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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)
Police calls for Thursday, July 25, 2019

Police calls for Thursday, July 25, 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

Police calls for Thursday, July 25, 2019
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
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)
DMV greenlights software verifying insurance ownership

DMV greenlights software verifying insurance ownership

The update will make roads safer for Alaska drivers.

DMV greenlights software verifying insurance ownership
‘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
Police calls for Wednesday, July 24, 2019

Police calls for Wednesday, July 24, 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

Police calls for Wednesday, July 24, 2019
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
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
Police calls for Tuesday, July 23, 2019

Police calls for Tuesday, July 23, 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

Police calls for Tuesday, July 23, 2019
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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