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U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, delivers her annual address to the Alaska Legislature on Thursday as Senate President Gary Stevens and House Speaker Cathy Tilton watch. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire)

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Murkowski expresses hope for Alaska overcoming difficulties in annual speech to state lawmakers

Senator also denounces Biden, Trump and an “unproductive Congress” during time of major challenges.

Senate candidate thinks a public health option will attract jobs

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Senate candidate thinks a public health option will attract jobs

‘I have a vision for Alaska’s future.’

Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire Stella Tallmon, a senior at Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé, was one of 104 students picked across the country to take part in the U.S. Senate Youth Program in March.

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‘Walking the talk’: Juneau student selected for prestigious public service program

Only 104 high schoolers in the country were picked for 2020.

Opinion: Ferry system is shameful; Floathouse owner seeks photographs; Senatorial shortcomings

Letters to the Editor

Opinion: Ferry system is shameful; Floathouse owner seeks photographs; Senatorial shortcomings

Letters to the Editor.

An MH-60S Sea Hawk, assigned to the “Eightballers” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 8, approaches the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) as the carrier transits the Gulf of Alaska on May 25, 2019. (MC2 Anthony J. Rivera | United States Navy)

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Alaska senators introduce Arctic naval ops bill

Activity in the region is soaring as more ice melts.

Murder is the third leading cause of death among Alaska Native women. Here’s what Lisa Murkowski is doing about it

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Murder is the third leading cause of death among Alaska Native women. Here’s what Lisa Murkowski is doing about it

Not invisible.