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Death Notice: Michael Patterson

Michael G. Patterson, 64, died Friday, March 6, 2020

Opinion: I support the proposed nurse licensure legislation compact
Opinion: I support the proposed nurse licensure legislation compact
Police calls for Wednesday, March 11, 2020

Police calls for Wednesday, March 11, 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, March 11, 2020

Opinion: Nobody wants to have an abortion

If you care about preventing abortions, consider legislation for free vasectomies.

Opinion: Forest Service proposal falls short in several ways
Opinion: Forest Service proposal falls short in several ways
A Wings of Alaska floatplane lands as the Zaandam, right, and Ryndam cruise ships pull into the Juneau’s downtown harbor 2009. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: I hope Ocean Rangers are brought back to cruise ships

In 2006 when Alaska voters, including myself, passed the citizen’s initiative establishing the Ocean Ranger program, we enacted a program that included onboard monitoring of… Continue reading

A Wings of Alaska floatplane lands as the Zaandam, right, and Ryndam cruise ships pull into the Juneau’s downtown harbor 2009. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Sara Steeves of Juneau competes in the one-hand reach at the 2020 Traditional Games held Saturday and Sunday at Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé. (Courtesy Photo | Lyndsey Brollini, courtesy of Sealaska Heritage Institute)

Photos: Traditional Games athletes reach for glory in Juneau

More than 125 athletes from more than 18 locations came to compete in Juneau this weekend. The 2020 Traditional Games held Saturday and Sunday at… Continue reading

Sara Steeves of Juneau competes in the one-hand reach at the 2020 Traditional Games held Saturday and Sunday at Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé. (Courtesy Photo | Lyndsey Brollini, courtesy of Sealaska Heritage Institute)
Juneauites gathered signatures to recall Gov. Mike Dunleavy in late February. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)

Dunleavy recall group says it has 30% of signatures needed to bring matter to voters

The group reached the mark two weeks after beginning its effort to gather enough signatures.

Juneauites gathered signatures to recall Gov. Mike Dunleavy in late February. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)
Tourism task force favors limits via infrastructure

Tourism task force favors limits via infrastructure

Official recommendations are coming soon.

Tourism task force favors limits via infrastructure
Here’s what’s happening this First Friday

Here’s what’s happening this First Friday

Schedule of this month’s art walk downtown.

Here’s what’s happening this First Friday
Opinion: Proposed amendment shows Republicans aren’t serious about stopping abortion

Opinion: Proposed amendment shows Republicans aren’t serious about stopping abortion

By enacting a constitutional amendment, the state would be playing into the hands of the leftists.

Opinion: Proposed amendment shows Republicans aren’t serious about stopping abortion
Opinion: A road between road Haines and Skagway could be good

Opinion: A road between road Haines and Skagway could be good

There are several advantages of this road.

Opinion: A road between road Haines and Skagway could be good
Police calls for Tuesday, March 10, 2020

Police calls for Tuesday, March 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 Tuesday, March 10, 2020
Living & Growing: I was not alone during my scary walk in the dark

Living & Growing: I was not alone during my scary walk in the dark

“God is with me. I am not alone.”

Living & Growing: I was not alone during my scary walk in the dark
Thank you letters for March 8, 2020.

Thank you letters for March 8, 2020.

Thank you, merci, danke, gracias, gunalchéesh.

Thank you letters for March 8, 2020.
Opinion: I look forward to the Westerdam’s arrival

Opinion: I look forward to the Westerdam’s arrival

“We are safer interacting with this group of people than many others.”

Opinion: I look forward to the Westerdam’s arrival
This photo provided by Michele Smith, shows an empty lounge area on the Grand Princess cruise ship Friday, March 6, 2020, off the California coast. Scrambling to keep the coronavirus at bay, officials ordered a cruise ship with about 3,500 people aboard to stay back from the California coast until passengers and crew can be tested, after a traveler from its previous voyage died of the disease and at least two others became infected. A Coast Guard helicopter lowered test kits onto the 951-foot (290-meter) Grand Princess by rope as the vessel lay at anchor off Northern California, and authorities said the results would be available on Friday, March 6, 2020. Princess Cruise Lines said fewer than 100 people aboard had been identified for testing. (Michele Smith via AP)

Coronavirus concerns strand cruise passengers off California

Thousands of people were confined to a cruise ship circling in waters near San Francisco.

This photo provided by Michele Smith, shows an empty lounge area on the Grand Princess cruise ship Friday, March 6, 2020, off the California coast. Scrambling to keep the coronavirus at bay, officials ordered a cruise ship with about 3,500 people aboard to stay back from the California coast until passengers and crew can be tested, after a traveler from its previous voyage died of the disease and at least two others became infected. A Coast Guard helicopter lowered test kits onto the 951-foot (290-meter) Grand Princess by rope as the vessel lay at anchor off Northern California, and authorities said the results would be available on Friday, March 6, 2020. Princess Cruise Lines said fewer than 100 people aboard had been identified for testing. (Michele Smith via AP)
Opinion: This cruise ship should be subjected to a federal inspection

Opinion: This cruise ship should be subjected to a federal inspection

I read the article by Mr. Fargnoli, and I agree with him that the residents of Juneau should not be placed in a high-risk situation.… Continue reading

Opinion: This cruise ship should be subjected to a federal inspection
President Donald Trump talks to members of the media before leaving the White House, Monday, March 2, 2020 in Washington, to attend a campaign rally in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Opinion: Trump’s lawsuits may be a campaign strategy

He’s sowing seeds of doubt.

President Donald Trump talks to members of the media before leaving the White House, Monday, March 2, 2020 in Washington, to attend a campaign rally in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
Opinion: Keep jet skis out of Kachemak Bay

Opinion: Keep jet skis out of Kachemak Bay

By repealing the jet ski ban, Dunleavy is playing into the hands of special interest groups.

Opinion: Keep jet skis out of Kachemak Bay