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Juneau’s legislators want to shape up the ships

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Juneau’s legislators want to shape up the ships

Ferries and funding formula fill Native Issues Forum.

State of the stats: A closer look at the numbers from the governor’s address

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State of the stats: A closer look at the numbers from the governor’s address

A closer look at the numbers.

Meki Toutaiolepo led all scorers in Thunder Mountain High Schools victory Friday night at Juneau-Douglas High Schooll: Yadaa.at Kalé. (Courtesy Photo | Heather Holt)

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TMHS holds off JDHS for back-to-back wins

Thunder Mountain pays a visit to Juneau-Douglas, winning Friday and Satuday.

Who will shape ferries’ future?

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Who will shape ferries’ future?

Deadline is tomorrow.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy holds a press conference at the Capitol on Tuesday, April 9, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Dunleavy announces two town hall meetings in Southeast Alaska

They’re coming up fast.

Lani Strong Hotch of Klukwan was one of two weavers from Southeast Alaska to be named USA Fellows by United States Artists. (Courtesy Photo | United States Artists)

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Tlingit, Haida master weavers receive national honors

Two Southeast artists were among the 50 recognized nationwide.

Courtesy Photo | Sealaska Heritage Institute                                 “Raven Makes the Aleutians” from Sealaska Heritage Institute’s Baby Raven Reads series won a Picture Book Honor award from the American Indian Library Association.

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Baby Raven Reads books wins award, a new film series is announced and more

News briefs for the week of Jan. 30, 2020.

Axed Ocean Ranger funds could improve sewage plants

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Axed Ocean Ranger funds could improve sewage plants

The money from the program could go elsewhere under this new proposal.

Senate Minority Leader Tom Begich, D-Anchorage, House Minority Leader Lance Pruitt, R-Anchorage, Speaker of the House Bryce Edgmon, I-Dillingham, and Senate President Cathy Giessel, R-Anchorage, speak at the Alaska Chamber’s Legislative Fly-In, Wednesday. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

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Alaska lawmakers vow this year will be different than last year’s fiasco

Legislative leaders from all parties say they want to work together and finish on time.

Assembly member Carole Triem chairs the Visitor Industry Task Force meeting in the Assembly chambers on Tuesday, Jan. 7. The task force will hear public testimony Saturday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Visitor Industry Task Force to hold public comment meeting

Here’s your second chance to weigh in.

Rep. Andi Story, D-Juneau, talks with Department of Administration Commissioner Kelly Tshibaka Tuesday morning following a House Administration Committee Finance Subcommittee meeting. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

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‘Sexy’ mortar: Committee hears about department’s far-reaching impact and proposed budget

Department of Administration is the mortar in state government’s brick wall, commissioner says.

Rep. Andi Story, D-Juneau, talks with Department of Administration Commissioner Kelly Tshibaka Tuesday morning following a House Administration Committee Finance Subcommittee meeting. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

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Capitol Live: Commissioner provides overview of ‘mortar’ holding state services together

Commissioner, legislative finance scheduled to speak.

Sen. Cathy Giessel, R-Anchorage, and Sen. Mike Shower, R-Wasilla, listen Margie Beedle give testimony Monday. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

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Juneau residents show up to support Pioneer Homes bill

Rate changes went into effect in September.

Capitol Live: State of the State, time to put partisan politics aside, Gov. says

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Capitol Live: State of the State, time to put partisan politics aside, Gov. says

8:20 p.m.

What you need to know ahead of a wild weekend of conference clashes

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What you need to know ahead of a wild weekend of conference clashes

“The record goes out the window when you start looking at conference play.”

Michael Penn | Juneau Empire file                                Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks to members of the media before welcoming Juneau residents to the Governor’s Open House on Dec. 11, 2018.

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Governor extends open invitation to mining industry

Open for business.

Bill Corbus, former revenue commissioner and past president of Alaska Electric Light and Power Company, speaks Thursday at a Greater Juneau Chamber of Commerce meeting at Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

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‘Alaska, don’t go there’: Former revenue commissioner says Fair Share Act would be bad for business

He’s heard his fair share about the act.

4-time Grammy nominee is coming to Juneau

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4-time Grammy nominee is coming to Juneau

He’s probably worked with someone you love.

Long-time resident and local businessman Bill Corbus speaks to the Juneau Chamber of Commerce during their weekly luncheon in May 2017. Corbus will speak to the chamber about taxing the oil industry. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Empire Live: Chamber turns attention to taxing oil industry

Facts and figures related to oil tax reform.

The Juneau Monstarz Danielle Larson, Letasha Heumann, Joy Ribao, Nani Weimer, Mariah Simpkins, Megan Buchmeier, Maria Weyrach, Michaela Demmert and coach Taylor Larson stand together with their champion sweatshirts and trophy after taking the top spot in the women’s division of the Mt. Edgecumbe Invitational. (Courtesy Photo | Andrew Friske)

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Edgecumbe of glory: Juneau women find redemption at annual tournament

Threes and D set the tone.