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Thank you letters for Sept. 29, 2019

Thank you letters for Sept. 29, 2019

Thank you, Merci, Danke.

Thank you letters for Sept. 29, 2019
What’s Cooking on TV?

What’s Cooking on TV?

I’ve been watching a lot of cooking shows lately.

What’s Cooking on TV?
Centennial Hall, left and the Juneau Arts & Culture Center, center, on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Opinion: A different way to interpret New JACC numbers

A response to an earlier My Turn.

Centennial Hall, left and the Juneau Arts & Culture Center, center, on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Centennial Hall, left and the Juneau Arts & Culture Center, center, on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Opinion: Ballot propositions are must for Juneau

The upcoming municipal election defines a critical juncture in Juneau’s future.

Centennial Hall, left and the Juneau Arts & Culture Center, center, on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Opinion: Juneau does need the new JACC

Opinion: Juneau does need the new JACC

The Capital city deserves it.

Opinion: Juneau does need the new JACC
The Juneau Arts & Culture Center is seen in this August 2019 photo. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
The Juneau Arts & Culture Center is seen in this August 2019 photo. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Police calls for Friday, Sept. 27, 2019

Police calls for Friday, Sept. 27, 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, Sept. 27, 2019
Raccoons, wild pigs and other bad ideas

Raccoons, wild pigs and other bad ideas

Tales of imported wildlife.

Raccoons, wild pigs and other bad ideas
There are many uses for a bucket load of blueberries. (Vivian Faith Prescott | For the Capital City Weekly)

Blueberries: The Berry Best

If you’ve got the blues, try these recipes.

There are many uses for a bucket load of blueberries. (Vivian Faith Prescott | For the Capital City Weekly)
Opinion: ‘Just say no’ to new JACC

Opinion: ‘Just say no’ to new JACC

I support the arts, but art is a luxury.

Opinion: ‘Just say no’ to new JACC
The Juneau Arts Culture Center, seen in this August 2019 picture, is home to mold that can make the venue a no-go for some Juneau residents, (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
The Juneau Arts Culture Center, seen in this August 2019 picture, is home to mold that can make the venue a no-go for some Juneau residents, (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
The Juneau Arts & Culture Center on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
The Juneau Arts & Culture Center on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
The Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority has sold its subport land along Egan Drive in downtown Juneau to NCL Bahamas Ltd., which does business as Norwegian Cruise Lines, for $20 million. Norwegian Cruise Lines has until Sept. 19 to fulfill all the requirements of the bidding process, which includes paying 10 percent of the purchase price. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Opinion: New dock could be gold mine

It’s a stroke of genius.

The Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority has sold its subport land along Egan Drive in downtown Juneau to NCL Bahamas Ltd., which does business as Norwegian Cruise Lines, for $20 million. Norwegian Cruise Lines has until Sept. 19 to fulfill all the requirements of the bidding process, which includes paying 10 percent of the purchase price. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Police calls for Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019

Police calls for Thursday, Sept. 26, 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, Sept. 26, 2019
Michael Tagaban, of the Wooshkeetaan Clan, brings water to elders during a “Warming of the Hands” ceremony at the Juneau Arts & Culture Center in November 2013. The ceremony opened a four-day Sharing Our Knowledge conference at Centennial Hall focusing on culture and Tlingit language. The conference starts Thursday and runs through Sunday this year. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Michael Tagaban, of the Wooshkeetaan Clan, brings water to elders during a “Warming of the Hands” ceremony at the Juneau Arts & Culture Center in November 2013. The ceremony opened a four-day Sharing Our Knowledge conference at Centennial Hall focusing on culture and Tlingit language. The conference starts Thursday and runs through Sunday this year. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Opinion: Don’t clearcut the Tongass

Opinion: Don’t clearcut the Tongass

Four timber sales are in the works.

Opinion: Don’t clearcut the Tongass
The Juneau Arts & Culture Center on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Opinion: New JACC benefits everyone

Please vote yes on all three propositions.

The Juneau Arts & Culture Center on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
The Juneau Arts & Culture Center on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Opinion: New JACC isn’t worth it

You’ll be asked to subsidize this monster forever more.

The Juneau Arts & Culture Center on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
The Juneau Arts & Culture Center on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Opinion: Proposition 3: Not at this time

A $26.4 million building is a big “ask” during these times of economic uncertainty.

The Juneau Arts & Culture Center on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
The Juneau Arts & Culture Center on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Opinion: When you don’t know, vote no!

Confusing the voters through the design of ballot measures is not open and transparent government.

The Juneau Arts & Culture Center on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)