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Opinion: People turning 18 on or before Election Day should register to vote

Opinion: People turning 18 on or before Election Day should register to vote

Congratulations to 18 year olds as they start to exercise their civic right and responsibility.

Opinion: People turning 18 on or before Election Day should register to vote
Big tippers: Alaska man joins push to aid restaurant workers

Big tippers: Alaska man joins push to aid restaurant workers

Restaurants and their employees nationwide have been badly hurt by the pandemic.

Big tippers: Alaska man joins push to aid restaurant workers

Living & Growing: The benefits of being slow to anger

Whoever will seek to be a peacemaker in the days ahead will be blessed.

Police calls for Sunday, Sept. 6, 2020

Police calls for Sunday, Sept. 6, 2020

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

Police calls for Sunday, Sept. 6, 2020
This photo shows Marla Berg, member of the 100 Women Who Care coordinator team, and Joy Lyon, Executive Director of AEYC Southeast Alaska. (Courtesy Photo / Iola Young)

Thanks a million to the 100 Women Who Care Juneau

“Our hearts are overflowing with gratitude!”

This photo shows Marla Berg, member of the 100 Women Who Care coordinator team, and Joy Lyon, Executive Director of AEYC Southeast Alaska. (Courtesy Photo / Iola Young)
Voting in person is going to look different this year

Voting in person is going to look different this year

Some tates are turning to stadiums, drive-thrus and possibly even movie theaters as safe options.

Voting in person is going to look different this year
Rep. Andi Story, D-Juneau, talks with Department of Administration Commissioner Kelly Tshibaka following a House Administration Committee Finance Subcommittee meeting in this January 2020 photo. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: There have been some questions and misinformation about pandemic-related contract

“So let’s talk straight: We had several bids, but none from an Alaskan company.”

Rep. Andi Story, D-Juneau, talks with Department of Administration Commissioner Kelly Tshibaka following a House Administration Committee Finance Subcommittee meeting in this January 2020 photo. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)
The M/V Matanuska tied up at the Auke Bay Ferry Terminal on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: The corrupting of AMHS policymaking

his a story of two Alaska governors who made bad AMHS policy decisions.

The M/V Matanuska tied up at the Auke Bay Ferry Terminal on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)
Forest Service police dog survives second stabbing attack

Forest Service police dog survives second stabbing attack

The dog suffered nine stab wounds during a marijuana raid in Northern California.

Forest Service police dog survives second stabbing attack
Judge sides with state on ballot application mailings

Judge sides with state on ballot application mailings

U.S. District Court says state’s decision isn’t discriminatory.

Judge sides with state on ballot application mailings
Libertarian candidate reschedules

Libertarian candidate reschedules

She’s still coming next week.

Libertarian candidate reschedules
Alaska Supreme Court rules bonding plan is unconstitutional

Alaska Supreme Court rules bonding plan is unconstitutional

The court said the Legislature-approved plan is “unconstitutional in its entirety.”

Alaska Supreme Court rules bonding plan is unconstitutional
The cause of orange trees in the Alaska Range may surprise you

The cause of orange trees in the Alaska Range may surprise you

It was as if someone had pepper-sprayed the Denali Highway.

The cause of orange trees in the Alaska Range may surprise you
Opinion: You can help the bears we love

Opinion: You can help the bears we love

Bears are in trouble now. They are being drawn into our neighborhoods by easy meals of garbage

Opinion: You can help the bears we love
Zach Brown speaks during a “Stand Strong for Climate” rally in front of the Alaska State Capitol on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019 as students hold signs asking nations to divest from investments in the fossil fuel industry. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: The Koch brothers brought us Ohio Dan

It’s time for an authentic, independent voice who will speak for Alaskans.

Zach Brown speaks during a “Stand Strong for Climate” rally in front of the Alaska State Capitol on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019 as students hold signs asking nations to divest from investments in the fossil fuel industry. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)
Police calls for Friday, Sept. 4, 2020

Police calls for Friday, Sept. 4, 2020

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

Police calls for Friday, Sept. 4, 2020
Opinion: Sen Murkowski can help determine the future of the American wild horse

Opinion: Sen Murkowski can help determine the future of the American wild horse

Alaskans can play an important role in making sure wild mustangs are around for generations.

Opinion: Sen Murkowski can help determine the future of the American wild horse
Opinion: Is new city debt necessary now?

Opinion: Is new city debt necessary now?

It’s fair to ask why Juneau residents should vote to add new debt now

Opinion: Is new city debt necessary now?
Police calls for Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020

Police calls for Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020

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

Police calls for Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020
Sen. John Coghill, R-North Pole, expresses his sadness about the effect the budget will have on his community during a Joint Session of Alaska Legislature at the Capitol on Thursday, July 11, 2019. A recount has affirmed Cohhill lost a tight primary race. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)
Sen. John Coghill, R-North Pole, expresses his sadness about the effect the budget will have on his community during a Joint Session of Alaska Legislature at the Capitol on Thursday, July 11, 2019. A recount has affirmed Cohhill lost a tight primary race. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)