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Capitol Live: What’s happening at the Capitol today

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Capitol Live: What’s happening at the Capitol today

Get the latest on what’s happening on the hill.

Police calls for Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019

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Police calls for Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019

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

Opinion: Investment is the only way to achieve growth and stability

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Opinion: Investment is the only way to achieve growth and stability

Cutting projects and jobs has never built a society.

Opinion: UAS accreditation in good standing

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Opinion: UAS accreditation in good standing

Recent finding about UAA’s Education program is regrettable.

Sen. Gary Stevens, R-Kodiak, introduces Senate Bill 22 to the Senate Resources Committee at the Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019. The bill would allow organizations to obtain permits and enhance the habitat of shellfish in hopes of improving the seafood industry. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Shellfish rehabilitation bill carries economic potential

Experts see a bright future in mariculture.

Brig. Gen. Torrence Saxe, commissioner designee of Alaska Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, directs Alaskans in need of earthquake assistance to go to ready.alaska.gov. Gov. Mike Dunleavy had just announced that President Donald Trump is sending relief, by way of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. (Kevin Baird | Juneau Empire)

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Capitol Live: Dunleavy announces earthquake disaster relief is on the way

FEMA is expected in Anchorage tonight.

Alaska attorney general says he can set aside personal views on abortion

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Alaska attorney general says he can set aside personal views on abortion

Kevin Clarkson said the attorney general’s job is to respect the law.

Alaska Raptor Center recovers five dead eagles, one alive in Sitka

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Alaska Raptor Center recovers five dead eagles, one alive in Sitka

The center has picked up 20 eagles, dead and alive, this year.

Police calls for Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019

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Police calls for Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019

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

Opinion: Trump will get away with almost all of it

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Opinion: Trump will get away with almost all of it

No one is going to effectively stand in his way.

Death Notices

Death Notice: Ronald Norman Hulse

Ronald Norman Hulse died Jan. 16, 2019, in Wasilla where he lived for the past 10-plus years.

Capitol Live: Mariculture could be a $100 million industry in Alaska

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Capitol Live: Mariculture could be a $100 million industry in Alaska

Senate Bill 22 could pave the way for this industry

Gov. Mike Dunleavy is greeted by people attending the Alaskans for Life, Inc. annual Rally for Life in front of the Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Dunleavy announces latest round of appointments

From dental examiners to real estate.

Man arrested after assaulting woman, officers

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Man arrested after assaulting woman, officers

Multiple people were taken to the hospital.

Art in Unusual Places

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Art in Unusual Places

Reader submitted photos of art in unusual places.

City hires new finance director

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City hires new finance director

New pick currently works for the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation.

Photos: Khu.eex of Seattle performs at Centennial Hall

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Photos: Khu.eex of Seattle performs at Centennial Hall

Funk-rock band with Alaska Native roots rocks Juneau.

Police calls for Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019

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Police calls for Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019

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

Capitol Live: Juneau delegation hosting town hall, reacting to gov’s proposed budget

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Capitol Live: Juneau delegation hosting town hall, reacting to gov’s proposed budget

Standing room only.

Opinion: The cost of unfluoridated water

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Opinion: The cost of unfluoridated water

There is a cost in not participating in a proven, effective public health program.