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Clarice Hardy wipes a tear away from her eye during a news conference Thursday in Anchorage. The American Civil Liberties Union of Alaska filed a lawsuit Thursday on Hardy’s behalf against the City of Nome and two former officers for failing to investigate the sexual assault report filed by Hardy, a former police dispatcher. On the right is Stephen Koteff, the ACLU’s legal director in Alaska. (AP Photo | Mark Thiessen)

Woman who says rape wasn’t investigated sues Nome

ANCHORAGE — A former police dispatcher in a small Alaska town filed a lawsuit Thursday, alleging her colleagues in the Nome Police Department didn’t investigate… Continue reading

Clarice Hardy wipes a tear away from her eye during a news conference Thursday in Anchorage. The American Civil Liberties Union of Alaska filed a lawsuit Thursday on Hardy’s behalf against the City of Nome and two former officers for failing to investigate the sexual assault report filed by Hardy, a former police dispatcher. On the right is Stephen Koteff, the ACLU’s legal director in Alaska. (AP Photo | Mark Thiessen)
Alaska’s at a crossroads, Dunleavy tells Municipal League conference
Alaska’s at a crossroads, Dunleavy tells Municipal League conference
Candidates interview for Thunder Mountain High School principal position
Candidates interview for Thunder Mountain High School principal position
The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) transits the Gulf of Alaska in 2019. (Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Erick A. Parsons | U.S. Navy)

Navy seeks public comment as it renews training area in the Gulf of Alaska

The Navy holds major exercises in Alaska every two years.

The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) transits the Gulf of Alaska in 2019. (Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Erick A. Parsons | U.S. Navy)
The biggest day that isn’t opening day: draw results

The biggest day that isn’t opening day: draw results

A hunt is never limited to a sequence of events never to be shared.

The biggest day that isn’t opening day: draw results
‘A perfect storm’: DOT deputy says everything that could go wrong with ferries did

‘A perfect storm’: DOT deputy says everything that could go wrong with ferries did

DOT deputy commissioner says aging fleet, reduced budget and more led to ferry problems.

‘A perfect storm’: DOT deputy says everything that could go wrong with ferries did
Members of Moms Demad Action for Gun Sense in America talk to a staffer about House Bill 62. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)
Members of Moms Demad Action for Gun Sense in America talk to a staffer about House Bill 62. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)
Gov names members of AMHS work group
Gov names members of AMHS work group
Environmentalists to Permanent Fund Corp: Time to divest from fossil fuels
Environmentalists to Permanent Fund Corp: Time to divest from fossil fuels
Caitlin Warbelow a Broadway musician from Fairbanks will perform with Tony Award-nominated actress Jenn Colella and three other musicians Friday, Feb. 21, at Centennial Hall. (Courtesy Photo | From Lauren R. Shanley-DeBuse)
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Caitlin Warbelow a Broadway musician from Fairbanks will perform with Tony Award-nominated actress Jenn Colella and three other musicians Friday, Feb. 21, at Centennial Hall. (Courtesy Photo | From Lauren R. Shanley-DeBuse)
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Stacie Morse was a flight nurse with Guardian Flight killed in a crash in 2019, along with the pilot and flight paramedic. A scholarship is being offered by Every Coast Helicopter Operations, a professional organization that Morse was part of dedicated to airborne EMS specialists . (Courtesy Photo | Every Coast Helicopter Operations)
Stacie Morse was a flight nurse with Guardian Flight killed in a crash in 2019, along with the pilot and flight paramedic. A scholarship is being offered by Every Coast Helicopter Operations, a professional organization that Morse was part of dedicated to airborne EMS specialists . (Courtesy Photo | Every Coast Helicopter Operations)
Wearable Art model Melissa Patterson smiles with artist Michelle Morris at Wearable Art 2020: Joie de Vivre. (Courtesy Photo | Ron Gile)
Wearable Art model Melissa Patterson smiles with artist Michelle Morris at Wearable Art 2020: Joie de Vivre. (Courtesy Photo | Ron Gile)
Homing pigeons use magnetic sense to locate their home roost.

It’s magnetic: How animals use their senses to find home

A real-life function of magnetic sense is known in many animals.

Homing pigeons use magnetic sense to locate their home roost.
JPD awards citizens and officers for lifesaving, service, bravery
JPD awards citizens and officers for lifesaving, service, bravery
Murkowski: ‘Do what’s good for Alaska’

Murkowski: ‘Do what’s good for Alaska’

Alaska U.S. Senator tells Legislature to work together.

Murkowski: ‘Do what’s good for Alaska’
Would you participate in a tourism survey?
Would you participate in a tourism survey?
In this March 26 file photo, protesters unfurl a banner as Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks during a roadshow with Americans for Prosperity in 49th State Brewing Company in Anchorage. The group opposing an effort to recall Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy plans to drop its court fight and instead gear up for a possible recall election. Stand Tall With Mike said Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, that it told its attorneys to withdraw its appeal before the Alaska Supreme Court. The group says recent court actions indicate that continuing to pursue the case in court would not be a productive use of resources. (Bill Roth | Anchorage Daily News via AP)

Dunleavy recall opponents plan to drop court fight

Opponents will attempt to sway the possible recall election.

In this March 26 file photo, protesters unfurl a banner as Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks during a roadshow with Americans for Prosperity in 49th State Brewing Company in Anchorage. The group opposing an effort to recall Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy plans to drop its court fight and instead gear up for a possible recall election. Stand Tall With Mike said Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, that it told its attorneys to withdraw its appeal before the Alaska Supreme Court. The group says recent court actions indicate that continuing to pursue the case in court would not be a productive use of resources. (Bill Roth | Anchorage Daily News via AP)
Empire Live: Tourism task force turns attention to waterfront plan

Empire Live: Tourism task force turns attention to waterfront plan

Long-range plan and public opinion survey are today’s focus.

Empire Live: Tourism task force turns attention to waterfront plan
Juneau guides help film crew capture something never seen before on film: wolves catching salmon at night

Juneau guides help film crew capture something never seen before on film: wolves catching salmon at night

They found themselves sitting in the dark, surrounded by wolves.

Juneau guides help film crew capture something never seen before on film: wolves catching salmon at night
Capitol Live: House committee looks at Medicaid over the next 20 years
Capitol Live: House committee looks at Medicaid over the next 20 years