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‘We want to go back to work’: Ferry strike ongoing
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‘We want to go back to work’: Ferry strike ongoing
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Capitol Live: Senate meets to discuss budget, House reverses sweep, passes capital budget
Capitol Live: Senate meets to discuss budget, House reverses sweep, passes capital budget
From revelers, to out-of-towners, to those in recovery, Juneau Marathon draws diverse crowd
From revelers, to out-of-towners, to those in recovery, Juneau Marathon draws diverse crowd
Legion baseball: Cox delivers in the clutch for Juneau

Legion baseball: Cox delivers in the clutch for Juneau

Juneau Post 25 advances to play Chugiak Post 33

Legion baseball: Cox delivers in the clutch for Juneau
Live: Juneau on the ropes at Legion state tournament

Live: Juneau on the ropes at Legion state tournament

Follow along for live action.

Live: Juneau on the ropes at Legion state tournament
Doing the right thing can be hard work

Doing the right thing can be hard work

But it’s worth it.

  • Jul 28, 2019
  • By Shannon Fisher
Doing the right thing can be hard work

Opinion: Sharing thoughts on Sen. Murkowski’s budget message

Members of our congressional delegation used to speak with pride about bringing federal pork to Alaska. Not anymore. At least for the time being, it’s… Continue reading

  • Jul 28, 2019
  • By Rich Moniak
Little League: Juneau starts off strong at West Regional

Little League: Juneau starts off strong at West Regional

They’re a long way from home.

Little League: Juneau starts off strong at West Regional
Legion baseball: Juneau battles West at state tourney

Legion baseball: Juneau battles West at state tourney

It came down to a few key outs.

Legion baseball: Juneau battles West at state tourney
Rep. Sara Hannan, D-Juneau, speaks in favor of HB 2002 on a reconsideration vote at the Capitol on Monday, July 22,2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

House to meet on Monday for crucial vote

Somebody’s got a case of the Mondays.

Rep. Sara Hannan, D-Juneau, speaks in favor of HB 2002 on a reconsideration vote at the Capitol on Monday, July 22,2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Body found at Echo Cove

Body found at Echo Cove

Police find deceased man in area of Echo Cove

Body found at Echo Cove
The House board for the vote on HB 2003 on Friday, July 26, 2019. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)
The House board for the vote on HB 2003 on Friday, July 26, 2019. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)
OMB Director Donna Arduin, right, listens to Gov. Mike Dunleavy announce his state budget during a press conference on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Dunleavy answers questions about budget and PFD

Gov. Dunleavy took a conference call with reporters across the state

OMB Director Donna Arduin, right, listens to Gov. Mike Dunleavy announce his state budget during a press conference on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Members of the Inland Boatmen’s Union of the Pacific picket in front of the Auke Bay Terminal on Thursday, July 25, 2019. The union called a strike on Wednesday over failed negotiations with Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s administration. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
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Members of the Inland Boatmen’s Union of the Pacific picket in front of the Auke Bay Terminal on Thursday, July 25, 2019. The union called a strike on Wednesday over failed negotiations with Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s administration. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
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Running club’s ‘keystone event’ coming to Douglas on Saturday
Running club’s ‘keystone event’ coming to Douglas on Saturday
Legislature moves PFD, capital budget bills forward, but veto threat looms

Legislature moves PFD, capital budget bills forward, but veto threat looms

Bills are moving, but there’s no guarantee they’ll get past the governor.

Legislature moves PFD, capital budget bills forward, but veto threat looms
Rep. Delena Johnson, R-Palmer, speaks in support of Rep David Eastman’s, R-Wasilla, amendment to allocate a $3,000 PFD on Thursday, July 25, 2019. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)

Capitol Live: House passes bill for $1,600 PFD, adjourns until Friday

The House has voted for HB 2003, which appropriates a $1,600 PFD. This bill is subject to veto by Gov. Mike Dunleavy who has made… Continue reading

Rep. Delena Johnson, R-Palmer, speaks in support of Rep David Eastman’s, R-Wasilla, amendment to allocate a $3,000 PFD on Thursday, July 25, 2019. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)
UAS students, faculty brace nervously for cuts

UAS students, faculty brace nervously for cuts

Students fear potential brain drain as Alaska students may have to leave for school.

UAS students, faculty brace nervously for cuts
When a place isn’t just a place

When a place isn’t just a place

I saw a dude reading Jack London at a coffee shop in Juneau.

When a place isn’t just a place
Ferry workers go on strike

Ferry workers go on strike

They’re not happy.

Ferry workers go on strike