Mendenhall Glacier master plan calls for major change

Mendenhall Glacier master plan calls for major change

Construction not expected until 2022 at the earliest.

Mendenhall Glacier master plan calls for major change
Juneau delegates will host town hall on budget

Juneau delegates will host town hall on budget

Pizza and beverages will be provided.

Juneau delegates will host town hall on budget
Police calls for Wednesday, March 6, 2019

Police calls for Wednesday, March 6, 2019

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Police calls for Wednesday, March 6, 2019
Chair Rep. Jennifer Johnston, R-Anchorage, left, listens as Rep. Ivy Spohnholz, D-Anchorage, asks a question of Sana Efird, Administrative Services Director for the Office of Management and Budget, as Efird gives a budget overview presentation of the Alaska Pioneer Homes during a House Finance Subcommittee at the Capitol on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Rate increases at Pioneer Homes scrutinized

Will $15 million assistance fund be enough?

Chair Rep. Jennifer Johnston, R-Anchorage, left, listens as Rep. Ivy Spohnholz, D-Anchorage, asks a question of Sana Efird, Administrative Services Director for the Office of Management and Budget, as Efird gives a budget overview presentation of the Alaska Pioneer Homes during a House Finance Subcommittee at the Capitol on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Power costs in rural Alaska could go up under governor’s proposed budget
Power costs in rural Alaska could go up under governor’s proposed budget
Daniel Firmin plays a two-song set during the Mountainside Open Mic & Art Night at The Rookery on Oct. 31, 2018. (Michael Penn | Capital City Weekly File)

Popular song and art night is back for second season

Mountainside Open Mic is back for its second season.

Daniel Firmin plays a two-song set during the Mountainside Open Mic & Art Night at The Rookery on Oct. 31, 2018. (Michael Penn | Capital City Weekly File)
Alaskans weigh-in on ‘super-sized’ PFD

Alaskans weigh-in on ‘super-sized’ PFD

Most would prefer to fund education, other services

Alaskans weigh-in on ‘super-sized’ PFD
Capitol Live: More testimony on back-pay PFD payments on the way

Capitol Live: More testimony on back-pay PFD payments on the way

Follow along with live updates from Alaska’s Capitol.

Capitol Live: More testimony on back-pay PFD payments on the way
Man arrested after trying to run from police, hitting officer with car

Man arrested after trying to run from police, hitting officer with car

The extent of the injuries to the on-duty officer are still unknown.

Man arrested after trying to run from police, hitting officer with car
Photos: Motown for Our Town

Photos: Motown for Our Town

Pop, R&B and soul concert.

Photos: Motown for Our Town
Arctic terns at Mendenhall seem to be decreasing in numbers
Arctic terns at Mendenhall seem to be decreasing in numbers
Juneau Empire reporters Kevin Baird, left, and Mollie Barnes interview Gov. Mike Dunleavy at the Capitol on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Empire Exclusive: Read our full conversation with Gov. Mike Dunleavy on the budget

Gov. says businesses will come back to Alaska if budget is balanced.

Juneau Empire reporters Kevin Baird, left, and Mollie Barnes interview Gov. Mike Dunleavy at the Capitol on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Empire Exclusive: Read our full conversation with U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski

Empire Exclusive: Read our full conversation with U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski

Senator says incentives need to be put in place to stop government shutdowns.

Empire Exclusive: Read our full conversation with U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski
Fire department responds to emergency call for injured hiker at ice cave
Fire department responds to emergency call for injured hiker at ice cave
Fighting for funding: How proposed budget would affect the University of Alaska

Fighting for funding: How proposed budget would affect the University of Alaska

“Education is a job creator.”

Fighting for funding: How proposed budget would affect the University of Alaska
Police calls for Tuesday March 5, 2019

Police calls for Tuesday March 5, 2019

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Police calls for Tuesday March 5, 2019
In this file photo, caribou graze on the greening tundra of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in northeast Alaska in June, 2001. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Senate passes ANWR resolution urging lease sales

It will go to the House next.

In this file photo, caribou graze on the greening tundra of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in northeast Alaska in June, 2001. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Will this marijuana board nominee be influenced by governor?

Will this marijuana board nominee be influenced by governor?

But this nominee is not their biggest concern.

Will this marijuana board nominee be influenced by governor?
A file photo of the Alaska State Capitol. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
A file photo of the Alaska State Capitol. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Police calls for Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019

Police calls for Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019

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Police calls for Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019