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Sen. Natasha Von Imhof, R-Anchorage, co-chair of Senate Finance Committee, asks a question while listening to a presentation by the Department of Education and Early Development at the Capitol, on Monday, Feb. 18, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Capitol Live: Education cuts receive cold reception in finance committee

The latest news from the Alaska State Capitol.

Sen. Natasha Von Imhof, R-Anchorage, co-chair of Senate Finance Committee, asks a question while listening to a presentation by the Department of Education and Early Development at the Capitol, on Monday, Feb. 18, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Artist Rhonda Jenkins Gardinier makes her way along the runway in her creation titled “Wishes & Prayers in Turbulent Times” of wire, wire hangers, tin can ends and fishing swivels at the Wearable Art show at Centennial Hall on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019. (Michael Penn | Capital City Weekly)

Wearable Art winners announced

Here’s who won.

Artist Rhonda Jenkins Gardinier makes her way along the runway in her creation titled “Wishes & Prayers in Turbulent Times” of wire, wire hangers, tin can ends and fishing swivels at the Wearable Art show at Centennial Hall on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019. (Michael Penn | Capital City Weekly)
Senate Finance grills OMB, Education Commissioner over budget

Senate Finance grills OMB, Education Commissioner over budget

Hoffman calls 25 percent proposed cuts to education ‘unacceptable’

Senate Finance grills OMB, Education Commissioner over budget
What you can expect at the Capitol this week

What you can expect at the Capitol this week

Murkowski, Sullivan to address Legislature.

What you can expect at the Capitol this week
Police calls for Monday, Feb. 18, 2019

Police calls for Monday, Feb. 18, 2019

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  • Feb 18, 2019
  • Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Police calls for Monday, Feb. 18, 2019
Snow forecasted for Presidents Day

Snow forecasted for Presidents Day

Winter storm warning in effect.

Snow forecasted for Presidents Day
7 dead whales reported on Kodiak Island in 2018

7 dead whales reported on Kodiak Island in 2018

That is far short of the 49 deceased whales reported in the region in 2015.

7 dead whales reported on Kodiak Island in 2018
Police calls for Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019

Police calls for Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019

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  • Feb 17, 2019
  • Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Police calls for Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019

Applications open for vacant Docks and Harbors board seat

The deadline is Feb. 22.

With the first show done, Wearable Art shares theme for next year

With the first show done, Wearable Art shares theme for next year

They’ve got 2020 vision.

With the first show done, Wearable Art shares theme for next year
Wearable Art extravaganza to blend new offerings with past favorites

Wearable Art extravaganza to blend new offerings with past favorites

Stand by tickets still available.

Wearable Art extravaganza to blend new offerings with past favorites
In this Feb. 4, 2019 file photo, former Speaker nominee Rep. Bryce Edgmon, Dillingham, right, shares a laugh with Speaker nominee Rep. David Talerico, R-Healy, as Speaker Pro Tempore Rep. Neal Foster, Nome, presides over the House. Edgmon was elected Speaker of the House on Thursday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

A whirlwhind week at the state capitol

Looking back on the week in the Alaska Legislature.

In this Feb. 4, 2019 file photo, former Speaker nominee Rep. Bryce Edgmon, Dillingham, right, shares a laugh with Speaker nominee Rep. David Talerico, R-Healy, as Speaker Pro Tempore Rep. Neal Foster, Nome, presides over the House. Edgmon was elected Speaker of the House on Thursday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Photos: Thunder Mountain vs. Juneau-Douglas

Photos: Thunder Mountain vs. Juneau-Douglas

Crosstown rivals battle on the court.

Photos: Thunder Mountain vs. Juneau-Douglas
Biggest news from the Alaska Legislature, Dunleavy administration

Biggest news from the Alaska Legislature, Dunleavy administration

House disarray, budget concerns the talk of the town.

Biggest news from the Alaska Legislature, Dunleavy administration
Alaska’s radio, TV contribution on the chopping block

Alaska’s radio, TV contribution on the chopping block

Dunleavy’s budget would cut state funding for public media.

Alaska’s radio, TV contribution on the chopping block
House fills key leadership roles

House fills key leadership roles

House majority, minority taking shape.

House fills key leadership roles
Alaska troopers announce cold-case murder arrest

Alaska troopers announce cold-case murder arrest

Woman was found dead in University of Alaska Fairbanks bathtub in 1993.

Alaska troopers announce cold-case murder arrest
Senators baffled at proposed reductions to public safety departments

Senators baffled at proposed reductions to public safety departments

Budget staff expected the criticisms.

Senators baffled at proposed reductions to public safety departments
Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks with his cabinet members at the Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
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Capitol Live: Dunleavy vows to send Alaska troops to border if asked

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks with his cabinet members at the Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
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Kelly Goode, right, deputy commissioner for the Department of Corrections, sits alongside DOC Administrative Services Director Sylvan Robb, center, and Office of Management and Budget Director Donna Arduin as they present to the Senate Finance Committee on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

State examining sending inmates out of state (again) to save money

The idea is in its early stages.

Kelly Goode, right, deputy commissioner for the Department of Corrections, sits alongside DOC Administrative Services Director Sylvan Robb, center, and Office of Management and Budget Director Donna Arduin as they present to the Senate Finance Committee on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)