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Dunleavy’s promises on dividend, crime will be watched

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Dunleavy’s promises on dividend, crime will be watched

He’ll try to implement campaign promises involving politically thorny issues.

Murkowski to revive bill meant to help Native American women

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Murkowski to revive bill meant to help Native American women

The legislation received unanimous Senate approval, but was blocked in the House.

New Alaska ferries need $30M in work before entering service

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New Alaska ferries need $30M in work before entering service

Ferries Tazlina and Hubbard to be used on longer routes than originally planned.

Some families displaced by Anchorage earthquake

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Some families displaced by Anchorage earthquake

More than 40 people had been placed in hotel rooms as of Dec. 14.

Alaska regulators approve rules for onsite marijuana use

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Alaska regulators approve rules for onsite marijuana use

The move is a significant step for the cannabis industry.

Dunleavy among new leaders to meet with Trump

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Dunleavy among new leaders to meet with Trump

The meeting is the “first of many opportunities to work in concert with the president.”

Moss covers old-growth trees along Auke Lake on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Court invalidates four timber sales in Tongass National Forest

Environmental groups get the win.

Special advisor Ben Stevens, center, and Legislative Liaison for the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities Mike Lesmann, left, serve cookies and cider to Juneau residents waiting at the Governor’s Open House on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Once the target of an FBI raid, Ben Stevens now has a spot in Dunleavy administration

Former state Senate President Ben Stevens was once a subject of a corruption investigation by federal authorities.

In this Nov. 30, 2018 photo, Alaska House District 1 candidate Democrat Kathryn Dodge, right, watches the election recount at the Department of Elections’ Juneau, Alaska office. The Democrat who lost a recount by one vote in a contested Alaska House race must decide by Wednesday whether to challenge the results. Kathryn Dodge, in a statement late Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018, says she and her team were reviewing decisions made by the Division of Elections. She says she disagrees with some of the decisions but wants to “look at everything” before making a final decision. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Democrat who lost Alaska House race recount plans appeal

Kathryn Dodge said she disagreed with decisions the Division of Elections made on some ballots.

A black bear sporting numerous lacerations on its face hunts for salmon along Steep Creek at the Mendenhall Glacier Visitors Center. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Gov. Dunleavy names acting head of fish and game

The Republican governor’s office announced that Doug Vincent-Lang would take the job.

Dunleavy sworn in as Alaska governor after location changes

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Dunleavy sworn in as Alaska governor after location changes

Alaska has a new governor.

Gov. Bill Walker talks about his four years as governor during an interview on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)                                 Gov. Bill Walker talks about his four years as governor during an interview on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Walker laments how fiscal crisis dominated tenure

Walker reflects.

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Alaska community data available on new interactive online portal

“This is a game changer.”

LeBon tops Dodge by one vote after House race recount

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LeBon tops Dodge by one vote after House race recount

LeBon picked up two votes during the recount.

Hundreds of aftershocks shake Alaskans following big quake

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Hundreds of aftershocks shake Alaskans following big quake

Back-to-back earthquakes measuring 7.0 and 5.8 rocked buildings and buckled roads Friday morning.

Marijuana. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Alaska credit union to serve marijuana businesses

CEO says safety concerns were a significant factor, and would keep large amounts of cash off the streets.

Mystery ballot could sway control of Alaska Legislature

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Mystery ballot could sway control of Alaska Legislature

It’s a sign that every vote does count.

In this July 9, 2014 photo, an adult humpback whale breaches in Lynn Canal near Juneau. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Food chain disruption eyed in Hawaii whale sighting decline

Issue likely caused by warmer ocean temperatures in Alaska.

Appeals court ruling mixed on Alaska campaign finance laws

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Appeals court ruling mixed on Alaska campaign finance laws

The case brought by three individuals and an Alaska Republican Party district challenged elements of state campaign finance…

Dunleavy announces environmental, health commissioners

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Dunleavy announces environmental, health commissioners

Alaska Gov.-elect Mike Dunleavy’s pick to lead the Department of Environmental Conservation has a resource development background. His…