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A ‘gathering of family’: Gold Medal Tournament kicks off in Juneau

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A ‘gathering of family’: Gold Medal Tournament kicks off in Juneau

Last year’s tournament raised about $23,000 for various nonprofits.

Empire Exclusive: Sen. Sullivan talks Roadless Rule, Medicare, Green New Deal

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Empire Exclusive: Sen. Sullivan talks Roadless Rule, Medicare, Green New Deal

Read our full conversation with U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan.

Orange wine, napping at work and Georgian cuisine top list of hot business trends

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Orange wine, napping at work and Georgian cuisine top list of hot business trends

Americans spend $308 billion online while drinking.

Beyond the budget: What are the options to extend ferry service past October?

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Beyond the budget: What are the options to extend ferry service past October?

After hearing hundreds of testimonies, lawmakers say keeping basic service a top priority.

Kiehl: ‘We’re pulling so hard to keep from going backwards’ on senior housing shortage

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Kiehl: ‘We’re pulling so hard to keep from going backwards’ on senior housing shortage

‘We’re finding ourselves a little short on time and resources to try and move forward.’

Alaska approves regulations for marijuana consumption in retail shops

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Alaska approves regulations for marijuana consumption in retail shops

But don’t expect an influx in smoking cafes.

Frustrations run high as many testify in support of ferry system

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Frustrations run high as many testify in support of ferry system

Many did not get a chance to speak.

On day 56, the Alaska Legislature passes first resolution of session

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On day 56, the Alaska Legislature passes first resolution of session

Congress accepting comments on environmental impacts on ANWR through Wednesday.

Legislature to hear public testimony on ferry system and PFD

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Legislature to hear public testimony on ferry system and PFD

Here’s how to make your voice heard.

Marijuana industry professionals say they heeded warning of Colorado’s mistakes, did a better job

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Marijuana industry professionals say they heeded warning of Colorado’s mistakes, did a better job

Speaker warns of ‘weed refugees.’

Lt. Gov. tells Alaska Natives, ‘Don’t be too upset by the budget’

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Lt. Gov. tells Alaska Natives, ‘Don’t be too upset by the budget’

The crowd laughed.

Juneau schools try to set budget off current law, not governor’s proposed budget

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Juneau schools try to set budget off current law, not governor’s proposed budget

Budget would still draw about half a million dollars from reserves.

Power costs in rural Alaska could go up under governor’s proposed budget

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Power costs in rural Alaska could go up under governor’s proposed budget

‘We can’t afford to go back to annual battles for PCE.’

Will this marijuana board nominee be influenced by governor?

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Will this marijuana board nominee be influenced by governor?

But this nominee is not their biggest concern.

Search team locates what is believed to be part of missing Guardian Flight medevac plane

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Search team locates what is believed to be part of missing Guardian Flight medevac plane

There’s been progress in the search.

Fire department responds to emergency call for injured hiker at ice cave

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Fire department responds to emergency call for injured hiker at ice cave

Someone fell.

Man arrested after trying to run from police, hitting officer with car

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Man arrested after trying to run from police, hitting officer with car

The extent of the injuries to the on-duty officer are still unknown.

Senate Democrats express disapproval over Dunleavy’s budget

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Senate Democrats express disapproval over Dunleavy’s budget

‘You can’t break the economy in one portion of the state and expect everybody else to be OK.’

Juneau chef nominated as James Beard semifinalist

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Juneau chef nominated as James Beard semifinalist

It’s his third nomination.

Empire Exclusive: Read our full conversation with U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski

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Empire Exclusive: Read our full conversation with U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski

Senator says incentives need to be put in place to stop government shutdowns.