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Police calls for Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019

Police calls for Sunday, Dec. 22, 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, Dec. 22, 2019
A $75,000 grant to Juneau Alliance for Mental Health, Inc. Health & Wellness, Inc will help fund a behavioral health clinician for residents of Forget-Me-Not Manor, a Housing First building seen in this Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
A $75,000 grant to Juneau Alliance for Mental Health, Inc. Health & Wellness, Inc will help fund a behavioral health clinician for residents of Forget-Me-Not Manor, a Housing First building seen in this Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Thank you letters for Dec. 22, 2019

Thank you letters for Dec. 22, 2019

Thank you, merci, danke.

Thank you letters for Dec. 22, 2019
Neighbors News: Bartlett nurses earn awards, local graduates university, student earns place on dean’s list and athlete receives volleyball award
Neighbors News: Bartlett nurses earn awards, local graduates university, student earns place on dean’s list and athlete receives volleyball award
The Alaska State Capitol, seen in this August 2019 photo, will be where the state’s budge takes shape. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Dunleavy kicks some cans with budget plan

Were back to debating a 2015 fiscal plan.

The Alaska State Capitol, seen in this August 2019 photo, will be where the state’s budge takes shape. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Police calls for Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019

Police calls for Thursday, Dec. 19, 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, Dec. 19, 2019
Older custom license plates decorate the wall at the Department of Motor Vehicles in Juneau in this March 2015 photo. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Instead of donations, what would be so bad about taxing Alaskans?

It’s come to this in Alaska. A state agency is asking for public donations to do its job. I don’t blame the Division of Motor… Continue reading

Older custom license plates decorate the wall at the Department of Motor Vehicles in Juneau in this March 2015 photo. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Wayne Price, associate professor of Northwest Coast art and Tlingit artist, and student Kaytlynne Lewis pose with their paddles at a recent Northwest Coast arts showcase. (Courtesy Photo | Davina Cole)
Wayne Price, associate professor of Northwest Coast art and Tlingit artist, and student Kaytlynne Lewis pose with their paddles at a recent Northwest Coast arts showcase. (Courtesy Photo | Davina Cole)
Your weekend guide: legislators hold open house, Santa comes to downtown and more

Your weekend guide: legislators hold open house, Santa comes to downtown and more

Thursday, Dec. 19 Chamber Luncheon, noon, Moose Lodge, 8335 Old Dairy Road. The Greater Juneau Chamber of Commerce holds a weekly luncheon featuring a speaker.… Continue reading

Your weekend guide: legislators hold open house, Santa comes to downtown and more
The demise of Scotch Cap lighthouse

The demise of Scotch Cap lighthouse

“A severe earthquake was felt.”

The demise of Scotch Cap lighthouse
Fog drifts through the trees in the Tongass National Forest on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Opinion: The World Needs the Roadless Rule

The Tongass National Forest is globally significant. It is the world’s last intact temperate rainforest and our nation’s largest national forest and provides more long-term… Continue reading

Fog drifts through the trees in the Tongass National Forest on Monday, Dec. 9, 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)

Trump tweets support for Sullivan re-election

President says senator supports “#MAGA Agenda.”

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)
Winter may be here

Winter may be here

… it’s about time.

Winter may be here
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

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, 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)