Wire Service

Opinion: There’s value in counting

Opinion: There’s value in counting

Alaskans will live with the consequences of the census for the next 10 years.

Opinion: There’s value in counting
Opinion: Don’t bail out irresponsible politicians

Opinion: Don’t bail out irresponsible politicians

Bailouts won’t fix a mismanaged system.

Opinion: Don’t bail out irresponsible politicians
With age comes an appreciation for brakes

With age comes an appreciation for brakes

While I agree with the “send it” ethos, I don’t want to send myself into unconsciousness.

With age comes an appreciation for brakes
Police calls for Wednesday, June 10, 2020

Police calls for Wednesday, June 10, 2020

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction… Continue reading

Police calls for Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Opinion: Here’s why we shouldn’t defund the police

Opinion: Here’s why we shouldn’t defund the police

I’ve watched with dismay and frankly a good bit of anger at calls to defund the police.

Opinion: Here’s why we shouldn’t defund the police
Opinion: Outdoor economy can help carry Alaska into the future

Opinion: Outdoor economy can help carry Alaska into the future

All of us together can create a movement rooted and inspired by this place we call home.

Opinion: Outdoor economy can help carry Alaska into the future
Transportation Security Administration officials say this firearm was found loaded Monday morning in a traveler’s carry-on luggage. The man, who TSA did not identify, had a ticket to fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, according to TSA. (Courtesy Photo | TSA)

Loaded gun found in man’s carry-on luggage, TSA says

TSA officer saw image of firearm during X-ray, according to TSA.

Transportation Security Administration officials say this firearm was found loaded Monday morning in a traveler’s carry-on luggage. The man, who TSA did not identify, had a ticket to fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, according to TSA. (Courtesy Photo | TSA)
More than meets the (human) eye

More than meets the (human) eye

We can’t see all the ways flowers communicate with pollinators.

More than meets the (human) eye
Police calls for Tuesday, June 9, 2020

Police calls for Tuesday, June 9, 2020

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction… Continue reading

Police calls for Tuesday, June 9, 2020
City and Borough of Juneau Beth Weldon delivers opening remarks during the International Forum of Sovereign Wealth Funds’ annual meeting at Centennial Hall, Sept. 12, 2019. After recovering from COVID-19, Weldon encourages people to get tested for the illness, if they have new symptoms, even if the symptoms are mild. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
City and Borough of Juneau Beth Weldon delivers opening remarks during the International Forum of Sovereign Wealth Funds’ annual meeting at Centennial Hall, Sept. 12, 2019. After recovering from COVID-19, Weldon encourages people to get tested for the illness, if they have new symptoms, even if the symptoms are mild. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
The M/V Tustumena comes into Homer after spending the day in Seldovia in 2010. (Homer News file photo)

Ferry crew, passengers must undergo COVID-19 testing

Forty-one crew members and passengers of an Alaska state ferry will undergo testing for COVID-19.

The M/V Tustumena comes into Homer after spending the day in Seldovia in 2010. (Homer News file photo)
Writers’ Weir: Learning to Hold Our Breaths
Writers’ Weir: Learning to Hold Our Breaths
This undated electron microscope image made available by the U.S. National Institutes of Health in February 2020 shows the Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, yellow, emerging from the surface of cells, pink, cultured in the lab. Also known as 2019-nCoV, the virus causes COVID-19. The sample was isolated from a patient in the U.S. On Friday, May 29, 2020, The Associated Press reported on stories circulating online incorrectly asserting that coronavirus has an HIV protein that proves it was genetically modified. Experts say the coronavirus has no HIV sequences in it’s genetic makeup. Since the early days of the coronavirus outbreak, social media posts have tried to cast doubt on its origins. (NIAID-RML via AP)

State confirms another new case for Juneau

That’s 35 total and the second new case in two days.

This undated electron microscope image made available by the U.S. National Institutes of Health in February 2020 shows the Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, yellow, emerging from the surface of cells, pink, cultured in the lab. Also known as 2019-nCoV, the virus causes COVID-19. The sample was isolated from a patient in the U.S. On Friday, May 29, 2020, The Associated Press reported on stories circulating online incorrectly asserting that coronavirus has an HIV protein that proves it was genetically modified. Experts say the coronavirus has no HIV sequences in it’s genetic makeup. Since the early days of the coronavirus outbreak, social media posts have tried to cast doubt on its origins. (NIAID-RML via AP)
Opinion: Addressing problematic accounting behind the Fair Share Act

Opinion: Addressing problematic accounting behind the Fair Share Act

Editor’s Note: Ordinarily My Turn submissions are limited to one per person per month, but the rule is being waived to allow someone to address… Continue reading

Opinion: Addressing problematic accounting behind the Fair Share Act
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, greets legislators as she arrives in the House chamber for her annual speech to a Joint Session of the Alaska Legislature on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Praise for Murkowski’s Statements on Racism, Equality, Justice

I would like to register my support for Sen. Lisa Murkowski’s words.

U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, greets legislators as she arrives in the House chamber for her annual speech to a Joint Session of the Alaska Legislature on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Opinion: When will we reach the tipping point?

Opinion: When will we reach the tipping point?

What will it take for Congress and other elected officials to stand up to Trump?

Opinion: When will we reach the tipping point?
Living & Growing: Spiritual work has to be lived out in the flesh

Living & Growing: Spiritual work has to be lived out in the flesh

We are learning how to close the gaps between our hearts and our lives.

Living & Growing: Spiritual work has to be lived out in the flesh
Police calls for Sunday, June 7, 2020

Police calls for Sunday, June 7, 2020

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction… Continue reading

Police calls for Sunday, June 7, 2020
Alaska Supreme Court justices call for commitment to equality

Alaska Supreme Court justices call for commitment to equality

When so many members of our community are not heard or are not treated fairly, we must make changes.

Alaska Supreme Court justices call for commitment to equality
Opinion: Violence is never the answer

Opinion: Violence is never the answer

Tension between persistence needed to create equality and impatience isn’t resolved by violence.

Opinion: Violence is never the answer