Even with ‘super-sized’ PFD boost, economist predicts thousands of job losses under Dunleavy budget
Even with ‘super-sized’ PFD boost, economist predicts thousands of job losses under Dunleavy budget
Doug Vincent-Lang, Commissioner Designee for the Department of Fish & Game, speaks in front of the House Fisheries Committee at the Capitol on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Fish and Game appointee looks for more state, not federal, control over fisheries

The importance of fishing and hunting isn’t lost on Alaskans or lawmakers.

Doug Vincent-Lang, Commissioner Designee for the Department of Fish & Game, speaks in front of the House Fisheries Committee at the Capitol on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Controversial marijuana board appointee meets resistance in confirmation hearing
Controversial marijuana board appointee meets resistance in confirmation hearing
Matt McLaren, Business and Development Manager for the Alaska Marine Highway System, and Amanda Holland, Management Director for the Office of Management and Budget, make a presentation to the Senate Transportation Committee at the Capitol on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Matt McLaren, Business and Development Manager for the Alaska Marine Highway System, and Amanda Holland, Management Director for the Office of Management and Budget, make a presentation to the Senate Transportation Committee at the Capitol on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Former state candidate appointed to Docks and Harbors board

Former state candidate appointed to Docks and Harbors board

His term starts immediately.

Former state candidate appointed to Docks and Harbors board
Getting motor-mouthed about Motown
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Getting motor-mouthed about Motown

Ryan Shaw didn’t grow up with a lot of the music he now loves.

Getting motor-mouthed about Motown
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Author Annie Boochever, formerly of Juneau and now of Bellingham, Washington, smiles at Centennial Hall, Saturday March 2, 2019. (Ben Hohenstatt | Capital City Weekly)
Author Annie Boochever, formerly of Juneau and now of Bellingham, Washington, smiles at Centennial Hall, Saturday March 2, 2019. (Ben Hohenstatt | Capital City Weekly)
Elements of surprise: Artists interpret long-running art show theme in unexpected ways
Elements of surprise: Artists interpret long-running art show theme in unexpected ways
Movie night moves suicide into public focus
Movie night moves suicide into public focus
Juneau college student to receive community service award
Juneau college student to receive community service award
Alaska’s top economist: Job losses won’t be as bad as predicted

Alaska’s top economist: Job losses won’t be as bad as predicted

What will economic impacts be from Dunleavy’s budget?

Alaska’s top economist: Job losses won’t be as bad as predicted
Alaska moves closer to onsite marijuana use in certain areas

Alaska moves closer to onsite marijuana use in certain areas

Department of Law finds no legal problems with rules approved by regulators.

Alaska moves closer to onsite marijuana use in certain areas
Police calls for Thursday, March, 7, 2019

Police calls for Thursday, March, 7, 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, March, 7, 2019
Juneau schools try to set budget off current law, not governor’s proposed budget

Juneau schools try to set budget off current law, not governor’s proposed budget

Budget would still draw about half a million dollars from reserves.

Juneau schools try to set budget off current law, not governor’s proposed budget
Lt. Gov. tells Alaska Natives, ‘Don’t be too upset by the budget’
Lt. Gov. tells Alaska Natives, ‘Don’t be too upset by the budget’
130 testify on payback PFD, public gives more balanced feedback

130 testify on payback PFD, public gives more balanced feedback

Hearings on PFD closed, but you can still submit written comments

130 testify on payback PFD, public gives more balanced feedback
The state of Alaska’s third governor dies at 94

The state of Alaska’s third governor dies at 94

Governor oversaw Prudhoe Bay oil and gas lease sale.

The state of Alaska’s third governor dies at 94
Search team locates what is believed to be part of missing Guardian Flight medevac plane
Search team locates what is believed to be part of missing Guardian Flight medevac plane
Alaska Professional Communicators offers scholarship

Alaska Professional Communicators offers scholarship

It’s open to Alaska residents.

  • Mar 6, 2019
  • JUNEAU EMPIRE
Alaska Professional Communicators offers scholarship
Capitol Live: Marijauna board appointee Stiver undergoing confirmation hearing

Capitol Live: Marijauna board appointee Stiver undergoing confirmation hearing

Follow along with live updates from Alaska’s Capitol.

Capitol Live: Marijauna board appointee Stiver undergoing confirmation hearing