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Murkowski writes bill to address domestic violence in rural Alaska

Murkowski writes bill to address domestic violence in rural Alaska

Tribes lauded the bill.

Murkowski writes bill to address domestic violence in rural Alaska
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)

Temporary service to Prince Rupert resumes, but uncertainty remains

You can go, but only twice.

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)
An agenda every Alaskan would find interesting

An agenda every Alaskan would find interesting

Government is taking center stage.

An agenda every Alaskan would find interesting
Alaska prisoners to be sent out of state

Alaska prisoners to be sent out of state

Prisons are almost at capacity.

Alaska prisoners to be sent out of state
Politicians praise, conservationists condemn effort to amend Roadless Rule

Politicians praise, conservationists condemn effort to amend Roadless Rule

It’s about politics

Politicians praise, conservationists condemn effort to amend Roadless Rule
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)

Alaskans weigh in on polarizing proposed change to breweries, distilleries

The comments will be public soon.

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)
No confidence vote, delay shake up University of Alaska

No confidence vote, delay shake up University of Alaska

Consolidation backtrack.

No confidence vote, delay shake up University of Alaska
Two male sockeye salmon battle for territory in Steep Creek near the Mendenhall Glacier Visitors Center (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Indigenous meeting declares ‘salmon emergency’

Meeting of tribes from US and Canada calls for action.

Two male sockeye salmon battle for territory in Steep Creek near the Mendenhall Glacier Visitors Center (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Esau Sinnok of Shishmaref speaks at a news conference after the Alaska Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday in Anchorage in a lawsuit that claims state policy on fossil fuels is harming the constitutional right of young Alaskans to a safe climate. Sinnok and 15 other Alaska youths in 2017 sued the state, claiming that human-caused greenhouse gas emission leading to climate change is creating long-term, dangerous health effects. They lost in Superior Court, but appealed to Alaska’s highest court. (AP Photo | Mark Thiessen)

Will youth climate change lawsuit get its day in court?

Alaska Supreme Court hearing case.

Esau Sinnok of Shishmaref speaks at a news conference after the Alaska Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday in Anchorage in a lawsuit that claims state policy on fossil fuels is harming the constitutional right of young Alaskans to a safe climate. Sinnok and 15 other Alaska youths in 2017 sued the state, claiming that human-caused greenhouse gas emission leading to climate change is creating long-term, dangerous health effects. They lost in Superior Court, but appealed to Alaska’s highest court. (AP Photo | Mark Thiessen)
LGBT supporters gather in front of the U.S. Supreme Court, Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019, in Washington. The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments in its first cases on LGBT rights since the retirement of Justice Anthony Kennedy. Kennedy was a voice for gay rights while his successor, Brett Kavanaugh, is regarded as more conservative. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

LGBT Alaskans closely watching US Supreme Court hearings

Ruling could change definition of workplace discrimination.

LGBT supporters gather in front of the U.S. Supreme Court, Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019, in Washington. The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments in its first cases on LGBT rights since the retirement of Justice Anthony Kennedy. Kennedy was a voice for gay rights while his successor, Brett Kavanaugh, is regarded as more conservative. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
Alaska Fish and Game applauds decision not to list species as protected

Alaska Fish and Game applauds decision not to list species as protected

Not warranted at this time.

Alaska Fish and Game applauds decision not to list species as protected
Recall campaign is ready for a fight

Recall campaign is ready for a fight

Legal team has some heavy hitters.

Recall campaign is ready for a fight
Cash only? Bill could change the way Southeast’s marijuana businesses work

Cash only? Bill could change the way Southeast’s marijuana businesses work

SAFE Banking Act might be the end of cash-only operations.

Cash only? Bill could change the way Southeast’s marijuana businesses work
Alaska Attorney General says longstanding hiring law unconstitutional

Alaska Attorney General says longstanding hiring law unconstitutional

The law has been on the books since 1986.

Alaska Attorney General says longstanding hiring law unconstitutional
Yellow cedar denied protected status

Yellow cedar denied protected status

No protections needed.

Yellow cedar denied protected status
Rosita Worl, president of Sealaska Heritage Institute, gives a presentation at the “Sharing Our Knowledge” on Friday, Sept. 27, 2019, on blood quantum and how it relates to enrollment of shareholders in Native corporations. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Blood simple: Is it time to rethink how Native is defined?

It’s a problem facing many Native organizations.

Rosita Worl, president of Sealaska Heritage Institute, gives a presentation at the “Sharing Our Knowledge” on Friday, Sept. 27, 2019, on blood quantum and how it relates to enrollment of shareholders in Native corporations. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Judge halts Dunleavy’s change to union dues

Judge halts Dunleavy’s change to union dues

Unions celebrate.

Judge halts Dunleavy’s change to union dues
Language, culture take center stage at conference opening

Language, culture take center stage at conference opening

Academics, artists and indigenous people from throughout the state and Canada converged Thursday morning in Juneau.

Language, culture take center stage at conference opening
Breaking: Gov wants third special session once Senate seat is filled

Breaking: Gov wants third special session once Senate seat is filled

The session would be to allocate the remainder of the PFD.

Breaking: Gov wants third special session once Senate seat is filled
Breaking: Dunleavy administration announces 2019 PFD amount

Breaking: Dunleavy administration announces 2019 PFD amount

Anouncement made in Anchorage.

Breaking: Dunleavy administration announces 2019 PFD amount