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Members of the Inland Boatmen’s Union of the Pacific picket in front of the Auke Bay Terminal on Thursday, July 25, 2019. The union called a strike on Wednesday over failed negotiations with Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s administration. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
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Members of the Inland Boatmen’s Union of the Pacific picket in front of the Auke Bay Terminal on Thursday, July 25, 2019. The union called a strike on Wednesday over failed negotiations with Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s administration. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
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Running club’s ‘keystone event’ coming to Douglas on Saturday
Running club’s ‘keystone event’ coming to Douglas on Saturday
Legislature moves PFD, capital budget bills forward, but veto threat looms

Legislature moves PFD, capital budget bills forward, but veto threat looms

Bills are moving, but there’s no guarantee they’ll get past the governor.

Legislature moves PFD, capital budget bills forward, but veto threat looms
Rep. Delena Johnson, R-Palmer, speaks in support of Rep David Eastman’s, R-Wasilla, amendment to allocate a $3,000 PFD on Thursday, July 25, 2019. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)

Capitol Live: House passes bill for $1,600 PFD, adjourns until Friday

The House has voted for HB 2003, which appropriates a $1,600 PFD. This bill is subject to veto by Gov. Mike Dunleavy who has made… Continue reading

Rep. Delena Johnson, R-Palmer, speaks in support of Rep David Eastman’s, R-Wasilla, amendment to allocate a $3,000 PFD on Thursday, July 25, 2019. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)
UAS students, faculty brace nervously for cuts

UAS students, faculty brace nervously for cuts

Students fear potential brain drain as Alaska students may have to leave for school.

UAS students, faculty brace nervously for cuts
When a place isn’t just a place

When a place isn’t just a place

I saw a dude reading Jack London at a coffee shop in Juneau.

When a place isn’t just a place
Ferry workers go on strike

Ferry workers go on strike

They’re not happy.

Ferry workers go on strike
House Finance Committee Co-Chairs Neal Foster, D-Nome, and Jennifer Johnston, R-Anchorage, speaks to members of the media during an at ease in a House session at the Capitol on Wednesday, July 24, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
House Finance Committee Co-Chairs Neal Foster, D-Nome, and Jennifer Johnston, R-Anchorage, speaks to members of the media during an at ease in a House session at the Capitol on Wednesday, July 24, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
‘An incredible experience’: Juneau teen travels to Sweden for soccer tourney

‘An incredible experience’: Juneau teen travels to Sweden for soccer tourney

He lived out an experience most youth soccer players only dream about.

‘An incredible experience’: Juneau teen travels to Sweden for soccer tourney
‘We are not defined by our wounds’: Speakers talk about trauma’s effects on Alaska Native people
‘We are not defined by our wounds’: Speakers talk about trauma’s effects on Alaska Native people
The Alaska House of Representatives takes a brief at ease during a floor meeting on Wednesday, July 24, 2019. (Peter Segall|Juneau Empire)

Capitol Live: House reconvenes to discuss PFD

Live updates from the Capitol

The Alaska House of Representatives takes a brief at ease during a floor meeting on Wednesday, July 24, 2019. (Peter Segall|Juneau Empire)
Juneau moves forward with controversial land expansion plan
Juneau moves forward with controversial land expansion plan
Juneau police ID person found deceased in pond

Juneau police ID person found deceased in pond

Juneau police say they have identified the person found deceased in a backyard pond earlier this month.

Juneau police ID person found deceased in pond
Puff, puff passed: Juneau Assembly OKs onsite pot smoking

Puff, puff passed: Juneau Assembly OKs onsite pot smoking

If you want to smoke, take it outside.

Puff, puff passed: Juneau Assembly OKs onsite pot smoking
Hotel-motel tax could increase to fund Centennial Hall fixes
Hotel-motel tax could increase to fund Centennial Hall fixes
Juneau shows ‘amazing results’ at World Eskimo-Indian Olympics

Juneau shows ‘amazing results’ at World Eskimo-Indian Olympics

Especially in the Alaskan high kick.

Juneau shows ‘amazing results’ at World Eskimo-Indian Olympics
Legendary Loss: Alaska Native frogman, SEAL, mayor passes away in Metlakatla
Legendary Loss: Alaska Native frogman, SEAL, mayor passes away in Metlakatla
Conservation corps members reunite 40 years after their life-changing experience in Alaska
Conservation corps members reunite 40 years after their life-changing experience in Alaska
Live: Assembly considers onsite marijuana consumption, assisted living tax break and more
Live: Assembly considers onsite marijuana consumption, assisted living tax break and more
The University of Alaska Board of Regents meets in an emergency meeting in Anchorage, Alaska Monday, July 22, 2019. Regents voted 10-1 to declare a financial exigency, allowing administrators to expedite layoffs of tenured faculty in the face of severe budget issues. (AP Photo/Dan Joling)

Financial crisis opens University of Alaska up to layoffs

ANCHORAGE — The University of Alaska Board of Regents decided Monday they could no longer wait to see if the Alaska Legislature will bail them… Continue reading

The University of Alaska Board of Regents meets in an emergency meeting in Anchorage, Alaska Monday, July 22, 2019. Regents voted 10-1 to declare a financial exigency, allowing administrators to expedite layoffs of tenured faculty in the face of severe budget issues. (AP Photo/Dan Joling)