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Opinion: We can and must do better

The events of Jan. 6 represent the failure of constitutional and civic education at all levels

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Opinion: Equal rights can’t wait

It’s time for the Equal Rights Amendment to become law.

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Report: Alaska AG quit after reports of sexual misconduct

Resignation came while news organizations prepared report detailing sexual misconduct allegations.

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Juneau residents earn awards, honors

Scots and students.

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Thank you letter for the week of Jan. 31, 2021

Thank you, merci, danke, gracias, gunalchéesh.

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

Police calls for Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021

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

Has it always been a police car? (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire)
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You might be middle-aged…

There is a growing list of everyday items that are virtually unknown to young people of today.

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In this Dec. 24 photo, Arsenio “Pastor” Credo receives the Moderna coronavirus vaccine from nurse Courtney Taber at the Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium’s Ethel Lund Medical Center. (Michael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire File)

City shares instructions for making vaccination appointment

Registration for the clinic opens Monday.

In this Dec. 24 photo, Arsenio “Pastor” Credo receives the Moderna coronavirus vaccine from nurse Courtney Taber at the Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium’s Ethel Lund Medical Center. (Michael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire File)
This photo shows the Alaska State Capitol on Jan. 8, 2021. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)
This photo shows the Alaska State Capitol on Jan. 8, 2021. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

The unserious pursuit of constitutional amendments

Why the governor’s cure-all for the state’s chronic budget deficit will run into a brick wall. Again.

This photo shows the Alaska State Capitol on Jan. 8, 2021. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)
This photo shows the Alaska State Capitol on Jan. 8, 2021. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)
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 causes COVID-19, isolated from a patient in the U.S., emerging from the surface of cells cultured in a lab. On Monday, Oct. 5, 2020, the top U.S. public health agency said that coronavirus can spread greater distances through the air than 6 feet, particularly in poorly ventilated and enclosed spaces. But agency officials continued to say such spread is uncommon, and current social distancing guidelines still make sense. (NIAID-RML via AP)

COVID at a glance for Friday, Jan. 29

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 causes COVID-19, isolated from a patient in the U.S., emerging from the surface of cells cultured in a lab. On Monday, Oct. 5, 2020, the top U.S. public health agency said that coronavirus can spread greater distances through the air than 6 feet, particularly in poorly ventilated and enclosed spaces. But agency officials continued to say such spread is uncommon, and current social distancing guidelines still make sense. (NIAID-RML via AP)
This photo shows a sign outside the Division of Motor Vehicles office in Juneau. The agency plans to update its electronic screening system after issuing personalized license plates reading "FUHRER" and "3REICH" and later recalling them because of complaints, officials announced Friday. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)

Alaska plans screening changes after ‘3REICH’ license plate

An Alaska agency plans to update its electronic screening system

This photo shows a sign outside the Division of Motor Vehicles office in Juneau. The agency plans to update its electronic screening system after issuing personalized license plates reading "FUHRER" and "3REICH" and later recalling them because of complaints, officials announced Friday. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)
Treg Taylor

Governor names new attorney general

Treg Taylor replaces Ed Sniffen, whom Dunleavy named to the post less than two weeks earlier.

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Opinion: How we can confront propaganda

“We the people…” are late with this. It is time, now, to get started.

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Alaska Science Forum: Bowhead whales are a rare wildlife rebound story

They’re the size of a bus and can live for 200 years.

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

Police calls for Friday, Jan. 29, 2021

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

Has it always been a police car. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire)
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Kibo Code Quantum Reviews – Is Kibo Code 2.0 Legit System?

Kibo Code Quantum Reviews - Is Kibo Code 2.0 Legit System? Tier 1 - 01/26/21 2020 was a devastating year, as most of it was… Continue reading

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Gov. Mike Dunleavy, who spoke to the Empire via phone Wednesday, speaks at an Anchorage press conference on Dec. 11, 2020. (Courtesy photo / Office of Gov. Mike Dunleavy)
Gov. Mike Dunleavy, who spoke to the Empire via phone Wednesday, speaks at an Anchorage press conference on Dec. 11, 2020. (Courtesy photo / Office of Gov. Mike Dunleavy)
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 causes COVID-19, isolated from a patient in the U.S., emerging from the surface of cells cultured in a lab. On Monday, Oct. 5, 2020, the top U.S. public health agency said that coronavirus can spread greater distances through the air than 6 feet, particularly in poorly ventilated and enclosed spaces. But agency officials continued to say such spread is uncommon, and current social distancing guidelines still make sense. (NIAID-RML via AP)
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 causes COVID-19, isolated from a patient in the U.S., emerging from the surface of cells cultured in a lab. On Monday, Oct. 5, 2020, the top U.S. public health agency said that coronavirus can spread greater distances through the air than 6 feet, particularly in poorly ventilated and enclosed spaces. But agency officials continued to say such spread is uncommon, and current social distancing guidelines still make sense. (NIAID-RML via AP)
Kristina is a member at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church. (Courtesy Photo / Kristina Abbott)

Living & Growing: An early lesson about the dangers of pride

Pride before biking into a parked car.

Kristina is a member at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church. (Courtesy Photo / Kristina Abbott)
Alan Wilson

Insulation and energy efficient buildings

Discussing local solutions to climate change with Alan Wilson.

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