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Opinion: AHFC administers federal rent and utility relief

Every Alaskan should have access to a safe, quality and affordable home.

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Juneau student earns academic honors

Erica Hurtte of Juneau has been named to the dean’s list for the fall 2020 semester at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the university announced.… Continue reading

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

Police calls for Sunday, Feb. 20, 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 Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities advises that there is an increased avalanche hazard over Thane Road for the next 24 hours. (Michael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire File)

Transportation department warns of increased avalanche risk for Thane Road

24-hour warning issued Saturday.

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities advises that there is an increased avalanche hazard over Thane Road for the next 24 hours. (Michael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire File)
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Opinion: Alaska’s legacy of dissenting senators

When doing the right thing is the hard thing.

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Midas Manifestation Reviews – Legit Program or Fake Results?

The Midas Manifestation is a holistic human development system that claims to allow individuals to improve their understanding of various alternative states of being -… Continue reading

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This Feb. 13, 2021 photo provided by Erik Stevens shows a bear track in the Alaska in the backcountry near where resident Shannon Stevens was bit by a bear in an outhouse. Stevens was using an outhouse in the backcountry and she was attacked by a bear, from below.(Erik Stevens via AP)

Alaska woman using outhouse attacked by bear, from below

Pain in the rear.

This Feb. 13, 2021 photo provided by Erik Stevens shows a bear track in the Alaska in the backcountry near where resident Shannon Stevens was bit by a bear in an outhouse. Stevens was using an outhouse in the backcountry and she was attacked by a bear, from below.(Erik Stevens via AP)
Alaska state Sen. Lora Reinbold, an Eagle River Republican, holds a copy of the Alaska Constitution during a committee hearing on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021, in Juneau, Alaska. Gov. Mike Dunleavy, a Republican, sent Reinbold a letter on Feb. 18, 2021, saying she has used her position to “misrepresent” the state’s COVID-19 response. Reinbold said the letter was “full of baseless accusations and complaints.” (AP Photo / Becky Bohrer)

Dunleavy says Reinbold misrepresents virus response

Dunleavy said his administration will no longer participate in hearings led by Sen. Lora Reinbold

Alaska state Sen. Lora Reinbold, an Eagle River Republican, holds a copy of the Alaska Constitution during a committee hearing on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021, in Juneau, Alaska. Gov. Mike Dunleavy, a Republican, sent Reinbold a letter on Feb. 18, 2021, saying she has used her position to “misrepresent” the state’s COVID-19 response. Reinbold said the letter was “full of baseless accusations and complaints.” (AP Photo / Becky Bohrer)
This 2020 electron microscope image provided by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases - Rocky Mountain Laboratories shows SARS-CoV-2 virus particles which cause COVID-19, isolated from a patient in the U.S., emerging from the surface of cells cultured in a lab. Viruses are constantly mutating, with coronavirus variants circulating around the globe. (NIAID-RML)

COVID at a glance for Friday Feb. 19

The most recent state and local numbers.

This 2020 electron microscope image provided by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases - Rocky Mountain Laboratories shows SARS-CoV-2 virus particles which cause COVID-19, isolated from a patient in the U.S., emerging from the surface of cells cultured in a lab. Viruses are constantly mutating, with coronavirus variants circulating around the globe. (NIAID-RML)
Additional doses of COVID-19 vaccine are expected to be available at an upcoming vaccine clinic due to a new partnership, City and Borough of Juneau announced.(Michael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire file)

Partnership makes additional vaccines available in Juneau

Additional doses of COVID-19 vaccine are expected to be available at an upcoming vaccine clinic, City and Borough of Juneau announced. The surplus is due… Continue reading

Additional doses of COVID-19 vaccine are expected to be available at an upcoming vaccine clinic due to a new partnership, City and Borough of Juneau announced.(Michael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire file)
A “ghost forest” exposed as La Perouse Glacier in Southeast Alaska retreated. In the past, the glacier ran over the rainforest trees. Two people are also in the photo. (Courtesy Photo / Ben Gaglioti)

Alaska Science Forum: ‘Ghost forest’ got run over by a glacier

By Ned Rozell As a few scientists hiked a path between the ice towers of a Southeast Alaska glacier and crashing ocean waves in 2016,… Continue reading

A “ghost forest” exposed as La Perouse Glacier in Southeast Alaska retreated. In the past, the glacier ran over the rainforest trees. Two people are also in the photo. (Courtesy Photo / Ben Gaglioti)
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Opinion: Proposed Medicare waiver doesn’t help rural communities

Are these changes offered most deplorable, yes.

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Nabi Qureshi is a community organizer for The Alaska Center and Chugach Electric ratepayer (Courtesy Photo)

Opinion: What Alaska can learn from Texas about utilities

It is showing us the dangers of poorly run utilities.

Nabi Qureshi is a community organizer for The Alaska Center and Chugach Electric ratepayer (Courtesy Photo)
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BioFit Reviews – Real Probiotic Weight Loss Pills or Fake Formula?

BioFit is a diet pill sold online through GoBioFit.com. The diet pill claims to help you lose enormous amounts of weight with limited diet and… Continue reading

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

Police calls for Friday, Feb. 19, 2021

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

Has it always been a police car? (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire)
T.J. “Manner” Cramer received a COVID-19 vaccine at Centennial Hall on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021. (Michael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire)

Thank you for the well-run vaccine clinic

I am compelled to express my appreciation and gratitude…

T.J. “Manner” Cramer received a COVID-19 vaccine at Centennial Hall on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021. (Michael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire)
This 2020 electron microscope image provided by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases - Rocky Mountain Laboratories shows SARS-CoV-2 virus particles which cause COVID-19, isolated from a patient in the U.S., emerging from the surface of cells cultured in a lab. Viruses are constantly mutating, with coronavirus variants circulating around the globe. (NIAID-RML)

COVID at a glance for Thursday, Feb. 18

The most recent state and local numbers.

This 2020 electron microscope image provided by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases - Rocky Mountain Laboratories shows SARS-CoV-2 virus particles which cause COVID-19, isolated from a patient in the U.S., emerging from the surface of cells cultured in a lab. Viruses are constantly mutating, with coronavirus variants circulating around the globe. (NIAID-RML)
(Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

Judge rules against governor on appointments debate

Posts affected included many members of many boards and commissions.

(Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)
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Living & Growing: Measure of our hearts

How can we cleanse our hearts and see more with our hearts?

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Opinion: Well done, Alaska

Hats off to Alaska’s medical and emergency services professionals

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