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    Michael Penn | Juneau Empire                                 Terry Allen rides his jet ski at Auke Lake on Monday, Aug. 19, 2019.
    Alaska just recorded its hottest month — ever
    By DAN JOLING Associated Press • August 21, 2019 11:30 am

    Alaska has been America’s canary in the coal mine for climate warming, and the yellow bird is swooning.

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    University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen makes a presentation to the university’s Board of Regents at the UAS Recreation Center on Sept. 15, 2016. A declaration of financial exigency that would have allowed University of Alaska to make drastic cuts was rescinded Tuesday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
    University of Alaska rescinds emergency financial declaration
    By Ben Hohenstatt • August 21, 2019 11:25 am

    The financial picture still isn’t rosy.

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    University of Alaska Board of Regents chairman John Davies speaks at a news conference in Anchorage, Alaska, Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019, where Gov. Mike Dunleavy announced he would support a $25 million cut this year to the University of Alaska system. That is a sharp reversal from the $135 million cut Dunleavy earlier endorsed. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen)
    Dunleavy signs ‘step-down’ compact with University of Alaska
    By Peter Segall • August 14, 2019 5:25 pm

    Plan will introduce cuts over three years rather than one

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    Clarion reporters Brian Mazurek, left, and Victoria Petersen interview Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, at the Peninsula Clarion in Kenai, Alaska, on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019. Murkowski discussed issues such as the Alaska Permanent Fund dividend, the Pebble Mine project and Alaska-related legislation. (Photo by Erin Thompson/Peninsula Clarion)
    A conversation with the senator
    By Victoria Petersen • August 14, 2019 1:30 pm

    Lisa Murkowski talks PFD, Pebble and what’s happening in the Senate.

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    U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, speaks during an interview at the Juneau Empire on Monday, Aug. 5, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
    Military, oceans, domestic violence: Sen. Sullivan visits Empire,...
    By Peter Segall • August 14, 2019 7:00 am

    Sullivan stops by the Empire to talk bills.

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    Alaska Department of Fish and Game                                Beluga whales arch their backs through the surface of the water in September 2017. Of Alaska’s five distinct beluga whale populations, only Cook Inlet’s is listed as endangered.
    Researchers receive federal funds to study Cook Inlet...
    By Victoria Petersen • August 14, 2019 1:30 am

    The grant program supports management, research and outreach campaigns for conservation of wildlife.

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    Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File                                 Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks during a press conference at the Capitol on April 9, 2019.
    Gov. Dunleavy received treatment for a mild form...
    By Peter Segall • August 7, 2019 3:45 pm

    His office announced a brush with cancer today.

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    State extends no-bid contract to grandson of governor donor
    State extends no-bid contract to grandson of governor...
    August 7, 2019 5:30 am

    ANCHORAGE — Alaska has extended a no-bid contract awarded to a relative of a major financial supporter of the governor,…

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    Recall Dunleavy supporters hold signs at a Recall Dunleavy rally held on Aug. 1, 2019, at WKFL Park in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong)
    Recall Dunleavy effort starts with statewide rallies on...
    By Michael Armstrong • August 5, 2019 5:30 am

    A movement to recall Gov. Mike Dunleavy started on Thursday with rallies around the state, including one held at WKFL…

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    Sen. David Wilson offers an amendment to the operating budget at the Capitol on Monday, July 29, 2019. Sen. Wilson’s amendment would pay $1,400 as part two of an Alaskan permanent fund dividend. It was voted down. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
    House passes capital budget, reverses sweep, approves veto...
    By Peter Segall • July 31, 2019 6:00 pm

    House and Senate pass legislation on to Dunleavy’s desk.

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    John Vercessi, left, and Dave Bell man the picket line for the Inlandboatmen’s Union of the Pacific at the Alaska Marine Highway System’s Auke Bay Terminal on Tuesday, July 30, 2019. Vercessi works as a seaman on the MV LeConte and Bell is a relief boatswain. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
    Ferry work stoppages stretch to seventh day
    By Ben Hohenstatt • July 31, 2019 5:50 pm

    Striker ready to trade picket line for regular work.

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    Board of Regents votes to consolidate UA system
    Board of Regents votes to consolidate UA system
    By Peter Segall • July 31, 2019 5:20 pm

    UA regents move to bring universities under one roof.

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    Michael Penn / Juneau Empire                                The Tlingit & Haida Head Start program is located in the Airport Shopping Center.
    Pre-K programs to lose funding after budget vetoes
    By The Associated Press • July 31, 2019 5:30 am

    ANCHORAGE — Alaska’s Head Start early childhood education program is preparing to close pre-K classrooms and cut jobs after budget…

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