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Juneau legislators holding town hall meeting

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Juneau legislators holding town hall meeting

Come for the legislators, stay for the pizza.

Scientists ID another possible threat to orcas: pink salmon

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Scientists ID another possible threat to orcas: pink salmon

Officials say orcas are on the brink of extinction.

University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen, left, listens to Dr. Steve Atwater, Executive Dean of the Alaska College of Education, during an interview at the University of Alaska Southeast on Friday, August 3, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Loss of accreditation could put university’s school of education ‘years behind’

Regents frustrated with the setback.

University of Alaska Board of Regents to meet today in Anchorage

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University of Alaska Board of Regents to meet today in Anchorage

You can livestream the meeting.

House names temporary speaker, swears in Jackson

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House names temporary speaker, swears in Jackson

The House finally has a leader.

Volatile oil market prompts conservative forecasts

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Volatile oil market prompts conservative forecasts

New Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s administration is taking a more conservative approach to oil revenue forecasting to help…

Swear off: Jackson’s oath of office likely violates statute

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Swear off: Jackson’s oath of office likely violates statute

More House drama.

The Alaska State Marine Highway Ferry Fairweather pulls up to the Auke Bay Terminal in June, 2014. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Ferry system aims to save money with vessel swap

The marine highway appears to be dodging some major costs.

Infographics: Alaska’s 2019 Budget

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Infographics: Alaska’s 2019 Budget

How we pay for it and how we spend it.

Dunleavy unveils plan for PFD back payments

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Dunleavy unveils plan for PFD back payments

That mega PFD isn’t happening this year, in his plan.

Sen. Mike Shower, R-Wasilla, left, and Sen. Shelley Hughes, R-Palmer, relay a message to Gov. Michael J. Dunleavy in his Capitol office that the Senate is open and ready for business on the first day of the 31st Session of the Alaska Legislature on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Dunleavy to give first State of State address

It’s in less than a week.

University of Alaska Anchorage’s teaching programs lose accreditation

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University of Alaska Anchorage’s teaching programs lose accreditation

The university is not allowed to recommend students to the state for licensure without accreditation.

Hello? Cellphones banned on Senate floor

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Hello? Cellphones banned on Senate floor

Sen. John Coghill said Tuesday evening he is considering a revision of a ban of cellphone usage on…

Tensions rise in discombobulated Alaska House

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Tensions rise in discombobulated Alaska House

Until a majority is formed, the House will be at a standstill.

Alaska receives almost 10 times more unemployment filings since shutdown began

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Alaska receives almost 10 times more unemployment filings since shutdown began

Federal shutdown hits home.

Alaska Air Group plans to add 3,000 jobs this year

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Alaska Air Group plans to add 3,000 jobs this year

Most of the openings will not require previous airline experience.

Session to begin with House in disarray

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Session to begin with House in disarray

Uncertainty hangs over the Capitol.

Control of Alaska House unsettled ahead of session start

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Control of Alaska House unsettled ahead of session start

The big question.

Pre-filed bills tackle Alaska’s sexual assault problem

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Pre-filed bills tackle Alaska’s sexual assault problem

More than a third of Alaska women have experienced sexual assault.

Faith-based shelter in Anchorage fights to keep out transgender women

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Faith-based shelter in Anchorage fights to keep out transgender women

Conservative Christian law firm sues city to stop it from applying a gender identity law to the shelter.