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Sandy memories of ancient storms

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Sandy memories of ancient storms

Why did the people who lived on Seward Peninsula for more than 4,000 years leave?

Photos: Gold Medal Basketball Tournament

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Photos: Gold Medal Basketball Tournament

Action from day four of the tourney.

Capitol Live: Congressman Don Young to hold meet and greet tonight

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Capitol Live: Congressman Don Young to hold meet and greet tonight

Follow along with live updates from Alaska’s Capitol.

Police calls for Wednesday, March 20, 2019

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Police calls for Wednesday, March 20, 2019

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

Opinion: Invest in Alaska by investing in ferry system

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Opinion: Invest in Alaska by investing in ferry system

Defunding them threatens the prosperity, health of our coastal communities and villages.

Opinion: Sen. Murkowski continues her role as outdoor recreation’s fiercest advocate

Letters to the Editor

Opinion: Sen. Murkowski continues her role as outdoor recreation’s fiercest advocate

Murkowski deserve credit for uniting lawmakers on this bipartisan issue.

Planet Alaska: Winter stories

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Planet Alaska: Winter stories

Wintertime is for remembering and also for making new stories.

Photos: Gold Medal Basketball Tournament

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Photos: Gold Medal Basketball Tournament

Action from day three of the tourney.

Opinion: AIDEA is critical to resource development in Alaska

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Opinion: AIDEA is critical to resource development in Alaska

The state needs to develop its abundant natural resources.

State proposes $225 million reduction in Medicaid spending

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State proposes $225 million reduction in Medicaid spending

Effort is part of broader cost-saving measure by Dunleavy administration.

Police calls for Tuesday, March 19, 2019

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Police calls for Tuesday, March 19, 2019

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

Opinion: Solving the opioid epidemic starts with cracking down on fentanyl

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Opinion: Solving the opioid epidemic starts with cracking down on fentanyl

It’s a problem we can solve with smart and proactive policy choices.

Death Notices

Death Notice: Raymond E. Plummer Jr.

Raymond E. Plummer Jr. died at home in Anchorage at age 75 on Nov. 28, 2018, surrounded by…

Opinion: Ferry system is an Alaska icon

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Opinion: Ferry system is an Alaska icon

Longterm solution necessary to save AMHS.

Update: Searchers discover most of Guardian airplane

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Update: Searchers discover most of Guardian airplane

The company said it continues its search for the bodies of those missing.

Planet Alaska: Woven with herring

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Planet Alaska: Woven with herring

Sharing herring is caring.

Opinion: Educating children should be more than just a financial decision

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Opinion: Educating children should be more than just a financial decision

Alaska can and must do better by its children.

Capitol Live: Alaska Municipal League presents local impacts of state budget

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Capitol Live: Alaska Municipal League presents local impacts of state budget

Follow along with live updates from Alaska’s Capitol.

Police calls for Monday, March 18, 2019

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Police calls for Monday, March 18, 2019

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

Opinion: Gov. Dunleavy’s budget and the damage it would cause

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Opinion: Gov. Dunleavy’s budget and the damage it would cause

Cutting waste is one thing. Hacking at opportunity and the economy is another.