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Capitol Live: Pinpointing when House majority will be formed ‘pretty difficult’

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Capitol Live: Pinpointing when House majority will be formed ‘pretty difficult’

What’s happening today in the Legislature.

As Juneau ages, so too does parks plan

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As Juneau ages, so too does parks plan

Before there’s a park, there’s a plan.

‘Money-wise, I’m almost broke’: Furloughed workers in Juneau prepare for second missed paycheck

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‘Money-wise, I’m almost broke’: Furloughed workers in Juneau prepare for second missed paycheck

“This was a wakeup call for a lot of us.”

University of Alaska Board of Regents to meet today in Anchorage

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University of Alaska Board of Regents to meet today in Anchorage

You can livestream the meeting.

Both sides of Roe v. Wade gear up for anniversary

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Both sides of Roe v. Wade gear up for anniversary

Events are planned in Juneau.

The Art of Celestial Navigation

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The Art of Celestial Navigation

Use the stars to find your way.

Alaska receives almost 10 times more unemployment filings since shutdown began

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Alaska receives almost 10 times more unemployment filings since shutdown began

Federal shutdown hits home.

Regional airline cancels scheduled nonstop flights

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Regional airline cancels scheduled nonstop flights

One less option for travel out of Juneau.

Seven applied, one won. Here’s Juneau’s newest Assembly member.

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Seven applied, one won. Here’s Juneau’s newest Assembly member.

It’s her first time in public office.

Everything you need to know for the 2019 Women’s March

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Everything you need to know for the 2019 Women’s March

It’s a women’s wave.

Juneau schools get first snow day since 2011

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Juneau schools get first snow day since 2011

Decision comes after a foot of snowfall.

State changes road priorities for snow plowing in Juneau

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State changes road priorities for snow plowing in Juneau

Plowing will happen faster on priority one roads.

Winter storm warning issued for Juneau

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Winter storm warning issued for Juneau

Heavy snowfall predicted.

Blood Bank of Alaska opens permanent Juneau location

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Blood Bank of Alaska opens permanent Juneau location

It’s the first permanent facility in Southeast.

Juneau-Douglas High School pictured on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Juneau-Douglas changed its name. Here’s what it is.

It’s the same Tlingit name for Mount Juneau.

Juneau School District Director of Student Services Bridget Weiss, right, and Superintendent Dr. Mark Miller talk on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Juneau School District has a new permanent superintendent

She’s an alumna.

This conceptual map from the City and Borough of Juneau shows where people would be able to smoke if the city conforms to a new state smoking law. The red circles indicate where people would not be allowed to smoke. (Courtesy Photo | City and Borough of Juneau)

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It just got a little bit harder to smoke downtown

Yes, even vaping.

Alaska’s teachers are leaving at much higher than the national average. Here’s what’s being done about it.

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Alaska’s teachers are leaving at much higher than the national average. Here’s what’s being done about it.

Alaska has a teacher problem.

City considering options after cruise ruling

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City considering options after cruise ruling

Get involved with the city.

Talia, 3, plays with a doll at Gold Creek Child Development Center on Thursday, May 24, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Task force takes on affordable child care shortage

It costs too much.