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In this July photo Ivette Naida, left, receives HIV medication from social workers from the IDEA Exchange. HIV medication is part of the reason transmission rates of the virus are low in Alaska. (AP Photo | Lynne Sladky)

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Alaska has some of the highest STD rates, but the lowest HIV rates. Why?

While HIV and STD rates are different, they’re not totally unrelated.

Southeast tribes unite to oppose lifting Roadless Rule

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Southeast tribes unite to oppose lifting Roadless Rule

Fishermen and the city of Skagway also weigh in on divisive issue.

Campaign to remove oil tax credits kicks off in Juneau Friday

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Campaign to remove oil tax credits kicks off in Juneau Friday

A billion a year in tax revenue?

Trump tweets in support of Dunleavy, says Democrats are attacking governor

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Trump tweets in support of Dunleavy, says Democrats are attacking governor

“He is doing an unbelievable job.”

Pledge gives $5.7 million to improve rural health care

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Pledge gives $5.7 million to improve rural health care

Alaska grown health care.

UA Regents address accrediting agency concerns

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UA Regents address accrediting agency concerns

Regents commit to inclusivity.

Empire Live: University regents agree on response letter to accrediting agency

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Empire Live: University regents agree on response letter to accrediting agency

Live updates from the meeting.

The state of Alaska is readying for the 2020 census, which will help determine how much federal money the state receives and impact the redistricting process.

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‘It’s power and money’: Here’s why Alaska is set to spend on 2020 census

It’s an opportunity to put money in the coffers.

UA Regents will hear public testimony Monday evening

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UA Regents will hear public testimony Monday evening

Public testimony can be made by phone.

A homeless person sleeps in the doorway at the Capital Transit Center on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Alaska receives grant money for youth homelessness ‘in perpetuity’

The kids will be alright.

Malaspina to end service in December

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Malaspina to end service in December

“Keep Alaska Moving” just got harder.

Bipartisan group of Alaska lawmakers urge DOC to keep prisoners in state

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Bipartisan group of Alaska lawmakers urge DOC to keep prisoners in state

They’re concerned about gang violence.

Dubai-based company invests in bringing Alaska energy to Asia

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Dubai-based company invests in bringing Alaska energy to Asia

LNG is in high demand.

Southeast loses jobs, but still has one of the lowest unemployment rates in state

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Southeast loses jobs, but still has one of the lowest unemployment rates in state

It’s not all bad news.

Man missing after spiritual quest to Alaska’s Hatcher Pass

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Man missing after spiritual quest to Alaska’s Hatcher Pass

He was seeking no less than the meaning of life.

Protesters show up for Roadless Rule

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Protesters show up for Roadless Rule

Critical protection or burdensome regulation?

Gov. Mike Dunleavy may be in contention for the position of Secretary of Energy. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Dunleavy not going energy-where

Rumors of Dunleavy being tapped for Energy Secretary are greatly exaggerated.

1 dead after plane landing on Alaska island went off runway

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1 dead after plane landing on Alaska island went off runway

Alaska State Troopers identified the victim as David Allan Oltman, 38, of Washington.

Murkowski writes bill to address domestic violence in rural Alaska

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Murkowski writes bill to address domestic violence in rural Alaska

Tribes lauded the bill.

Dorothy Thomson stands while giving a thumbs down as Gov. Mike Dunleavy gives his State of Alaska Address during the 2019 Alaska Federation of Natives Convention Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019, in Fairbanks, Alaska. Republican Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy outlined plans aimed at improving public safety in rural Alaska during a speech Thursday to a major gathering of Alaska Natives that was interrupted by protests.(Eric Engman/Fairbanks Daily News-Miner via AP)

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Dunleavy draws both protests and applause at AFN

Speech commits to smoother budget process going forward.