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In a photo provided by the governor’s office, Gov. Bill Walker waves from the stage at Lathrop High School during a signing ceremony for four bills Friday, Aug. 10, 2018. (Courtesy photo)

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Gov. Walker signs Parish’s education bill

Justin Parish’s bill has become law.

Passionate progressive Morphet seeks Alaska House District 33 nomination

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Passionate progressive Morphet seeks Alaska House District 33 nomination

Tom Morphet used to write the news. Now, he’s trying to make it.

Sara Hannan is running for Alaska House District 33. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Election 2018: Retired teacher Sara Hannan isn’t too tired to run

It started with a march, and now it’s a run.

A spawning chum salmon looks to return to the waters of Salmon Creek on Tuesday, July 24, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Supreme Court approves Stand for Salmon ballot initiative

The Alaska Supreme Court on Wednesday approved the Stand for Salmon ballot initiative for this fall’s elections, but…

Andi Story is running for Alaska House District 34. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Election 2018: Andi Story seeks Democratic nomination for House seat from the Mendenhall Valley

Andi Story was tired of spending time in the Capitol, so she decided to do something that may…

University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen, left, listens to Dr. Steve Atwater, Executive Dean of the university’s new Alaska College of Education, during an interview at the University of Alaska Southeast on Friday, August 3, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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New UA College of Education ready for first year

The University of Alaska Southeast starts classes on Aug. 27, and this will be the first year of…

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Early voting underway for statewide primary

Early voting is underway in the 2018 statewide primary election.

Carole Shay, right, and Gwen Helms participate in a protest outside U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski’s office Monday, July 9, 2018, in Anchorage, Alaska. Protesters rallied to urge Murkowski to vote against President Donald Trump’s Supreme Court nominee. (AP Photo/Rachel D’Oro)

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Health care campaign wants Alaskans to reach out to Sen. Murkowski about Supreme Court vote

Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski is in the spotlight in the ongoing national health care debate.

James Hart is seen in an undated photo. (Photo courtesy James Hart)

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Election 2018: James Hart drops out of House race on eve of early voting

One of four candidates in the Democratic primary for House District 33 is dropping out of the race.

Steve Handy is running for Alaska House District 33. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Election 2018: House candidate Steve Handy seeks new mountaintop to climb

Correction: Handy was one of several team leaders with Juneau Mountain Rescue, not the organization’s sole leader.

Juneau Assembly member Rob Edwardson talks on Thursday, August 2, 2018, about his run for the District 34 House seat in the Mendenhall Valley. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Election 2018: Edwardson blazes independent’s path in upcoming primary

In the Mendenhall Valley, Rob Edwardson is looking to pick up where Rep. Justin Parish, D-Juneau, is leaving…

Endless, roadless: Forest Service tries again to settle Tongass development issues

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Endless, roadless: Forest Service tries again to settle Tongass development issues

The U.S. Forest Service on Thursday announced an agreement with the State of Alaska that may lead to…

U.S. Rep. Don Young, R-Alaska, laughs while responding to a question at the Native Issues Forum at the Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall on Wednesday, August 1, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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At Juneau forum, Rep. Don Young hears about issues with federal services

Rep. Don Young was greeted by frequent applause as he spoke in an hourlong lunchtime forum at Elizabeth…

Angela Rodell, Executive Director of the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation, speaks about the positive results of the fund this year at the APFC office on Thursday, July 26, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Alaska Permanent Fund continues to beat market, but returns drop slightly from last year

The investment managers at the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation have once again beaten the market.

Archivist Zach Jones points out Wyatt Earp’s July 1900 application for a Nome liquour at the Alaska State Archives on Friday, July 27, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Alaska state archive digitizes Wyatt Earp papers

Wyatt Earp was a snowbird.

Angela Rodell, Executive Director of the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation, speaks to the Juneau Chamber of Commerce during their weekly luncheon at the Moose Lodge on Thursday, July 26, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Alaska Permanent Fund hiring more workers in Juneau

The Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation will hire 10 new workers in Juneau, CEO Angela Rodell told the Juneau…

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Survey: Alaskans’ economic confidence rises

Alaskans are feeling more optimism about the state’s economy.

Dr. Johnny Holland feeds his ballot into a counting machine while voting during a special election for mayor of Juneau at the Mendenhall Valley Public Library in 2016. The Alaska Division of Elections is considering new voting equipment statewide. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire file)

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Prepping for 2018 election, state looks at 2020

The Alaska Division of Elections is in the middle of preparations for this fall’s statewide primary and general…

Russell Read, chief investment officer of the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation, is seen in an August 2016 photo provided by the corporation. (Courtesy photo)

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Permanent Fund Corp. seeks new investment boss

The Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation is making a change at the top.

Election signs at the corner of 12th and C streets on Tuesday, July 24, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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New reports reveal primary fundraising frontrunners

Downtown Juneau has the candidates, but the Mendenhall Valley has the money.