The ballot processing center in Thane receives all ballots on Election Day (Mari Kanagy / Juneau Empire)

Updated unofficial election results show sales tax cuts hold strong, candidate leads widening

Only one position has changed, while the rest remain consistent with first round results

A black bear next to a trash bin. (Mark Levisay photo)

Juneau urges residents to secure trash as bears forage for fall

It’s been a relatively quiet year for bear calls, but experts stress prevention over punishment

National Weather Service screenshot Warning issued by the National Weather Service shows high flood risk along west and north coasts of Alaska.

Governor declares disaster as storm floods west and north Alaska communities

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Campaign signs for Assembly candidate Nano Brooks hang on a fence in Mendenhall Valley. Brooks leads the race against incumbent Wade Bryant by just three votes in the preliminary results. (Mari Kanagy / Juneau Empire)

Assembly candidates react to preliminary election results

Early tallies show Proposition 2 passing by a wide margin and a razor-thin race for District 2

“VOTE HERE” sign directs residents to the City Hall Assembly Chamber voting center on Election Day. (Mari Kanagy / Juneau Empire)

Preliminary election results favor cutting sales tax, tight race for Assembly

Unofficial election results for municipal elections are here

The ballot drop box at City Hall Assembly Chambers is one of five stationed around Juneau. (Mari Kanagy / Juneau Empire)

Voters, poll workers reflect on Election Day

Juneau residents share their opinions on municipal ballot

Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion FILE - Alaska Lieutenant Governor Nancy Dahlstrom speaks during a celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Dena’ina Wellness Center in Kenai, Alaska, on Friday, July 12, 2024.

Alaska Lt. Governor certifies U.S. citizen voting requirement initiative

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The ballot processing center in Thane receives all ballots on Election Day (Mari Kanagy / Juneau Empire)

Updated unofficial election results show sales tax cuts hold strong, candidate leads widening

Only one position has changed, while the rest remain consistent with first round results

 

A black bear next to a trash bin. (Mark Levisay photo)

Juneau urges residents to secure trash as bears forage for fall

It’s been a relatively quiet year for bear calls, but experts stress prevention over punishment

 

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Photo by Ned Rozell Golds and greens of aspens and birches adorn a hillside above the Angel Creek drainage east of Fairbanks.

Alaska Science Forum: The season of senescence is upon us

Trees and other plants are simply shedding what no longer suits them

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Chloe Anderson for the Juneau Empire A bald eagle is pictured near Eagle Beach on Sept. 16.

Weekly Wonder: Eagles, a symbol of hope and patriotism

Every time I see an eagle down south, I think of Rachel Carson

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Photos by Delcenia Cosman/Homer News Salmonfest-goers crowd in front of the Ocean Stage during Blackwater Railroad’s performance on Saturday, Aug. 2, at the Kenai Peninsula Fairgrounds in Ninilchik.

Celebrating salmon, art and culture

Salmonfest was held in Ninilchik last weekend, featuring music, community and advocacy

 

Youths compete in a choker setter race during last year’s Juneau Gold Rush Days at Savikko Park on Sunday, June 23, 2024. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire file photo)
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A not-entirely-precise schedule of this year’s Juneau Gold Rush Days

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The student band performs at Thunder Mountain High School. (Screenshot from student film “Digging a Hole in the School Budget”)
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Thunder Mountain High School graduates win film festival award

Documentary by Jade Hicks, Hayden Loggy-Smith portrays human impacts of school consolidation plan.

 

An entangled humpback whale seen from above on Oct. 10 near Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve. (Photo by Sean Neilson, NOAA MMHSRP Permit No. 24359)

Juvenile whale caught in heavy fishing apparatus freed by team effort

Rescue follows the loss of a whale calf to a vessel strike in August

 

Juneau’s Anthony Garcia (22) carries the ball deep into West Anchorage High School territory to set up the Huskies’ first touchdown early in the third quarter during Saturday’s game in Anchorage. (Screenshot from Juneau Huskies football livestream video)

Depleted Huskies lose at West Anchorage 59-21

JV players make up one-third of Juneau’s squad during matchup against top team in conference.

 

U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski (left) views the Mendenhall River on Tuesday as Juneau Assembly member Wade Bryson explains changes that occurred to the riverbank due to record flooding from Suicide Basin last Saturday. Juneau state representatives Sara Hannan and Andi Story were among the other officials taking part in the trip. (Tom Mattice / City and Borough Of Juneau)

Flood cleanup, fundraising events planned this weekend

As state and federal officials consider large-scale actions, residents can offer immediate help.

 

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James Edens looks at 35mm film he had just developed. Photo by By Jonathon Dawe/ Wrangell Sentinel)

Father and son share love for old-school film photography

For photographers like James Edens, film photography never lost its allure

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In an undated image provided by Chris Miller, an image of the northern lights in Juneau shows what a camera with a longer exposure captures. As astrotourism booms, the northern lights get a boost from digital photography. (Chris Miller via The New York Times)

Is the aurora borealis really that mind-blowing? Or is it just your cellphone photos?

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A harbor seal lazily floats in the calm cool downtown harbor waters on March 21. (Photo by Denise Carroll)

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Mendenhall Glacier and Mendenhall Lake on Jan. 28. (Photo by Deana Barajas)

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Opinion: Juneau Assembly spends recklessly despite voter concerns about affordability

In just one night, at the September 22 Assembly meeting, almost $30 million in cash went out the door. That’s Continue reading...

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