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Cruise ship visitors gather for their tours on the Seawalk on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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As cruise ship lawsuit comes to an end, what’s next?

The two sides are still navigating their differences.

Two Dunleavy picks decline offers after coming under fire

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Two Dunleavy picks decline offers after coming under fire

Both were selected to work for the Department of Administration.

Dan Robinson, chief of research and analysis for the Department of Labor & Workforce Development, gives a 2019 Alaska Job Forecast and Outlook presentation at the Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Alaska’s job market projected to rebound in 2019

Tourism is the main bright spot for Southeast.

Update: Commissioner designee resigns after accusations of false resume entry

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Update: Commissioner designee resigns after accusations of false resume entry

He also admitted to making inaccurate statements in a confirmation hearing.

Alaska Electric Light and Power Company Lemon Creek operations center in Juneau on Wednesday, July 19, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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AEL&P sale officially dead

Business will continue as usual.

Finance director warns of budget ‘death spiral’

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Finance director warns of budget ‘death spiral’

The Legislature has a tall task ahead.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy delivers the State of the State address on Jan. 22, 2019 in the Alaska Capitol. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Dunleavy declares ‘war on criminals,’ delves into fiscal plan

He didn’t mince words.

Commissioner Designee Bruce Tangeman presents the state’s revenue forecast to the Senate Finance Committee at the Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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‘The $1.6B problem’: Senators, commissioners gear up for budget challenge

It’s still unclear when the budget will be unveiled.

Buck Robert Mills, 39, escaped from Pretrial Enforcement Division supervision in October 2018 and was arrested Sunday. (Courtesy Photo | Alaska State Troopers)

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Police catch up with man who was on run for three months

He’s accused of trying to smuggle drugs into prison.

Corri Feige, Commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources, right, listens to Chantal Walsh, director of the Division of Oil and Gas, left, as along with Sara Longan, Deputy Commissioner of DNR, center, give a status of North Slope production during a Senate Finance Committee meeting on Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Oil exploration predicted to increase on North Slope

Money may come. Eventually.

Ty Grussendorf, 24, left, appears in Juneau Superior Court with his attorney, John P. Cashion, to plead guilty to two counts of sexual abuse of a minor on Monday, Oct. 22, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Grussendorf sentencing pushed back for defense expert testimony

The case has dragged on for years.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks with his cabinet members at the Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Dunleavy announces board, commission appointments

A former lieutenant governor candidate is among them.

Scenes from the Women’s March on Juneau in front of the Alaska State Capitol on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Missing, murdered, forgotten: Women’s March holds up indigenous women

The red dresses were a symbol.

University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen, left, listens to Dr. Steve Atwater, Executive Dean of the Alaska College of Education, during an interview at the University of Alaska Southeast on Friday, August 3, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Loss of accreditation could put university’s school of education ‘years behind’

Regents frustrated with the setback.

The Holland America Line cruise ship Westerdam slips out of Juneau’s downtown harbor just before 11 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018. The Norwegian Pearl also visited Tuesday, the last day of the season. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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City breaks silence on cruise lawsuit

The judge’s ruling is up to interpretation.

The Alaska State Marine Highway Ferry Fairweather pulls up to the Auke Bay Terminal in June, 2014. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Ferry system aims to save money with vessel swap

The marine highway appears to be dodging some major costs.

Dunleavy unveils plan for PFD back payments

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Dunleavy unveils plan for PFD back payments

That mega PFD isn’t happening this year, in his plan.

Sen. Mia Costello, R-Anchorage, right, and Senate President Cathy Giessel, R-Anchorage, speak during a Senate Majority press conference on the opening day of the 31st Session of the Alaska Legislature on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Curbing the crime wave: Lawmakers say collaboration is key

Sexual assault is a common focus of proposed legislation.

Sen. Jesse Kiehl, D-Juneau, receives a kiss from his daughter, Adara, before Kiehl is sworn in on the first day of the 31st Session of the Alaska Legislature on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Juneau’s new state senator gets committee assignments, including ‘colossal’ task

The new House members will get their assignments later.

Truck plowing snow hits, kills dog

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Truck plowing snow hits, kills dog

“She was part of our family.”