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Effort to move legislative sessions to Anchorage overcomes hurdle

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Effort to move legislative sessions to Anchorage overcomes hurdle

Proposal would not move the capital.

Capitol Live: House votes to cut funding for cruise pollution monitoring program

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Capitol Live: House votes to cut funding for cruise pollution monitoring program

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Iditarod represents one of the last Gold Rush towns

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Iditarod represents one of the last Gold Rush towns

A century ago, for a few years, it was the largest city in the Interior.

Police calls for Thursday, April 4, 2019

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Police calls for Thursday, April 4, 2019

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

Rally looks to raise awareness of child abuse

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Rally looks to raise awareness of child abuse

Attendees are asked to wear blue.

Photos: A tour of the fire-damaged historic home downtown

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Photos: A tour of the fire-damaged historic home downtown

11 months after house fire, uncertainty remains whether to raze or rebuild.

Opinion: Dunleavy’s budget jeopardizes Alaska’s health and economy

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Opinion: Dunleavy’s budget jeopardizes Alaska’s health and economy

Alaskans deserve to understand impacts of governor’s choices.

Opinion: Don’t let billion-dollar car rental industry ruin a good idea

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Opinion: Don’t let billion-dollar car rental industry ruin a good idea

This bill would stifle innovation.

Photos: High School Soccer Opening Night

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Photos: High School Soccer Opening Night

JDHS and TMHS kick off the new season.

Public invited to weigh in on how to spend passenger fees

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Public invited to weigh in on how to spend passenger fees

The deadline to comment is May 2.

Capitol Live: Budget process heating up

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Capitol Live: Budget process heating up

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Police calls for Wednesday, April 3, 2019

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Police calls for Wednesday, April 3, 2019

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

Opinion: There’s a right way to make budget decisions for Alaska. Then there’s a wrong way.

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Opinion: There’s a right way to make budget decisions for Alaska. Then there’s a wrong way.

Legislature should exercise its budget powers in setting this year’s dividend.

Death Notices

Death Notice: Andrew Hope IV

Andrew Hope IV passed away in Juneau on March 29, 2019.

Planet Alaska: I believe in ferries

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Planet Alaska: I believe in ferries

Ferries are a part of Alaska’s culture.

Opinion: Dunleavy’s budget: Malfeasance or misfeasance?

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Opinion: Dunleavy’s budget: Malfeasance or misfeasance?

Governor fails to submit a revenue plan, refuses to contemplate one.

University of Alaska to recommend education school closure

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University of Alaska to recommend education school closure

Students would need to take courses with University of Alaska Southeast or University of Alaska Fairbanks.

Alaskans weigh cost of protecting PFDs

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Alaskans weigh cost of protecting PFDs

Residents are learning what it will take to pay a full dividend, and many don’t like their options.

Jeff Smiths Parlor Museum recently restored by the National Park Service, July 18, 2017. (Courtesy Photo | National Park Service, Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, Karl Gurcke)

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Southeast In Sepia: Jefferson Randolph ‘Soapy’ Smith’s parlor

The building Soapy operated in Skagway has an interesting history.

Capitol Live: House discusses new hydro project near Bristol Bay

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Capitol Live: House discusses new hydro project near Bristol Bay

Live updates from inside the Capitol.