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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.

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.