Investigators also say some of the building’s exterior materials failed safety tests. Police say they’re considering manslaughter charges over the blaze, in which at least 79 people died.
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Chilkat weaver receives national folk art honor
The National Endowment for the Arts has named a Chilkat weaver from Juneau as one of its nine National Heritage Fellows. Anna Brown Ehlers, 62, has been recognized for her mastery of this challenging art form that’s specific to Southeast Alaska and parts of British Columbia.
Washington governor calls third special session as government shutdown looms
Gov. Jay Inslee called a third special session Wednesday and demanded that House Democrats and Senate Republicans get to the table and get a deal.
Murkowski’s take on Republican health care bill? Stay tuned
Alaska U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski said she needs time to review a health care bill drafted by fellow Republicans to understand its effects.
Senate Republicans reveal long-awaited Affordable Care Act repeal bill
The Senate’s long-awaited “Better Care Reconciliation Act” was written largely in secret, with even many Senate Republicans unaware of what was in it.
Juneau tops national list of smallest cities with most millionaire households
The business publication Kiplinger is reporting that Juneau tops the list of small cities with the highest concentration of households with the proverbial big bucks. Juneau has 1,109 millionaire households out of a total of 12,986.
What the Democratic loss in Georgia means for the midterms
Everyone wants to take credit for wins, and fingers get pointed in every direction for losses. But what can be read into a special election more than a year out from congressional elections?
Confusion over legalities is hurting Alaskan ivory market, locals say
With five different states’ ivory bans currently in effect, the latest passed by Hawaii at the beginning of this year, confusion remains among potential walrus ivory buyers in Alaska about what ivory is legal and what isn’t.
Here’s what we know about the Senate GOP health care bill
Senate Republicans say they will release a draft of their legislation on Thursday, with a vote likely next week.
Democrats tie up the Senate to protest GOP health care push
Without the votes to block a Republican bill, Senate Democrats are trying to draw attention to the GOP’s closed-door process for drafting health care legislation.