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Opinion: Fishermen need Sen. Murkowski’s support against Pebble Mine

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Opinion: Fishermen need Sen. Murkowski’s support against Pebble Mine

It’s the wrong mine for the wrong place.

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Death Notice: Kim H. Grimes

Kim H. Grimes, born Oct. 2, 1955, died Feb. 3, 2019, in Juneau.

Co-Chairs of the House Finance Committee Rep. Tammie Wilson, R-North Pole, left, and Rep. Neal Foster, D-Nome, listen to Donna Arduin, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, as they hold their first meeting of the session at the Capitol on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Capitol Live: House members change offices

The latest news from the Alaska State Capitol

Dunleavy spokesman: Governor has no intention to roll back legal marijuana

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Dunleavy spokesman: Governor has no intention to roll back legal marijuana

Further details expected when Dunleavy introduces repeal legislation.

Capitol Live: Technology, judgeship changes highlight State of Judiciary

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Capitol Live: Technology, judgeship changes highlight State of Judiciary

Live updates from Alaska’s Capitol.

A Juneau Police Department car sits in front of Juneau-Douglas High School on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Police hand out annual awards to officers, civilians

Employees were also recognized for years of service.

Police calls for Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019

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Police calls for Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019

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

Opinion: Governor’s budget is disrespectful to Alaskans

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Opinion: Governor’s budget is disrespectful to Alaskans

Our needs are being pushed aside.

Opinion: No love for Alaska in Dunleavy’s budget

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Opinion: No love for Alaska in Dunleavy’s budget

It’s time to speak up and show up — our state needs us.

Opinion: The hard truth about Medicaid expansion

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Opinion: The hard truth about Medicaid expansion

Reality check: It’s failing Alaskans.

Rep. Sara Hannan, D-Juneau (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Capitol Live: House committee assignments released

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Dunleavy eyes repeal of alcohol, pot boards

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Dunleavy eyes repeal of alcohol, pot boards

Governor wants to transfer authority, responsibilities of boards to commissioner.

Maine man arrested in Fairbanks cold case contests extradition

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Maine man arrested in Fairbanks cold case contests extradition

Steven Downs, 44, is charged in 1993 sexual assault and killing of 20-year-old Sophie Sergie.

Alyse Galvin: Dunleavy’s budget will leave Alaska morally, economically bankrupt

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Alyse Galvin: Dunleavy’s budget will leave Alaska morally, economically bankrupt

Let’s encourage our Legislature to make smart decisions.

Police calls for Monday Feb. 18, 2019

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Police calls for Monday Feb. 18, 2019

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

University Board of Regents to take public testimony

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University Board of Regents to take public testimony

You can voice your concerns.

Opinion: Where’s the adult leadership on gun violence?

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Opinion: Where’s the adult leadership on gun violence?

Dunleavy, Meyer nowhere to be seen during rally.

Sen. Natasha Von Imhof, R-Anchorage, co-chair of Senate Finance Committee, asks a question while listening to a presentation by the Department of Education and Early Development at the Capitol, on Monday, Feb. 18, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Capitol Live: Education cuts receive cold reception in finance committee

The latest news from the Alaska State Capitol.

Police calls for Monday, Feb. 18, 2019

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Police calls for Monday, Feb. 18, 2019

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

Opinion: The governor kept his word

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Opinion: The governor kept his word

Dunleavy is achieving fiscal goals with his budget.