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House Finance Committee Co-Chairs Neal Foster, D-Nome, and Jennifer Johnston, R-Anchorage, speaks to members of the media during an at ease in a House session at the Capitol on Wednesday, July 24, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

House votes to ‘decouple’ PFD from funding bill, but will likely be struck down by Dunleavy

It might as well be Groundhog Day.

House Finance Committee Co-Chairs Neal Foster, D-Nome, and Jennifer Johnston, R-Anchorage, speaks to members of the media during an at ease in a House session at the Capitol on Wednesday, July 24, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
‘An incredible experience’: Juneau teen travels to Sweden for soccer tourney

‘An incredible experience’: Juneau teen travels to Sweden for soccer tourney

He lived out an experience most youth soccer players only dream about.

‘An incredible experience’: Juneau teen travels to Sweden for soccer tourney
‘We are not defined by our wounds’: Speakers talk about trauma’s effects on Alaska Native people
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‘We are not defined by our wounds’: Speakers talk about trauma’s effects on Alaska Native people

Trauma can last more than a lifetime.

‘We are not defined by our wounds’: Speakers talk about trauma’s effects on Alaska Native people
The Alaska House of Representatives takes a brief at ease during a floor meeting on Wednesday, July 24, 2019. (Peter Segall|Juneau Empire)

Capitol Live: House reconvenes to discuss PFD

Live updates from the Capitol

The Alaska House of Representatives takes a brief at ease during a floor meeting on Wednesday, July 24, 2019. (Peter Segall|Juneau Empire)
Juneau moves forward with controversial land expansion plan

Juneau moves forward with controversial land expansion plan

Angoon plans to fight it.

Juneau moves forward with controversial land expansion plan
Juneau police ID person found deceased in pond

Juneau police ID person found deceased in pond

Juneau police say they have identified the person found deceased in a backyard pond earlier this month.

Juneau police ID person found deceased in pond
Puff, puff passed: Juneau Assembly OKs onsite pot smoking

Puff, puff passed: Juneau Assembly OKs onsite pot smoking

If you want to smoke, take it outside.

Puff, puff passed: Juneau Assembly OKs onsite pot smoking
Hotel-motel tax could increase to fund Centennial Hall fixes

Hotel-motel tax could increase to fund Centennial Hall fixes

It could appear on upcoming ballot.

Hotel-motel tax could increase to fund Centennial Hall fixes
Juneau shows ‘amazing results’ at World Eskimo-Indian Olympics

Juneau shows ‘amazing results’ at World Eskimo-Indian Olympics

Especially in the Alaskan high kick.

Juneau shows ‘amazing results’ at World Eskimo-Indian Olympics
Legendary Loss: Alaska Native frogman, SEAL, mayor passes away in Metlakatla

Legendary Loss: Alaska Native frogman, SEAL, mayor passes away in Metlakatla

He was one of the U.S. Navy’s very first SEALs.

Legendary Loss: Alaska Native frogman, SEAL, mayor passes away in Metlakatla
Conservation corps members reunite 40 years after their life-changing experience in Alaska

Conservation corps members reunite 40 years after their life-changing experience in Alaska

Adversity breeds brotherhood.

Conservation corps members reunite 40 years after their life-changing experience in Alaska
Live: Assembly considers onsite marijuana consumption, assisted living tax break and more

Live: Assembly considers onsite marijuana consumption, assisted living tax break and more

Live coverage from City Hall.

Live: Assembly considers onsite marijuana consumption, assisted living tax break and more
The University of Alaska Board of Regents meets in an emergency meeting in Anchorage, Alaska Monday, July 22, 2019. Regents voted 10-1 to declare a financial exigency, allowing administrators to expedite layoffs of tenured faculty in the face of severe budget issues. (AP Photo/Dan Joling)

Financial crisis opens University of Alaska up to layoffs

ANCHORAGE — The University of Alaska Board of Regents decided Monday they could no longer wait to see if the Alaska Legislature will bail them… Continue reading

The University of Alaska Board of Regents meets in an emergency meeting in Anchorage, Alaska Monday, July 22, 2019. Regents voted 10-1 to declare a financial exigency, allowing administrators to expedite layoffs of tenured faculty in the face of severe budget issues. (AP Photo/Dan Joling)
WATCH: Singer travels to 50 states to raise awareness of Down syndrome
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WATCH: Singer travels to 50 states to raise awareness of Down syndrome

She sang in Juneau Monday.

WATCH: Singer travels to 50 states to raise awareness of Down syndrome
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The House was one vote short of funding the capital budget

The House was one vote short of funding the capital budget

They failed, again.

The House was one vote short of funding the capital budget
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)

Capitol Live: House again fails to fund bill, reverse sweep

House falls one vote short of funding HB 2002

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)
Rep. Chuck Kopp, R-Anchorage, listens during a House floor session Sunday, July 21, 2019. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

Divided House leads to ‘disappointing’ day

Thirty-three were present, 30 votes were needed.

Rep. Chuck Kopp, R-Anchorage, listens during a House floor session Sunday, July 21, 2019. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)
Capitol Live: House ‘Reverse sweep’ vote falls short

Capitol Live: House ‘Reverse sweep’ vote falls short

Live updates from the Capitol

Capitol Live: House ‘Reverse sweep’ vote falls short
Can you hear me now?

Can you hear me now?

I hate phones.

  • Jul 21, 2019
  • By Tari Stage-Harvey For the Juneau Empire
Can you hear me now?
St. Vincent’s and CCFR team up to relocate sobering center

St. Vincent’s and CCFR team up to relocate sobering center

New sleep-off center located at charity facility

  • Jul 21, 2019
  • By Michael Lockett Juneau Empire
  • Local News
St. Vincent’s and CCFR team up to relocate sobering center