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In this file photo from May 9, 2019, former Gov. Frank Murkowski speaks on a range of subjects during an interview with the Juneau Empire. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Regional priorities should be the major factors in regents’ deliberations

I can readily appreciate the position of the Board of Regents of our state’s university system to reduce costs during these difficult times. The university… Continue reading

In this file photo from May 9, 2019, former Gov. Frank Murkowski speaks on a range of subjects during an interview with the Juneau Empire. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Gimme a Smile: We are Living in a Virtual World

Gimme a Smile: We are Living in a Virtual World

…and she is a virtual girl.

Gimme a Smile: We are Living in a Virtual World
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Juneau students earn degrees and honors

Recognitions for May 31, 2020.

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Living & Growing: Books and faith give me something to look forward to

Living & Growing: Books and faith give me something to look forward to

“The book should be a ball of light in one’s hand.” — Ezra Pound

Living & Growing: Books and faith give me something to look forward to
Police calls for Sunday, May 31, 2020

Police calls for Sunday, May 31, 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, May 31, 2020
Seafood companies plan to merge parts of their operations

Seafood companies plan to merge parts of their operations

Comapny shares plans to merge parts of their operations.

Seafood companies plan to merge parts of their operations
Wild flowers with Echo Ranch horses on the edge of Berners Bay. (Courtesy Photo | Kenneth Gill, gillfoto)
Wild flowers with Echo Ranch horses on the edge of Berners Bay. (Courtesy Photo | Kenneth Gill, gillfoto)
With a grim financial picture ahead, the University of Alaska Southeast, seen here on Monday, May 25, 2020, could be merged with one of the other two schools in the system. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)

Opinion: University Board of Regents will face tough choices in June

Like the virus, this budget challenge is real, painful and demands that we take swift action.

With a grim financial picture ahead, the University of Alaska Southeast, seen here on Monday, May 25, 2020, could be merged with one of the other two schools in the system. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)
Planet walk puts things in perspective

Planet walk puts things in perspective

The greenhouse effect is crucial for life, but it’s possible to have too much of a good thing.

Planet walk puts things in perspective
Patrons wait outside a shop in downtown Juneau on Friday, April 27, 2020. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)

Opinion: Local businesses are our people

The local business I now own employed me for 20 years and has been a part of this community for 25.

Patrons wait outside a shop in downtown Juneau on Friday, April 27, 2020. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)
Large cruises banned in Canada at least until Oct. 31
Large cruises banned in Canada at least until Oct. 31
State announces another new COVID-19 case
State announces another new COVID-19 case
Opinion: The broken promise that should matter to our senators
Opinion: The broken promise that should matter to our senators
Opinion: The Class of 2020 could change the world for the better

Opinion: The Class of 2020 could change the world for the better

Their story might start with what we can do as opposed to what we can’t do.

Opinion: The Class of 2020 could change the world for the better
Police calls for Friday, May 29, 2020

Police calls for Friday, May 29, 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 Friday, May 29, 2020
Opinion: Municipal budget crunch looms, questions remain

Opinion: Municipal budget crunch looms, questions remain

We should be focusing on economic recovery, budget discipline and responsibly conserving resources.

Opinion: Municipal budget crunch looms, questions remain
COVID-19. (Image courtesy the CDC)

State announces new COVID-19 case

It’s the first since May 22.

COVID-19. (Image courtesy the CDC)
Staff Picks: What we’re reading, watching, listening to and playing this month
Staff Picks: What we’re reading, watching, listening to and playing this month
Police calls for Thursday, May 28, 2020

Police calls for Thursday, May 28, 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 Thursday, May 28, 2020
Building an immune system capable of fighting disease is probably more important than being mentally, or physically capable of a mountain hunt in a few months. Ryan John scours the mountains near Ketchikan on an afternoon in September. (Courtesy Photo | Jeff Lund)

Thinking inside the box

Staying fit and not just for hiking in August.

Building an immune system capable of fighting disease is probably more important than being mentally, or physically capable of a mountain hunt in a few months. Ryan John scours the mountains near Ketchikan on an afternoon in September. (Courtesy Photo | Jeff Lund)