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Alaska pipeline corporation removes president

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Alaska pipeline corporation removes president

The state’s highest paid employee has been ousted.

The sunrise reflects off of downtown Juneau windows on Friday, Jan. 4, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Fleeing the 49th state: Alaska’s population declines again

The exodus continues.

Blood Bank of Alaska opens permanent Juneau location

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Blood Bank of Alaska opens permanent Juneau location

It’s the first permanent facility in Southeast.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks with his cabinet members at the Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Free speech under attack? ACLU alleges political retaliation in Dunleavy firings

Three former state employees filed lawsuits today.

‘Like the first day of school’: Juneau’s freshman lawmakers gear up for session

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‘Like the first day of school’: Juneau’s freshman lawmakers gear up for session

Story, Hannan, Kiehl weigh-in on legislative issues.

Murkowski to Trump: Alaska feeling ‘consequences’ of government shutdown

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Murkowski to Trump: Alaska feeling ‘consequences’ of government shutdown

President calls for Republican unity, walks out of meeting with congressional leaders.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks to members of the media before welcoming Juneau residents to the Governor’s Open House on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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ACLU prepares lawsuits against Dunleavy administration

More details will come Thursday.

British Columbia, Canada. (Unsplash)

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Operations suspended at Canada’s Mount Polly mine

Declining copper prices are to blame.

Dunleavy vows to crack down on crime, restore PFD

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Dunleavy vows to crack down on crime, restore PFD

New governor, new cabinet.

Alaska guide pleads guilty to herding bears toward clients

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Alaska guide pleads guilty to herding bears toward clients

Brian Simpson was also fined $35,000 and sentenced to a year of probation.

Alaska port official charged with trying to drown daughter

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Alaska port official charged with trying to drown daughter

Todd Cowles of Anchorage is charged with two counts of attempted murder.

A moose walks into an Anchorage hospital, finds a snack

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A moose walks into an Anchorage hospital, finds a snack

Alaska problems.

State resumes online applications for PFD checks

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State resumes online applications for PFD checks

Security concerns prompted closure last week.

In this Dec. 14, 2015 photo, Jan Rutherdale and her daughter, Isabel Bush, ski past the Capitol. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Sexual violence, capital move and the PFD: Here’s four of the most important pre-filed bills

The 31st Legislative Session convenes next Tuesday.

Alaska court upholds Republican recount win in House race

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Alaska court upholds Republican recount win in House race

The result of the House District 1 race in Fairbanks was challenged.

Alaska begins issuing licenses compliant with REAL ID

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Alaska begins issuing licenses compliant with REAL ID

Residents will need to get a new one by October 2020.

Dunleavy seeks disaster declaration after earthquake

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Dunleavy seeks disaster declaration after earthquake

The money would help the state recover more quickly.

Warmer temperatures could cost Alaska up to $700 million

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Warmer temperatures could cost Alaska up to $700 million

The effects of climate change could be costly.

Judge dismisses Alaska bonding plan lawsuit

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Judge dismisses Alaska bonding plan lawsuit

The lawsuit was brought by a Juneau resident.

Security concerns prompt closing of dividend applications

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Security concerns prompt closing of dividend applications

Information of other users popped up on applicants’ computer screens.