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Alaska Electric Light and Power Company Lemon Creek operations center in Juneau. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Electric rates expected to remain higher than normal due to dry weather

Blame the sun.

Man faces felony charges for attempting to hit officer with car

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Man faces felony charges for attempting to hit officer with car

He had a warrant out for his arrest at the time.

Dunleavy hopes to promote state’s resources at major oil conference

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Dunleavy hopes to promote state’s resources at major oil conference

It’s a rare trip for the governor.

Rally calls attention to coastal connection to marine highway

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Rally calls attention to coastal connection to marine highway

Major cuts could affect more than just the employees.

Doug Vincent-Lang, Commissioner Designee for the Department of Fish & Game, speaks in front of the House Fisheries Committee at the Capitol on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Fish and Game appointee looks for more state, not federal, control over fisheries

The importance of fishing and hunting isn’t lost on Alaskans or lawmakers.

Study for ferry system’s future moving on ‘aggressive’ timeline

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Study for ferry system’s future moving on ‘aggressive’ timeline

A consultant could be on board in a few days.

Rep. Sara Hannan, D-Juneau, shares a laugh with U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, after Murkowski gave her annual speech to a Joint Session of the Alaska Legislature at the Capitol on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Here’s what you need to know about last week in the Legislature

It was a busy one.

Dunleavy dissolves climate change action team

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Dunleavy dissolves climate change action team

The team was supposed to last until 2020.

Budget would have ‘dire impact’ on Juneau economy

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Budget would have ‘dire impact’ on Juneau economy

The school district, university and hospital would suffer.

Juneau principal placed on leave as district investigates allegations his former school ignored sex abuse

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Juneau principal placed on leave as district investigates allegations his former school ignored sex abuse

Juneau School District officials say they learned of allegations this week.

Five-car crash sends three to hospital

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Five-car crash sends three to hospital

Two people were flown to Seattle.

Meet JPD’s two newest officers

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Meet JPD’s two newest officers

Both of them are Alaska Native.

Alaska’s chief justice requests funding for cybersecurity, highlights new legal tool online

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Alaska’s chief justice requests funding for cybersecurity, highlights new legal tool online

Technology is taking larger role in court system.

Sentencing for convicted murderer pushed back again

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Sentencing for convicted murderer pushed back again

The wait continues.

The Eaglecrest Ski Area lodge, seen here in 2015, is the planned site of the Old Tower Bar, which would serve beer and wine during ski season. In a unanimous vote Monday, Oct. 15, 2018, the Alcohol Control Board rejected an alcohol license for the business. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Bill could pave way for alcohol at Eaglecrest

The ski area could have the Alaska State Fair to thank.

Tribe takes state to court in attempt to protect herring

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Tribe takes state to court in attempt to protect herring

They also took to the streets Tuesday.

Kelly Goode, right, deputy commissioner for the Department of Corrections, sits alongside DOC Administrative Services Director Sylvan Robb, center, and Office of Management and Budget Director Donna Arduin as they present to the Senate Finance Committee on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

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State examining sending inmates out of state (again) to save money

The idea is in its early stages.

Senators baffled at proposed reductions to public safety departments

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Senators baffled at proposed reductions to public safety departments

Budget staff expected the criticisms.

Experts: State could lose tens of thousands of jobs if budget proposal goes through

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Experts: State could lose tens of thousands of jobs if budget proposal goes through

The budget director says the PFD could help offset losses.

Office of Management and Budget Director Donna Arduin and members of her budget team takes time to explain Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s state budget at the Capitol on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Proposed Medicaid, health care cuts spark outrage

One health care advocate called the budget proposal “outrageous.”