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LGBT supporters gather in front of the U.S. Supreme Court, Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019, in Washington. The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments in its first cases on LGBT rights since the retirement of Justice Anthony Kennedy. Kennedy was a voice for gay rights while his successor, Brett Kavanaugh, is regarded as more conservative. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

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LGBT Alaskans closely watching US Supreme Court hearings

Ruling could change definition of workplace discrimination.

Recall campaign is ready for a fight

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Recall campaign is ready for a fight

Legal team has some heavy hitters.

Alaska Fish and Game applauds decision not to list species as protected

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Alaska Fish and Game applauds decision not to list species as protected

Not warranted at this time.

Opioid crisis still cuts deep in Alaska

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Opioid crisis still cuts deep in Alaska

Nearly 6 million pills in 6 years.

Alaska Attorney General says longstanding hiring law unconstitutional

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Alaska Attorney General says longstanding hiring law unconstitutional

The law has been on the books since 1986.

Yellow cedar denied protected status

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Yellow cedar denied protected status

No protections needed.

City checking, counting extra ballots from Tuesday election

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City checking, counting extra ballots from Tuesday election

Results will be announced later today.

Finance Committee takes a hard look at city’s fiscal future

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Finance Committee takes a hard look at city’s fiscal future

Much to do about deficit.

Report: Juneau’s economy doing well, but loss of government jobs remains concern

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Report: Juneau’s economy doing well, but loss of government jobs remains concern

It’s the economy …

Empire Live: Brian Holst speaks at the Chamber Luncheon

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Empire Live: Brian Holst speaks at the Chamber Luncheon

Live updates from the Luncheon.

Judge halts Dunleavy’s change to union dues

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Judge halts Dunleavy’s change to union dues

Unions celebrate.

Norwegian Cruise: We’re investing in ‘the next 30 years’ by buying Juneau property

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Norwegian Cruise: We’re investing in ‘the next 30 years’ by buying Juneau property

They’re here to stay.

Police calls for Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019

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Police calls for Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report…

Prop 3 smacked down

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Prop 3 smacked down

Unofficial results show Election Day winners and losers.

Longshoremen tie up the Norwegian Joy to the northern berth of the Juneau Cruise Ship Terminal on Monday, Sept. 30, 2019. Another Norwegian Cruise Lines ship, the Norwegian Jewel, will be the last ship of the season visiting from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 2. Two ships are scheduled for Tuesday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Last cruise ship of the season leaves Wednesday

Until next year.

See the Seawolf: Goldbelt Transportation gets new vessel

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See the Seawolf: Goldbelt Transportation gets new vessel

Who knew wolves could swim?

Breaking: Gov wants third special session once Senate seat is filled

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Breaking: Gov wants third special session once Senate seat is filled

The session would be to allocate the remainder of the PFD.

Breaking: Dunleavy administration announces 2019 PFD amount

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Breaking: Dunleavy administration announces 2019 PFD amount

Anouncement made in Anchorage.

UN climate report warns of warming oceans. Here’s what that means for Alaska.

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UN climate report warns of warming oceans. Here’s what that means for Alaska.

Warmer waters, warmer planet.

Local nonprofit wants Juneau to pump up

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Local nonprofit wants Juneau to pump up

Pump up to clean energy.