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Juneau chef nominated as James Beard semifinalist

Juneau chef nominated as James Beard semifinalist

It’s his third nomination.

Juneau chef nominated as James Beard semifinalist
Senate Democrats express disapproval over Dunleavy’s budget

Senate Democrats express disapproval over Dunleavy’s budget

‘You can’t break the economy in one portion of the state and expect everybody else to be OK.’

Senate Democrats express disapproval over Dunleavy’s budget
President Donald Trump speaks to service members at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019, in Anchorage, Alaska., during a refueling stop as he returns from Hanoi. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump makes stop, speech at Alaska military base

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON — President Donald Trump showered praised on troops and touted the opening of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil drilling when… Continue reading

President Donald Trump speaks to service members at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019, in Anchorage, Alaska., during a refueling stop as he returns from Hanoi. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Capitol Live: Public hearing on Dunleavy’s super-size PFD bills underway

Capitol Live: Public hearing on Dunleavy’s super-size PFD bills underway

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Capitol Live: Public hearing on Dunleavy’s super-size PFD bills underway
Murkowski, 3 other senators push resolution to halt Trump’s border emergency

Murkowski, 3 other senators push resolution to halt Trump’s border emergency

The proposal is identical to the one-sentence measure the Democratic-controlled House approved.

Murkowski, 3 other senators push resolution to halt Trump’s border emergency
Boogie ‘Wonderland’: Alice meets Disco for Perseverance Theatre Young Company Show

Boogie ‘Wonderland’: Alice meets Disco for Perseverance Theatre Young Company Show

What would Grace Slick think?

Boogie ‘Wonderland’: Alice meets Disco for Perseverance Theatre Young Company Show
Legislators aim to get crime legislation right

Legislators aim to get crime legislation right

It may take more time.

Legislators aim to get crime legislation right
Ernestine Hayes, Alaska State Writer Laureate, makes closing remarks at the 2019 Governor’s Arts & Hunanities Awards at the Juneau Arts & Culture Center on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

State Writer Laureate selection delayed but coming soon

In the meantime, Juneau is home to the state writer laureate.

Ernestine Hayes, Alaska State Writer Laureate, makes closing remarks at the 2019 Governor’s Arts & Hunanities Awards at the Juneau Arts & Culture Center on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Middle school team wins Battle of the Books state championship

Middle school team wins Battle of the Books state championship

The goal of the program is to encourage and recognize students who enjoy reading.

Middle school team wins Battle of the Books state championship
Number of rocket launches could take off in Kodiak

Number of rocket launches could take off in Kodiak

They’ve got ideas on the launchpad.

Number of rocket launches could take off in Kodiak
Unions rally outside Capitol, protest job cuts
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Unions rally outside Capitol, protest job cuts

“2-4-6-8, We need to save our state.”

Unions rally outside Capitol, protest job cuts
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Dunleavy removes French as oil, gas commission chair

Dunleavy removes French as oil, gas commission chair

Gov. Mike Dunleavy has fired the chair of a state commission tasked with overseeing oil and gas drilling in Alaska, saying Hollis French was neglectful… Continue reading

Dunleavy removes French as oil, gas commission chair
Capitol Live: Labor unions protest governor’s budget, job cuts

Capitol Live: Labor unions protest governor’s budget, job cuts

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Capitol Live: Labor unions protest governor’s budget, job cuts
‘We’ve got to get our fiscal house in order’: Dunleavy opens up about budget proposal

‘We’ve got to get our fiscal house in order’: Dunleavy opens up about budget proposal

Governor expects budget to impact all Alaskans.

‘We’ve got to get our fiscal house in order’: Dunleavy opens up about budget proposal
Approving budget cuts ‘unrealistic’ without more analysis, finance director says

Approving budget cuts ‘unrealistic’ without more analysis, finance director says

Dunleavy defends his proposed budget.

Approving budget cuts ‘unrealistic’ without more analysis, finance director says
Abandoned tugboat problem likely to linger

Abandoned tugboat problem likely to linger

“Maybe a giant eagle will fix it.”

Abandoned tugboat problem likely to linger
Chinese tariffs challenge Alaska seafood, new markets emerge

Chinese tariffs challenge Alaska seafood, new markets emerge

Alaska pollock required in school lunches

Chinese tariffs challenge Alaska seafood, new markets emerge
Capitol Live: Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute presents to Fisheries committee

Capitol Live: Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute presents to Fisheries committee

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Capitol Live: Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute presents to Fisheries committee
Artist explains how he made 80 pounds of battle armor
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Artist explains how he made 80 pounds of battle armor

Meet the man behind the costume.

Artist explains how he made 80 pounds of battle armor
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House creates first ever Tribal Affairs committee

House creates first ever Tribal Affairs committee

Committee will focus on partnerships between tribes and state government.

House creates first ever Tribal Affairs committee