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Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks to the crowd in Noorvik after being sworn in earlier on Dec. 3 in Kotzebue. (Photo/Stanley Wright/Office of the Governor)

New governor picks new attorney general, commissioners

He reiterated that public safety is his top priority.

 

The Holland America Line ship Amsterdam sits at port in Juneau on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018. The Amsterdam is one of nine ships that have received Notice of Violations for air opacity issued by the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Alaska negotiating settlements with cruise companies over air, water violations

Closed-door meetings decide how much cruises will pay for summer violations.

 

In this May 1, 2017 photo, passengers walk off Holland Amerca Line’s Nieuw Amsterdam. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

State offers, then withdraws, help to CBJ on cruise ship lawsuit

The State of Alaska offered, then abruptly revoked, help to the City and Borough of Juneau in an ongoing lawsuit. On Wednesday afternoon, the State… Continue reading

 

In this file photo from April 2012, Juneau Superior Court Judge Louis Menendez, center, holds a conference with Assistant Public Defender Eric Hedland, left, and then-District Attorney David Brower during a criminal trial. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Two Southeast judges are retiring

Two Alaska Superior Court judges serving Southeast Alaska are retiring, according to the Alaska Judicial Council. Superior Court Judges Louis Menendez in Juneau and David… Continue reading

In this file photo from April 2012, Juneau Superior Court Judge Louis Menendez, center, holds a conference with Assistant Public Defender Eric Hedland, left, and then-District Attorney David Brower during a criminal trial. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
James Brooks | Juneau Empire From left to right, Rep. Lance Pruitt, R-Anchorage; Rep. Paul Seaton, R-Homer; and Rep. Neal Foster, D-Nome; discuss budget matters in a conference committee meeting Thursday morning, June 8, 2017 in the Alaska State Capitol.

Lawmakers compromise on budgets for corrections, law

Anchorage will get two new state prosecutors, but Bethel is out of luck under a compromise budget for the Alaska Department of Law drafted Thursday.… Continue reading

James Brooks | Juneau Empire From left to right, Rep. Lance Pruitt, R-Anchorage; Rep. Paul Seaton, R-Homer; and Rep. Neal Foster, D-Nome; discuss budget matters in a conference committee meeting Thursday morning, June 8, 2017 in the Alaska State Capitol.