Peter Segall

Opioid crisis still cuts deep in Alaska

Opioid crisis still cuts deep in Alaska

Nearly 6 million pills in 6 years.

Opioid crisis still cuts deep in Alaska
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)

LGBT Alaskans closely watching US Supreme Court hearings

Ruling could change definition of workplace discrimination.

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)
Alaska Fish and Game applauds decision not to list species as protected
Alaska Fish and Game applauds decision not to list species as protected
Recall campaign is ready for a fight

Recall campaign is ready for a fight

Legal team has some heavy hitters.

Recall campaign is ready for a fight
Alaska Attorney General says longstanding hiring law unconstitutional
Alaska Attorney General says longstanding hiring law unconstitutional
Yellow cedar denied protected status
Yellow cedar denied protected status
Norwegian Cruise: We’re investing in ‘the next 30 years’ by buying Juneau property
Norwegian Cruise: We’re investing in ‘the next 30 years’ by buying Juneau property
Prop 3 smacked down

Prop 3 smacked down

Unofficial results show Election Day winners and losers.

Prop 3 smacked down
Judge halts Dunleavy’s change to union dues
Judge halts Dunleavy’s change to union dues
City checking, counting extra ballots from Tuesday election

City checking, counting extra ballots from Tuesday election

Results will be announced later today.

City checking, counting extra ballots from Tuesday election
Finance Committee takes a hard look at city’s fiscal future
Finance Committee takes a hard look at city’s fiscal future
Report: Juneau’s economy doing well, but loss of government jobs remains concern
Report: Juneau’s economy doing well, but loss of government jobs remains concern
Empire Live: Brian Holst speaks at the Chamber Luncheon
Empire Live: Brian Holst speaks at the Chamber Luncheon
Police calls for Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019

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 includes arrest and citation information, not conviction… Continue reading

Police calls for Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019
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)
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)
See the Seawolf: Goldbelt Transportation gets new vessel
See the Seawolf: Goldbelt Transportation gets new vessel
Breaking: Gov wants third special session once Senate seat is filled

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

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

Breaking: Gov wants third special session once Senate seat is filled
Breaking: Dunleavy administration announces 2019 PFD amount
Breaking: Dunleavy administration announces 2019 PFD amount
In this Empire File photo, Gov. Mike Dunleavy, left, listens as Attorney General Kevin Clarkson describes three constitutional amendments that would be a foundation of his administration’s fiscal plan during a press conference at the Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
In this Empire File photo, Gov. Mike Dunleavy, left, listens as Attorney General Kevin Clarkson describes three constitutional amendments that would be a foundation of his administration’s fiscal plan during a press conference at the Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
UN climate report warns of warming oceans. Here’s what that means for Alaska.
UN climate report warns of warming oceans. Here’s what that means for Alaska.