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University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen, left, listens to Dr. Steve Atwater, Executive Dean of the university’s new Alaska College of Education, during an interview at the University of Alaska Southeast on Friday, August 3, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

University of Alaska officials expect major budget cuts

UA would have to stop doing some things.

University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen, left, listens to Dr. Steve Atwater, Executive Dean of the university’s new Alaska College of Education, during an interview at the University of Alaska Southeast on Friday, August 3, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Bridget Abroad: A tour of La-Chapelle-du-Genêt

Bridget Abroad: A tour of La-Chapelle-du-Genêt

It’s exciting to move somewhere you don’t know anything about.

Bridget Abroad: A tour of La-Chapelle-du-Genêt
Juneau residents named to dean’s lists

Juneau residents named to dean’s lists

Recognitions for Feb. 10, 2019.

Juneau residents named to dean’s lists
Opinion: Don’t return Department of Corrections to failed practices of the past

Opinion: Don’t return Department of Corrections to failed practices of the past

Privatization will have significant consequences.

Opinion: Don’t return Department of Corrections to failed practices of the past
Opinion: Pulp fiction won’t grow the economy

Opinion: Pulp fiction won’t grow the economy

It’s an elaborate cover on top of a cheap fantasy.

Opinion: Pulp fiction won’t grow the economy
Police calls for Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019

Police calls for Sunday, Feb. 10, 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 Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019
Sen. Murkowski announces 2019 U.S. service academy nominations

Sen. Murkowski announces 2019 U.S. service academy nominations

42 Alaskans were nominated.

Sen. Murkowski announces 2019 U.S. service academy nominations
Sen. Sullivan announces 2019 military service academy nominations

Sen. Sullivan announces 2019 military service academy nominations

41 Alaskans were nominated.

Sen. Sullivan announces 2019 military service academy nominations
Staff Picks for February: What we’re reading, watching and listening to
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Staff Picks for February: What we’re reading, watching and listening to

‘True Detective,’ ‘The Revolution of Marina M,’ Mike Krol and more.

Staff Picks for February: What we’re reading, watching and listening to
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The best valentine of all

The best valentine of all

Celebrate God and show love to the people you love.

The best valentine of all
TSA thanks Alaskans for their generosity

TSA thanks Alaskans for their generosity

Thank You letters for Feb. 10, 2019.

TSA thanks Alaskans for their generosity
The Alaska State Capitol. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

No-bid contract for psychiatric institute raises questions

A previous report advised against privatizing the institute.

The Alaska State Capitol. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Photos: Friday night basketball action

Photos: Friday night basketball action

Check out photos from the action of Juneau-Douglas boys varsity basketball’s loss to East Anchorage 66-54 and Thunder Mountain’s upset win over Ketchikan 62-55. Read… Continue reading

Photos: Friday night basketball action
Things to do in Juneau for Valentine’s Day

Things to do in Juneau for Valentine’s Day

Put the Conversation Hearts down and hit the town.

Things to do in Juneau for Valentine’s Day
Gray-Jackson hoping Black History Bill passes this month

Gray-Jackson hoping Black History Bill passes this month

Honoring African-American contributions.

Gray-Jackson hoping Black History Bill passes this month
Capitol Live: Economy to take a hit, no matter the budget outcome

Capitol Live: Economy to take a hit, no matter the budget outcome

Live updates from inside the Alaska State Capitol.

Capitol Live: Economy to take a hit, no matter the budget outcome
School buses drop students off at Thunder Mountain High School on Monday, Sept. 21, 2015. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Gov’s bills includes $20M slash to education

The money was already approved.

School buses drop students off at Thunder Mountain High School on Monday, Sept. 21, 2015. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Sen. Gary Stevens, R-Kodiak, introduces Senate Bill 22 to the Senate Resources Committee at the Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019. The bill would allow organizations to obtain permits and enhance the habitat of shellfish in hopes of improving the seafood industry. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Shellfish rehabilitation bill carries economic potential

Experts see a bright future in mariculture.

Sen. Gary Stevens, R-Kodiak, introduces Senate Bill 22 to the Senate Resources Committee at the Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019. The bill would allow organizations to obtain permits and enhance the habitat of shellfish in hopes of improving the seafood industry. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Leaderless House on track to break 37-year record

Leaderless House on track to break 37-year record

Given Monday’s drama, organization is unlikely.

Leaderless House on track to break 37-year record
The daily struggles of a gearhead

The daily struggles of a gearhead

How to justify purchasing those new waders.

The daily struggles of a gearhead