Key Alaska House race tied, though ballot review continues

Key Alaska House race tied, though ballot review continues

Republican Bart LeBon and Democrat Kathryn Dodge vie to succeed Rep. Scott Kawasaki in Fairbanks.

Key Alaska House race tied, though ballot review continues
Dunleavy picks MacKinnon for transportation commissioner

Dunleavy picks MacKinnon for transportation commissioner

John MacKinnon is the outgoing executive director of the Associated General Contractors of Alaska.

Dunleavy picks MacKinnon for transportation commissioner
Walker: Dunleavy resignation requests creating anxiety

Walker: Dunleavy resignation requests creating anxiety

Dunleavy’s transition team said Friday that it sent an email to all state employees who serve at the pleasure of the governor asking them to resign and to reapply for their positions.

Walker: Dunleavy resignation requests creating anxiety
In this file photo, Sen. Cathy Giessel, R-Anchorage, reads one of the two versions of HB 111 dealing with oil tax credits during a Conference Committee hearing at the Capitol on Wednesday, July 12, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)                                 In this file photo, Sen. Cathy Giessel, R-Anchorage, reads one of the two versions of HB 111 dealing with oil tax credits during a Conference Committee hearing at the Capitol on Wednesday, July 12, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Republicans pick Giessel as new Alaska Senate president

Republicans have maintained control of the Alaska Senate and chose Sen. Cathy Giessel of Anchorage to be the new president of the chamber. Giessel would… Continue reading

In this file photo, Sen. Cathy Giessel, R-Anchorage, reads one of the two versions of HB 111 dealing with oil tax credits during a Conference Committee hearing at the Capitol on Wednesday, July 12, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)                                 In this file photo, Sen. Cathy Giessel, R-Anchorage, reads one of the two versions of HB 111 dealing with oil tax credits during a Conference Committee hearing at the Capitol on Wednesday, July 12, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Dunleavy to be sworn in above Arctic Circle

Dunleavy to be sworn in above Arctic Circle

Most of Alaska’s previous governors took their oaths in Juneau.

Dunleavy to be sworn in above Arctic Circle
Kawasaki clinches lone Democratic ‘flip’
Kawasaki clinches lone Democratic ‘flip’
State phone lines will feature Portugal. The Man as hold music

State phone lines will feature Portugal. The Man as hold music

You’ll hear it still. Portugal. The Man’s Grammy award-winning single “Feel It Still” was named Monday as one of five songs that will replace the… Continue reading

State phone lines will feature Portugal. The Man as hold music
A sign supporting Mike Dunleavy for governor is seen in September. The state of Alaska has settled a lawsuit brought by the ACLU, a Palmer man and a pro-Dunleavy group regarding political signs that violate the state’s anti-billboard law. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire file)

State settles sign lawsuit brought by ACLU, pro-Dunleavy group

It’s an exit sign. On Tuesday, Anchorage Superior Court Judge Herman Walker Jr. approved a settlement concluding a lawsuit that challenged Alaska’s anti-billboard law. The… Continue reading

A sign supporting Mike Dunleavy for governor is seen in September. The state of Alaska has settled a lawsuit brought by the ACLU, a Palmer man and a pro-Dunleavy group regarding political signs that violate the state’s anti-billboard law. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire file)
Democrats now lead in critical Fairbanks races

Democrats now lead in critical Fairbanks races

Correction: The previous version of this article included a reference to Kathryn Dodge when it should have referred to Bart LeBon in possible electoral outcomes.… Continue reading

Democrats now lead in critical Fairbanks races
Crew aboard the barge-crane Brightwater lifts the sunken 96-foot tugboat Challenger in Gastineau Channel in February 2016. The federal government has filed a civil lawsuit against Juneau artist R.D. Robinson, alleging he is responsible for the cost of removing the ship from Gastineau Channel. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire file)
Crew aboard the barge-crane Brightwater lifts the sunken 96-foot tugboat Challenger in Gastineau Channel in February 2016. The federal government has filed a civil lawsuit against Juneau artist R.D. Robinson, alleging he is responsible for the cost of removing the ship from Gastineau Channel. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire file)
A gavel is seen in an undated file photo.

Council picks judge nominees — but which governor will have the say?

The Alaska Judicial Council has picked a list of finalists for judgeships across the state, and now it’s time for the governor to have his… Continue reading

A gavel is seen in an undated file photo.
Thousands more ballots to be counted Tuesday
Thousands more ballots to be counted Tuesday
University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen makes a presentation to the university’s Board of Regents at the UAS Recreation Center on Sept. 15, 2016. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire file)
University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen makes a presentation to the university’s Board of Regents at the UAS Recreation Center on Sept. 15, 2016. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire file)
In this photo taken Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, Alaska Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Dunleavy gestures while on stage during a GOP rally in Anchorage, Alaska. Dunleavy and Democrat Mark Begich are the two major candidates vying to replace Gov. Bill Walker, who ended his campaign in October. (AP Photo/Becky Bohrer)

Gov. Dunleavy’s agenda includes constitutional reform

A former governor is also joining Dunleavy’s team.

In this photo taken Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, Alaska Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Dunleavy gestures while on stage during a GOP rally in Anchorage, Alaska. Dunleavy and Democrat Mark Begich are the two major candidates vying to replace Gov. Bill Walker, who ended his campaign in October. (AP Photo/Becky Bohrer)
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Alaska appeals court rules on gun-case searches

Alaska appeals court rules on gun-case searches

The case intersects Fourth Amendment interpretations with Alaska’s liberal gun laws.

Alaska appeals court rules on gun-case searches
The Trans-Alaska Pipeline. (Photo/File/AP)
The Trans-Alaska Pipeline. (Photo/File/AP)
Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Dunleavy reacts to early favorable election returns Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018 In Anchorage, Alaska. With Dunleavy are from left, his wife Rose and daughters Ceil and Maggie. (AP Photo/Michael Dinneen)

Alaskans choose Dunleavy for governor

Mike Dunleavy will be Alaska’s next governor.

Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Dunleavy reacts to early favorable election returns Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018 In Anchorage, Alaska. With Dunleavy are from left, his wife Rose and daughters Ceil and Maggie. (AP Photo/Michael Dinneen)
‘Protect Mueller’ protest breaks out in Juneau
‘Protect Mueller’ protest breaks out in Juneau
Graphic: Juneau’s election divide

Graphic: Juneau’s election divide

See how Juneau voted, precinct-by-precinct.

Graphic: Juneau’s election divide