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Capitol Live: Wrapping up a busy week

Capitol Live: Wrapping up a busy week

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Capitol Live: Wrapping up a busy week
Rep. Sara Hannan, D-Juneau. (Michael Penn | Junea Empire)

69 bills filed in the House, Hannan files first bill

Legislators have a full plate, limited time.

Rep. Sara Hannan, D-Juneau. (Michael Penn | Junea Empire)
School Board President: Juneau schools at risk of losing over 100 teachers, staff

School Board President: Juneau schools at risk of losing over 100 teachers, staff

Possible budget cuts are “overwhelming.”

School Board President: Juneau schools at risk of losing over 100 teachers, staff
Police calls for Friday, Feb. 22, 2019

Police calls for Friday, Feb. 22, 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

  • Feb 22, 2019
  • Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Police calls for Friday, Feb. 22, 2019
A ‘secret’ trail becomes new and exciting again

A ‘secret’ trail becomes new and exciting again

As a kid, this trail was ours. As an adult, it’s a shared spot.

A ‘secret’ trail becomes new and exciting again
A bad summer for birds on Cooper Island

A bad summer for birds on Cooper Island

In time, some birds came back. Many did not.

A bad summer for birds on Cooper Island
In this July 2018 file photo, Seine boats wait in line to set their nets at Amalga Harbor. (Kevin Gullufsen | Juneau Empire)

Governor proposes redirecting money from fishing communities to state

Juneau could lose out on $400,000 annually.

In this July 2018 file photo, Seine boats wait in line to set their nets at Amalga Harbor. (Kevin Gullufsen | Juneau Empire)
Sullivan to introduce legislation that would help victims of sexual assault
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Sullivan to introduce legislation that would help victims of sexual assault

He wants Alaska’s “Choose Respect” campaign to go nationwide.

Sullivan to introduce legislation that would help victims of sexual assault
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Co-Chairs of the House Finance Committee Rep. Tammie Wilson, R-North Pole, left, and Rep. Neal Foster, D-Nome, listen to Donna Arduin, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, as they hold their first meeting of the session at the Capitol on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Capitol Live: House members change offices

The latest news from the Alaska State Capitol

Co-Chairs of the House Finance Committee Rep. Tammie Wilson, R-North Pole, left, and Rep. Neal Foster, D-Nome, listen to Donna Arduin, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, as they hold their first meeting of the session at the Capitol on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
The Eaglecrest Ski Area lodge, seen here in 2015, is the planned site of the Old Tower Bar, which would serve beer and wine during ski season. In a unanimous vote Monday, Oct. 15, 2018, the Alcohol Control Board rejected an alcohol license for the business. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Bill could pave way for alcohol at Eaglecrest

The ski area could have the Alaska State Fair to thank.

The Eaglecrest Ski Area lodge, seen here in 2015, is the planned site of the Old Tower Bar, which would serve beer and wine during ski season. In a unanimous vote Monday, Oct. 15, 2018, the Alcohol Control Board rejected an alcohol license for the business. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Five-car crash sends three to hospital

Five-car crash sends three to hospital

Two people were flown to Seattle.

Five-car crash sends three to hospital
Meet JPD’s two newest officers

Meet JPD’s two newest officers

Both of them are Alaska Native.

Meet JPD’s two newest officers
Tribe takes state to court in attempt to protect herring

Tribe takes state to court in attempt to protect herring

They also took to the streets Tuesday.

Tribe takes state to court in attempt to protect herring
Innovation Summit keynote speakers highlight tourism growth, future of Alaska’s self-sufficiency

Innovation Summit keynote speakers highlight tourism growth, future of Alaska’s self-sufficiency

“People will be locally more self-sufficient but globally more connected.”

Innovation Summit keynote speakers highlight tourism growth, future of Alaska’s self-sufficiency
Juneau gets first local oyster farm

Juneau gets first local oyster farm

Small, but mighty.

Juneau gets first local oyster farm
Sentencing for convicted murderer pushed back again

Sentencing for convicted murderer pushed back again

The wait continues.

Sentencing for convicted murderer pushed back again
Senators want more answers on Marine Highway closure

Senators want more answers on Marine Highway closure

Marine Highway closure could have dire results

Senators want more answers on Marine Highway closure
Police calls for Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019

Police calls for Thursday, Feb. 21, 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

  • Feb 21, 2019
  • Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Police calls for Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019
Alaska’s chief justice requests funding for cybersecurity, highlights new legal tool online

Alaska’s chief justice requests funding for cybersecurity, highlights new legal tool online

Technology is taking larger role in court system.

Alaska’s chief justice requests funding for cybersecurity, highlights new legal tool online
Alaska Natives want voice in budget-making process

Alaska Natives want voice in budget-making process

Speakers tell people to share stories with legislators

Alaska Natives want voice in budget-making process