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Gross talks importance of public option after campaign event

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Gross talks importance of public option after campaign event

Doctor-turned-candidate talks health care on the campaign trail.

Sullivan: I look forward to seeing who the President nominates

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Sullivan: I look forward to seeing who the President nominates

Senator says president has authority to nominate, Senate will take on confirmation responsibilities.

3 local cases, 50 statewide reported

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3 local cases, 50 statewide reported

City and Borough of Juneau reported on Tuesday three new COVID-19 cases.

Eyes turn to Alaska’s senators amid Supreme Court vacancy

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Eyes turn to Alaska’s senators amid Supreme Court vacancy

Trump wants nominee ‘without delay.’

Holocaust awareness in Alaska is low, survey shows

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Holocaust awareness in Alaska is low, survey shows

Alaska ranked 41st in US for Holocaust awareness in new survey

Election reform measure goes beyond party lines

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Election reform measure goes beyond party lines

Success or horror story?

Judge makes decision on whether to force Alaska to reprint 800K ballots

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Judge makes decision on whether to force Alaska to reprint 800K ballots

Decision came today.

Gov. Mike Dunlevy speaks at a news conference on Aug. 18, 2020. (Courtesy Photo / Office of Gov. Mike Dunleavy)

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State says additional unemployment payments are coming soon

People will receive the extra $300 payment for each week filed if eligible to receive $100 or more.

An Alaska man will appear in Canadian court on Sept. 21 after an incident entering Canada when border security officers seized the fourteen firearms pictured, alongside loaded magazines, ammunition, and other paraphernalia at a crossing southeast of Vancouver. (Courtesy photo / Canada Border Services Agency)

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Alaska man charged in Canada for smuggling firearms

There were fourteen firearms, many illegal in Canada, seized in a July incident.

Winds kick up century old volcanic ash in Alaska

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Winds kick up century old volcanic ash in Alaska

While western states were suffered hazy skies, Alaska dealt with an air problem born a century ago.

State department warns of social media pyramid scheme

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State department warns of social media pyramid scheme

It’s likely operating in multiple communities.

Pitney wants to bring certainty back to UA

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Pitney wants to bring certainty back to UA

‘A merger is not being considered.’

Public hearings for a pair of measures that will appear on ballots come Election Day will be held by telephone. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)

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Dates set for ballot measure hearings

They’re later this month.

Woman comes forward about encounter with ex-Lt Gov

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Woman comes forward about encounter with ex-Lt Gov

She said she decided to come forward now because of harassment she said her teenage daughter faces.

Libertarian presidential candidate Jo Jorgensen was in Juneau Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020, meeting with residents and business owners, and to play a quick game of hockey with local players at the Treadwell Arena. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)

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An exclusive Q&A with Libertarian presidential candidate Jo Jorgensen

‘We believe in the individual.’

Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks to local leaders at the Alaska Municipal League’s legislative conference in this February 2020 photo. (Peter Segall/ Juneau Empire File)

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Dunleavy to pay $2,800 after ads found to violate ethics law

Agreement resolves allegations that his office improperly used state funds for online, printed ads.

A male pink salmon fights its way up stream to spawn in a Southeast Alaska stream in August 2010. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

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Study: Pink salmon could prosper in warmer Arctic waters

The findings bolster reports from Alaska subsistence fishermen.

State reports a low number of new COVID-19 cases

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State reports a low number of new COVID-19 cases

Only one case in Juneau.

Alaska Supreme Court rules bonding plan is unconstitutional

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Alaska Supreme Court rules bonding plan is unconstitutional

The court said the Legislature-approved plan is “unconstitutional in its entirety.”

Vaccine distribution plan? Health officials say Alaska already has one

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Vaccine distribution plan? Health officials say Alaska already has one

CDC says expect vaccine in November.