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Stuck in the chuck

Stuck in the chuck

Adventures in a salt chuck.

Stuck in the chuck
Police calls for Wednesday, Sep. 4, 2019

Police calls for Wednesday, Sep. 4, 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 Wednesday, Sep. 4, 2019
In this October 2015 file photo, maple leaves fall on Seward Street as a pedestrian ducks rain in front of City Hall. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: City’s budget is unsustainable

“What were they thinking?”

In this October 2015 file photo, maple leaves fall on Seward Street as a pedestrian ducks rain in front of City Hall. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
The Mendenhall Glacier, seen here in May 2016. (Angelo Saggiomo | Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Juneau should be proud of the city’s action on climate change

These projects are community supported and serve climate action and renewable energy goals.

The Mendenhall Glacier, seen here in May 2016. (Angelo Saggiomo | Juneau Empire File)
Wasp, yellowjacket, hornet: Do you know the difference?

Wasp, yellowjacket, hornet: Do you know the difference?

We tend to be quite casual in how we apply common names.

Wasp, yellowjacket, hornet: Do you know the difference?
Opinion: Politics is not war

Opinion: Politics is not war

To Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-VT, David Koch’s wealth and influence were emblematic of everything wrong with America. But when his supporters cheered the mention of… Continue reading

Opinion: Politics is not war
Police calls for Tuesday, Sep. 2, 2019

Police calls for Tuesday, Sep. 2, 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, Sep. 2, 2019
Opinion: Divesting from fossil fuels is the right move for Alaska salmon and the bottom-line
Opinion: Divesting from fossil fuels is the right move for Alaska salmon and the bottom-line
Alaska villagers pay airfare in effort to keep out drugs

Alaska villagers pay airfare in effort to keep out drugs

Residents purchased a one-way plane ticket for a woman believed to be dealing drugs.

Alaska villagers pay airfare in effort to keep out drugs
Opinion: Cruise ship routes don’t make sense

Opinion: Cruise ship routes don’t make sense

So I’m confused. Why would a Princess cruise ship have a “standard” route that takes the 1,000-feet-long ship, traveling at 20 mph through a narrow… Continue reading

Opinion: Cruise ship routes don’t make sense
Opinion: We need a true home for the arts

Opinion: We need a true home for the arts

It’s time for a New Juneau Arts & Culture Center.

Opinion: We need a true home for the arts
Thank you letters for Sept.1

Thank you letters for Sept.1

Thank you, Merci, Danke.

Thank you letters for Sept.1
Police calls for Sunday, Sept. 1, 2019

Police calls for Sunday, Sept. 1, 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, Sept. 1, 2019
Police calls for Friday, Aug. 30, 2019

Police calls for Friday, Aug. 30, 2019

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Police calls for Friday, Aug. 30, 2019
A downed spruce tree sits near the East Glacier Trail at the Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area in this June 2014 photo. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: It’s time to get it right with Tongass, timber, carbon and climate change

A perfect storm is brewing in Southeast Alaska and all weather vanes are pointing to the Tongass National Forest — the “Amazon” of America that… Continue reading

A downed spruce tree sits near the East Glacier Trail at the Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area in this June 2014 photo. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
The Glory Hole homeless shelter pictured in July 2017 is a downtown Juneau homeless shelter and soup kitchen. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: It’s time for a Homeless Bill of Rights

We have a moral imperative to protect the civil and human rights of every American.

The Glory Hole homeless shelter pictured in July 2017 is a downtown Juneau homeless shelter and soup kitchen. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Fireweed is close to fog in Sitka. (Vivian Mork Yéilk’ | For the Capital City Weekly)
Fireweed is close to fog in Sitka. (Vivian Mork Yéilk’ | For the Capital City Weekly)
A felwort starts to flower in late summer. (Courtesy photo | David Bergeson)

End of summer signs are clear

The signs of an approaching fall in Juneau.

A felwort starts to flower in late summer. (Courtesy photo | David Bergeson)
Police calls for Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019

Police calls for Wednesday, Aug. 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 Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019
The Willoughby District, including the Juneau Arts and Culture Center, is seen here on Jan. 4, 2016. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
The Willoughby District, including the Juneau Arts and Culture Center, is seen here on Jan. 4, 2016. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)