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Chair Rep. Jennifer Johnston, R-Anchorage, left, listens as Rep. Ivy Spohnholz, D-Anchorage, asks a question of Sana Efird, Administrative Services Director for the Office of Management and Budget, as Efird gives a budget overview presentation of the Alaska Pioneer Homes during a House Finance Subcommittee at the Capitol on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Rate increases at Pioneer Homes scrutinized

Will $15 million assistance fund be enough?

Chair Rep. Jennifer Johnston, R-Anchorage, left, listens as Rep. Ivy Spohnholz, D-Anchorage, asks a question of Sana Efird, Administrative Services Director for the Office of Management and Budget, as Efird gives a budget overview presentation of the Alaska Pioneer Homes during a House Finance Subcommittee at the Capitol on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Power costs in rural Alaska could go up under governor’s proposed budget

Power costs in rural Alaska could go up under governor’s proposed budget

‘We can’t afford to go back to annual battles for PCE.’

Power costs in rural Alaska could go up under governor’s proposed budget
Capitol Live: More testimony on back-pay PFD payments on the way

Capitol Live: More testimony on back-pay PFD payments on the way

Follow along with live updates from Alaska’s Capitol.

Capitol Live: More testimony on back-pay PFD payments on the way
Man arrested after trying to run from police, hitting officer with car

Man arrested after trying to run from police, hitting officer with car

The extent of the injuries to the on-duty officer are still unknown.

Man arrested after trying to run from police, hitting officer with car
Photos: Motown for Our Town

Photos: Motown for Our Town

Pop, R&B and soul concert.

Photos: Motown for Our Town
Fire department responds to emergency call for injured hiker at ice cave

Fire department responds to emergency call for injured hiker at ice cave

Someone fell.

Fire department responds to emergency call for injured hiker at ice cave
Fighting for funding: How proposed budget would affect the University of Alaska

Fighting for funding: How proposed budget would affect the University of Alaska

“Education is a job creator.”

Fighting for funding: How proposed budget would affect the University of Alaska
In this file photo, caribou graze on the greening tundra of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in northeast Alaska in June, 2001. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Senate passes ANWR resolution urging lease sales

It will go to the House next.

In this file photo, caribou graze on the greening tundra of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in northeast Alaska in June, 2001. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Will this marijuana board nominee be influenced by governor?

Will this marijuana board nominee be influenced by governor?

But this nominee is not their biggest concern.

Will this marijuana board nominee be influenced by governor?
A file photo of the Alaska State Capitol. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Capitol Live: House Labor & Commerce questions Dunleavy’s Marijuana Control Board pick

Follow along with live updates from Alaska’s Capitol.

A file photo of the Alaska State Capitol. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Opinion: Sen. Sullivan’s subtle budget advice

Opinion: Sen. Sullivan’s subtle budget advice

Build the budget from the bottom up.

  • Mar 3, 2019
  • By Rich Moniak
  • budget
Opinion: Sen. Sullivan’s subtle budget advice
Juneau-Douglas cruises to senior night win

Juneau-Douglas cruises to senior night win

Senior night might.

Juneau-Douglas cruises to senior night win
Juneau goalkeeper signs on for Montana State Billings

Juneau goalkeeper signs on for Montana State Billings

Can you hear the buzz?

Juneau goalkeeper signs on for Montana State Billings
Holien free throw seals Klawock championship

Holien free throw seals Klawock championship

One shining moment.

Holien free throw seals Klawock championship
There’s a new 1A boys basketball regional champion

There’s a new 1A boys basketball regional champion

Make way for Thorne Bay.

There’s a new 1A boys basketball regional champion
Initiative would move Legislature’s meetings to Anchorage

Initiative would move Legislature’s meetings to Anchorage

Anchorage group working toward a ballot initiative

Initiative would move Legislature’s meetings to Anchorage
House Majority: Tax increase off the table, Foster questions cuts

House Majority: Tax increase off the table, Foster questions cuts

Edgmon asked caucus to “share the pain.”

House Majority: Tax increase off the table, Foster questions cuts
Alaska poet calls attention to environmental concerns
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Alaska poet calls attention to environmental concerns

Art changes hearts.

Alaska poet calls attention to environmental concerns
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In this Feb. 26, 2019 photo is the Fritz Creek General Store, shown near Homer, Alaska. A cat named Stormy that has spent more than six years as a fixture in a remote Alaska general store is being forced out after officials notified the store owners that the cat’s presence violates food safety standards. (Megan Pacer | Homer News via AP)

Cat that has lived in Alaska general store is being evicted

HOMER — A cat named Stormy that has spent more than six years as a fixture in a remote Alaska general store is being forced… Continue reading

  • Mar 1, 2019
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In this Feb. 26, 2019 photo is the Fritz Creek General Store, shown near Homer, Alaska. A cat named Stormy that has spent more than six years as a fixture in a remote Alaska general store is being forced out after officials notified the store owners that the cat’s presence violates food safety standards. (Megan Pacer | Homer News via AP)
Capitol Live: Voter initiative filed in attempt to move Legislature meetings to Anchorage

Capitol Live: Voter initiative filed in attempt to move Legislature meetings to Anchorage

The latest news from the Alaska State Capitol

Capitol Live: Voter initiative filed in attempt to move Legislature meetings to Anchorage