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Woman comes forward about encounter with ex-Lt Gov

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.

Woman comes forward about encounter with ex-Lt Gov
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)

An exclusive Q&A with Libertarian presidential candidate Jo Jorgensen

‘We believe in the individual.’

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)
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)

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.

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

Study: Pink salmon could prosper in warmer Arctic waters

The findings bolster reports from Alaska subsistence fishermen.

A male pink salmon fights its way up stream to spawn in a Southeast Alaska stream in August 2010. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)
State reports a low number of new COVID-19 cases

State reports a low number of new COVID-19 cases

Only one case in Juneau.

State reports a low number of new COVID-19 cases
Judge sides with state on ballot application mailings

Judge sides with state on ballot application mailings

U.S. District Court says state’s decision isn’t discriminatory.

Judge sides with state on ballot application mailings
Vaccine distribution plan? Health officials say Alaska already has one

Vaccine distribution plan? Health officials say Alaska already has one

CDC says expect vaccine in November.

Vaccine distribution plan? Health officials say Alaska already has one
Alaska Supreme Court rules bonding plan is unconstitutional

Alaska Supreme Court rules bonding plan is unconstitutional

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

Alaska Supreme Court rules bonding plan is unconstitutional
Sen. John Coghill, R-North Pole, expresses his sadness about the effect the budget will have on his community during a Joint Session of Alaska Legislature at the Capitol on Thursday, July 11, 2019. A recount has affirmed Cohhill lost a tight primary race. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

Recount affirms loss for state senator

He wishes winner the best.

Sen. John Coghill, R-North Pole, expresses his sadness about the effect the budget will have on his community during a Joint Session of Alaska Legislature at the Capitol on Thursday, July 11, 2019. A recount has affirmed Cohhill lost a tight primary race. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)
‘We can use art to transform our experiences’: Exhibit to focus on Black Alaskan works

‘We can use art to transform our experiences’: Exhibit to focus on Black Alaskan works

‘No longer just a hashtag.’

‘We can use art to transform our experiences’: Exhibit to focus on Black Alaskan works
State, city averages trending down, but community spread remains

State, city averages trending down, but community spread remains

Masks still required.

State, city averages trending down, but community spread remains
Poll workers at the Douglas Community Building show the coverings used to keep completed ballots covered and secret which this year are also being used to reduce contact with the ballot itself. The laminated coverings are sanitized after each use, part of the extra health precautions in place for the 2020 Primary Election on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)

State announces certified primary results

One lawmaker has asked for recount.

Poll workers at the Douglas Community Building show the coverings used to keep completed ballots covered and secret which this year are also being used to reduce contact with the ballot itself. The laminated coverings are sanitized after each use, part of the extra health precautions in place for the 2020 Primary Election on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)
Hospital asks for money to address long-term pandemic needs

Hospital asks for money to address long-term pandemic needs

CARES for health care.

Hospital asks for money to address long-term pandemic needs
A picture is worth a thousand words: Environmentalists submit art as public comment to Murkowski

A picture is worth a thousand words: Environmentalists submit art as public comment to Murkowski

‘Art has a unique potential.’

A picture is worth a thousand words: Environmentalists submit art as public comment to Murkowski
Juneau’s testing machine unlikely to come before December. Here’s why

Juneau’s testing machine unlikely to come before December. Here’s why

Just in time for Christmas.

Juneau’s testing machine unlikely to come before December. Here’s why
Program allows some Alaska Native Vietnam vets to get land

Program allows some Alaska Native Vietnam vets to get land

Stewy Carlo had a short life, but he lived every moment.

Program allows some Alaska Native Vietnam vets to get land
Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File The M/V Tazlina arrives in Juneau on May 16. The Alaska Marine Highway Reshaping Work Group heard Wednesday from members of the public who would like to see greater support for the state’s ferry system.

Public urges work group to support ferries

AMHS is a road and should be treated as such, callers say.

Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File The M/V Tazlina arrives in Juneau on May 16. The Alaska Marine Highway Reshaping Work Group heard Wednesday from members of the public who would like to see greater support for the state’s ferry system.
Sample ballots laid out at the polling place in the Douglas Community Building for the 2020 Primary Election on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)

By the numbers: Primary election turnout

About 20% of registered Alaskans voted

Sample ballots laid out at the polling place in the Douglas Community Building for the 2020 Primary Election on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)
In this file photo, Gov. Mike Dunleavy, left, listens as Attorney General Kevin Clarkson speak during a news conference at the Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019. Clarkson’s resignation was announced following revelations of inappropriate text messages with a state employee. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

Attorney general resigns following revelations of inappropriate texts

A resignation letter was shared this morning.

In this file photo, Gov. Mike Dunleavy, left, listens as Attorney General Kevin Clarkson speak during a news conference at the Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019. Clarkson’s resignation was announced following revelations of inappropriate text messages with a state employee. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)
A plane rests in brush and trees after a midair collision outside of Soldotna, Alaska. State Rep. Gary Knopp, an Alaska state lawmaker who was involved in a July midair collision that killed seven people, was piloting his plane even though his medical flight certification was denied eight years ago because of vision problems, the National Transportation Safety Board reported Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020. (Jeff Helminiak / Peninsula Clarion)

NTSB: Rep in plane crash flew despite vision problems

By TOM KRISHER Associated Press An Alaska state lawmaker who was involved in a July midair collision that killed seven people was piloting his plane… Continue reading

A plane rests in brush and trees after a midair collision outside of Soldotna, Alaska. State Rep. Gary Knopp, an Alaska state lawmaker who was involved in a July midair collision that killed seven people, was piloting his plane even though his medical flight certification was denied eight years ago because of vision problems, the National Transportation Safety Board reported Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020. (Jeff Helminiak / Peninsula Clarion)