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Police calls for Friday, Nov. 8, 2019

Police calls for Friday, Nov. 8, 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. 8, 2019
Which came first in Alaska: cabins or bats?

Which came first in Alaska: cabins or bats?

Long live the little brown bat!

Which came first in Alaska: cabins or bats?
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: Investing in fisheries pays off

Alaskans know just how essential fisheries are to life in the 49th state.

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)
Police calls for Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019

Police calls for Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019

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Police calls for Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019
Jeff Sloss takes a first run after the Hooter Chairlift opened for the first time this season at Eaglecrest in December 2018. Eaglecrest will be hosting a series of film screenings this month. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Jeff Sloss takes a first run after the Hooter Chairlift opened for the first time this season at Eaglecrest in December 2018. Eaglecrest will be hosting a series of film screenings this month. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Roots and places

Roots and places

“Every special place has a song it sings …”

Roots and places
School buses sit idle at the First Student lot on Mendenhall Loop Road in this May 2014 photo. (Michael Penn \ Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Barking up the right tree for school safety

In 1999, high school student Rachel Scott wrote about her theory that one person could create a chain reaction of compassion. She stood up for… Continue reading

School buses sit idle at the First Student lot on Mendenhall Loop Road in this May 2014 photo. (Michael Penn \ Juneau Empire File)
Police calls for Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019

Police calls for Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019

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Police calls for Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019

Opinion: Vote out Don Young

Young’s leadership never changes, but we can change out Young.

Police calls for Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019

Police calls for Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019

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Police calls for Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019
Dunleavy cites Trump as he faces recall campaign
Dunleavy cites Trump as he faces recall campaign
Opinion: Roadless Rule realities

Opinion: Roadless Rule realities

Neither side will think they’re winning.

Opinion: Roadless Rule realities
Poofy ’80s hair and band class: Learning the practice of prayer

Poofy ’80s hair and band class: Learning the practice of prayer

I’ve learned some discipline along the way.

Poofy ’80s hair and band class: Learning the practice of prayer
Recognitions for Nov. 3, 2019

Recognitions for Nov. 3, 2019

Paula Gonzales Rohrbacher recognized.

Recognitions for Nov. 3, 2019
Thank you letters for Nov. 3, 2019

Thank you letters for Nov. 3, 2019

Thank you, merci, danke.

Thank you letters for Nov. 3, 2019
Hall of fame voting open

Hall of fame voting open

The Alaska Sports Hall of Fame opened an interactive online voting page Friday for the Class of 2020. On the ballot, the public ranks their… Continue reading

Hall of fame voting open
Opinion: Is capping cruise ship visitors a good idea?
Opinion: Is capping cruise ship visitors a good idea?
Sustainable Alaska: Mining decisions need better science

Sustainable Alaska: Mining decisions need better science

Biologists, ecological experts arrive at a consensus.

Sustainable Alaska: Mining decisions need better science
Little brown bats remain a northern mystery

Little brown bats remain a northern mystery

Author reexamines Alaska bats.

Little brown bats remain a northern mystery