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DOT to hold public meeting on Fred Meyer intersection

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DOT to hold public meeting on Fred Meyer intersection

They want your help.

Lawmakers urge governor to resume ferry service

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Lawmakers urge governor to resume ferry service

No service is an ‘existential crisis.’

Alaskans take Roadless Rule fight to DC

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Alaskans take Roadless Rule fight to DC

Mr. Jackson goes to Washington.

District makes changes to computer-monitoring program

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District makes changes to computer-monitoring program

Data won’t be held for as long.

Here’s where Alaska’s Congressional delegation stands on DACA

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Here’s where Alaska’s Congressional delegation stands on DACA

Alaska has some of the fewest Dreamers.

Alaska Natives, Tlingit women to testify before Congress on Roadless Rule

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Alaska Natives, Tlingit women to testify before Congress on Roadless Rule

The Tongass goes to Washington.

Reps. Story, Hannan to seek re-election in Nov. election

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Reps. Story, Hannan to seek re-election in Nov. election

A never ending Story?

With a nod to Trump, BLM to hold annual sale of oil lands

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With a nod to Trump, BLM to hold annual sale of oil lands

Half the money goes to the state.

Empire Live: What’s the Remote Sellers Tax? City finance director Jeff Rogers at the Chamber Luncheon

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Empire Live: What’s the Remote Sellers Tax? City finance director Jeff Rogers at the Chamber Luncheon

Will the city tax Amazon purchases?

Alaska could soon put taxes on online sales

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Alaska could soon put taxes on online sales

Plans are still being made but taxes could be here by spring.

Delta Western plans new fueling station in Auke Bay

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Delta Western plans new fueling station in Auke Bay

More options for boats to fuel up.

After 22 years, Legislative Finance Director calls it quits

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After 22 years, Legislative Finance Director calls it quits

Teal’s time has come.

Members of the Visitor Industry Task Force, city employees and the public watch as City Manager Rorie Watt gives a presentation on the growth of the cruise ship industry in Juneau during a noon meeting at City Hall on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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More and bigger ships are coming to Juneau, other stops in Southeast

Tourism Task Force takes tourism to task.

National Forest System Deputy Chief Chris French speaks to a full room During an informational meeting on the U. S. Forest Service’s <strong>Roadless Rule</strong> at the Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall on Monday, Nov. 4, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Public gets heated over Roadless Rule alternatives

Roadless Rule gets ruthless

Assembly burns through agenda, passes eight ordinances, three resolutions

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Assembly burns through agenda, passes eight ordinances, three resolutions

It took less than an hour.

‘The status quo stays in place’: State’s attempt to change union dues collection is stalled in court

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‘The status quo stays in place’: State’s attempt to change union dues collection is stalled in court

The fight goes on.

Recall Dunleavy application denied by Department of Law

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Recall Dunleavy application denied by Department of Law

Department says application is ‘both factually and legally insufficient.’

Empire Live: Alaska Roadless Rule public hearing

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Empire Live: Alaska Roadless Rule public hearing

It’s a packed house.

Jury announces verdict against one-time Assembly candidate accused of PFD fraud

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Jury announces verdict against one-time Assembly candidate accused of PFD fraud

It was a quick trial, and the verdict is in.

Ferry service canceled to Southeast towns after repair costs run high

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Ferry service canceled to Southeast towns after repair costs run high

Costs keep piling up.