Education and budget dominate talk at Juneau delegation town hall
Education and budget dominate talk at Juneau delegation town hall
Gov. Mike Dunleavy talks with students at Turnagain Elementary School in Anchorage during a press conference unveiling the Alaska Reads Act Wednesday. (Office of the Governor | Austin McDaniel)
Gov. Mike Dunleavy talks with students at Turnagain Elementary School in Anchorage during a press conference unveiling the Alaska Reads Act Wednesday. (Office of the Governor | Austin McDaniel)
The Alaska Marine Highway System’s Tazlina sits at the Auke Bay Terminal on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
The Alaska Marine Highway System’s Tazlina sits at the Auke Bay Terminal on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Legislator proposes adding LGBTQ protections to state hate crime laws

Legislator proposes adding LGBTQ protections to state hate crime laws

Bill from Anchorage lawmaker follows attack on Sterling woman.

Legislator proposes adding LGBTQ protections to state hate crime laws
A recent sale of waterfront property to Norwegian Cruise Lines will likely have a ripple effect on the assessed value of waterfront property in Juneau. Alaska is a so-called “non-disclosure” state, so typically sales property transaction prices aren’t shared with the public, but bids for land previously owned by Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority were publicly unsealed in September. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)
A recent sale of waterfront property to Norwegian Cruise Lines will likely have a ripple effect on the assessed value of waterfront property in Juneau. Alaska is a so-called “non-disclosure” state, so typically sales property transaction prices aren’t shared with the public, but bids for land previously owned by Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority were publicly unsealed in September. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)
Judge rules in favor of Recall Dunleavy campaign, case heads to Alaska Supreme Court
Judge rules in favor of Recall Dunleavy campaign, case heads to Alaska Supreme Court
House-passed bill could lead to PFAS cleanup

House-passed bill could lead to PFAS cleanup

It needs to get past the Senate and President, too.

House-passed bill could lead to PFAS cleanup
Breaking: Anchorage judge rules in favor of Recall Dunleavy campaign
Breaking: Anchorage judge rules in favor of Recall Dunleavy campaign
In this Oct. 18, 2018 file photo, then-Alaska Gov. Bill Walker addresses delegates at the annual Alaska Federation of Natives conference in Anchorag. (AP Photo | Mark Thiessen)

Ex-Alaska governor Bill Walker chosen for Harvard fellowship

He plans to talk to students about bridging the political divide.

In this Oct. 18, 2018 file photo, then-Alaska Gov. Bill Walker addresses delegates at the annual Alaska Federation of Natives conference in Anchorag. (AP Photo | Mark Thiessen)
In this file photo, Irene Gallion and Eric Nelson meet with Gov. Michael J. Dunleavy at the 34th Annual Community Welcome Reception at Centennial Hall on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Legislative Reception coming up soon

Come and meet Alaska’s lawmakers.

In this file photo, Irene Gallion and Eric Nelson meet with Gov. Michael J. Dunleavy at the 34th Annual Community Welcome Reception at Centennial Hall on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Alaska delegation supports killing of Iranian general

Alaska delegation supports killing of Iranian general

All three issued statements supporting the action.

Alaska delegation supports killing of Iranian general
In this Sept. 23 photo, rescued migrants look at a map of Europe aboard the Ocean Viking humanitarian ship as it sails in the Mediterranean Sea. (AP Photo | Renata Brito)

Dunleavy agrees to continue accepting refugees

He said the resettlement program is in line with Alaska values.

In this Sept. 23 photo, rescued migrants look at a map of Europe aboard the Ocean Viking humanitarian ship as it sails in the Mediterranean Sea. (AP Photo | Renata Brito)
Volcano briefly erupts on Alaska island, sends up ash cloud
Volcano briefly erupts on Alaska island, sends up ash cloud
Alaska’s delegation absent from brief urging reconsideration of Roe v. Wade

Alaska’s delegation absent from brief urging reconsideration of Roe v. Wade

207 lawmakers signed on. Alaska’s Republican lawmakers did not.

Alaska’s delegation absent from brief urging reconsideration of Roe v. Wade
Recall Dunleavy campaign gears up for court

Recall Dunleavy campaign gears up for court

First oral arguments to be heard this month.

Recall Dunleavy campaign gears up for court
Alaska Senate president in spotlight with dividend fight

Alaska Senate president in spotlight with dividend fight

‘We will come to a good conclusion.’

Alaska Senate president in spotlight with dividend fight
Can a public corporation save the Marine Highway System?
Can a public corporation save the Marine Highway System?
Pebble Mine opponents troubled by Dunleavy’s letter

Pebble Mine opponents troubled by Dunleavy’s letter

Opponents of the Pebble Mine were troubled by the governor’s actions.

Pebble Mine opponents troubled by Dunleavy’s letter
GOP senator ‘disturbed’ by McConnell impeachment remark

GOP senator ‘disturbed’ by McConnell impeachment remark

She’s still undecided about how she would vote when the trial takes place.

GOP senator ‘disturbed’ by McConnell impeachment remark
In this file photo from June 25, 2019, Judy Cavanaugh stands with others at a rally against the Pebble Mine in front of U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski’s Juneau office. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Final impact statement for Pebble Mine delayed for three months

Army Corps of Engineers says it will take the time to review public comments.

In this file photo from June 25, 2019, Judy Cavanaugh stands with others at a rally against the Pebble Mine in front of U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski’s Juneau office. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)