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A sign along Montana Creek Road encourages Juneau residents to wear face masks in public settings on Dec. 29. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Motorized use would disturb Montana Creek area

By Mary F. Willson Montana Creek is a beautiful clear-water stream that originates near the Grandchild Peaks, gains a lot of water from McGinnis Creek… Continue reading

A sign along Montana Creek Road encourages Juneau residents to wear face masks in public settings on Dec. 29. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)
Geoff Kirsch is an award-winning Juneau-based writer and humorist.

Slack Tide: Nobody moves to Alaska to write comedy — except me

Everyone has a “what I’m doing in Alaska” story.

Geoff Kirsch is an award-winning Juneau-based writer and humorist.
Has it always been a police car. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire)

Police calls for Sunday, April 11, 2021

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

Has it always been a police car. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire)
The Alsek River is the straight, tan waterway with a major branch that turns left into Alsek Lake. As the Grand Plateau Glacier — near top left of the photo — recedes, scientists think the Alsek River will flow that way to the sea. Currently, the Alsek River hangs a sharp right to reach Dry Bay and the Gulf of Alaska. (Courtesy Photo /Chris Larsen)

Alaska Science Forum: Big change on a big landscape

Could a roving river re-route rafters ?

The Alsek River is the straight, tan waterway with a major branch that turns left into Alsek Lake. As the Grand Plateau Glacier — near top left of the photo — recedes, scientists think the Alsek River will flow that way to the sea. Currently, the Alsek River hangs a sharp right to reach Dry Bay and the Gulf of Alaska. (Courtesy Photo /Chris Larsen)
A role of "I Voted" stickers sit sanitizer. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: There’s a problem election reform efforts are ignoring

Campaigns should be shorter. But they aren’t.

A role of "I Voted" stickers sit sanitizer. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)
The state announced this week that studded tires will be allowed for longer than usual. In Southeast Alaska, studded tires will be allowed until May 1 instead of April 15. (Dana Zigmund / Juneau Empire)

State extends studded tire deadline

Prolonged wintry weather triggers the change.

The state announced this week that studded tires will be allowed for longer than usual. In Southeast Alaska, studded tires will be allowed until May 1 instead of April 15. (Dana Zigmund / Juneau Empire)
Women of the Moose volunteers pose with the Easter Baskets that they put together for the children at the AWARE shelter. Each basket was made specific to each child’s age, said Jaime Isaak in an email. “A lot of happy children,” Isaak said. (Courtesy Photo / Jaime Isaak)

Women of the Moose hop to it

Volunteers made Easter baskets for children at local shelter.

Women of the Moose volunteers pose with the Easter Baskets that they put together for the children at the AWARE shelter. Each basket was made specific to each child’s age, said Jaime Isaak in an email. “A lot of happy children,” Isaak said. (Courtesy Photo / Jaime Isaak)
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Hyfit Gear Review – Smart Home Gym Workout Exercise System?

Hyfit is an all-in-one workout system designed for use at home. You order Hyfit online, then get everything you need to enjoy powerful workouts at… Continue reading

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Blast Auxiliary Portable AC Review: Is Classic Desktop AC Worth It?

The Blast Auxiliary Classic Desktop AC is a personal cooling unit that employs evaporative technology to lower a small space’s temperature. Extraordinarily little maintenance is… Continue reading

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Police calls for Friday, April 9, 2021

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

This screenshot of an Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation map of PFAS sites in Alaska shows that contamination from so-called “forever chemicals” is observable throughout the state. (Screenshot | Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation)

Opinion: Alaska needs to do more to ensure safe drinking water

Most of all, we need action at the local, state, and federal levels.

This screenshot of an Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation map of PFAS sites in Alaska shows that contamination from so-called “forever chemicals” is observable throughout the state. (Screenshot | Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation)
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Court sides with Dunleavy in appointments dispute

The court, in a brief order, reversed a ruling by a superior court judge.

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Living & Growing: Let us choose to be grateful

May our spring be full of gratitude.

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Soul Manifestation 2021 Review (Free Report) – Does It Really Work?

It seems like the combination of a successful career, healthy life, a loving family, and a strong social presence is the recipe for the perfect… Continue reading

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Has it always been a police car? (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire)

Police calls for Thursday, April 8, 2021

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

Has it always been a police car? (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire)
April is usually the author’s favorite month for steelhead fishing. If the weather and fish, cooperate. (Jeff Lund / For the Juneau Empire)
April is usually the author’s favorite month for steelhead fishing. If the weather and fish, cooperate. (Jeff Lund / For the Juneau Empire)
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Opinion: How satellites may lead to broadband service for rural Alaska

Low Earth orbiting satellites may soon help Alaska to achieve a task force goal.

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