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Dr. Michael Johnson, Commissioner of Education and Early Development, is interviewed by members of the Senate Finance Committee at the Capitol on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019. Gov. Mike Dunleavy has chosen Dr. Johnson as a Lt. Governor successor if needed. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Senate questions Lt. Gov. Meyer’s back-up

Education commissioner tagged as emergency replacement Lt. Gov.

Dr. Michael Johnson, Commissioner of Education and Early Development, is interviewed by members of the Senate Finance Committee at the Capitol on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019. Gov. Mike Dunleavy has chosen Dr. Johnson as a Lt. Governor successor if needed. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Amanda Price, commissioner of the Department of Public Safety, right, watches as Kathryn Monfreda, bureau chief of the Department of Public Safety’s Division of Statewide Services, presents the Uniform Crime Reporting Annual Report to House members during an informational meeting at the Capitol on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Amanda Price, commissioner of the Department of Public Safety, right, watches as Kathryn Monfreda, bureau chief of the Department of Public Safety’s Division of Statewide Services, presents the Uniform Crime Reporting Annual Report to House members during an informational meeting at the Capitol on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Young marijuana plants grow indoors under lights at the Fireweed Factory in Juneau on Tuesday, March 14, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Young marijuana plants grow indoors under lights at the Fireweed Factory in Juneau on Tuesday, March 14, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Diversity in nature

Diversity in nature

Winter brings a variety of observations.

Diversity in nature
Juneau leading the way for a sustainable future

Juneau leading the way for a sustainable future

City is identifying important issues, setting sustainability goals.

Juneau leading the way for a sustainable future
Opinion: Assembly action on Archipelago Project is beneficial for Juneau

Opinion: Assembly action on Archipelago Project is beneficial for Juneau

Investment in waterfront, reducing visitor congestion touted in plan.

  • Feb 8, 2019
  • By WIN GRUENING
Opinion: Assembly action on Archipelago Project is beneficial for Juneau
Senate Judiciary Committee member Sen. Mike Shower, R-Wasilla, left, asks a question of Attorney General Kevin Clarkson about Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s four crime bills as Sen. Shelley Hughes, R-Wasilla, listens at the Capitol on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Senators open to public comment on crime bills

The bills aim to ‘reset the stage’ for addressing crime rates.

Senate Judiciary Committee member Sen. Mike Shower, R-Wasilla, left, asks a question of Attorney General Kevin Clarkson about Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s four crime bills as Sen. Shelley Hughes, R-Wasilla, listens at the Capitol on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Economy to take a hit, no matter the budget outcome
Economy to take a hit, no matter the budget outcome
Following the footprints: Police arrest alleged chainsaw thief after pursuit

Following the footprints: Police arrest alleged chainsaw thief after pursuit

They found him by following tracks in the snow.

Following the footprints: Police arrest alleged chainsaw thief after pursuit
JDHS girls fall to Colony at Anchorage tournament

JDHS girls fall to Colony at Anchorage tournament

Loss means possible rematch with Thunder Mountain.

JDHS girls fall to Colony at Anchorage tournament
Opinion: Build Alaska’s economy on the strengths of its university system

Opinion: Build Alaska’s economy on the strengths of its university system

A strong state requires a strong university.

Opinion: Build Alaska’s economy on the strengths of its university system
Thunder Mountain students swap art with New York City artist
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Thunder Mountain students swap art with New York City artist
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JDHS dance’s ‘military march’ wins national championship
JDHS dance’s ‘military march’ wins national championship
Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Sen. Shelley Hughes, R-Wasilla, listens to Attorney General Kevin Clarkson speak about Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s four crime bills at the Capitol on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Sen. Shelley Hughes, R-Wasilla, listens to Attorney General Kevin Clarkson speak about Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s four crime bills at the Capitol on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Capitol Live: Senators examine new crime bill, will take public comment
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Capitol Live: Senators examine new crime bill, will take public comment
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Opinion: Roadless Rule and the Tongass should remain intact

Opinion: Roadless Rule and the Tongass should remain intact

It makes economic, environmental and social sense.

  • Feb 6, 2019
  • By ELIZABETH BRANDT FOR THE JUNEAU EMPIRE
  • Environment
Opinion: Roadless Rule and the Tongass should remain intact
Capitol Live: Reps react to ‘atrocious’ sexual assault statistics

Capitol Live: Reps react to ‘atrocious’ sexual assault statistics

Alaska’s rates of assault are much higher than the national average.

Capitol Live: Reps react to ‘atrocious’ sexual assault statistics
Flu season is ramping up across the state, particularly in Alaska. Still, it’s not too late for a flu shot, saidLouisa Castrodale, epidemiologist for the Alaska Division of Public Health. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Flu cases in Alaska are way up

Experts say wash your hands and get vaccinated.

Flu season is ramping up across the state, particularly in Alaska. Still, it’s not too late for a flu shot, saidLouisa Castrodale, epidemiologist for the Alaska Division of Public Health. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
US Senator questions Facebook over policies surrounding ivory sales

US Senator questions Facebook over policies surrounding ivory sales

He worked with Alaska Native artists to resolve an issue with Etsy last year.

US Senator questions Facebook over policies surrounding ivory sales
More than a foot of snow could be coming to Juneau
More than a foot of snow could be coming to Juneau