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Update: Governor calls special session to meet in Juneau

Update: Governor calls special session to meet in Juneau

Gov. Dunleavy has called all legislators to Juneau to finish the special session.

Update: Governor calls special session to meet in Juneau
A merganser hen and ducklings hang out together near the Mendenhall Glacier on July 7, 2019. (Courtesy Photo | Steven Hamilton)

Ducks, sundews and sunny day observations

On a hot, sunny day, I sat with some friends on a big log, looking across Berners Bay toward Lion’s Head.

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

Wild Shots: Photos of Mother Nature in Alaska

Reader-submitted photos.

Wild Shots: Photos of Mother Nature in Alaska
Alyson Currey gives testimony on HB 2001 in the House Finance Committee room as Marc Wheeler, left, waits his turn at the Capitol on Tuesday, July 16, 2019. The committee is meeting in Wasilla and taking testimony telephonically from around the state. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Alaskans give heated testimony, make their voices heard on PFD

Both sides traded barbs.

Alyson Currey gives testimony on HB 2001 in the House Finance Committee room as Marc Wheeler, left, waits his turn at the Capitol on Tuesday, July 16, 2019. The committee is meeting in Wasilla and taking testimony telephonically from around the state. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Police calls for Wednesday, July 17, 2019

Police calls for Wednesday, July 17, 2019

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Police calls for Wednesday, July 17, 2019
Small jokulhlaup crests lower than expected

Small jokulhlaup crests lower than expected

This one didn’t pack the punch of past Juneau jökulhlaups.

Small jokulhlaup crests lower than expected
Alyse Galvin announces bid for Congress

Alyse Galvin announces bid for Congress

It will be her second bid trying to unseat Don Young.

Alyse Galvin announces bid for Congress
Rep. Sara Hannan, R-Juneau, speaks during a town hall meeting at the Douglas Public Library in Monday, July 15, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Hannan talks next steps with constituents

What now?

Rep. Sara Hannan, R-Juneau, speaks during a town hall meeting at the Douglas Public Library in Monday, July 15, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Hawaiian students on cultural exchange help Trail Mix

Hawaiian students on cultural exchange help Trail Mix

Students from Punahou School in Honolulu, Hawaii, traveled to Juneau.

Hawaiian students on cultural exchange help Trail Mix
Police calls for Tuesday, July 16, 2019

Police calls for Tuesday, July 16, 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

  • Jul 16, 2019
  • Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Police calls for Tuesday, July 16, 2019
Live: City talks state budget cuts, placing New JACC on ballot

Live: City talks state budget cuts, placing New JACC on ballot

Live coverage from the Committee of the Whole meeting.

  • Jul 15, 2019
  • By Michael S. Lockett Juneau Empire
  • Local News
Live: City talks state budget cuts, placing New JACC on ballot
Financial exigency delayed, but drastic changes ahead for University of Alaska

Financial exigency delayed, but drastic changes ahead for University of Alaska

One thing is clear: the University of Alaska of the future will not look like it does now.

Financial exigency delayed, but drastic changes ahead for University of Alaska
Rollover crash on Egan Drive seriously injures one

Rollover crash on Egan Drive seriously injures one

The driver was taken to the hospital.

Rollover crash on Egan Drive seriously injures one
Rep. Sara Hannan, R-Juneau, speaks during a town hall meeting at the Douglas Public Library in Monday, July 15, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Capitol Live: Rep. Sara Hannan’s Town Hall, Douglas Library

Live coverage of Hannan’s town hall.

Rep. Sara Hannan, R-Juneau, speaks during a town hall meeting at the Douglas Public Library in Monday, July 15, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
University of Alaska, Anchorage, shelter prepare for 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

University of Alaska, Anchorage, shelter prepare for cuts
Record warm water blamed for salmon deaths

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.

Record warm water blamed for salmon deaths
Capitol Live: Protest rally underway in Juneau
Video

Capitol Live: Protest rally underway in Juneau

Live updates of veto protest.

Capitol Live: Protest rally underway in Juneau
Video
One of the longest dry weather spells in Juneau just ended

One of the longest dry weather spells in Juneau just ended

The capital city went 18 straight days without rain.

One of the longest dry weather spells in Juneau just ended
Juneau crowd joins nationwide vigil denouncing immigrant detention facilities

Juneau crowd joins nationwide vigil denouncing immigrant detention facilities

“Lights for Liberty.”

  • Jul 14, 2019
  • By Mollie Barnes For the Juneau Empire
  • Local News
Juneau crowd joins nationwide vigil denouncing immigrant detention facilities
Police calls for Sunday, July 14, 2019

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

  • Jul 14, 2019
  • Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Police calls for Sunday, July 14, 2019