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Signer of Alaska Constitution, Jack Coghill, dies at age 93

Signer of Alaska Constitution, Jack Coghill, dies at age 93

He was a political icon in the state.

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

Job cuts are not final

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
Police calls for Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019

Police calls for Thursday, Feb. 14, 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 Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019
Opinion: University of Alaska Anchorage focused on reapplying for accreditation

Opinion: University of Alaska Anchorage focused on reapplying for accreditation

UAA chancellor: We have learned a lot from this experience.

Opinion: University of Alaska Anchorage focused on reapplying for accreditation
Opinion: The time is now to elect a majority in the Alaska House

Opinion: The time is now to elect a majority in the Alaska House

Valuable dollars are being wasted.

Opinion: The time is now to elect a majority in the Alaska House
Opinion: Gov. Dunleavy is ‘out of step’ with Alaska families, businesses

Opinion: Gov. Dunleavy is ‘out of step’ with Alaska families, businesses

We can’t legislate away our financial obligations.

Opinion: Gov. Dunleavy is ‘out of step’ with Alaska families, businesses
Capitol Live: Dunleavy budget would require eliminating 1,300 university positions, president says
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Capitol Live: Dunleavy budget would require eliminating 1,300 university positions, president says

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Capitol Live: Dunleavy budget would require eliminating 1,300 university positions, president says
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Stunning photos of the ice caves at the Mendenhall Glacier

Stunning photos of the ice caves at the Mendenhall Glacier

A winter wonderland of ice.

Stunning photos of the ice caves at the Mendenhall Glacier
New publisher named for Homer, Kenai papers

New publisher named for Homer, Kenai papers

Sound Publishing Inc. appointed Jeff Hayden as publisher.

New publisher named for Homer, Kenai papers
Opinion: With release of Dunleavy’s budget, it’s time to listen to Alaskans

Opinion: With release of Dunleavy’s budget, it’s time to listen to Alaskans

Sen. Mia Costello wants to hear from you.

Opinion: With release of Dunleavy’s budget, it’s time to listen to Alaskans
Rep. Sara Hannan, D-Juneau, center, answers a question as Sen. Jesse Kiehl, D-Juneau, left, and Rep. Andi Story, D-Juneau, wait their turn during a standing-room only town hall meeting at the Mendenhall Valley Public Library on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Juneau’s legislators express concern about state jobs leaving town

Jobs have already been leaving in recent years.

Rep. Sara Hannan, D-Juneau, center, answers a question as Sen. Jesse Kiehl, D-Juneau, left, and Rep. Andi Story, D-Juneau, wait their turn during a standing-room only town hall meeting at the Mendenhall Valley Public Library on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Opinion: Dunleavy, Legislature show action on fighting sexual assault crisis

Opinion: Dunleavy, Legislature show action on fighting sexual assault crisis

Sexual assault is not a partisan issue.

Opinion: Dunleavy, Legislature show action on fighting sexual assault crisis
Opinion: Taxes are the only way to boost Alaska’s economy

Opinion: Taxes are the only way to boost Alaska’s economy

The state needs a new revenue stream.

Opinion: Taxes are the only way to boost Alaska’s economy
Police calls for Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019

Police calls for Wednesday, Feb. 13, 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 Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019
Sealaska Corp. offers matching funds for new scholarship

Sealaska Corp. offers matching funds for new scholarship

News briefs for the week of Feb. 13, 2019.

Sealaska Corp. offers matching funds for new scholarship
Planet Alaska: Turn Back the Tide on Sexual Assault and Sexual Abuse in Alaska

Planet Alaska: Turn Back the Tide on Sexual Assault and Sexual Abuse in Alaska

It’s time to turn back the tide.

Planet Alaska: Turn Back the Tide on Sexual Assault and Sexual Abuse in Alaska
Senators hire new liaison to Juneau, Southeast

Senators hire new liaison to Juneau, Southeast

She’ll connect Alaska’s capital with the nation’s capital.

Senators hire new liaison to Juneau, Southeast
Photos: The Best Dressed at the Alaska State Capitol

Photos: The Best Dressed at the Alaska State Capitol

The budget may be boring but the outfits aren’t.

Photos: The Best Dressed at the Alaska State Capitol
Polar bears invade Russian town

Polar bears invade Russian town

Locals delighted but wary.

Polar bears invade Russian town