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The Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Encore docks in Juneau in October, 2022. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire File)

Ships in Port for t​​he Week of Sept. 3

Here what to expect this week.

The Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Encore docks in Juneau in October, 2022. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire File)
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Police calls for Sunday, Sept. 3, 2023

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(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)
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Police calls for Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023

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(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)
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Police calls for Friday, Sept. 1, 2023

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(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)
Sandhill cranes fly over the Mendenhall wetlands. (Photo by Gina Vose)

On the Trails: An uncommon encounter with Sandhill cranes

One sunny day near the end of August, a friend and I walked on the wetlands on the west side of the river. Not many… Continue reading

Sandhill cranes fly over the Mendenhall wetlands. (Photo by Gina Vose)
The existing Juneau City Hall building. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire File)

My Turn: Is it really better to own or to rent?

The CBJ administration’s rationale for a new City Hall is based on the tenet it is better to own with a mortgage (bond issue) than… Continue reading

The existing Juneau City Hall building. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire File)
Environmental Protection Administrator Michael Regan speaks at a news conference on Thursday at the Alaska Native Heritage Center in Anchorage. Behind him are Bailey Richards, contamination support program coordinator for the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium; Natalie Cale, chief operating officer for the Ounalashka Corp.; and Aaron Leggett, president of the Native Village of Eklutna. Regan made a five-day tour of Alaska as part of the EPA’s national Journey to Justice program, which focuses on the ways minority, Indigenous and low-income communities are disproportionately burdened by pollution and climate change. (Photo by Yereth Rosen/Alaska Beacon)

Alaska trip highlights challenges facing Indigenous communities, EPA leader says

Travels to the to the tiny Yup’ik village of Igiugig in the Bristol Bay region, to Utqiagvik at the northern tip of Alaska and to… Continue reading

Environmental Protection Administrator Michael Regan speaks at a news conference on Thursday at the Alaska Native Heritage Center in Anchorage. Behind him are Bailey Richards, contamination support program coordinator for the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium; Natalie Cale, chief operating officer for the Ounalashka Corp.; and Aaron Leggett, president of the Native Village of Eklutna. Regan made a five-day tour of Alaska as part of the EPA’s national Journey to Justice program, which focuses on the ways minority, Indigenous and low-income communities are disproportionately burdened by pollution and climate change. (Photo by Yereth Rosen/Alaska Beacon)
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Police calls for Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023

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Opinion: Permanent Fund office in Anchorage means Alaska-based opportunities for professional talent

The Alaska Permanent Fund Corp.’s vision is to deliver outstanding returns for the benefit of all current and future generations of Alaskans. Accomplishing this vision… Continue reading

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Police calls for Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023

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U.S. Senate candidate Kelly Tshibaka and former President Donald Trump stand on stage during a July 2022 rally in Anchorage. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Tshibaka is not a credible opponent of ranked choice

Preserve Democracy is a non-partisan group that claims to be “devoted to protecting election integrity.” Its CEO, president, and treasurer is failed U.S. Senate candidate… Continue reading

U.S. Senate candidate Kelly Tshibaka and former President Donald Trump stand on stage during a July 2022 rally in Anchorage. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire File)
Gerry Hatcher, left, and Drake Singleton drag a deflated boat pontoon over wet vegetation to reach Allison Lake near Valdez. (Photo by Ned Rozell)

Alaska Science Forum: Lakes hold signs of past earthquakes

ALLISON LAKE, ABOVE VALDEZ — Three men dressed in full raingear crept like ants across a bumpy green landscape on Aug. 25, 2023. Using a… Continue reading

Gerry Hatcher, left, and Drake Singleton drag a deflated boat pontoon over wet vegetation to reach Allison Lake near Valdez. (Photo by Ned Rozell)
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Letter: A better solution to glacier flooding than bombs

Since you are entertaining all ideas, including the absurd: What about NOT building a house right next to the Mendenhall River? Listen to nature, she… Continue reading

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A cruise ship docks in downtown Juneau on July 15. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Misconceptions about cruise industry need clarification

Recently, Juneau resident Jennifer Pemberton penned an Anchorage Daily News op-ed describing a cruise that she took in August when she was required to pay… Continue reading

A cruise ship docks in downtown Juneau on July 15. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire File)
A network of pipelines, seen on Aug. 23, 2018, snakes through a portion of the Greater Prudhoe Bay Unit on Alaska’s North Slope. The oil and gas industry has more impact on Alaska’s economy than any other industry, a new study finds. (Photo by Yereth Rosen/Alaska Beacon)

Oil and gas companies have outsized economic impact on Alaska, says industry study

The oil industry packs a bigger economic punch than any other industry in Alaska, according to study findings presented on Wednesday at an industry conference… Continue reading

A network of pipelines, seen on Aug. 23, 2018, snakes through a portion of the Greater Prudhoe Bay Unit on Alaska’s North Slope. The oil and gas industry has more impact on Alaska’s economy than any other industry, a new study finds. (Photo by Yereth Rosen/Alaska Beacon)
The Assembly Building is seen on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022, in downtown Juneau, Alaska. (Photo by James Brooks/Alaska Beacon)

Alaska Legislature’s new apartment building is on budget, on schedule

A project intended to renovate a historic Juneau building into apartments for state legislators and staff is running on time and on budget, officials told… Continue reading

The Assembly Building is seen on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022, in downtown Juneau, Alaska. (Photo by James Brooks/Alaska Beacon)
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Police calls for Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023

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(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)
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Police calls for Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023

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A rainbow spans North Douglas on Aug. 16. (Photo by Kelsey Riederer)

Wild Shots

To showcase our readers’ work to the widest possible audience, Wild Shots have been moved in front of the Juneau Empire’s paywall. Don’t have a… Continue reading

A rainbow spans North Douglas on Aug. 16. (Photo by Kelsey Riederer)
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Living and Growing: Giving space for grief is healthy and grounded

“For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.” — Ecclesiastes 3 After I let the chickens out and told… Continue reading

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