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Russ Hazlett (left), a commercial fishing vessel inspector for Coast Guard Sector Anchorage, performs a CFV safety exam in Kotzebue, Alaska, July 10, 2019. (Courtesy photo | U.S. Coast Guard)

Coast Guard pulls out stops in yearlong facilities inspection mission

The state has more than 380 bulk oil facilities to certify, almost all of them remote.

Russ Hazlett (left), a commercial fishing vessel inspector for Coast Guard Sector Anchorage, performs a CFV safety exam in Kotzebue, Alaska, July 10, 2019. (Courtesy photo | U.S. Coast Guard)
An MH-60S Sea Hawk, assigned to the “Eightballers” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 8, approaches the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) as the carrier transits the Gulf of Alaska on May 25, 2019. (MC2 Anthony J. Rivera | United States Navy)

Alaska senators introduce Arctic naval ops bill

Activity in the region is soaring as more ice melts.

An MH-60S Sea Hawk, assigned to the “Eightballers” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 8, approaches the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) as the carrier transits the Gulf of Alaska on May 25, 2019. (MC2 Anthony J. Rivera | United States Navy)
Dunleavy responds to Pebble Mine report

Dunleavy responds to Pebble Mine report

Report contains strong allegations.

Dunleavy responds to Pebble Mine report
Dunleavy fields questions about DC trip, not Pebble Mine report

Dunleavy fields questions about DC trip, not Pebble Mine report

Pebble problems.

Dunleavy fields questions about DC trip, not Pebble Mine report
Gov. Mike Dunleavy, Alaska Education Commissioner Michael Johnson and U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos meeting in Washington D.C. on Monday, Dec. 16, 2019. (Courtesy photo | Gov. Mike Dunleavy Twitter)

Dunleavy meets with Trump, DeVos, in DC trip

Busy week in D.C. for Dunleavy.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy, Alaska Education Commissioner Michael Johnson and U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos meeting in Washington D.C. on Monday, Dec. 16, 2019. (Courtesy photo | Gov. Mike Dunleavy Twitter)
U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, speaks during an interview with the Juneau Empire at the Capitol on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Trump tweets support for Sullivan re-election

President says senator supports “#MAGA Agenda.”

U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, speaks during an interview with the Juneau Empire at the Capitol on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Dunleavy emphasizes fiscal responsibility to conservative think tank

Dunleavy emphasizes fiscal responsibility to conservative think tank

Time to tackle the budget.

Dunleavy emphasizes fiscal responsibility to conservative think tank
Jim Hoff, right, and Frederick J. Jackson, Sr. study maps during a presentation about communities left out of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act at Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Organization wants land, Native corporations for 5 Southeast communities

It’ll take an act of Congress.

Jim Hoff, right, and Frederick J. Jackson, Sr. study maps during a presentation about communities left out of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act at Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Last Chance: Public comment on Roadless Rule ends Tuesday

Last Chance: Public comment on Roadless Rule ends Tuesday

Debate on the contentious issue is far from over.

Last Chance: Public comment on Roadless Rule ends Tuesday
Draining state savings? Lawmakers, economists criticize governor’s budget

Draining state savings? Lawmakers, economists criticize governor’s budget

Dunleavy’s budget takes state savings to the limit.

Draining state savings? Lawmakers, economists criticize governor’s budget
The Juneau School District’s administration building is at the corner of Glacier Avenue and 12th Street. Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s proposed budget would not mean more money for the district, administrators said. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Here’s what the governor’s budget would mean for Juneau’s schools

It’s not a cut.

The Juneau School District’s administration building is at the corner of Glacier Avenue and 12th Street. Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s proposed budget would not mean more money for the district, administrators said. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Dunleavy backs off cuts, looks to Legislature to rework state spending

Dunleavy backs off cuts, looks to Legislature to rework state spending

Governor calls budget a ‘starting point’ for discussions.

Dunleavy backs off cuts, looks to Legislature to rework state spending
Fred Meyer advertises flu vaccinations via a banner outside its pharmacy on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Flu activity is on the rise in Alaska

Just in time for the holidays.

Fred Meyer advertises flu vaccinations via a banner outside its pharmacy on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Dunleavy halts assistance cuts for disabled, elderly

Dunleavy halts assistance cuts for disabled, elderly

Reversing course.

Dunleavy halts assistance cuts for disabled, elderly
Dunleavy talks cookies and politics at open house

Dunleavy talks cookies and politics at open house

There were A LOT of cookies.

Dunleavy talks cookies and politics at open house
The University of Alaska Southeast campus on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

UA Regents look ahead at reductions, tuition increases

Proposed tuition increases for fiscal year 2021 and 2022 are on the table.

The University of Alaska Southeast campus on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
In this file photo, the Alaska Marine Highway System ferries LeConte, left, Malaspina and Tazlina, hidden from view, are tied up at the Auke Bay Terminal in July 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Ferry Emergency: Six of the state’s 11 ferries are out of service

The Aurora is the latest heading for layup.

In this file photo, the Alaska Marine Highway System ferries LeConte, left, Malaspina and Tazlina, hidden from view, are tied up at the Auke Bay Terminal in July 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Empire Live: UA Regents meet to discuss 2020 work plan

Empire Live: UA Regents meet to discuss 2020 work plan

Live updates from the meeting.

Empire Live: UA Regents meet to discuss 2020 work plan
University of Alaska regents reject consolidation plan

University of Alaska regents reject consolidation plan

Regents will revisit issue in 2021.

University of Alaska regents reject consolidation plan
Remaking Alaska’s political map

Remaking Alaska’s political map

Are you ready to redistrict?

Remaking Alaska’s political map