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Rep. Gabrielle LeDoux, R-Anchorage, on the floor of the House on Friday, March 13, 2020. Friday afternoon, the Department of Law announced charges had been filed against LeDoux.(Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)

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Charges announced against state representative

Voter misconduct and interference.

Capitol Live: House adjourns to Monday, leaves bills on calender

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Capitol Live: House adjourns to Monday, leaves bills on calender

Live updates from the Capitol.

Alaska’s 1st coronavirus case confirmed

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Alaska’s 1st coronavirus case confirmed

‘No reason to panic.’

Review must be site-specific.

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Review must be site-specific.

Judge halts Prince of Wales timber sale.

Tents stand on a wharf near the Grand Princess at the Port of Oakland in Oakland, Calif., Monday, March 9, 2020. The cruise ship, which had maintained a holding pattern off the coast for days, is carrying multiple people who tested positive for COVID-19, a disease caused by the new coronavirus. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

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Cruise line announces 60-day pause of ship operations

Voyages departing March 12 to May 10 will be affected.

Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File Cruise ship visitors gather for their tours on the Seawalk on Sept. 13, 2017.

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Port of Seattle cancels season’s first sailings

Travel industry could take a hit.

Dunleavy declares emergency over coronavirus

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Dunleavy declares emergency over coronavirus

Legislature acts as well.

House bill could put regulations on PFAS chemicals

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House bill could put regulations on PFAS chemicals

Alaska has several PFAS contamination sites.

From left to right, Sarah Hargrave, Southeast Alaska regional nurse manager for the Alaska Public Health Association; Adam Crum, Department of Health and Social Services commissioner; Ralph Samuels, vice president of government and community relations for Holland America; Chuck Bill, CEO for Bartlett Regional Hospital; and Bridget Weiss, Juneau School District superintendent; sit during a COVID-19-focused meeting at Juneau City Hall on Monday, March 9. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)

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Alaska is ready to handle coronavirus, officials say

Wash your hands. A lot.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy holds a press conference at the Capitol on Tuesday, April 9, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Capitol Live: State responds to COVID-19

Announcement came Wednesday morning.

Juneauites gathered signatures to recall Gov. Mike Dunleavy in late February. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)

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Dunleavy recall group says it has 30% of signatures needed to bring matter to voters

The group reached the mark two weeks after beginning its effort to gather enough signatures.

Gail Fenumiai, director of elections for the Alaska Division of Elections gives testimony to the Legislative Council committee on Tuesday, March 10, 2020. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)

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Initiative would bring ranked-choice voting, other changes to Alaska

Better or more confusing?

State, local and federal governments working on coronavirus containment, Gov says

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State, local and federal governments working on coronavirus containment, Gov says

Keep calm and carry on.

The Alaska state flag on the bow of the MV Matanuska at the Auke Bay Ferry Terminal on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire File)

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The Matanuska heads to Ketchikan for repairs

Work is expected to be done in May.

Permanent Fund Corporation CEO says virus-affected markets offer opportunity

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Permanent Fund Corporation CEO says virus-affected markets offer opportunity

COVID-19 brings investment chances as well as losses.

Alaska Rep. David Eastman sits at his desk on the Alaska House floor on Thursday, March 5, 2020, in Juneau, Alaska. The House voted Thursday to remove Eastman, a Wasilla Republican, from committee positions after House Minority Leader Lance Pruitt indicated frustrations with Eastman within the GOP caucus. (AP Photo/Becky Bohrer)

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Alaska House temporarily strips Eastman of committee roles

The Alaska House voted Thursday to remove Republican Rep. David Eastman.

Kake road riles residents

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Kake road riles residents

‘Not even 20 people want this road.’

Glacier Valley Elementary School Sít’ Eetí Shaanáx students Faith Contreras and Johnny Hunter, who are both Tlingit, present at the Central Council of Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska elder’s luncheon. They collected 64 signatures at the luncheon in support of officially adding a second verse to the state song, “Alaska’s Flag.” Students say the new verse is culturally inclusive. (Courtesy Photo | Lorrie Heagy)

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Students work to add second verse to state song

Their effort isn’t flagging.

House sends a budget bill to Senate, without a PFD

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House sends a budget bill to Senate, without a PFD

PFD fight is still ahead.

Developer pushes back project, cites parking requirement

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Developer pushes back project, cites parking requirement

Downtown development hits a brick wall.