Wire Service

Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, left, arrives on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday during the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump on charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. (AP Photo | Julio Cortez)

Opinion: The true art of democracy

It’s not as simple as sending a Democrat to the White House.

Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, left, arrives on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday during the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump on charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. (AP Photo | Julio Cortez)
Living & Growing: The inconvience of death

Living & Growing: The inconvience of death

Here’s some wise words an imam once told me.

Living & Growing: The inconvience of death
Students from Juneau named to dean’s and president’s lists

Students from Juneau named to dean’s and president’s lists

Two Juneau students — Rielly Iline Walsh and Riley Reed Sikes — were named to the Gonzaga University President’s List for fall semester 2019 for… Continue reading

Students from Juneau named to dean’s and president’s lists
Police calls for Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020

Police calls for Sunday, Feb. 2, 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, Feb. 2, 2020
Police calls for Friday, Jan. 31, 2020

Police calls for Friday, Jan. 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 Friday, Jan. 31, 2020
Planet Alaska: What I learned from island living last year
Planet Alaska: What I learned from island living last year
Alaska Science Forum: Keeping the carbon in Alaska forests

Alaska Science Forum: Keeping the carbon in Alaska forests

Time is running short to reduce carbon emissions.

Alaska Science Forum: Keeping the carbon in Alaska forests
The Alaska State Marine Highway Ferry Fairweather pulls up to the Auke Bay Terminal in June 2014. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
The Alaska State Marine Highway Ferry Fairweather pulls up to the Auke Bay Terminal in June 2014. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Your weekend guide: Drag shows, political talks and bear encounter survival tips
Your weekend guide: Drag shows, political talks and bear encounter survival tips
Police calls for Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020

Police calls for Thursday, Jan. 30, 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, Jan. 30, 2020
Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, speaks about oil drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge on Dec. 19, 2017 during debates about the GOP tax cut on the floor of the U.S. Senate. (C-SPAN)

Opinion: Spread the load, save the state’s budget

We can address the underlying condition that is plaguing Alaska.

Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, speaks about oil drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge on Dec. 19, 2017 during debates about the GOP tax cut on the floor of the U.S. Senate. (C-SPAN)
The Ruby Princess is escorted by the U.S. Coast Guard into Juneau downtown harbor on Monday, April 30, 2018. The ship is the first of the season.

Opinion: What are the ‘facts’ about tourism?

The tourism situation need be examined from all angles.

The Ruby Princess is escorted by the U.S. Coast Guard into Juneau downtown harbor on Monday, April 30, 2018. The ship is the first of the season.
Police calls for Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020

Police calls for Wednesday, Jan. 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 Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020
Police calls for Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020

Police calls for Tuesday, Jan. 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 Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020
Gov. Dunleavy’s State of the State address

Gov. Dunleavy’s State of the State address

Read the speech here.

Gov. Dunleavy’s State of the State address
Gimme A Smile: Welcome to a new decade!

Gimme A Smile: Welcome to a new decade!

All things are new.

Gimme A Smile: Welcome to a new decade!
Moving company, garden club offers scholarships

Moving company, garden club offers scholarships

Two scholarship opportunities for Juneau’s youth.

Moving company, garden club offers scholarships
Alex Brandon | Associated Press                                President Donald Trump waves as he walks on the South Lawn of the White House before departing on Marine One, Thursday in Washington.

Opinion: Remove Trump from office

Everything that Trump has done shows he is not fit to serve as president.

Alex Brandon | Associated Press                                President Donald Trump waves as he walks on the South Lawn of the White House before departing on Marine One, Thursday in Washington.
Opinion: What the AMHS report got wrong

Opinion: What the AMHS report got wrong

This is the wrong way to define ferry subsidies.

Opinion: What the AMHS report got wrong
Snowmen that showed up in the Douglas roundabout. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Snowmen that showed up in the Douglas roundabout. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)