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Andy Jones, Director of the Department of Health and Social Services’ Office of Substance Misuse, right, speak about the fiscal impacts of the opioids on the state along with Michael Duxbury, Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety, center, and Laura Brooks, Director of Health and Rehabilitation for the Department of Corrections, in front of the Senate Finance Committee on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

The opioid crisis costs Alaska more than $1B per year, and it’s going to keep being costly

The cost of an epidemic.

Andy Jones, Director of the Department of Health and Social Services’ Office of Substance Misuse, right, speak about the fiscal impacts of the opioids on the state along with Michael Duxbury, Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety, center, and Laura Brooks, Director of Health and Rehabilitation for the Department of Corrections, in front of the Senate Finance Committee on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
High school robotics team advances to Worlds competition

High school robotics team advances to Worlds competition

They will be the first team from Southeast Alaska to ever go to the world championship.

High school robotics team advances to Worlds competition
School buses drop students off at Thunder Mountain High School on Monday, Sept. 21, 2015. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Gov’s bills includes $20M slash to education

The money was already approved.

School buses drop students off at Thunder Mountain High School on Monday, Sept. 21, 2015. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
At town hall, Juneau residents worry about budget cuts

At town hall, Juneau residents worry about budget cuts

Locals crowded into a local library to voice their concerns.

At town hall, Juneau residents worry about budget cuts
Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s Office of Management and Budget Director Donna Arduin presents the governor’s supplemental budget to the Senate Finance Committee at the Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Budget director’s history of cutting with ‘hatchet, not a scalpel’ sparks concern

How much power should the position have?

Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s Office of Management and Budget Director Donna Arduin presents the governor’s supplemental budget to the Senate Finance Committee at the Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Ferry system braces for budget cuts

Ferry system braces for budget cuts

Dwindling budget could mean loss of services.

Ferry system braces for budget cuts
Dunleavy’s candidate screening process under scrutiny

Dunleavy’s candidate screening process under scrutiny

Some nominees have been “found wanting.”

Dunleavy’s candidate screening process under scrutiny
Pete Boyd, a member of Capital City Fire/Rescue’s Special Teams unit, demonstrates how to get out of the water if you’ve fallen through the ice. The demonstration, which took place Saturday at the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center, drew about 60 people and included a presentation with tips on how to be prepared in case you or another person falls through the ice. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)
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Video: How to get out after falling through the ice

CCFR provides a demonstration.

Pete Boyd, a member of Capital City Fire/Rescue’s Special Teams unit, demonstrates how to get out of the water if you’ve fallen through the ice. The demonstration, which took place Saturday at the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center, drew about 60 people and included a presentation with tips on how to be prepared in case you or another person falls through the ice. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)
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Designer from Juneau will show her work during New York Fashion Week
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Designer from Juneau will show her work during New York Fashion Week

Slow fashion heads to City that Never Sleeps.

Designer from Juneau will show her work during New York Fashion Week
Fireworks are set off as hundreds of Juneau residents attend a candlelight vigil at Mayor Bill Overstreet Park on Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, in 8-degree weather for the Guardian medical flight crew that went missing this week. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Community pays respect to those aboard missing plane

Hundreds showed up.

Fireworks are set off as hundreds of Juneau residents attend a candlelight vigil at Mayor Bill Overstreet Park on Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, in 8-degree weather for the Guardian medical flight crew that went missing this week. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
The Holland America Line cruise ships Eurodam, left, and Nieuw Amsterdam pull into Juneau’s downtown harbor on May 1, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
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Up in the air: First study in 17 years will examine pollutants in Juneau’s air

Cruise ship complaints are up, but is air pollution?

The Holland America Line cruise ships Eurodam, left, and Nieuw Amsterdam pull into Juneau’s downtown harbor on May 1, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
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Juneau’s LGBTQ community is unhappy with a Supreme Court order that clears the way for barring transgender people from serving in the military. (Unsplash | Peter Hershey)

Transgender ban means uncertainty for Juneau LGBTQ community

One thing is certain, they’re not fans of the ban.

Juneau’s LGBTQ community is unhappy with a Supreme Court order that clears the way for barring transgender people from serving in the military. (Unsplash | Peter Hershey)
Grammy-winner Norah Jones is coming to Juneau

Grammy-winner Norah Jones is coming to Juneau

Jonesing for a concert?

Grammy-winner Norah Jones is coming to Juneau
Woman indicted for bringing meth, heroin on flight to Juneau

Woman indicted for bringing meth, heroin on flight to Juneau

She had other drug-related items as well.

Woman indicted for bringing meth, heroin on flight to Juneau
Beth Kerttula, former Alaska State Representative and past Director of the National Oceans Council under President Barack Obama, takes a question at the Mendenhall Valley Glacier Visitor Center for a Fireside Lecture, Jan. 25, 2019. (Ben Hohenstatt | Capital City Weekly)

Former Rep calls attention to ‘frightening’ state of oceans

The messenger was warmly received, the disconcerting message not so much.

Beth Kerttula, former Alaska State Representative and past Director of the National Oceans Council under President Barack Obama, takes a question at the Mendenhall Valley Glacier Visitor Center for a Fireside Lecture, Jan. 25, 2019. (Ben Hohenstatt | Capital City Weekly)
Finance director warns of budget ‘death spiral’

Finance director warns of budget ‘death spiral’

The Legislature has a tall task ahead.

Finance director warns of budget ‘death spiral’
An ‘enemy of the industry’? Gov’s pick for state marijuana board surprises

An ‘enemy of the industry’? Gov’s pick for state marijuana board surprises

Vivian Stiver has history of speaking against legalization.

An ‘enemy of the industry’? Gov’s pick for state marijuana board surprises
Photos: Legislature back in session, women march at Capitol

Photos: Legislature back in session, women march at Capitol

Best of the week for Jan. 13-19

Photos: Legislature back in session, women march at Capitol
Gov. Mike Dunleavy delivers the State of the State address on Jan. 22, 2019 in the Alaska Capitol. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Dunleavy declares ‘war on criminals,’ delves into fiscal plan

He didn’t mince words.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy delivers the State of the State address on Jan. 22, 2019 in the Alaska Capitol. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
New pregnancy center opens in Juneau

New pregnancy center opens in Juneau

It’s a Christian-based center.

New pregnancy center opens in Juneau