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Dunleavy marks 1st year in office amid turmoil

Dunleavy marks 1st year in office amid turmoil

The governor hopes to move past the rancor.

Dunleavy marks 1st year in office amid turmoil

Death Notice: Keith Brososky Jr.

Keith Brososky Jr. passed away Nov. 21, 2019, in Juneau.

Opinion: Gratitude for our libraries, museums and historians
Opinion: Gratitude for our libraries, museums and historians
Police calls for Friday, Nov. 29, 2019

Police calls for Friday, Nov. 29, 2019

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, Nov. 29, 2019
School buses drop students off at Thunder Mountain High School in September 2015. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: It’s time for us to step up for Juneau’s kids

We have a child care shortage crisis.

School buses drop students off at Thunder Mountain High School in September 2015. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Jackson Pearson learns to harvest porcupine quills in Wrangell. (Vivian Faith Prescott | For the Capital City Weekly)
Jackson Pearson learns to harvest porcupine quills in Wrangell. (Vivian Faith Prescott | For the Capital City Weekly)
Police calls for Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019

Police calls for Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019

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, Nov. 28, 2019
Alaskla Seafood Company owner Richard Hand, left, and Jeff Isturis prepare turkeys in November 2016 for the annual Salvational Army Thanksgiving dinner at Hangar on the Wharf. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Salvation Army to serve community Thanksgiving dinner today

All are welcome to free community dinner.

Alaskla Seafood Company owner Richard Hand, left, and Jeff Isturis prepare turkeys in November 2016 for the annual Salvational Army Thanksgiving dinner at Hangar on the Wharf. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Weekend Guide: Thanksgiving happenings, chances to see Santa and more
Weekend Guide: Thanksgiving happenings, chances to see Santa and more
Thankful for being overwhelmed

Thankful for being overwhelmed

Happy to be living in Southeast.

Thankful for being overwhelmed
Birds of a different feather can hunt together

Birds of a different feather can hunt together

There’s a reason they call ravens ‘wolf-birds.’

Birds of a different feather can hunt together
Police calls for Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019

Police calls for Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019

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Police calls for Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019
In this file photo, the Alaska Marine Highway System ferries LeConte, left, Malaspina and Tazlina, hidden from view, are tied up at the Auke Bay Terminal on Thursday, July 25, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Ferries are a vital part of public transportation and should be treated as such

Without a reliable transportation system, people suffer.

In this file photo, the Alaska Marine Highway System ferries LeConte, left, Malaspina and Tazlina, hidden from view, are tied up at the Auke Bay Terminal on Thursday, July 25, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Opinion: Oil tax credits and budget cuts could swing coastal votes

Opinion: Oil tax credits and budget cuts could swing coastal votes

“Houston, we’ve got a problem.” This famous distress call, issued 50 years ago this April, will likely be the message that is soon beamed to… Continue reading

Opinion: Oil tax credits and budget cuts could swing coastal votes
Police calls for Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019

Police calls for Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019

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, Nov. 24, 2019
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, speaks during an interview at the Juneau Empire in February 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)                                 U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, speaks during an interview at the Juneau Empire on Monday, Feb. 18, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: I’m thankful for Lisa Murkowski’s time and efforts

Last week, I traveled to Washington, D.C., and Sen. Lisa Murkowski agreed to meet with me in person. I asked the Senator to work hard… Continue reading

U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, speaks during an interview at the Juneau Empire in February 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)                                 U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, speaks during an interview at the Juneau Empire on Monday, Feb. 18, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Mastering the dying art of cursive

Mastering the dying art of cursive

Don’t curse cursive.

Mastering the dying art of cursive
U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, speaks during an interview at the Juneau Empire on Monday, Aug. 5, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Opinion: Sullivan must denounce Trump’s impeachment defense

It’s a rare occasion when the state Republican Party openly parts ways with its national leadership. That’s what appears to be happening regarding the impeachment… Continue reading

U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, speaks during an interview at the Juneau Empire on Monday, Aug. 5, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Delivery of Friday’s Juneau Empire will be delayed

Due to a mechanical error with the Juneau Empire’s press, delivery of Friday’s edition will be delayed. We thank you for your patience.… Continue reading

The Tongass National Forest sign on the way to the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Opinion: Eliminating Tongass Roadless Rule would benefit Southeast Alaska

The Roadless Rule application in the Tongass National Forest should be eliminated as articulated in Alternative Six in the draft environmental impact statement offering proposals… Continue reading

The Tongass National Forest sign on the way to the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)