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Alaska House control fate remains unsettled with race tied

Alaska House control fate remains unsettled with race tied

Democrat Kathryn Dodge and Republican Bart LeBon both have 2,661 votes, a tally that didn’t change after Friday’s review in Juneau.

Alaska House control fate remains unsettled with race tied
Gov. Walker reflects on rocky tenure, his legacy

Gov. Walker reflects on rocky tenure, his legacy

To some, Walker was a cool-headed leader who was dealt a bad hand and did what he thought was best for Alaska. For others, he was the guy who stole their dividend check.

Gov. Walker reflects on rocky tenure, his legacy
Salmonberry vinaigrette and cranberry ketchup: Here’s how to infuse traditional Alaska Native foods into your holiday dinner
Salmonberry vinaigrette and cranberry ketchup: Here’s how to infuse traditional Alaska Native foods into your holiday dinner
From my window

From my window

There hasn’t been a lot of observable biological activity on recent walks.

From my window
Opinion: There is no safe level of secondhand smoke

Opinion: There is no safe level of secondhand smoke

I want to commend the City and Borough of Juneau for bringing our local smokefree law into compliance with the new statewide smokefree workplaces law.… Continue reading

Opinion: There is no safe level of secondhand smoke
Police calls for Friday, Nov. 23, 2018

Police calls for Friday, Nov. 23, 2018

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, Nov. 23, 2018
Short-lived salmon play a role in long-term survival

Short-lived salmon play a role in long-term survival

Jacks are an important part of most, if not all, sockeye runs.

Short-lived salmon play a role in long-term survival
Think Thanksy Thoughts

Think Thanksy Thoughts

Happy Thanksgiving, Juneau.

Think Thanksy Thoughts
The Chicago Bears celebrate after cornerback Kyle Fuller intercepted a pass in the end zone intended for Detroit Lions tight end Michael Roberts during the second half of their game on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018, in Detroit. (Duane Burleson | Associated Press)

Chase Daniel fills in, leads Bears to 23-16 win over Lions

Chase Daniel made the most of his chance to fill in for Mitchell Trubisky, having the best day of his journeyman career.

The Chicago Bears celebrate after cornerback Kyle Fuller intercepted a pass in the end zone intended for Detroit Lions tight end Michael Roberts during the second half of their game on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018, in Detroit. (Duane Burleson | Associated Press)
Unsplash | Taylor Ann Wright)
Unsplash | Taylor Ann Wright)
Police calls for Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018

Police calls for Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018

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 Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018
Opinion: Stop the arms sales to Saudi Arabia

Opinion: Stop the arms sales to Saudi Arabia

Let’s be clear about where we stand as a country. We support creating famines, bombing civilians and killing children for money. Our elected leaders are… Continue reading

Opinion: Stop the arms sales to Saudi Arabia
Key Alaska House race tied, though ballot review continues

Key Alaska House race tied, though ballot review continues

Republican Bart LeBon and Democrat Kathryn Dodge vie to succeed Rep. Scott Kawasaki in Fairbanks.

Key Alaska House race tied, though ballot review continues
Dunleavy picks MacKinnon for transportation commissioner

Dunleavy picks MacKinnon for transportation commissioner

John MacKinnon is the outgoing executive director of the Associated General Contractors of Alaska.

Dunleavy picks MacKinnon for transportation commissioner
Skate off Thanksgiving turkey with Santa

Skate off Thanksgiving turkey with Santa

Santa Claus will break from the North Pole for a few hours Friday. The Douglas Fourth of July Committee is putting on “Skate with Santa”… Continue reading

Skate off Thanksgiving turkey with Santa
Police calls for Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018

Police calls for Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018

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 Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018
Turkey bowling tradition continues

Turkey bowling tradition continues

Winners get to take home a turkey.

Turkey bowling tradition continues
Reality TV before TV
Reality TV before TV
Jesse Kiehl, left, meets with supporters before his announcement to run for the Senate District Q seat in front of the Alaska State Capitol on Thursday, May 17, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Jesse Kiehl, left, meets with supporters before his announcement to run for the Senate District Q seat in front of the Alaska State Capitol on Thursday, May 17, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Walker: Dunleavy resignation requests creating anxiety

Walker: Dunleavy resignation requests creating anxiety

Dunleavy’s transition team said Friday that it sent an email to all state employees who serve at the pleasure of the governor asking them to resign and to reapply for their positions.

Walker: Dunleavy resignation requests creating anxiety