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Opinion: Alaska’s illusion of election mandates

Opinion: Alaska’s illusion of election mandates

Gov. Dunleavy’s victory doesn’t reflect the true “public will” on the budget.

  • Mar 31, 2019
  • By RICH MONIAK
Opinion: Alaska’s illusion of election mandates
Review: ‘Guys and Dolls’ a whole bushel of fun
Review: ‘Guys and Dolls’ a whole bushel of fun
Thirty years after Exxon Valdez, Juneau organization working to keep waters safe
Thirty years after Exxon Valdez, Juneau organization working to keep waters safe
‘Complicated’ murder trial scheduled for the fall, likely to be delayed further
‘Complicated’ murder trial scheduled for the fall, likely to be delayed further
Judge restores Obama-era drilling ban in Arctic

Judge restores Obama-era drilling ban in Arctic

President Trump exceeded his authority when he reversed bans on offshore drilling, a U.S. judge said.

Judge restores Obama-era drilling ban in Arctic
Anchorage man acquitted in disappearance of Juneau woman

Anchorage man acquitted in disappearance of Juneau woman

Thomas Skeek spent three years in jail.

Anchorage man acquitted in disappearance of Juneau woman
Third graders organize climate march

Third graders organize climate march

A school project took on a life of its own.

Third graders organize climate march
Juneau residents listen to James Biela, lead field advocate the Alaska Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, as he speaks at a candlelight vigil to raise awareness at the Capitol on Tuesday, March 26, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Local organization offers resources for those affected by suicide

In a small community, almost everyone is touched.

Juneau residents listen to James Biela, lead field advocate the Alaska Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, as he speaks at a candlelight vigil to raise awareness at the Capitol on Tuesday, March 26, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
This Nashville singer-songwriter can’t stop coming to Alaska
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This Nashville singer-songwriter can’t stop coming to Alaska
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Writers’ Weir: My Son

Writers’ Weir: My Son

A poem submitted by reader Diane DeSloover

Writers’ Weir: My Son
Here’s where Alaska’s oldest rock was found

Here’s where Alaska’s oldest rock was found

It’s 2 billion years old.

Here’s where Alaska’s oldest rock was found
Opinion: The grasshopper, the ant and the PFD

Opinion: The grasshopper, the ant and the PFD

We will all rue the day we frittered away our financial resources.

  • Mar 29, 2019
Opinion: The grasshopper, the ant and the PFD
After hearing from 1,800 Alaskans, House ready to form budget to counter Dunleavy’s
After hearing from 1,800 Alaskans, House ready to form budget to counter Dunleavy’s
Olympian Kikkan Randall to give inspirational speech in Juneau
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Olympian Kikkan Randall to give inspirational speech in Juneau
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Judge rejects Trump plan for road in Alaska wildlife refuge

Judge rejects Trump plan for road in Alaska wildlife refuge

Road would go through Izembek National Wildlife Refuge.

Judge rejects Trump plan for road in Alaska wildlife refuge
Hours after blaze, Douglas home catches fire again
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Hours after blaze, Douglas home catches fire again
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Capitol Live: House approves fast-tracked funding for disaster relief
Capitol Live: House approves fast-tracked funding for disaster relief
Opinion: Juneau’s public broadcasting is at risk

Opinion: Juneau’s public broadcasting is at risk

Here’s what we can do to save it.

  • Mar 29, 2019
Opinion: Juneau’s public broadcasting is at risk
Pusich named third-team all state

Pusich named third-team all state

The state’s best.

Pusich named third-team all state
Salmon Derby dates set

Salmon Derby dates set

Get ready to chase those salmon.

Salmon Derby dates set