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WATCH: Singer travels to 50 states to raise awareness of Down syndrome
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WATCH: Singer travels to 50 states to raise awareness of Down syndrome

She sang in Juneau Monday.

WATCH: Singer travels to 50 states to raise awareness of Down syndrome
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The House was one vote short of funding the capital budget

The House was one vote short of funding the capital budget

They failed, again.

The House was one vote short of funding the capital budget
Rep. Sara Hannan, D-Juneau, speaks in favor of HB 2002 on a reconsideration vote at the Capitol on Monday, July 22, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Capitol Live: House again fails to fund bill, reverse sweep

House falls one vote short of funding HB 2002

Rep. Sara Hannan, D-Juneau, speaks in favor of HB 2002 on a reconsideration vote at the Capitol on Monday, July 22, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Rep. Chuck Kopp, R-Anchorage, listens during a House floor session Sunday, July 21, 2019. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

Divided House leads to ‘disappointing’ day

Thirty-three were present, 30 votes were needed.

Rep. Chuck Kopp, R-Anchorage, listens during a House floor session Sunday, July 21, 2019. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)
Capitol Live: House ‘Reverse sweep’ vote falls short

Capitol Live: House ‘Reverse sweep’ vote falls short

Live updates from the Capitol

Capitol Live: House ‘Reverse sweep’ vote falls short
Can you hear me now?

Can you hear me now?

I hate phones.

  • Jul 21, 2019
  • By Tari Stage-Harvey For the Juneau Empire
Can you hear me now?
St. Vincent’s and CCFR team up to relocate sobering center

St. Vincent’s and CCFR team up to relocate sobering center

New sleep-off center located at charity facility

  • Jul 21, 2019
  • By Michael Lockett Juneau Empire
  • Local News
St. Vincent’s and CCFR team up to relocate sobering center
Why are Juneau’s hemlock trees turning brown? This one insect is to blame.

Why are Juneau’s hemlock trees turning brown? This one insect is to blame.

This insect is vastly changing the appearance of some hemlocks in town.

Why are Juneau’s hemlock trees turning brown? This one insect is to blame.
Districts: Juneau Majors turn it on late against Ketchikan

Districts: Juneau Majors turn it on late against Ketchikan

They batted around the order.

Districts: Juneau Majors turn it on late against Ketchikan
Photos: Juneau Ridge Race

Photos: Juneau Ridge Race

A mud and sweat affair.

Photos: Juneau Ridge Race
Sen. Bert Stedman, R-Sitka, speaks in favor of a senate bill that would reverse “the sweep” during a Senate floor session Saturday, July 20, 2019. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

Senate approves ‘reverse sweep’ and capital budget bill

Accounting concern is sweeping the state.

Sen. Bert Stedman, R-Sitka, speaks in favor of a senate bill that would reverse “the sweep” during a Senate floor session Saturday, July 20, 2019. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)
Capitol Live: House Finance Committee sets up Sunday to be a big day

Capitol Live: House Finance Committee sets up Sunday to be a big day

Live updates from the Capitol.

Capitol Live: House Finance Committee sets up Sunday to be a big day
Campbell boosts Juneau Juniors in state title game

Campbell boosts Juneau Juniors in state title game

It wasn’t easy.

Campbell boosts Juneau Juniors in state title game
Rep. Gary Knopp, R-Kenai, right, questions Donna Arduin, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, center, as Rep. Bart LeBon, R-Fairbanks, listens during a House Finance Committee meeting on HB 2002 at the Capitol on Thursday, July 18, 2019.(Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

For second day in a row, legislature tackles ‘the sweep’

Finance Committees try to wrap their heads around technical budget details

Rep. Gary Knopp, R-Kenai, right, questions Donna Arduin, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, center, as Rep. Bart LeBon, R-Fairbanks, listens during a House Finance Committee meeting on HB 2002 at the Capitol on Thursday, July 18, 2019.(Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
City mulls tough budget calls

City mulls tough budget calls

Lots of options are on the table.

  • Jul 19, 2019
  • By Michael S. Lockett Juneau Empire
  • Local News
City mulls tough budget calls
Student actors bring swashbuckling and intergalactic adventure to life on stage
Capital City Weekly

Student actors bring swashbuckling and intergalactic adventure to life on stage

Not one, but two epic adventure stories.

Student actors bring swashbuckling and intergalactic adventure to life on stage
North Carolina songwriter helps bring Blackbeard to life on stage
Capital City Weekly

North Carolina songwriter helps bring Blackbeard to life on stage

Laurelyn Dossett brings musical talents to town this weekend.

North Carolina songwriter helps bring Blackbeard to life on stage
Tlingit and Haida Prez: Dunleavy administration ‘attacking on every level’

Tlingit and Haida Prez: Dunleavy administration ‘attacking on every level’

Live coverage of Central Council’s executive meeting.

Tlingit and Haida Prez: Dunleavy administration ‘attacking on every level’
Rep. David Eastman, R-Wasilla, center, speaks with House Minority Leader Lance Pruitt, R-Anchorage, as Speaker of the House Bryce Edgmon, I-Dillingham, prepares to gavel into session at the Capitol on Friday, July 19, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Legislature comes back together, but uncertainty remains

A final agreement on a revised budget seems far off.

Rep. David Eastman, R-Wasilla, center, speaks with House Minority Leader Lance Pruitt, R-Anchorage, as Speaker of the House Bryce Edgmon, I-Dillingham, prepares to gavel into session at the Capitol on Friday, July 19, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Capitol Live: Legislature gathers in Juneau for first time since split

Capitol Live: Legislature gathers in Juneau for first time since split

Live updates from the Capitol.

Capitol Live: Legislature gathers in Juneau for first time since split