With a nod to Trump, BLM to hold annual sale of oil lands
With a nod to Trump, BLM to hold annual sale of oil lands
Matt Barnaby, co-owner and brewer at the Barnaby Brewing Company, photographed on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019, has added his name to a list of commenters who don’t like a proposed definition change by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board that would limit the sorts of activities that can happen in breweries and distilleries. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Brewery and distillery regulations widely panned in public comments

The people have spoken, and they don’t like a proposed definition change.

Matt Barnaby, co-owner and brewer at the Barnaby Brewing Company, photographed on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019, has added his name to a list of commenters who don’t like a proposed definition change by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board that would limit the sorts of activities that can happen in breweries and distilleries. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
After 22 years, Legislative Finance Director calls it quits
After 22 years, Legislative Finance Director calls it quits
‘The status quo stays in place’: State’s attempt to change union dues collection is stalled in court
‘The status quo stays in place’: State’s attempt to change union dues collection is stalled in court
Recall Dunleavy application denied by Department of Law

Recall Dunleavy application denied by Department of Law

Department says application is ‘both factually and legally insufficient.’

Recall Dunleavy application denied by Department of Law
Empire Live: Alaska Roadless Rule public hearing
Empire Live: Alaska Roadless Rule public hearing
Dimond Courthouse is home to Juneau’s court systems, Oct. 25, 2019. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

Report highlights staffing issues at Public Defender Agency

A report released Monday highlights problems and solutions.

Dimond Courthouse is home to Juneau’s court systems, Oct. 25, 2019. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)
Dunleavy cites Trump as he faces recall campaign

Dunleavy cites Trump as he faces recall campaign

A fight is brewing.

Dunleavy cites Trump as he faces recall campaign
Organized Village of Kake President Joel Jackson, Central Council of Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska President Richard Chalyee Éesh Peterson and Organized Village of Saxman President Lee Wallace were among Alaska Native tribal leaders who met with United States Department of Agriculture Under Secretary Jim Hubbard in Juneau Saturday, Nov. 2. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)
Organized Village of Kake President Joel Jackson, Central Council of Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska President Richard Chalyee Éesh Peterson and Organized Village of Saxman President Lee Wallace were among Alaska Native tribal leaders who met with United States Department of Agriculture Under Secretary Jim Hubbard in Juneau Saturday, Nov. 2. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)
Ferry service canceled to Southeast towns after repair costs run high
Ferry service canceled to Southeast towns after repair costs run high
In this July photo Ivette Naida, left, receives HIV medication from social workers from the IDEA Exchange. HIV medication is part of the reason transmission rates of the virus are low in Alaska. (AP Photo | Lynne Sladky)

Alaska has some of the highest STD rates, but the lowest HIV rates. Why?

While HIV and STD rates are different, they’re not totally unrelated.

In this July photo Ivette Naida, left, receives HIV medication from social workers from the IDEA Exchange. HIV medication is part of the reason transmission rates of the virus are low in Alaska. (AP Photo | Lynne Sladky)
Alaska’s aviation average is deadlier than national norms

Alaska’s aviation average is deadlier than national norms

Loss of life wasn’t just in Southeast Alaska.

Alaska’s aviation average is deadlier than national norms
Southeast tribes unite to oppose lifting Roadless Rule

Southeast tribes unite to oppose lifting Roadless Rule

Fishermen and the city of Skagway also weigh in on divisive issue.

Southeast tribes unite to oppose lifting Roadless Rule
Campaign to remove oil tax credits kicks off in Juneau Friday
Campaign to remove oil tax credits kicks off in Juneau Friday
Trump tweets in support of Dunleavy, says Democrats are attacking governor
Trump tweets in support of Dunleavy, says Democrats are attacking governor
Pledge gives $5.7 million to improve rural health care
Pledge gives $5.7 million to improve rural health care
UA Regents address accrediting agency concerns
UA Regents address accrediting agency concerns
Empire Live: University regents agree on response letter to accrediting agency
Empire Live: University regents agree on response letter to accrediting agency
Malaspina to end service in December

Malaspina to end service in December

“Keep Alaska Moving” just got harder.

Malaspina to end service in December
The state of Alaska is readying for the 2020 census, which will help determine how much federal money the state receives and impact the redistricting process.
The state of Alaska is readying for the 2020 census, which will help determine how much federal money the state receives and impact the redistricting process.