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Winter warming shelter closes for season

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Winter warming shelter closes for season

The city plans to do it again next winter.

Former supervisors give drastically different takes on Gov. Dunleavy’s pick to lead public safety department

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Former supervisors give drastically different takes on Gov. Dunleavy’s pick to lead public safety department

Amanda Price’s work ethic called into question.

Alaska to suspend senior benefit payments for two months

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Alaska to suspend senior benefit payments for two months

The interruption of funds will affect 4,731 residents.

WATCH: Los Texmaniacs, Queens perform at Alaska Folk Festival

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WATCH: Los Texmaniacs, Queens perform at Alaska Folk Festival

Stringin’ and singin’ in Juneau.

Capitol Live: All eyes turn to Senate

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Capitol Live: All eyes turn to Senate

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Police calls for Friday, April 12, 2019

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Police calls for Friday, April 12, 2019

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

Opinion: Protect University of Alaska from budget cuts

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Opinion: Protect University of Alaska from budget cuts

University system is an investment in Alaska’s future.

Opinion: April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Juneau must take notice.

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Opinion: April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Juneau must take notice.

Failure to invest in families and youth will have negative impacts.

Opinion: Misleading statistics don’t help fix Alaska’s ferry system

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Opinion: Misleading statistics don’t help fix Alaska’s ferry system

It’s pointless to go down a “highway” of data juggling.

Opinion: Here’s why you should care about Alaska’s budget

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Opinion: Here’s why you should care about Alaska’s budget

Budget talks give us freedom to pursue a better life for all.

Alaska should not rank 43rd in US in sustainable development

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Alaska should not rank 43rd in US in sustainable development

Cuts to public education, climate action, ferry system constitute reckless governance.

Did Juneau’s pine trees arrive from the north?

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Did Juneau’s pine trees arrive from the north?

Opining on the history, ecology of these tall specimens.

House passes budget that rejects many Dunleavy cuts

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House passes budget that rejects many Dunleavy cuts

Not everyone’s happy about it.

Dunleavy replaces resigning human rights commission members

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Dunleavy replaces resigning human rights commission members

Governor appoints two to fill seats.

Capitol Live: Minority members criticize budget with ‘no plan’

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Capitol Live: Minority members criticize budget with ‘no plan’

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Yukon’s Innoko is a long river short on people

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Yukon’s Innoko is a long river short on people

Innoko will soon be a noisy place.

Police calls for Thursday, April 11, 2019

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Police calls for Thursday, April 11, 2019

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

Judge threatens to stop Carnival cruise ships from docking in US

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Judge threatens to stop Carnival cruise ships from docking in US

Company has been on probation for illegally dumping oil into ocean.

Opinion: Alaska continues to lose revenue over its oil tax policy

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Opinion: Alaska continues to lose revenue over its oil tax policy

It’s time to examine what the best tax system is for the state.

Opinion: Vote for change in the Shee Atiká boardroom

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Opinion: Vote for change in the Shee Atiká boardroom

The annual board election is in May.