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In this Feb. 4, 2019 file photo, former Speaker nominee Rep. Bryce Edgmon, Dillingham, right, shares a laugh with Speaker nominee Rep. David Talerico, R-Healy, as Speaker Pro Tempore Rep. Neal Foster, Nome, presides over the House. Edgmon was elected Speaker of the House on Thursday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

A whirlwhind week at the state capitol

Looking back on the week in the Alaska Legislature.

In this Feb. 4, 2019 file photo, former Speaker nominee Rep. Bryce Edgmon, Dillingham, right, shares a laugh with Speaker nominee Rep. David Talerico, R-Healy, as Speaker Pro Tempore Rep. Neal Foster, Nome, presides over the House. Edgmon was elected Speaker of the House on Thursday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Photos: Thunder Mountain vs. Juneau-Douglas

Photos: Thunder Mountain vs. Juneau-Douglas

Crosstown rivals battle on the court.

Photos: Thunder Mountain vs. Juneau-Douglas
Students of the game: Intro hockey classes in full swing
Students of the game: Intro hockey classes in full swing
Humor columnist Geoff Kirsch celebrates ten years of laughs
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Humor columnist Geoff Kirsch celebrates ten years of laughs
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Biggest news from the Alaska Legislature, Dunleavy administration
Biggest news from the Alaska Legislature, Dunleavy administration
House fills key leadership roles
House fills key leadership roles
Alaska troopers announce cold-case murder arrest

Alaska troopers announce cold-case murder arrest

Woman was found dead in University of Alaska Fairbanks bathtub in 1993.

Alaska troopers announce cold-case murder arrest
Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks with his cabinet members at the Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
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Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks with his cabinet members at the Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
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Alaska Supreme Court strikes down ‘medically necessary’ abortion law

Alaska Supreme Court strikes down ‘medically necessary’ abortion law

The court, in a 4-1 decision, upheld a 2015 lower court ruling.

Alaska Supreme Court strikes down ‘medically necessary’ abortion law
Here’s Juneau’s Realtor of the Year

Here’s Juneau’s Realtor of the Year

She’s a realtor at Latitude 58.

Here’s Juneau’s Realtor of the Year
Police calls for Friday, Feb. 15, 2019

Police calls for Friday, Feb. 15, 2019

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction… Continue reading

Police calls for Friday, Feb. 15, 2019
Jabbing sensors into the Denali Fault

Jabbing sensors into the Denali Fault

Scientists are performing some rare fieldwork.

Jabbing sensors into the Denali Fault
When Alaska salmon ‘go viral’

When Alaska salmon ‘go viral’

Alaska’s infamous salmon-related content never seems to die.

When Alaska salmon ‘go viral’
Capitol Live: House GOP tags Pruitt as minority leader
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Capitol Live: House GOP tags Pruitt as minority leader
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These small insects do big things for the environment
These small insects do big things for the environment

Big oyster farms planned for Southeast

State task force projects it could be a $100 million industry.

Everything you ever wanted to know, or not, about Valentine’s Day
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Everything you ever wanted to know, or not, about Valentine’s Day

There’s more to Feb. 14 than chocolate and feeling bad about yourself.

Everything you ever wanted to know, or not, about Valentine’s Day
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Signer of Alaska Constitution, Jack Coghill, dies at age 93
Signer of Alaska Constitution, Jack Coghill, dies at age 93
Dunleavy budget proposal proposes to eliminate hundreds of jobs
Dunleavy budget proposal proposes to eliminate hundreds of jobs
Opinion: Alaska needs Ruffner on the Board of Fisheries

Opinion: Alaska needs Ruffner on the Board of Fisheries

He’s been key to sustaining a neutral and balanced board.

Opinion: Alaska needs Ruffner on the Board of Fisheries