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”I Voted” stickers wait for Alaskan voters to pick them up during early in-person voting at Mendenhall Mall on Oct. 22. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)

Opinion: Sullivan has shown loyalty to party trumps the voices of Alaskan

Alaskans shouldn’t be surprised that it took Dan Sullivan a decade to say he opposes the Pebble Mine.

”I Voted” stickers wait for Alaskan voters to pick them up during early in-person voting at Mendenhall Mall on Oct. 22. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)
An Alaska Airlines cargo/passenger jet lifts off from the Juneau International Airport in this December 2014 photo. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire FIle)

American, Southwest, Alaska add to airline loss parade in 3Q

Airlines are piling up billions of dollars in additional losses as the pandemic stifles air travel.

An Alaska Airlines cargo/passenger jet lifts off from the Juneau International Airport in this December 2014 photo. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire FIle)
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Police calls for Friday, Oct. 23, 2020

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This is a police car.  It has always been a police car.
This is a police car. It has always been a police car.

Police calls for Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020

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This is a police car. It has always been a police car.
Alyse Galvin, a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives, speaks during a women's march and rally held Saturday in Juneau. Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)

Opinion: Galvin will be an independent voice

I’ve known her for over 20 years and vouch for her sincerity, kindness, moral compass and enthusiasm.

Alyse Galvin, a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives, speaks during a women's march and rally held Saturday in Juneau. Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)
This photo shows a by-mail ballot sent to an Alaska voter in October. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)

Officials tout voting precautions, options in Alaska

The state’s chief medical officer encourages Alaskans to vote early amid pandemic.

This photo shows a by-mail ballot sent to an Alaska voter in October. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)
Decoy geese can’t fly away…except perhaps during an October storm. (Jeff Lund / Juneau Empire)

Earning the ‘local’ title

If October was a fish, it would be a lingcod. Ugly. Nasty. Angry.

Decoy geese can’t fly away…except perhaps during an October storm. (Jeff Lund / Juneau Empire)
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Opinion: Why I’m choosing Gross again

Now, 25 years later, we are again choosing Al Gross, this time as our candidate for the U.S. Senate.

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Writers’ Weir: Blindsided

Do they know yet? They didn’t.

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This photo shows western bog laurel. (Courtesy Photo / Vivian Mork Yéilk’)
This photo shows western bog laurel. (Courtesy Photo / Vivian Mork Yéilk’)
This undated photo shows Independent candidate Al Gross. Gross, an independent running with Democratic support, is challenging Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan in Alaska, a state that has long been a GOP stronghold. Across the country, Republicans are nervous about Senate seats like Sullivan's they once thought safe as Democrats hope to capitalize on President Donald Trump's unpopularity to retake the chamber. (Gross for Senate Campaign)

Alaska Senate candidate hopes to ride Democratic wave

Republicans are nervous about Senate seats like Sen. Dan Sullivan’s they once thought safe.

This undated photo shows Independent candidate Al Gross. Gross, an independent running with Democratic support, is challenging Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan in Alaska, a state that has long been a GOP stronghold. Across the country, Republicans are nervous about Senate seats like Sullivan's they once thought safe as Democrats hope to capitalize on President Donald Trump's unpopularity to retake the chamber. (Gross for Senate Campaign)
Les Gara

Opinion: Voting yes on Ballot Measure 1 is voting yes for Alaska

We should be partners with the oil industry, not junior partners.

Les Gara
This photos shows colorful bleeding tooth-fungus, sometimes called strawberries and cream (Courtesy Photo / Jos Bakker)

Fun with 3 fungal curiosities

Mystery, bleeding teeth and bird’s nest fungus.

This photos shows colorful bleeding tooth-fungus, sometimes called strawberries and cream (Courtesy Photo / Jos Bakker)
The Andrew P. Kashevaroff State Library, Archives and Museum building, as seen in this September 2018 photo is temporarily closed due to COVID-19 conditions in Juneau. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)
The Andrew P. Kashevaroff State Library, Archives and Museum building, as seen in this September 2018 photo is temporarily closed due to COVID-19 conditions in Juneau. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)
Alexander B. Dolitsky

Opinion: This ‘white privilege’ mission is a very troubling

Conservatives, describe this rhetoric as a radical neo-Marxist ideology, cancel culture and more.

Alexander B. Dolitsky
The Juneau School District building, March 20, 2020. (Michael S. Lockett/ Juneau Empire)

Opinion: Can we reopen Juneau schools?

Cowardice in the face of injustice is complicity.

The Juneau School District building, March 20, 2020. (Michael S. Lockett/ Juneau Empire)
In this May 7, 2020 photo, Sen. Dan Sullivan wears a mask at a hearing in Washington. Sullivan's office released a statement Monday saying the senator would support a confirmation vote to fill the vacancy on the U.S. Supreme Court even in an election year. (Kevin Dietsch/Pool via AP)

Opinion: Sullivan has earned my vote

Senator Sullivan has a proven record of furthering Alaskans’ need.

In this May 7, 2020 photo, Sen. Dan Sullivan wears a mask at a hearing in Washington. Sullivan's office released a statement Monday saying the senator would support a confirmation vote to fill the vacancy on the U.S. Supreme Court even in an election year. (Kevin Dietsch/Pool via AP)
The Fairweather pulls up to the Auke Bay Terminal in June 2014. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

State accepts bids for 2 fast ferries that faced struggles

The state Department of Transportation issued a public notice of the bidding process Thursday.

The Fairweather pulls up to the Auke Bay Terminal in June 2014. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)
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Opinion: Voting for Galvin or Gross is voting against Alaska

By Ron Somerville Two things caught my eye in the paper on Tuesday, which need some clarification for your readers. First, Paulette Simpson’s my turn… Continue reading

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Police calls for Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020

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