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Opinion: Second-class citizens

On closure of the Steep Creek trail out at the Mendenhall Glacier.

Opinion: Stranded in Ketchikan

I was one of the passengers stranded in Ketchikan by the strike. We were given no information or help by Alaska Department of Transportation. The… Continue reading

Opinion: What Alaska’s budget really needs is a tightened spending cap

Opinion: What Alaska’s budget really needs is a tightened spending cap

There is one remedy that should be given special attention.

Opinion: What Alaska’s budget really needs is a tightened spending cap
Police calls for Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019

Police calls for Tuesday, Aug. 6, 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, Aug. 6, 2019
Alaska seeks review of options for psychiatric facility

Alaska seeks review of options for psychiatric facility

State health department officials want to take another look at options for running Alaska’s state-owned psychiatric facility, including privatization. The request for proposals was released… Continue reading

Alaska seeks review of options for psychiatric facility

Death Notice: Carmen J. Carson

Carmen J. Carson, 76, passed away at Bartlett Regional Hospital on July 30, 2019. If there is family, friends or someone willing to discuss funeral… Continue reading

Even small things can make a big difference

Even small things can make a big difference

We may overlook many smaller, but equally eternally valuable opportunities to help someone.

Even small things can make a big difference
Opinion: A GDP history lesson for Sen. Sullivan

Opinion: A GDP history lesson for Sen. Sullivan

It takes more than good GDP numbers to make a nation great.

Opinion: A GDP history lesson for Sen. Sullivan
Opinion: A move for all the right reasons

Opinion: A move for all the right reasons

Juneau’s former mayor weighs in.

Opinion: A move for all the right reasons
Opinion: Alaska should learn from Kansas

Opinion: Alaska should learn from Kansas

Don’t cut taxes and increase spending.

Opinion: Alaska should learn from Kansas
Police calls for Sunday, Aug. 4, 2019

Police calls for Sunday, Aug. 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 Sunday, Aug. 4, 2019

Recognitions for the week of Aug. 4, 2019

Recognitions for Aug. 4, 2019.

Thank you letters for Aug. 4, 2019

Thank you letters for Aug. 4, 2019

Thank you, Merci, Danke.

Thank you letters for Aug. 4, 2019
Icelandic glaciologist feels a weighty responsibility

Icelandic glaciologist feels a weighty responsibility

Icelanders will soon install a plaque they hope people will read, long after those who bolted it to a mountain are dead. Near a withering… Continue reading

Icelandic glaciologist feels a weighty responsibility
Opinion: By canceling ‘Cuckoo’s Nest’ Perseverance Theatre forgoes fundamental tenet of art

Opinion: By canceling ‘Cuckoo’s Nest’ Perseverance Theatre forgoes fundamental tenet of art

Although Ishii prefers to have ‘Cuckoo’s Nest’ buried, it will always and forever live on.

Opinion: By canceling ‘Cuckoo’s Nest’ Perseverance Theatre forgoes fundamental tenet of art
Opinion: Medicare turns 45! Here’s what it means for the presidential cycle upon us

Opinion: Medicare turns 45! Here’s what it means for the presidential cycle upon us

The mark of a civilized society is the dignity with which we treat all people.

Opinion: Medicare turns 45! Here’s what it means for the presidential cycle upon us
Opinion: People for the PFD

Opinion: People for the PFD

The Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend belongs to the people of Alaska, not the government.

Opinion: People for the PFD
Police calls for Friday, Aug. 2, 2019

Police calls for Friday, Aug. 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 Friday, Aug. 2, 2019
Photos: Norah Jones performs in Juneau
Photos: Norah Jones performs in Juneau
Perseverance Theatre swaps out play amid controversy, financial concerns
Perseverance Theatre swaps out play amid controversy, financial concerns