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A grand misadventure

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A grand misadventure

It’s not an adventure until something goes wrong.

Winter in Baja offers change of scenery

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Winter in Baja offers change of scenery

Fun in the sun with birds, whales and sardines.

The happy life of an average Alaskan

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The happy life of an average Alaskan

Enjoy the ride.

Opinion: Privatizing Alaska Psychiatric Institute is a mistake

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Opinion: Privatizing Alaska Psychiatric Institute is a mistake

Alaska has a history of selling its psychiatric patients to the lowest bidder.

Opinion: With Gov. Dunleavy’s budget, timing is everything

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Opinion: With Gov. Dunleavy’s budget, timing is everything

It isn’t hard to see where we are headed.

Opinion: Fan of fast ferry Fairweather sorry to see it shuttered

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Opinion: Fan of fast ferry Fairweather sorry to see it shuttered

A waste of a wonderful asset in Southeast.

Juneau officials reject Norwegian’s free cruise offer

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Juneau officials reject Norwegian’s free cruise offer

Assembly votes to turn down the invitation.

Former state candidate appointed to Docks and Harbors board

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Former state candidate appointed to Docks and Harbors board

His term starts immediately.

Opinion: We need more money for schools, not less

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Opinion: We need more money for schools, not less

Cuts will increase class sizes even more.

Opinion: Alaskans must stand up against cuts to higher education

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Opinion: Alaskans must stand up against cuts to higher education

The entirety of Alaska stands to lose.

Police calls for Thursday, March, 7, 2019

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Police calls for Thursday, March, 7, 2019

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

Alaska moves closer to onsite marijuana use in certain areas

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Alaska moves closer to onsite marijuana use in certain areas

Department of Law finds no legal problems with rules approved by regulators.

Matt McLaren, Business and Development Manager for the Alaska Marine Highway System, and Amanda Holland, Management Director for the Office of Management and Budget, make a presentation to the Senate Transportation Committee at the Capitol on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Capitol Live: Timeline ‘aggressive’ for finding ferry consultant

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Alaska Professional Communicators offers scholarship

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Alaska Professional Communicators offers scholarship

It’s open to Alaska residents.

Police calls for Wednesday, March 6, 2019

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Police calls for Wednesday, March 6, 2019

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

Opinion: Is Alaska receiving its fair share?

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Opinion: Is Alaska receiving its fair share?

Our elected officials have failed us.

Opinion: When it comes to net neutrality, Alaska has bigger fish to fry

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Opinion: When it comes to net neutrality, Alaska has bigger fish to fry

It’s critical that all players on the internet are held to the same standard.

Opinion: Governor’s nonsensical budget leaves no choice but fighting back

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Opinion: Governor’s nonsensical budget leaves no choice but fighting back

Dunleavy’s proposed budget is flat-out absurd.

Capitol Live: Marijauna board appointee Stiver undergoing confirmation hearing

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Capitol Live: Marijauna board appointee Stiver undergoing confirmation hearing

Follow along with live updates from Alaska’s Capitol.

Capitol Live: More testimony on back-pay PFD payments on the way

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Capitol Live: More testimony on back-pay PFD payments on the way

Follow along with live updates from Alaska’s Capitol.