James Brooks, Author at Juneau Empire

Kawasaki clinches lone Democratic ‘flip’

James Brooks — Fri, 16 Nov 2018 22:51:00 +0000

The Democrat has won the race.

State phone lines will feature Portugal. The Man as hold music

James Brooks — Fri, 16 Nov 2018 15:00:00 +0000

You’ll hear it still.

State settles sign lawsuit brought by ACLU, pro-Dunleavy group

James Brooks — Wed, 14 Nov 2018 19:59:00 +0000

It’s an exit sign.

Democrats now lead in critical Fairbanks races

James Brooks — Wed, 14 Nov 2018 00:07:00 +0000

Correction: The previous version of this article included a reference to Kathryn Dodge when it should have referred to Bart LeBon in possible electoral outcomes. That error has been corrected.

Thousands more ballots to be counted Tuesday

James Brooks — Mon, 12 Nov 2018 20:45:00 +0000

New tally could decide two key races for control of the Legislature.

Council picks judge nominees — but which governor will have the say?

James Brooks — Mon, 12 Nov 2018 20:44:00 +0000

The Alaska Judicial Council has picked a list of finalists for judgeships across the state, and now it’s time for the governor to have his say.

Federal government sues Juneau artist over sunken tugboat

James Brooks — Sat, 10 Nov 2018 01:35:00 +0000

The tug sank in 2015.

University of Alaska bosses ask for more money from Alaska Legislature

James Brooks — Sat, 10 Nov 2018 00:29:00 +0000

Money could result in more competitive salaries.

Gov. Dunleavy’s agenda includes constitutional reform

James Brooks — Fri, 09 Nov 2018 23:24:00 +0000

A former governor is also joining Dunleavy’s team.

Alaska appeals court rules on gun-case searches

James Brooks — Fri, 09 Nov 2018 22:55:00 +0000

The case intersects Fourth Amendment interpretations with Alaska’s liberal gun laws.

North Slope oil dips below break-even level

James Brooks — Fri, 09 Nov 2018 20:36:00 +0000

The trend may reverse itself soon.

Graphic: Juneau’s election divide

James Brooks — Fri, 09 Nov 2018 01:49:00 +0000

See how Juneau voted, precinct-by-precinct.

Southern Southeast votes still trickling in

James Brooks — Fri, 09 Nov 2018 01:18:00 +0000

The ballots could be important in two races.

Alaska governor-elect drafts GOP head for new administration

James Brooks — Thu, 08 Nov 2018 22:52:00 +0000

Dunleavy repeatedly used the phrase “open for business.”

Juneau voters veer from statewide choices

James Brooks — Thu, 08 Nov 2018 00:49:00 +0000

Turnout was down from 2014 totals.

Republicans near total control of Alaska government

James Brooks — Wed, 07 Nov 2018 10:56:00 +0000

All eyes are on Fairbanks.

Alaskans choose Dunleavy for governor

James Brooks — Wed, 07 Nov 2018 04:22:00 +0000

Mike Dunleavy will be Alaska’s next governor.

Campaigns finish with final surge as Election Day arrives in Alaska

James Brooks — Tue, 06 Nov 2018 00:38:00 +0000

One candidate compared Tuesday to Christmas.

Two years on, Alaska’s marijuana industry keeps growing

James Brooks — Mon, 05 Nov 2018 21:07:00 +0000

October collections might set a new record.

October dampens drought but doesn’t solve it in Southeast Alaska rainforest

James Brooks — Mon, 05 Nov 2018 20:31:00 +0000

For parched Southeast, October’s rainfall brought some needed relief.