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Middle school team wins Battle of the Books state championship

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Middle school team wins Battle of the Books state championship

The goal of the program is to encourage and recognize students who enjoy reading.

Approving budget cuts ‘unrealistic’ without more analysis, finance director says

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Approving budget cuts ‘unrealistic’ without more analysis, finance director says

Dunleavy defends his proposed budget.

Juneau Empire reporters Kevin Baird, left, and Mollie Barnes interview Gov. Mike Dunleavy at the Capitol on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Empire Exclusive: Read our full conversation with Gov. Mike Dunleavy on the budget

Gov. says businesses will come back to Alaska if budget is balanced.

AG designee says only 10 percent of his work related to controversial social issues

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AG designee says only 10 percent of his work related to controversial social issues

Clarkson says it’s not his job to support the law, it’s to enforce it.

Docks & Harbors to dewater abandoned tug

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Docks & Harbors to dewater abandoned tug

Notice the abandoned tugboat lately?

Juneau pole dance and fitness studio holds grand opening

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Juneau pole dance and fitness studio holds grand opening

“I hope that all stigma aside, people can really come to find how amazing pole fitness is.”

Sullivan to introduce legislation that would help victims of sexual assault

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Sullivan to introduce legislation that would help victims of sexual assault

He wants Alaska’s “Choose Respect” campaign to go nationwide.

School Board President: Juneau schools at risk of losing over 100 teachers, staff

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School Board President: Juneau schools at risk of losing over 100 teachers, staff

Possible budget cuts are “overwhelming.”

Innovation Summit keynote speakers highlight tourism growth, future of Alaska’s self-sufficiency

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Innovation Summit keynote speakers highlight tourism growth, future of Alaska’s self-sufficiency

“People will be locally more self-sufficient but globally more connected.”

Murkowski critical of Trump’s border wall emergency, worries overreach of executive power will become norm

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Murkowski critical of Trump’s border wall emergency, worries overreach of executive power will become norm

“The president has gotten as much what this administration can afford.”

Murkowski knocks Green New Deal’s ‘impossible’ timeline, wary of ‘PFD over everything else’

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Murkowski knocks Green New Deal’s ‘impossible’ timeline, wary of ‘PFD over everything else’

Murkowski talks economy, ANWR, shutdowns and Trump.

Artist Rhonda Jenkins Gardinier makes her way along the runway in her creation titled “Wishes & Prayers in Turbulent Times” of wire, wire hangers, tin can ends and fishing swivels at the Wearable Art show at Centennial Hall on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019. (Michael Penn | Capital City Weekly)

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Wearable Art winners announced

Here’s who won.

Snow forecasted for Presidents Day

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Snow forecasted for Presidents Day

Winter storm warning in effect.

Juneau gets first local oyster farm

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Juneau gets first local oyster farm

Small, but mighty.

Governor proposes cutting almost half of university’s total operating budget

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Governor proposes cutting almost half of university’s total operating budget

It would be the largest budget cut in the university’s 100-year history.

Governor proposes cutting ferry funding at the end of the summer

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Governor proposes cutting ferry funding at the end of the summer

Administration hopes private contractor will take over.

Marijuana industry thinks governor trying to undo legalization in Alaska

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Marijuana industry thinks governor trying to undo legalization in Alaska

“There’s this undercurrent of trying to push back the marijuana industry.”

Searchers detect black box from missing medevac plane

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Searchers detect black box from missing medevac plane

They’re still trying to find its exact location.

Iceland tourism manager to share advice at Innovation Summit

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Iceland tourism manager to share advice at Innovation Summit

Event also features “pitch contest” for entrepreneurs.

Famous foul-mouthed chef spotted in Juneau

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Famous foul-mouthed chef spotted in Juneau

He’s filming a TV show.