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Capitol Live: University of Alaska regents meet to discuss university’s financial situation

They’re facing drastic cuts.

 

University of Alaska, Anchorage, shelter prepare for cuts

State budget cuts have University of Alaska officials anticipating the possibility of program and staff reductions

 

Record warm water blamed for salmon deaths

Record-high temperatures in Alaska are believed to be the cause of salmon deaths in the western part of the state.

 

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Capitol Live: Protest rally underway in Juneau

Live updates of veto protest.

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One of the longest dry weather spells in Juneau just ended

The capital city went 18 straight days without rain.

Juneau crowd joins nationwide vigil denouncing immigrant detention facilities

“Lights for Liberty.”

Police calls for Sunday, July 14, 2019

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction… Continue reading

CapLive: Press meeting in Speaker’s chambers

Summary: Edgmon says that these cuts are too deep and too devastating to be ignored. Legislators will have to come together one way or another.… Continue reading

PHOTOS: Protesters in downtown Juneau march to Governor’s Mansion

The rally, in pictures.

House Speaker meets with press, talks steps forward

Where to go from here?

Legislature ends efforts to overturn budget vetoes

Faint hopes turns into grim planning.

‘Shame on you, 22’: Protesters march to Governor’s Mansion

Protesters rally in Juneau.

A merganser hen and ducklings hang out together near the Mendenhall Glacier on July 7, 2019. (Courtesy Photo | Steven Hamilton)

Wild Shots: Photos of Mother Nature in Alaska

Reader-submitted photos.

A merganser hen and ducklings hang out together near the Mendenhall Glacier on July 7, 2019. (Courtesy Photo | Steven Hamilton)

Police calls for Friday, July 12, 2019

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction… Continue reading

The thin line between Alaska and Canada

Alaska’s border with Canada is one of the great feats of wilderness surveying.

DIVIDED LEGISLATURE: Lawmakers give impassioned speeches, but don’t have the votes to override vetoes

Just one day remains to override Dunleavy’s vetoes.

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Firefighter saves pitbull in Douglas house fire

Della the dog survives.

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Wilson leaves Alaska House Majority

She left voluntarily.

Alaska Native activist alleges assault by Wasilla mayor

He grabbed her arm without permission.

Capitol Live: Session recesses after emotional speeches

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

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