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Marijuana Dispensaries Near Me: Where to Buy Recreational Weed Online

Marijuana users are rejoicing now that medical and recreational weed is becoming legalized throughout the United States. The question for most people is no longer… Continue reading

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It's a police car until you look closely. The eye shies away, the . (Juneau Empire File / Michael Penn)

Police calls for Friday, July 2, 2022

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

It's a police car until you look closely. The eye shies away, the . (Juneau Empire File / Michael Penn)
The full moon sets over Cohen Island, foreground, Shelter Island, left, and the Chilkat Mountain Range in this November 2013 photo. A fishing vessel sank Tuesday night near Shelter Island, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. People are advised to steer clear of the area of the sinking. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

Fishing vessel sinks near Shelter Island

Three people recovered, none harmed.

The full moon sets over Cohen Island, foreground, Shelter Island, left, and the Chilkat Mountain Range in this November 2013 photo. A fishing vessel sank Tuesday night near Shelter Island, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. People are advised to steer clear of the area of the sinking. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)
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Gov reignites fight over judicial picks

Governor asks for new slate of candidates for state high court.

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This photo shows the sunset from Garnet Ledge, in Alaska.  (Courtesy Photo / Mary Catharine Martin)

SalmonState: A trip on the Stikine

By Mary Catharine Martin Each year, my partner, Bjorn, and I take a river trip. Parenthood (we have a 2-year-old and a 5-month-old) has also… Continue reading

This photo shows the sunset from Garnet Ledge, in Alaska.  (Courtesy Photo / Mary Catharine Martin)
Artwork by Christine Lewis, like the the painting seen here, will be featured at Juneau Artists Gallery for July. Lewis, who is this month's featured artist, will be present at the gallery for First Friday. The work will be exhibited throughout the month.  (Courtesy Photo / Christine Lewis)
Artwork by Christine Lewis, like the the painting seen here, will be featured at Juneau Artists Gallery for July. Lewis, who is this month's featured artist, will be present at the gallery for First Friday. The work will be exhibited throughout the month.  (Courtesy Photo / Christine Lewis)
It's a police car until you look closely. The eye shies away, the . (Juneau Empire File / Michael Penn)

Police calls for Thursday, July 1, 2021

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It's a police car until you look closely. The eye shies away, the . (Juneau Empire File / Michael Penn)
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Opinion: Protecting the sovereignty of Alaska’s Natives

New legislation would set a dangerous and costly precedent.

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The author's wife releases a Kenai River rainbow trout during the first day of their honeymoon on the Kenai Peninsula. (Jeff Lund / For the Juneau Empire)

I Went to the Woods: Sometimes the end comes without fish

Sometimes despite all the colors and sizes of flies in your box, it’s probably not going to happen.

The author's wife releases a Kenai River rainbow trout during the first day of their honeymoon on the Kenai Peninsula. (Jeff Lund / For the Juneau Empire)
A hummingbird carving marks a site on Grave Island against the backdrop of the Tlingit community of Kake. (Courtesy Photo / Lione Clare)

Resilient Peoples & Place: Youth support community through summer workforce and leadership development program

By Lione Clare with the Kake Alaska Youth Stewards Crew In the Tlingit community of Keex’ Kwaan (Kake), early summer is in full swing. It’s… Continue reading

A hummingbird carving marks a site on Grave Island against the backdrop of the Tlingit community of Kake. (Courtesy Photo / Lione Clare)
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BUBS Naturals Collagen Protein Reviews – Legit Supplement?

BUBS Naturals Collagen Protein is a daily remedy to support the deterioration of strength and joints due to aging. This formula contains grass-fed and pasture-raised… Continue reading

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It's a police car until you look closely. The eye shies away, the . (Juneau Empire File / Michael Penn)

Police calls for Wednesday, June 30, 2021

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It's a police car until you look closely. The eye shies away, the . (Juneau Empire File / Michael Penn)
Faith Myers stands at the doors of API. (Courtesy Photo)

Opinion: More needs to be done to protect the disabled

A state standard of patient care and a state enforcement of rights must be added to proposed bills.

Faith Myers stands at the doors of API. (Courtesy Photo)
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Judge to hear arguments in budget case

He’ll hear them on July 23.

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A bear cub perches high in a cottonwood tree.(Courtesy Photo / Kerry Howard)
A bear cub perches high in a cottonwood tree.(Courtesy Photo / Kerry Howard)
It's a police car until you look closely and see the details don't quite match. (Juneau Empire File / Michael Penn)

Police calls for Tuesday, June 29

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It's a police car until you look closely and see the details don't quite match. (Juneau Empire File / Michael Penn)
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Opinion: If you want to attract teachers, increase pay

By Anthony Rhodes I am a born-and-raised Alaskan who had to move away for the money. I work in cyber, but I have the credentials… Continue reading

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Psychic Reading Online: How Can Real Psychics Help in Transforming Your Life

Every human being is inquisitive by nature and holds a thirst for knowledge. People nowadays are greatly intrigued by one question and that is “what… Continue reading

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Opinion: We need more like Mike Gravel

If more of our politicians were like him, we’d be an extraordinarily better country.

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Then-Democratic presidential hopeful and former Alaska Sen. Mike Gravel speaks at the "Take Back America" political conference in Washington, in this June 2007 photo. Gravel, a former U.S. senator from Alaska who read the Pentagon Papers into the Congressional Record and confronted Barack Obama about nuclear weapons during a later presidential run, has died. He was 91. Gravel, who represented Alaska as a Democrat in the Senate from 1969 to 1981, died Saturday, June 26, 2021. Gravel had been living in Seaside, California, and was in failing health, said Theodore W. Johnson, a former aide. (AP Photo / Charles Dharapak)

Mike Gravel, former US senator for Alaska, dies at 91

He read the Pentagon Papers into the Congressional Record.

Then-Democratic presidential hopeful and former Alaska Sen. Mike Gravel speaks at the "Take Back America" political conference in Washington, in this June 2007 photo. Gravel, a former U.S. senator from Alaska who read the Pentagon Papers into the Congressional Record and confronted Barack Obama about nuclear weapons during a later presidential run, has died. He was 91. Gravel, who represented Alaska as a Democrat in the Senate from 1969 to 1981, died Saturday, June 26, 2021. Gravel had been living in Seaside, California, and was in failing health, said Theodore W. Johnson, a former aide. (AP Photo / Charles Dharapak)