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Opinion: Build Alaska’s economy on the strengths of its university system

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Opinion: Build Alaska’s economy on the strengths of its university system

A strong state requires a strong university.

Capitol Live: Economy to take a hit, no matter the budget outcome

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Capitol Live: Economy to take a hit, no matter the budget outcome

Live updates from inside the Alaska State Capitol.

Police calls for Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019

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Police calls for Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019

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

Following the footprints: Police arrest alleged chainsaw thief after pursuit

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Following the footprints: Police arrest alleged chainsaw thief after pursuit

They found him by following tracks in the snow.

Capitol Live: Senators examine new crime bill, will take public comment

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Capitol Live: Senators examine new crime bill, will take public comment

The bill is one of four major ones.

Police calls for Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019

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Police calls for Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019

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

Opinion: Life begins with breath

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Opinion: Life begins with breath

God breathed life into us.

Photos: The Best Dressed at the Alaska State Capitol

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Photos: The Best Dressed at the Alaska State Capitol

The budget may be boring but the outfits aren’t.

Opinion: Roadless Rule and the Tongass should remain intact

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Opinion: Roadless Rule and the Tongass should remain intact

It makes economic, environmental and social sense.

Police calls for Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019

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Police calls for Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019

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

Capitol Live: Reps react to ‘atrocious’ sexual assault statistics

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Capitol Live: Reps react to ‘atrocious’ sexual assault statistics

Alaska’s rates of assault are much higher than the national average.

Leaderless House on track to break 37-year record

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Leaderless House on track to break 37-year record

Given Monday’s drama, organization is unlikely.

Juneau-Douglas High School students wait for rides home after malfunctioning boiler caused the school to close early on Monday, Feb. 4, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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JDHS closes early

There’s something in the air.

Capitol Live: Without organization, House committees gather as ‘informational meetings’ anyway

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Capitol Live: Without organization, House committees gather as ‘informational meetings’ anyway

House Reps. attempt to stay updated.

Pete Boyd, a member of Capital City Fire/Rescue’s Special Teams unit, demonstrates how to get out of the water if you’ve fallen through the ice. The demonstration, which took place Saturday at the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center, drew about 60 people and included a presentation with tips on how to be prepared in case you or another person falls through the ice. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

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Video: How to get out after falling through the ice

CCFR provides a demonstration.

Police calls for Monday, Feb. 4, 2019

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Police calls for Monday, Feb. 4, 2019

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

Dunleavy’s candidate screening process under scrutiny

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Dunleavy’s candidate screening process under scrutiny

Some nominees have been “found wanting.”

Police calls for Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019

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Police calls for Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019

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

Applications open for commercial fishing apprenticeship

Neighbors

Applications open for commercial fishing apprenticeship

Learn about commercial fishing.

Opinion: Hold a second vote on Brexit

Opinion

Opinion: Hold a second vote on Brexit

The first vote should not be taken as a true statement of the people.