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Sealaska Corp. offers matching funds for new scholarship

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Sealaska Corp. offers matching funds for new scholarship

News briefs for the week of Feb. 13, 2019.

Opinion: Taxes are the only way to boost Alaska’s economy

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Opinion: Taxes are the only way to boost Alaska’s economy

The state needs a new revenue stream.

Opinion: Dunleavy, Legislature show action on fighting sexual assault crisis

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Opinion: Dunleavy, Legislature show action on fighting sexual assault crisis

Sexual assault is not a partisan issue.

Planet Alaska: Turn Back the Tide on Sexual Assault and Sexual Abuse in Alaska

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Planet Alaska: Turn Back the Tide on Sexual Assault and Sexual Abuse in Alaska

It’s time to turn back the tide.

Dunleavy budget proposal proposes to eliminate hundreds of jobs

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Dunleavy budget proposal proposes to eliminate hundreds of jobs

Job cuts are not final

Polar bears invade Russian town

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Polar bears invade Russian town

Locals delighted but wary.

Rep. Gary Knopp, R-Kenai, and Rep. Dave Talerico, R-Healy, sit next to each other after Knopp voted not to confirm Talerico as Speaker of the House on Tuesday. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

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Capitol Live: Knopp speaks about ‘shock and awe’ of floor session

Stay up to date with live updates from inside the Capitol.

Stunning photos of the ice caves at the Mendenhall Glacier

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Stunning photos of the ice caves at the Mendenhall Glacier

A winter wonderland of ice.

Police calls for Monday, Feb. 11, 2019

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Police calls for Monday, Feb. 11, 2019

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

STEM Corner: Growing career paths through science

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STEM Corner: Growing career paths through science

Students should not fret about being on a specific track.

Opinion by Rep. Hannan: We need a House majority that will last

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Opinion by Rep. Hannan: We need a House majority that will last

I read a joke the other day. How many politicians does it take to change a light bulb?…

Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks with his cabinet members at the Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Opinion by Gov. Dunleavy: My budget will be sustainable, predictable, affordable

We can no longer spend what we don’t have and we can’t pretend otherwise.

Senators hire new liaison to Juneau, Southeast

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Senators hire new liaison to Juneau, Southeast

She’ll connect Alaska’s capital with the nation’s capital.

Laron Carlton Graham appears in Juneau Superior Court on Monday, Feb. 26, 2018, for an arraignment on two counts of first-degree murder for the Nov. 15, 2015 shooting deaths of 36-year-old Robert H. Meireis and 34-year-old Elizabeth K. Tonsmeire. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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A year after indictment, double murder trial still far off

The defendant is unhappy with his attorney.

Police calls for Monday, Feb. 11, 2019

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Police calls for Monday, Feb. 11, 2019

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

Opinion: Agreements made by AEL&P during sale talks should be honored

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Opinion: Agreements made by AEL&P during sale talks should be honored

These steps will keep our utility local and protect us before another sale happens.

Leadership remains unsolved in the House of Representatives on Friday, Jan. 25, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)                                Leadership remains unsolved in the House of Representatives on Friday, Jan. 25, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Capitol Live: All eyes on House as buzz circulates

Follow along with updates about the state government.

University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen, left, listens to Dr. Steve Atwater, Executive Dean of the university’s new Alaska College of Education, during an interview at the University of Alaska Southeast on Friday, August 3, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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University of Alaska officials expect major budget cuts

UA would have to stop doing some things.

Rep. Sara Hannan, D-Juneau, center, answers a question as Sen. Jesse Kiehl, D-Juneau, left, and Rep. Andi Story, D-Juneau, wait their turn during a standing-room only town hall meeting at the Mendenhall Valley Public Library on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Juneau’s legislators express concern about state jobs leaving town

Jobs have already been leaving in recent years.

Juneau residents named to dean’s lists

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Juneau residents named to dean’s lists

Recognitions for Feb. 10, 2019.