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In this file photo, Gov. Mike Dunleavy, left, listens as Attorney General Kevin Clarkson describes three constitutional amendments that would be a foundation of his administration’s fiscal plan during a press conference at the Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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State pays back $50,000 over Alaska Hire lawsuit

State agrees to refund fines.

In this May 29 file photo, Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks to reporters in his office at the state Capitol in Juneau, Alaska. Dunleavy said he hopes to move past the rancor of his first year in office, amid an unsettled dispute with lawmakers over state spending and threat of a recall effort looming large. The Republican will mark a full year in office Tuesday, Dec. 3. (AP Photo | Becky Bohrer)

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Dunleavy marks 1st year in office amid turmoil

The governor hopes to move past the rancor.

Community members listen to Alyse Galvin, who is running for the Alaska seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, speak during a meet and greet Sunday. Dec. 1, 2019 at K-Bay Caffee in Homer, Alaska. Galvin first ran to unseat Rep. Don Young in 2018. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)

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U.S. Congress candidate Alyse Galvin makes stop in Homer

After making a respectable run to unseat Alaska’s sole U.S. Representative, Don Young, in 2018, Anchorage’s Alyse Galvin…

(File photo)

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Police say Seward homicide victim was lured, beaten

Five people have been charged in the Aug. 25 death of Preston Atwood.

Alaska case on campaign finance laws could go national

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Alaska case on campaign finance laws could go national

Department of Law has until Monday to appeal.

The Juneau Pioneers’ Home on Tuesday, April 11, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Rate increases raise questions about Pioneers’ Home’s future

Will elders age in place?

Cooper files for House District 31 race

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Cooper files for House District 31 race

With the 2020 general election a year away, the race for House District 31 Representative has already started.…

In this file photo from Sept. 15, 2016, University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen makes a presentation to the university’s Board of Regents at the University of Alaska Southeast Recreation Center. Johnsen and the UA board discussed tuition increases and budget concerns Friday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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University of Alaska tuition to stay put for now

Option is still on the table.

Early blows for state of Alaska in prominent cases

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Early blows for state of Alaska in prominent cases

The state has suffered recent blows in lawsuits.

Stevens briefs Homer on PFD, oil taxes, other issues

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Stevens briefs Homer on PFD, oil taxes, other issues

On a recent visit to Homer, Sen. Gary Stevens, R-Kodiak, spoke to a group of about 15 area…

Recall Dunleavy application denied by Department of Law

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Recall Dunleavy application denied by Department of Law

Department says application is ‘both factually and legally insufficient.’

Fair Share Campaign opens Homer office to collect signatures

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Fair Share Campaign opens Homer office to collect signatures

A week after the Homer office of Alaska’s Fair Share campaign opened, volunteers have gathered close to 600…

The Alaska State Office Building in downtown Juneau on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

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

It’s not all bad news.