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Juneau residents march, holding up red dresses to symbolize missing and murdered indigenous women, during the Women’s March on Juneau in front of the Alaska State Capitol on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Feds strive to solve cases for missing, murdered indigenous people

There’s a new initiative, a new task force, and a new bill.

Sign up for health care before Dec. 15 deadline

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Sign up for health care before Dec. 15 deadline

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Minority spokesman: Gillis confirmed to Alaska House seat

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Minority spokesman: Gillis confirmed to Alaska House seat

It’s a full House.

Dunleavy marks 1st year in office amid turmoil

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Dunleavy marks 1st year in office amid turmoil

The governor hopes to move past the rancor.

Misuse of federal funds? Two Democrats call for investigation over how Alaska spent grant

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Misuse of federal funds? Two Democrats call for investigation over how Alaska spent grant

Dunleavy is pushing back.

Recall Dunleavy files motion against Division of Elections

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Recall Dunleavy files motion against Division of Elections

They’re gonna fight it out in court.

State pays back $50,000 over Alaska Hire lawsuit

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State pays back $50,000 over Alaska Hire lawsuit

State agrees to refund fines.

Alaska’s campaign finance laws attract national attention

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Alaska’s campaign finance laws attract national attention

Eyes are on higher courts.

Legislators craft bill to keep Alaska prisoners in state

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Legislators craft bill to keep Alaska prisoners in state

Alaskan prisoners in Alaska.

Juneauites turn out to support Alyse Galvin in her campaign to unseat Don Young

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Juneauites turn out to support Alyse Galvin in her campaign to unseat Don Young

Juneauites were Galvin-ized.

Empire Live: UA President Jim Johnsen at the Juneau Chamber Luncheon

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Empire Live: UA President Jim Johnsen at the Juneau Chamber Luncheon

Live updates from the talk

Alaska case on campaign finance laws could go national

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Alaska case on campaign finance laws could go national

Department of Law has until Monday to appeal.

University of Alaska President: We’re going to get back up in a way that’s positive

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University of Alaska President: We’re going to get back up in a way that’s positive

Tough decisions still ahead.

Confirmation hearings for empty House seat scheduled for early December

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Confirmation hearings for empty House seat scheduled for early December

He needs a simple majority.

Federal board approves new name for Saginaw Bay, here’s what it is

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Federal board approves new name for Saginaw Bay, here’s what it is

It’s back to its traditional name.

Rate increases raise questions about Pioneers’ Home’s future

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Rate increases raise questions about Pioneers’ Home’s future

Will elders age in place?

Wrestling with lack of ferry service, Angoon explores stop-gap measure

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Wrestling with lack of ferry service, Angoon explores stop-gap measure

“It’s going to be frustrating.”

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 on Thursday, July 25, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Alaska ferry system study looks at aging fleet, fewer riders

An aging fleet and decreased ridership.

In this stock photo, a person’s blood is collected during blood donation. Next week, residents of Gustavus will have blood samples taken for a study that will determine what quantities of so-called “forever chemicals” are in their blood and how that may correlate to the chemicals present in drinking water. (Unsplash | LuAnn Hunt)

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Gustavus residents test blood for PFAS

PFAS is in their water, what has it done to their blood?

Former Director of the state’s combined alcohol and marijuana control office Erika McConnell, left, sits with Marijuana board chairman Mark Springer in Anchorage, Alaska, on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019. The board that regulates Alaska’s legal marijuana industry voted to fire McConnell following last month’s vote by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board to dismiss her. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen)

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Top Alaska marijuana regulator fired from job

The Marijuana Control Board voted 3-2.