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In this Jan. 18 photo, George Chakuchin, left, and Mick Chakuchin walk on ice over the Bering Sea in Toksook Bay, Alaska. Motor vehicle offices across the U.S. have experienced high demand as an Oct. 1 deadline approaches for Real IDs, special licenses many will need to board domestic flights and enter military bases and some federal buildings, but in remote parts of the country, like rural Alaska, those ID cards may be harder to get. (AP Photo | Gregory Bull)

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In Alaska, rural living complicates access to Real ID

In remote parts of the country, such as rural Alaska, the new ID cards can be harder to…

US Senators to address Alaska Legislature

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US Senators to address Alaska Legislature

Murkowski will speak on Tuesday.

Senators weigh extending bond debt moratorium

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Senators weigh extending bond debt moratorium

Bond payments could come back, but at lower rates.

Alaska court allows recall group to begin next phase

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Alaska court allows recall group to begin next phase

Signature collecting can begin.

Bill would require state to officially recognize Alaska’s 229 tribes

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Bill would require state to officially recognize Alaska’s 229 tribes

Tribes are already recognized federally.

Alaska Office of Management and Budget Director Neil Steininger speaks at the Greater Juneau Chamber of Commerce Luncheon at Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall Thursday. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

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Budget director says something has to change

Revenue streams are running dry.

Michael Penn | Juneau Empire                                 The Alaska Marine Highway System’s MV Tazlina sits at the Auke Bay Terminal on Dec. 9, 2019.

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Even with long road ahead, lawmakers add $18 million to ferry budget

Funding for ferries is far off.

Brian Lauth, closing manager for Super Bear Supermarket IGA, bags groceries Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020. Super Bear will be collecting donations to ship food to Southeast Alaska communities impacted by a lack of ferry service. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

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Shelf-help: Locals send food to Southeast communities without ferry service

Lack of ferry service means lack of food for Southeast communities.

Chief Justice says courts don’t have optional programs, calls for more funding

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Chief Justice says courts don’t have optional programs, calls for more funding

Judiciary is strong, but needs help.

Senator kicked off committee for breaking caucus rule has bill to end caucus rule

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Senator kicked off committee for breaking caucus rule has bill to end caucus rule

It’s GOP vs Republicans.

Capitol Live: Judiciary is strong, but needs additional funding, Chief Justice tells Legislature

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Capitol Live: Judiciary is strong, but needs additional funding, Chief Justice tells Legislature

Live updates from the capitol.

EPA: Alaska led nation in toxic chemical release

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EPA: Alaska led nation in toxic chemical release

Mining is a big reason why.

‘Start them up!’: Ferry supporters demand action

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‘Start them up!’: Ferry supporters demand action

They want their boats.

Capitol Live: ‘Enough is enough’: Crowd rallies for ferries at Alaska capitol

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Capitol Live: ‘Enough is enough’: Crowd rallies for ferries at Alaska capitol

Live updates from the Capitol.

Chilkat Indian Village Vice President Jones Hotch Jr. gives public testimony Monday while Rep. Ivy Spohnholz, D-Anchorage, listens. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

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Opponents say bill makes it harder to protect waters

Public testimony heard Monday.

Schools are holding fast in a time of deep cuts

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Schools are holding fast in a time of deep cuts

There’s more to education than schools.

Capitol Live: Water, schools and vetoes

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Capitol Live: Water, schools and vetoes

Live updates from the Capitol.

Resource development made Alaska: An interview with Senate President Cathy Giessel

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Resource development made Alaska: An interview with Senate President Cathy Giessel

She saw Alaska to grow.

Prince of Wales timber sale goes to court

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Prince of Wales timber sale goes to court

Forest Service has sub-par statement, group says.

Lawmakers: Ferries will struggle even with small cash infusion

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Lawmakers: Ferries will struggle even with small cash infusion

Recent funding just scratches surface of needs.