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Trump’s request for voter info prompts Alaskans’ privacy concerns
Donald Trump wants it. So does the Russian intelligence service. After waiting one day, the Juneau Empire paid…
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At deadline, Alaska Legislature cuts oil subsidies to help budget
After weeks of on-again, off-again negotiations, the Alaska Legislature has cut the state subsidy of oil and gas…
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Broken cable causes problems for some GCI customers
A break in a Douglas Island fiber-optic cable caused problems Thursday for GCI customers in northern Southeast. On…
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As world fights elephant poaching, Alaska tries to stay out of the crossfire
Alaska’s Native ivory carvers could be collateral victims as global governments attempt to protect African elephants from poachers.…
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Deal on oil subsidy cuts is near total collapse
A deal to cut the state subsidy of oil and gas drilling appears to be mortally wounded if…
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State plans to repave two of Juneau’s busiest intersections
Two of Juneau’s busiest traffic intersections will soon be repaved. On Thursday, the Alaska Department of Transportation and…
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Alaska’s missile defense test is a success
A weapon launched from Alaska’s spaceport successfully shot down an incoming rocket on Monday night in the most…
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Oil deal near
Alaska lawmakers are nearing a deal to cut the state subsidy of the oil and gas industry, the…
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Inside the Choate House, ‘the fanciest building in Alaska’
The city of Juneau has existed for 137 years. Mark Choate expects his new house to last for…
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Walker signs shutdown-averting budget
Gov. Bill Walker has signed a shutdown-averting $8.8 billion state operating budget into law. Walker signed the budget…
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Alaska marijuana taxes top $1 million
Last Wednesday, Ben Wilcox ended his workday late: He had to. With the rain having let up in…
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Legislature averts shutdown, but more work remains
The morning after the Alaska Legislature averted a statewide shutdown, you could find more tourists than legislators in…
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What does the Juneau delegation think of the budget deal?
All three of Juneau’s delegates to the Alaska Legislature voted in favor of the deal to avert the…
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Legislature passes bill to fight opioid epidemic
The Alaska House voted Thursday to restrict the ability of doctors to prescribe opioid painkillers. House Bill 159,…
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Alaska Legislature averts shutdown with nine days to spare
With nine days to spare, the Alaska Legislature has averted a statewide government shutdown. At 1:04 p.m. Thursday…
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Budget deal imminent
The Alaska Legislature is close to a deal to avert a statewide government shutdown, legislative leaders say, and…
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Lawmakers agree on DOT budget, but solution may mean long-term trouble for ferries
The legislative committee trying to avert an Alaska government shutdown has agreed on a deal to fund the…
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Alaska remains on course for statewide shutdown; second special session begins
After its first special session ended in failure, the Alaska Legislature is still searching for a way to…
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Juneau Access is dead, but what about the millions saved to build it?
Now that Gov. Bill Walker has deemed the Juneau Road dead, lawmakers are trying to carve up the…
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Lyft and Uber are now available in Alaska
Lyft and Uber have left the starting line. In a brief ceremony Thursday afternoon, Gov. Bill Walker signed…