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The Tongass National Forest sign stands near the Auke Village Recreation Area. (Juneau Empire File)

Opnion: Breathe Deep for Forest Service’s ‘crown jewel’ and say, ‘No Action on Roadless Rule’

The Tongass is one of the last remaining intact temperate rainforests producing an oxygen-rich, healthy environment countering Earth’s record high Carbon Dioxide atmosphere. Tongass is… Continue reading

The Tongass National Forest sign stands near the Auke Village Recreation Area. (Juneau Empire File)
Police calls for Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019

Police calls for Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019

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Police calls for Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019
Police calls for Monday, Dec. 16, 2019

Police calls for Monday, Dec. 16, 2019

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Police calls for Monday, Dec. 16, 2019
Living & Growing: The Better Angels of Our Nature

Living & Growing: The Better Angels of Our Nature

Angels are to Jacob what fast food joints are to I-95.

Living & Growing: The Better Angels of Our Nature
Neighbors News: Local graduates university with honors; student earns place on President’s List; Girl Scout troop earns award
Neighbors News: Local graduates university with honors; student earns place on President’s List; Girl Scout troop earns award
Opinion: Investigations without end

Opinion: Investigations without end

None of this going to end well.

Opinion: Investigations without end
Spruce boughs hang near a pond in the Tongass National Forest on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Opinion: Past logging has disproportionately impacted the most valuable old-growth stands in Southeast Alaska

The Tongass is the only national forest that still clear-cuts old growth.

Spruce boughs hang near a pond in the Tongass National Forest on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Thank you letters for Dec. 15, 2019

Thank you letters for Dec. 15, 2019

Thank you, merci, danke.

Thank you letters for Dec. 15, 2019
Police calls for Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019

Police calls for Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019

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Police calls for Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019
Spruce boughs hang near a pond in the Tongass National Forest on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Opinion: A tale of two forests

Old-growth forests differ from second-growth in terms of wildlife habitat.

Spruce boughs hang near a pond in the Tongass National Forest on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Residents walk Seward Street during Gallery Walk on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Opinion: Give the gift of commerce

Shop local this holiday season.

Residents walk Seward Street during Gallery Walk on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, speaks during an interview with the Juneau Empire at the Capitol on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Sullivan should defend truth about election interference

He should defending this truth against Trump’s conspiracy theories when he is tried in the Senate.

U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, speaks during an interview with the Juneau Empire at the Capitol on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Police calls for Friday, Dec. 13, 2019

Police calls for Friday, Dec. 13, 2019

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Police calls for Friday, Dec. 13, 2019
Running pioneer Marcie Trent and hockey professional Matt Carle will headline the Alaska Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2020. (Courtesy Photo | Alaska Sports Hall of Fame)

Hall of fame announces its class of 2020

A running pioneer and hockey pro head the class.

Running pioneer Marcie Trent and hockey professional Matt Carle will headline the Alaska Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2020. (Courtesy Photo | Alaska Sports Hall of Fame)
Spruce boughs hang near a pond in the Tongass National Forest on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Opinion: Keep the Roadless rule in place

We truly live in a sportsman’s paradise.

Spruce boughs hang near a pond in the Tongass National Forest on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Usnea, better known as Old Man’s Beard, hangs from trees in the Tongass National Forest on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Opinion: Seeing the forest for more than the trees

These islands are the Galapagos of the North.

Usnea, better known as Old Man’s Beard, hangs from trees in the Tongass National Forest on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Who’s calling who? Lessons from a failed waterfowl hunt.

Who’s calling who? Lessons from a failed waterfowl hunt.

Without illogical enthusiasm, we might not learn new things.

Who’s calling who? Lessons from a failed waterfowl hunt.
Your Weekend Guide: Choirs, concerts ski training and more
Your Weekend Guide: Choirs, concerts ski training and more
Police calls for Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019

Police calls for Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019

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Police calls for Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019
Dunleavy halts assistance cuts for disabled, elderly
Dunleavy halts assistance cuts for disabled, elderly