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Dunleavy: No reason to panic, but there is reason for concern

Common sense goes a long way.

House gets tied up trying to address pandemic

Suspension resolution suspended.

Capitol Live: House pushes resolution, bills to Tuesday

Live updates from the capitol

Schools closed to students until March 30, Gov says

Precaution against virus spread.

Rep. Gabrielle LeDoux, R-Anchorage, on the floor of the House on Friday, March 13, 2020. Friday afternoon, the Department of Law announced charges had been filed against LeDoux.(Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)

Charges announced against state representative

Voter misconduct and interference.

Rep. Gabrielle LeDoux, R-Anchorage, on the floor of the House on Friday, March 13, 2020. Friday afternoon, the Department of Law announced charges had been filed against LeDoux.(Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)

Capitol Live: House adjourns to Monday, leaves bills on calender

Live updates from the Capitol.

Big plans from Tlingit and Haida

“Social enterprise.”

Alaska’s 1st coronavirus case confirmed

‘No reason to panic.’

Review must be site-specific.

Judge halts Prince of Wales timber sale.

Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File Cruise ship visitors gather for their tours on the Seawalk on Sept. 13, 2017.

Port of Seattle cancels season’s first sailings

Travel industry could take a hit.

Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File Cruise ship visitors gather for their tours on the Seawalk on Sept. 13, 2017.

Dunleavy declares emergency over coronavirus

Legislature acts as well.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy holds a press conference at the Capitol on Tuesday, April 9, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Capitol Live: State responds to COVID-19

Announcement came Wednesday morning.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy holds a press conference at the Capitol on Tuesday, April 9, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
From left to right, Sarah Hargrave, Southeast Alaska regional nurse manager for the Alaska Public Health Association; Adam Crum, Department of Health and Social Services commissioner; Ralph Samuels, vice president of government and community relations for Holland America; Chuck Bill, CEO for Bartlett Regional Hospital; and Bridget Weiss, Juneau School District superintendent; sit during a COVID-19-focused meeting at Juneau City Hall on Monday, March 9. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)

Alaska is ready to handle coronavirus, officials say

Wash your hands. A lot.

From left to right, Sarah Hargrave, Southeast Alaska regional nurse manager for the Alaska Public Health Association; Adam Crum, Department of Health and Social Services commissioner; Ralph Samuels, vice president of government and community relations for Holland America; Chuck Bill, CEO for Bartlett Regional Hospital; and Bridget Weiss, Juneau School District superintendent; sit during a COVID-19-focused meeting at Juneau City Hall on Monday, March 9. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)

House bill could put regulations on PFAS chemicals

Alaska has several PFAS contamination sites.

Gail Fenumiai, director of elections for the Alaska Division of Elections gives testimony to the Legislative Council committee on Tuesday, March 10, 2020. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)

Initiative would bring ranked-choice voting, other changes to Alaska

Better or more confusing?

Gail Fenumiai, director of elections for the Alaska Division of Elections gives testimony to the Legislative Council committee on Tuesday, March 10, 2020. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)

Empire Live: City is well prepared to handle coronavirus, Assembly members say

Live updates from the meeting.

State, local and federal governments working on coronavirus containment, Gov says

Keep calm and carry on.

Glacier Valley Elementary School Sít’ Eetí Shaanáx students Faith Contreras and Johnny Hunter, who are both Tlingit, present at the Central Council of Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska elder’s luncheon. They collected 64 signatures at the luncheon in support of officially adding a second verse to the state song, “Alaska’s Flag.” Students say the new verse is culturally inclusive. (Courtesy Photo | Lorrie Heagy)
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Students work to add second verse to state song

Their effort isn’t flagging.

Glacier Valley Elementary School Sít’ Eetí Shaanáx students Faith Contreras and Johnny Hunter, who are both Tlingit, present at the Central Council of Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska elder’s luncheon. They collected 64 signatures at the luncheon in support of officially adding a second verse to the state song, “Alaska’s Flag.” Students say the new verse is culturally inclusive. (Courtesy Photo | Lorrie Heagy)
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Resource development made Alaska: An interview with Senate President Cathy Giessel

She saw Alaska to grow.

Kake road riles residents

‘Not even 20 people want this road.’