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Task force considers Eaglecrest’s summer plans

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Task force considers Eaglecrest’s summer plans

No snow, no problem.

Dunleavy fields questions about DC trip, not Pebble Mine report

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Dunleavy fields questions about DC trip, not Pebble Mine report

Pebble problems.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy, Alaska Education Commissioner Michael Johnson and U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos meeting in Washington D.C. on Monday, Dec. 16, 2019. (Courtesy photo | Gov. Mike Dunleavy Twitter)

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Dunleavy meets with Trump, DeVos, in DC trip

Busy week in D.C. for Dunleavy.

David Katzeek, leader of the Shangukeidi clan, speaks about the power of language during an interview on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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‘I sense the presence of my ancestors’ Tlingit teacher talks about the power of language

Sharing language is a special gift.

The seats are filling up for the start of the Visitor Industry Task Force at City Hall on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Empire Live: Tourism Task Force meeting at City Hall

Live updates from the meeting.

Seats filled up quickly for the Visitor Industry Task Force at City Hall on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Tourism Task Force talks management methods

There’s a method to the management.

City awards Care-A-Van contract, OKs motor vehicle tax increase

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City awards Care-A-Van contract, OKs motor vehicle tax increase

Car registration taxes are going up.

Last Chance: Public comment on Roadless Rule ends Tuesday

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Last Chance: Public comment on Roadless Rule ends Tuesday

Debate on the contentious issue is far from over.

Dunleavy emphasizes fiscal responsibility to conservative think tank

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Dunleavy emphasizes fiscal responsibility to conservative think tank

Time to tackle the budget.

SEACC’s former Executive Director Bart Koehler sings his testimony to oppose the U.S. Forest Service’s lifting of the Roadless Rule as stenographer Lynda Barker records are Northern Light United Church on Dec. 16, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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SEACC makes one last push for Roadless Rule

‘Keep those logging roads away.’

Draining state savings? Lawmakers, economists criticize governor’s budget

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Draining state savings? Lawmakers, economists criticize governor’s budget

Dunleavy’s budget takes state savings to the limit.

Norwegian VP promises to build for the community

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Norwegian VP promises to build for the community

He’s in town this week meeting with local officials.

Community views on tourism industry aren’t great

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Community views on tourism industry aren’t great

Neighborhood association members say they feel overwhelmed by industry.

Empire Live: Norwegian Cruise Lines reps discuss plans for Juneau at Chamber Luncheon

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Empire Live: Norwegian Cruise Lines reps discuss plans for Juneau at Chamber Luncheon

Live updates from the meeting.

Buyers get their pick of Pederson Hill lots

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Buyers get their pick of Pederson Hill lots

Six lots, one winner.

Dunleavy backs off cuts, looks to Legislature to rework state spending

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Dunleavy backs off cuts, looks to Legislature to rework state spending

Governor calls budget a ‘starting point’ for discussions.

Dunleavy talks cookies and politics at open house

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Dunleavy talks cookies and politics at open house

There were A LOT of cookies.

City considers relocating Juneau-Douglas City Museum

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City considers relocating Juneau-Douglas City Museum

Location, location, location.

The University of Alaska Southeast campus on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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UA Regents look ahead at reductions, tuition increases

Proposed tuition increases for fiscal year 2021 and 2022 are on the table.

City names new director of public works

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City names new director of public works

Start date not yet announced.