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Sen. Natasha Von Imhof, R-Anchorage, pictured here on Feb. 18, asks why adult preventative care was targeted for elimination, saying she has heard from providers that this service often will bring people into a clinic where they can be asked if they have other medical needs. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)                                Sen. Natasha Von Imhof, R-Anchorage, pictured here on Feb. 18, 2019, asks why adult preventative care was targeted for elimination, saying she has heard from providers that this service often will bring people into a clinic where they can be asked if they have other medical needs. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Bills look at PFD’s future, spending cap for Legislature

One bill is meant to be a “conversation starter.”

Sen. Natasha Von Imhof, R-Anchorage, pictured here on Feb. 18, asks why adult preventative care was targeted for elimination, saying she has heard from providers that this service often will bring people into a clinic where they can be asked if they have other medical needs. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)                                Sen. Natasha Von Imhof, R-Anchorage, pictured here on Feb. 18, 2019, asks why adult preventative care was targeted for elimination, saying she has heard from providers that this service often will bring people into a clinic where they can be asked if they have other medical needs. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
State health care director is out

State health care director is out

She’s been in that position since 2012.

State health care director is out
Lawmakers vote to pull funding for cruise compliance program
Lawmakers vote to pull funding for cruise compliance program
Record-setting heat: Dry, hot weather bring consequences to Southeast
Record-setting heat: Dry, hot weather bring consequences to Southeast
Doom for the fast ferries: Two more go up for sale
Doom for the fast ferries: Two more go up for sale
State’s top public defender resigns

State’s top public defender resigns

He’ll stay on until the state finds a replacement.

State’s top public defender resigns
Woman charged in Fred Meyer robbery

Woman charged in Fred Meyer robbery

She left with more than $300 in merchandise.

Woman charged in Fred Meyer robbery
Support for Roadless Rule extends through state, country
Support for Roadless Rule extends through state, country
‘Mystery of ocean survival’: Experts trying to figure out why salmon are dying at sea
‘Mystery of ocean survival’: Experts trying to figure out why salmon are dying at sea
Thirty years after Exxon Valdez, Juneau organization working to keep waters safe
Thirty years after Exxon Valdez, Juneau organization working to keep waters safe
‘Complicated’ murder trial scheduled for the fall, likely to be delayed further
‘Complicated’ murder trial scheduled for the fall, likely to be delayed further
Third graders organize climate march

Third graders organize climate march

A school project took on a life of its own.

Third graders organize climate march
After hearing from 1,800 Alaskans, House ready to form budget to counter Dunleavy’s
After hearing from 1,800 Alaskans, House ready to form budget to counter Dunleavy’s
Hours after blaze, Douglas home catches fire again
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Hours after blaze, Douglas home catches fire again
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Vigil remembers those lost, calls attention to suicide prevention
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Vigil remembers those lost, calls attention to suicide prevention
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Lawmakers, governor jubilant over Supreme Court decision
Lawmakers, governor jubilant over Supreme Court decision
Skagway captures long-awaited title in thriller against Haines
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Skagway captures long-awaited title in thriller against Haines
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Some Juneau residents willing to pay income tax, give up PFD to help state

Some Juneau residents willing to pay income tax, give up PFD to help state

Dozens of people told lawmakers they’re ready to give to the state.

Some Juneau residents willing to pay income tax, give up PFD to help state
Referees honor mentor who helped shape tournament

Referees honor mentor who helped shape tournament

Officials have become part of Gold Medal’s distinctive culture.

Referees honor mentor who helped shape tournament
Team, family effort propels Hydaburg to C Bracket victory
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Team, family effort propels Hydaburg to C Bracket victory

They had a special guest sitting courtside.

Team, family effort propels Hydaburg to C Bracket victory
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