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Empire Live: University regents agree on response letter to accrediting agency

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Empire Live: University regents agree on response letter to accrediting agency

Live updates from the meeting.

The state of Alaska is readying for the 2020 census, which will help determine how much federal money the state receives and impact the redistricting process.

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‘It’s power and money’: Here’s why Alaska is set to spend on 2020 census

It’s an opportunity to put money in the coffers.

UA Regents will hear public testimony Monday evening

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UA Regents will hear public testimony Monday evening

Public testimony can be made by phone.

A homeless person sleeps in the doorway at the Capital Transit Center on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Alaska receives grant money for youth homelessness ‘in perpetuity’

The kids will be alright.

Malaspina to end service in December

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Malaspina to end service in December

“Keep Alaska Moving” just got harder.

Bipartisan group of Alaska lawmakers urge DOC to keep prisoners in state

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Bipartisan group of Alaska lawmakers urge DOC to keep prisoners in state

They’re concerned about gang violence.

Dubai-based company invests in bringing Alaska energy to Asia

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Dubai-based company invests in bringing Alaska energy to Asia

LNG is in high demand.

Southeast loses jobs, but still has one of the lowest unemployment rates in state

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Southeast loses jobs, but still has one of the lowest unemployment rates in state

It’s not all bad news.

Man missing after spiritual quest to Alaska’s Hatcher Pass

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Man missing after spiritual quest to Alaska’s Hatcher Pass

He was seeking no less than the meaning of life.

Protesters show up for Roadless Rule

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Protesters show up for Roadless Rule

Critical protection or burdensome regulation?

Gov. Mike Dunleavy may be in contention for the position of Secretary of Energy. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Dunleavy not going energy-where

Rumors of Dunleavy being tapped for Energy Secretary are greatly exaggerated.

1 dead after plane landing on Alaska island went off runway

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1 dead after plane landing on Alaska island went off runway

Alaska State Troopers identified the victim as David Allan Oltman, 38, of Washington.

Murkowski writes bill to address domestic violence in rural Alaska

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Murkowski writes bill to address domestic violence in rural Alaska

Tribes lauded the bill.

Dorothy Thomson stands while giving a thumbs down as Gov. Mike Dunleavy gives his State of Alaska Address during the 2019 Alaska Federation of Natives Convention Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019, in Fairbanks, Alaska. Republican Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy outlined plans aimed at improving public safety in rural Alaska during a speech Thursday to a major gathering of Alaska Natives that was interrupted by protests.(Eric Engman/Fairbanks Daily News-Miner via AP)

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Dunleavy draws both protests and applause at AFN

Speech commits to smoother budget process going forward.

In this April 18, 2019, file photo, Attorney General William Barr speaks about the release of a redacted version of special counsel Robert Mueller’s report during a news conference at the Department of Justice in Washington. (AP Photo | Patrick Semansky, File)

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Empire Live: Violence against Native women and children is glaring issue with complicated facets

Journalists, lawyers, and law enforcement officials talk about tangled jurisdictional problem in Alaska

An agenda every Alaskan would find interesting

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An agenda every Alaskan would find interesting

Government is taking center stage.

The Alaska Marine Highway System’s Tazlina, right, arrives at the Auke Bay Terminal as the Kennicott departs on Wednesday, July 24, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Temporary service to Prince Rupert resumes, but uncertainty remains

You can go, but only twice.

Alaska prisoners to be sent out of state

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Alaska prisoners to be sent out of state

Prisons are almost at capacity.

Politicians praise, conservationists condemn effort to amend Roadless Rule

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Politicians praise, conservationists condemn effort to amend Roadless Rule

It’s about politics

A protest against the proposed regulations by Alaska Alcoholic Beverage Control Board decorate the walls of the during First Friday on Oct. 4, 2019. They weren’t the only ones to share an opinion. During a public comment period, 1,274 pages of comments were submitted. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Alaskans weigh in on polarizing proposed change to breweries, distilleries

The comments will be public soon.