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Sitka police chief calls for changes to improve retention

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Sitka police chief calls for changes to improve retention

An increase in wages is one request.

Invasion of redpolls sends seeds flying

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Invasion of redpolls sends seeds flying

Redpolls are seen in two varieties in Alaska.

Opinion: Are Juneau city officials misleading the public about the cruise industry lawsuit?

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Opinion: Are Juneau city officials misleading the public about the cruise industry lawsuit?

It can be a fine line between “spin” and misleading the public.

Police calls for Friday, Jan. 25, 2019

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Police calls for Friday, Jan. 25, 2019

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

‘The sticker guy’: Stick to something, or fall for nothing

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‘The sticker guy’: Stick to something, or fall for nothing

I didn’t use to be a sticker guy.

Seeing Red: Highbush cranberries in the snow

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Seeing Red: Highbush cranberries in the snow

Post-holing can pay off.

Capitol Live: House enters weekend still without permanent leadership

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Capitol Live: House enters weekend still without permanent leadership

Eleven days in, still very little progress.

11 days, and still no House leadership

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11 days, and still no House leadership

The clock is ticking.

Photos: Legislature back in session, women march at Capitol

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Photos: Legislature back in session, women march at Capitol

Best of the week for Jan. 13-19

Capitol Live: Quick resigns after accusations of lying on resume

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Capitol Live: Quick resigns after accusations of lying on resume

Gov. Dunleavy appointed an attorney in his stead.

Senate rejects rival Dem, GOP plans for reopening government

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Senate rejects rival Dem, GOP plans for reopening government

Murkowski among six Republicans who voted for the Democratic proposal.

Opinion: Stop paying Trump, White House staff and Congress

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Opinion: Stop paying Trump, White House staff and Congress

It’s important to temper one’s beliefs and wishes with reality.

Dunleavy picks shake up board regulating marijuana

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Dunleavy picks shake up board regulating marijuana

The board could be shifting right.

Sea lion bites fisherman, tries to drag him into sea

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Sea lion bites fisherman, tries to drag him into sea

A sea lion lunged onto a fishing boat off the Aleutian Islands.

Opinion: Corruption in Alaska

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Opinion: Corruption in Alaska

We have trouble recognizing corruption in the Alaska government. The argument will be to look at the Permanent…

Police calls for Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019

Police calls for Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019

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

Opinion: Vote ‘no’ on the border wall

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Opinion: Vote ‘no’ on the border wall

U.S. Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, should vote “no” to the border wall. Alaska does not…

Opinion: To all of you men out there

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Opinion: To all of you men out there

I love you because I am one of you.

Your weekend guide: Women will march again, they’re bugging out at the Gold Town Theater and more

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Your weekend guide: Women will march again, they’re bugging out at the Gold Town Theater and more

Here’s what’s happening this week.

Angela Rodell, Executive Director of the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation, speaks about the positive results of the fund this year at the APFC office in July 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Your weekend guide: A Permanent Fund talk, Shakespeare celebration and more

Here’s what’s happening the week of March 5, 2020.