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Gov. Mike Dunleavy makes an announcement via pre-recorded video on House Bill 2001 and the Permanent Fund Dividend on Monday, August 19, 2019.

Governor signs off on $1,600 PFD, calls for third special session

Dunleavy says remainder of PFD will be sole focus for next special session.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy makes an announcement via pre-recorded video on House Bill 2001 and the Permanent Fund Dividend on Monday, August 19, 2019.
Juneau officer pleads not guilty in drunken driving case

Juneau officer pleads not guilty in drunken driving case

Officer arrested following off-duty traffic crash.

Juneau officer pleads not guilty in drunken driving case
Photos: GRLZ Open Mic Night

Photos: GRLZ Open Mic Night

Fem-only open stage creates safe space.

Photos: GRLZ Open Mic Night
At new open mic night downtown, GRLZ run the stage
At new open mic night downtown, GRLZ run the stage
Photos: First Day of School 2019

Photos: First Day of School 2019

School’s in session.

Photos: First Day of School 2019
Photos: Season-opening race for Juneau’s cross country teams
Photos: Season-opening race for Juneau’s cross country teams
Alaska just recorded its hottest month — ever

Alaska just recorded its hottest month — ever

Alaska has been America’s canary in the coal mine for climate warming, and the yellow bird is swooning.

Alaska just recorded its hottest month — ever
Lessons on Justice and Grace

Lessons on Justice and Grace

Faith in God? Or faith in our own way of living our life?

  • Aug 18, 2019
  • By Dan Wiese Juneau Empire
Lessons on Justice and Grace
Gov. Mike Dunleavy at the signing ceremony for Senate Bill 2002 at the Alaska Association of General Contractors in Anchorage on August 8, 2019. (Courtesy photo)

Opinion: Listening beyond echo chamber

Who finally got Dunleavy to listen?

  • Aug 18, 2019
  • By Rich Moniak
Gov. Mike Dunleavy at the signing ceremony for Senate Bill 2002 at the Alaska Association of General Contractors in Anchorage on August 8, 2019. (Courtesy photo)
Opinion: Our budget, our values

Opinion: Our budget, our values

We’re sometimes told that government is “bloated.”

  • Aug 18, 2019
  • By Andi Story
Opinion: Our budget, our values
This event celebrating People of Color was hosted by a student intern
This event celebrating People of Color was hosted by a student intern
Firefighter injured during brush fire response

Firefighter injured during brush fire response

The suspected cause is fireworks.

Firefighter injured during brush fire response
Video: No daytime shelter, no lunch
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Video: No daytime shelter, no lunch

Here’s how budget cuts are affecting Juneau’s homeless.

Video: No daytime shelter, no lunch
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Sgt. Cesar Rodriquez, left, and Sgt. Kenneth Byrd, of the U.S. Army’s 74th Engineer Dive Detachment check their gauges one last time before submerging on a project at the Don D. Statter Boat Harbor in Auke Bay on Friday, Aug. 16, 2019. Members of the U.S. Army’s 74th Engineer Dive Detachment and U.S. Coast Guard Regional Dive Locker West worked together to inspect and replace the bolts holding the harbor’s breakwater together. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Army-Coast Guard team-up is going down

Dive teams stage joint exercise in Alaska.

Sgt. Cesar Rodriquez, left, and Sgt. Kenneth Byrd, of the U.S. Army’s 74th Engineer Dive Detachment check their gauges one last time before submerging on a project at the Don D. Statter Boat Harbor in Auke Bay on Friday, Aug. 16, 2019. Members of the U.S. Army’s 74th Engineer Dive Detachment and U.S. Coast Guard Regional Dive Locker West worked together to inspect and replace the bolts holding the harbor’s breakwater together. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
JDHS brings in new volleyball coach

JDHS brings in new volleyball coach

For the third year in a row, a new face will appear on the Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaat.at Kalé volleyball sidelines.

JDHS brings in new volleyball coach
Empire Live: Juneau Huskies play in season opener

Empire Live: Juneau Huskies play in season opener

Huskies take on the Cougars.

Empire Live: Juneau Huskies play in season opener
‘It’s impressive:’ Huskies football shows little rust in season opener
‘It’s impressive:’ Huskies football shows little rust in season opener
PHOTOS: Military dive teams work together in Juneau

PHOTOS: Military dive teams work together in Juneau

U.S. Army and Coast Guard dive together for community project.

PHOTOS: Military dive teams work together in Juneau
Man found deceased was Tlingit artist, Vietnam veteran

Man found deceased was Tlingit artist, Vietnam veteran

You’ve probably seen his work.

Man found deceased was Tlingit artist, Vietnam veteran
Homeless shelter day room closes for week

Homeless shelter day room closes for week

Glory Hall scales back amid budget questions.

Homeless shelter day room closes for week