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FILE - A pedestrian carries an umbrella while crossing a street in San Francisco, Thursday, April 14, 2022. A variety of new laws take effect Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023 that could have an impact on people's finances and, in some cases, their personal liberties. (AP Photo / Jeff Chiu)

Taxes fall, wages rise and jaywalking OK’d by new state laws

Taxes will fall and minimum wages rise for residents in numerous states…

FILE - A pedestrian carries an umbrella while crossing a street in San Francisco, Thursday, April 14, 2022. A variety of new laws take effect Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023 that could have an impact on people's finances and, in some cases, their personal liberties. (AP Photo / Jeff Chiu)
(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

Police calls for Saturday, Dec. 31

This report contains information from law enforcement and public safety agencies.

(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)
This map from the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management shows the sale area for a recently concluded oil and gas lease sale.

U..S. gets 1 bid for oil and gas lease in Alaska’s Cook Inlet

Hilcorp Alaska LLC submitted the sole bid — $63,983 for an area covering 5,693 acres.

This map from the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management shows the sale area for a recently concluded oil and gas lease sale.
William Dall’s sketch of the mouth of what is now called the Melozitna River, which enters the Yukon River near the village of Ruby, from “Alaska and its Resources.”

Alaska Science Forum: A scientist’s view of Alaska, 150 years ago

One year before Alaska became part of America, 21-year old William Dall ascended the Yukon River on a sled, pulled by dogs. The man who… Continue reading

William Dall’s sketch of the mouth of what is now called the Melozitna River, which enters the Yukon River near the village of Ruby, from “Alaska and its Resources.”
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Ketchikan police chief charged with assaulting man

A police chief in Ketchikan pleaded not guilty Friday to charges that he assaulted an intoxicated man while he was off-duty at a resort restaurant,… Continue reading

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Opinion: SEACC responds to union issues

However the union question is resolved, we take our responsibilities to our employees very seriously

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Jane Hale (Courtesy Photo)

Coming Out: Pronouns and antecedents

Why would anyone deliberately refuse to call someone by their right name and their chosen pronouns?

Jane Hale (Courtesy Photo)
(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

Police calls for Friday, Dec. 30

This report contains information from law enforcement and public safety agencies.

(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)
Juneau’s Telephone Hill neighborhood is seen at center right, beneath the State Office Building, on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022. The neighborhood, owned by the state of Alaska, is being transferred to the City and Borough of Juneau. (James Brooks / Alaska Beacon)

Historic neighborhood, once envisioned for new Alaska Capitol, is given away by the state

Order signed transferring Telephone Hill to the capital city.

Juneau’s Telephone Hill neighborhood is seen at center right, beneath the State Office Building, on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022. The neighborhood, owned by the state of Alaska, is being transferred to the City and Borough of Juneau. (James Brooks / Alaska Beacon)
President Joe Biden arrives at Henry E. Rohlsen Airport, in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, late Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022. Biden on Thursday signed a $1.7 trillion spending bill that will keep the federal government operating through the end of the federal budget year in September 2023, and provide tens of billions of dollars in new aid to Ukraine for its fight against the Russian military. (AP Photo / Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Biden signs $1.7 trillion bill funding government operations

It includes $15.3B lawmakers sought for their home states and districts.

President Joe Biden arrives at Henry E. Rohlsen Airport, in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, late Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022. Biden on Thursday signed a $1.7 trillion spending bill that will keep the federal government operating through the end of the federal budget year in September 2023, and provide tens of billions of dollars in new aid to Ukraine for its fight against the Russian military. (AP Photo / Manuel Balce Ceneta)
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Another Dunleavy attorney general needs to resign

Here’s why.

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Living & Growing: Joy to the World

One of the most beloved traditions of Christmas is singing Christmas carols.

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Many hands help to get the work done. Participants of the Alaska Youth Stewards program in Kake install a Lingít/English road sign, a project in partnership with community elders and the U.S. Forest Service.
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Resilient Peoples & Place: A year of building and reconnection

Investing in Southeast Alaska by continuing to place relationships first.

Many hands help to get the work done. Participants of the Alaska Youth Stewards program in Kake install a Lingít/English road sign, a project in partnership with community elders and the U.S. Forest Service.
Players from West Valley High School and Anchorage Christian School reach for a basketball flying in the air Wednesday afternoon at Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at, marking the start of the annual Princess Cruises Capital City Classic. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire)

Capital City Classic tips off

Juneau, we have tipoff. The Princess Cruises Capital City Classic got underway Wednesday afternoon — a day later than previously scheduled due to travel problems… Continue reading

Players from West Valley High School and Anchorage Christian School reach for a basketball flying in the air Wednesday afternoon at Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at, marking the start of the annual Princess Cruises Capital City Classic. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire)
(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

Police calls for Thursday, Dec. 29

This report contains information from law enforcement and public safety agencies.

(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)
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Opinion: In support of SEACC United.

A strong SEACC benefits everyone.

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(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

Police calls for Wednesday, Dec.28

This report contains information from law enforcement and public safety agencies.

(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)
Faith Myers stands at the doors of API. (Courtesy Photo)

Opinion: America’s compassion is actually hurting people with disabilities

In December 2022, the Biden Administration released a 100-plus-page plan on how to reduce America’s estimated one half million homeless population by 25% over the… Continue reading

Faith Myers stands at the doors of API. (Courtesy Photo)
Pacific wrens were formerly included with winter wrens, but are now considered to be a separate species (Courtesy Photo / Bob Armstrong)

On the Trails: Field notes and name games

Thoughts on the taxonomic road and local trails.

Pacific wrens were formerly included with winter wrens, but are now considered to be a separate species (Courtesy Photo / Bob Armstrong)
(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

Police calls for Tuesday, Dec.27

This report contains information from law enforcement and public safety agencies.

(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)