gustavus will have blood samples taken for a study that will determine what quantities of so-called “forever chemicals” are in their blood and how that may correlate to the chemicals present in drinking water. (Unsplash | LuAnn Hunt)

Gustavus residents test blood for PFAS

PFAS is in their water, what has it done to their blood?

In this stock photo, a person’s blood is collected during blood donation. Next week, residents of Gustavus will have blood samples taken for a study that will determine what quantities of so-called “forever chemicals” are in their blood and how that may correlate to the chemicals present in drinking water. (Unsplash | LuAnn Hunt)
Rate increases raise questions about Pioneers’ Home’s future

Rate increases raise questions about Pioneers’ Home’s future

Will elders age in place?

Rate increases raise questions about Pioneers’ Home’s future
Wrestling with lack of ferry service, Angoon explores stop-gap measure

Wrestling with lack of ferry service, Angoon explores stop-gap measure

“It’s going to be frustrating.”

Wrestling with lack of ferry service, Angoon explores stop-gap measure
In this file photo, the Alaska Marine Highway System ferries LeConte, left, Malaspina and Tazlina, hidden from view, are tied up at the Auke Bay Terminal on Thursday, July 25, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Alaska ferry system study looks at aging fleet, fewer riders

An aging fleet and decreased ridership.

In this file photo, the Alaska Marine Highway System ferries LeConte, left, Malaspina and Tazlina, hidden from view, are tied up at the Auke Bay Terminal on Thursday, July 25, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Evan Wood, one of the owners of Devil’s Club Brewing Company, talks in August about what proposed rule changes for Alaska’s breweries and distilleries would mean for his business. Those changes weren’t adopted because of an Alcoholic Beverage Control Board decision Tuesday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Alcohol board vote means huge ‘relief’ for local breweries, distilleries

They can keep doing what they’re doing.

Evan Wood, one of the owners of Devil’s Club Brewing Company, talks in August about what proposed rule changes for Alaska’s breweries and distilleries would mean for his business. Those changes weren’t adopted because of an Alcoholic Beverage Control Board decision Tuesday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Former Director of the state’s combined alcohol and marijuana control office Erika McConnell, left, sits with Marijuana board chairman Mark Springer in Anchorage, Alaska, on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019. The board that regulates Alaska’s legal marijuana industry voted to fire McConnell following last month’s vote by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board to dismiss her. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen)

Top Alaska marijuana regulator fired from job

The Marijuana Control Board voted 3-2.

Former Director of the state’s combined alcohol and marijuana control office Erika McConnell, left, sits with Marijuana board chairman Mark Springer in Anchorage, Alaska, on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019. The board that regulates Alaska’s legal marijuana industry voted to fire McConnell following last month’s vote by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board to dismiss her. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen)
Alaskans take Roadless Rule fight to DC
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Alaskans take Roadless Rule fight to DC

Mr. Jackson goes to Washington.

Alaskans take Roadless Rule fight to DC
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Here’s where Alaska’s Congressional delegation stands on DACA

Here’s where Alaska’s Congressional delegation stands on DACA

Alaska has some of the fewest Dreamers.

Here’s where Alaska’s Congressional delegation stands on DACA
Alaska Natives, Tlingit women to testify before Congress on Roadless Rule

Alaska Natives, Tlingit women to testify before Congress on Roadless Rule

The Tongass goes to Washington.

Alaska Natives, Tlingit women to testify before Congress on Roadless Rule
Republicans advance 3 nominees for open Alaska House seat

Republicans advance 3 nominees for open Alaska House seat

Nominations go to Dunleavy.

Republicans advance 3 nominees for open Alaska House seat
Reps. Story, Hannan to seek re-election in Nov. election

Reps. Story, Hannan to seek re-election in Nov. election

A never ending Story?

Reps. Story, Hannan to seek re-election in Nov. election
In this file photo from Sept. 15, 2016, University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen makes a presentation to the university’s Board of Regents at the University of Alaska Southeast Recreation Center. Johnsen and the UA board discussed tuition increases and budget concerns Friday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

University of Alaska tuition to stay put for now

Option is still on the table.

In this file photo from Sept. 15, 2016, University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen makes a presentation to the university’s Board of Regents at the University of Alaska Southeast Recreation Center. Johnsen and the UA board discussed tuition increases and budget concerns Friday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Empire Live: University of Alaska Board of Regents votes to delay tuition increase decision

Empire Live: University of Alaska Board of Regents votes to delay tuition increase decision

Five percent hike put on hold.

Empire Live: University of Alaska Board of Regents votes to delay tuition increase decision
n this file photo from Feb. 25, 2019, Kevin Clarkson answers questions in front of the House Judiciary Committee. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Early blows for state of Alaska in prominent cases

The state has suffered recent blows in lawsuits.

n this file photo from Feb. 25, 2019, Kevin Clarkson answers questions in front of the House Judiciary Committee. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)