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Applications open for vacant Docks and Harbors board seat

The deadline is Feb. 22.

Death Notice: Joyce Hinshaw Morrison

Joyce Arlene (Hinshaw) Morrison died Feb. 11, 2019, in Casper, Wyoming, at Wyoming Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She was 93. Morrison was… Continue reading

Frank Murkowski: Here’s how to fix the Alaska Marine Highway System

Frank Murkowski: Here’s how to fix the Alaska Marine Highway System

The former Alaska governor offers some suggestions.

Frank Murkowski: Here’s how to fix the Alaska Marine Highway System
Juneau composting business wins $25K for sustainability

Juneau composting business wins $25K for sustainability

Path to Prosperity Business Competition.

Juneau composting business wins $25K for sustainability
Nominations open for First Lady’s Volunteer of the Year Awards

Nominations open for First Lady’s Volunteer of the Year Awards

The awards are an annual tradition.

Nominations open for First Lady’s Volunteer of the Year Awards
Opinion: League of Women Voters supports government reform bill

Opinion: League of Women Voters supports government reform bill

The legislation will strengthen our democracy.

Opinion: League of Women Voters supports government reform bill
Opinion: State income tax is the answer in Alaska

Opinion: State income tax is the answer in Alaska

A tax would prevent Gov. Dunleavy’s draconian cuts.

Opinion: State income tax is the answer in Alaska
Opinion: The drowning of our democracy

Opinion: The drowning of our democracy

We won’t be any better in a sea of worthless information.

Opinion: The drowning of our democracy
Worshipping together on our wedding day

Worshipping together on our wedding day

It allows us awakening, belonging and growth.

Worshipping together on our wedding day
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

Future Gretzkys.

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

Read and hear what he has to say.

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 disarray, budget concerns the talk of the town.

Biggest news from the Alaska Legislature, Dunleavy administration
House fills key leadership roles

House fills key leadership roles

House majority, minority taking shape.

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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Capitol Live: Dunleavy vows to send Alaska troops to border if asked

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

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