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Police calls for Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019

Police calls for Thursday, Feb. 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

  • Feb 14, 2019
  • Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Police calls for Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019
High school students plan gun safety rally

High school students plan gun safety rally

Rep. Hannan reported to speak.

High school students plan gun safety rally
Marijuana industry thinks governor trying to undo legalization in Alaska

Marijuana industry thinks governor trying to undo legalization in Alaska

“There’s this undercurrent of trying to push back the marijuana industry.”

Marijuana industry thinks governor trying to undo legalization in Alaska
Capitol Live: Dunleavy budget would require eliminating 1,300 university positions, president says
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Capitol Live: Dunleavy budget would require eliminating 1,300 university positions, president says

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Capitol Live: Dunleavy budget would require eliminating 1,300 university positions, president says
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Stunning photos of the ice caves at the Mendenhall Glacier

Stunning photos of the ice caves at the Mendenhall Glacier

A winter wonderland of ice.

Stunning photos of the ice caves at the Mendenhall Glacier
New publisher named for Homer, Kenai papers

New publisher named for Homer, Kenai papers

Sound Publishing Inc. appointed Jeff Hayden as publisher.

New publisher named for Homer, Kenai papers
Rep. Andi Story, D-Juneau, speaks during a House of Representatives floor session on Tuesday. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

Local lawmakers hoping for bipartisan, strong majority

The governor’s late budget is a factor in the standstill.

Rep. Andi Story, D-Juneau, speaks during a House of Representatives floor session on Tuesday. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)
Rep. Sara Hannan, D-Juneau, center, answers a question as Sen. Jesse Kiehl, D-Juneau, left, and Rep. Andi Story, D-Juneau, wait their turn during a standing-room only town hall meeting at the Mendenhall Valley Public Library on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Juneau’s legislators express concern about state jobs leaving town

Jobs have already been leaving in recent years.

Rep. Sara Hannan, D-Juneau, center, answers a question as Sen. Jesse Kiehl, D-Juneau, left, and Rep. Andi Story, D-Juneau, wait their turn during a standing-room only town hall meeting at the Mendenhall Valley Public Library on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
House surprised with unexpected speaker nomination

House surprised with unexpected speaker nomination

Speaker nominations fail, again.

House surprised with unexpected speaker nomination
Famous foul-mouthed chef spotted in Juneau

Famous foul-mouthed chef spotted in Juneau

He’s filming a TV show.

Famous foul-mouthed chef spotted in Juneau
Gov. Mike Dunleavy delivers the State of the State address on Jan. 22, 2019 in the Alaska Capitol. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Legislators brace for unknowns of Dunleavy’s budget

The budget comes out Wednesday.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy delivers the State of the State address on Jan. 22, 2019 in the Alaska Capitol. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Police calls for Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019

Police calls for Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019

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  • Feb 13, 2019
  • Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Police calls for Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019
Sealaska Corp. offers matching funds for new scholarship

Sealaska Corp. offers matching funds for new scholarship

News briefs for the week of Feb. 13, 2019.

  • Feb 13, 2019
  • CAPITAL CITY WEEKLY
Sealaska Corp. offers matching funds for new scholarship
Searchers detect black box from missing medevac plane

Searchers detect black box from missing medevac plane

They’re still trying to find its exact location.

Searchers detect black box from missing medevac plane
Senators hire new liaison to Juneau, Southeast

Senators hire new liaison to Juneau, Southeast

She’ll connect Alaska’s capital with the nation’s capital.

Senators hire new liaison to Juneau, Southeast
Photos: The Best Dressed at the Alaska State Capitol

Photos: The Best Dressed at the Alaska State Capitol

The budget may be boring but the outfits aren’t.

Photos: The Best Dressed at the Alaska State Capitol
Angelica Curtis and her son Jonathan are shown in this recent photograph. (Courtesy photo | Curtis family)

Custody case goes before Supreme Court

The case connects to the Legislature as well.

Angelica Curtis and her son Jonathan are shown in this recent photograph. (Courtesy photo | Curtis family)
Polar bears invade Russian town

Polar bears invade Russian town

Locals delighted but wary.

Polar bears invade Russian town
Rep. Gary Knopp, R-Kenai, and Rep. Dave Talerico, R-Healy, sit next to each other after Knopp voted not to confirm Talerico as Speaker of the House on Tuesday. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

Capitol Live: Knopp speaks about ‘shock and awe’ of floor session

Stay up to date with live updates from inside the Capitol.

Rep. Gary Knopp, R-Kenai, and Rep. Dave Talerico, R-Healy, sit next to each other after Knopp voted not to confirm Talerico as Speaker of the House on Tuesday. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)
Golden anniversary of Stonewall uprising celebrated in Juneau

Golden anniversary of Stonewall uprising celebrated in Juneau

They did something.

Golden anniversary of Stonewall uprising celebrated in Juneau