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)

Feds strive to solve cases for missing, murdered indigenous people

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

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)
Misuse of federal funds? Two Democrats call for investigation over how Alaska spent grant
Misuse of federal funds? Two Democrats call for investigation over how Alaska spent grant
Sign up for health care before Dec. 15 deadline
Sign up for health care before Dec. 15 deadline
Minority spokesman: Gillis confirmed to Alaska House seat
Minority spokesman: Gillis confirmed to Alaska House seat
Dunleavy marks 1st year in office amid turmoil

Dunleavy marks 1st year in office amid turmoil

The governor hopes to move past the rancor.

Dunleavy marks 1st year in office amid turmoil
Recall Dunleavy files motion against Division of Elections
Recall Dunleavy files motion against Division of Elections
State pays back $50,000 over Alaska Hire lawsuit
State pays back $50,000 over Alaska Hire lawsuit
Legislators craft bill to keep Alaska prisoners in state
Legislators craft bill to keep Alaska prisoners in state
Alaska’s campaign finance laws attract national attention
Alaska’s campaign finance laws attract national attention
Juneauites turn out to support Alyse Galvin in her campaign to unseat Don Young
Juneauites turn out to support Alyse Galvin in her campaign to unseat Don Young
University of Alaska President: We’re going to get back up in a way that’s positive
University of Alaska President: We’re going to get back up in a way that’s positive
Empire Live: UA President Jim Johnsen at the Juneau Chamber Luncheon
Empire Live: UA President Jim Johnsen at the Juneau Chamber Luncheon
Alaska case on campaign finance laws could go national

Alaska case on campaign finance laws could go national

Department of Law has until Monday to appeal.

Alaska case on campaign finance laws could go national
Confirmation hearings for empty House seat scheduled for early December
Confirmation hearings for empty House seat scheduled for early December
Federal board approves new name for Saginaw Bay, here’s what it is
Federal board approves new name for Saginaw Bay, here’s what it is
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)

Gustavus residents test blood for PFAS

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

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)
Rate increases raise questions about Pioneers’ Home’s future
Rate increases raise questions about Pioneers’ Home’s future
Wrestling with lack of ferry service, Angoon explores stop-gap measure
Wrestling with lack of ferry service, Angoon explores stop-gap measure
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)
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)
Evan Wood, one of the owners of Devil’s Club Brewing Company, talks in August about what proposed rule changes for Alaska’s breweries and distilleries would mean for his business. Those changes weren’t adopted because of an Alcoholic Beverage Control Board decision Tuesday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Evan Wood, one of the owners of Devil’s Club Brewing Company, talks in August about what proposed rule changes for Alaska’s breweries and distilleries would mean for his business. Those changes weren’t adopted because of an Alcoholic Beverage Control Board decision Tuesday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)