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Police calls for Wednesday, March 27, 2019

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Police calls for Wednesday, March 27, 2019

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

Opinion: Alaska’s budget must be brought in line with our ability to pay for it

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Opinion: Alaska’s budget must be brought in line with our ability to pay for it

We have allowed our budget to grow far beyond our means in this declining oil era.

Opinion: Alaska needs a smaller, sustainable budget

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Opinion: Alaska needs a smaller, sustainable budget

We can’t run away from the problem with taxes.

Capitol Live: Dunleavy’s proposed Medicaid cuts would be made in two phases

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Capitol Live: Dunleavy’s proposed Medicaid cuts would be made in two phases

Follow along with live updates from Alaska’s Capitol.

Update: Authorities identify man who died near Douglas Bridge

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Update: Authorities identify man who died near Douglas Bridge

Authorities responded to reports of a person who died under Douglas Bridge.

Dunleavy plans meeting on judicial nominees, warns of vetoes

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Dunleavy plans meeting on judicial nominees, warns of vetoes

Governor filled one Palmer Superior Court seat but refused to fill a second.

Alaska moose hunter can ‘rev up’ his hovercraft, U.S. Supreme Court rules

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Alaska moose hunter can ‘rev up’ his hovercraft, U.S. Supreme Court rules

The court rules 9-0 in favor of John Sturgeon.

Michelle Obama brings largest crowd of book tour to Tacoma

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Michelle Obama brings largest crowd of book tour to Tacoma

Former First Lady spends afternoon with local book club.

Capitol Live: University president says university tied to state’s future

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Capitol Live: University president says university tied to state’s future

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Opinion: Amazed at generosity

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Opinion: Amazed at generosity

Our Legislature ripped through billions and billions of dollars during the oil boom.

Opinion: The governor’s false choices – a lose-lose proposition

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Opinion: The governor’s false choices – a lose-lose proposition

One thing is certain: if we do nothing we will lose, and lose big.

Police calls for Monday, March 25, 2019

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Police calls for Monday, March 25, 2019

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Capitol Live: Lawmakers celebrate Seward’s Day

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Capitol Live: Lawmakers celebrate Seward’s Day

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Opinion: Thirty years since the Exxon Valdez spill and our current ship of state

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Opinion: Thirty years since the Exxon Valdez spill and our current ship of state

Governor’s budget is creating a hazardous fiscal reef.

Opinion: Be very afraid of politicians who say not to worry

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Opinion: Be very afraid of politicians who say not to worry

If you chill out as they want, your needs will be funded last.

Opinion: Alaska needs more legislators like Les Gara

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Opinion: Alaska needs more legislators like Les Gara

Things got done under his watch.

JDHS graduate named university’s outstanding senior

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JDHS graduate named university’s outstanding senior

Recognitions for March 24, 2019.

Police calls for Sunday, March 24, 2019

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Police calls for Sunday, March 24, 2019

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Challenge your boundaries and change history

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Challenge your boundaries and change history

Jewish holiday of Purim resonates today.

Glacier Swim Club kicks off fundraising event

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Glacier Swim Club kicks off fundraising event

Swimmers are seeking donations.