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Police calls for Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019

Police calls for Thursday, Aug. 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 Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019
Pressed plants, National Coloring Book Day and lots of local artists: Here’s the First Friday schedule
Pressed plants, National Coloring Book Day and lots of local artists: Here’s the First Friday schedule
Opinion: So what do you think?

Opinion: So what do you think?

Should the CBJ help now with this project?

Opinion: So what do you think?
Police calls for Wednesday, July 31, 2019

Police calls for Wednesday, July 31, 2019

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Police calls for Wednesday, July 31, 2019
Why so cryptic? These animals hide in plain sight
Why so cryptic? These animals hide in plain sight
Drunken driver hits home, causes $20K damage

Drunken driver hits home, causes $20K damage

No one was injured in the crash.

Drunken driver hits home, causes $20K damage
Photos: Latseen Hoop Camp

Photos: Latseen Hoop Camp

Youth attend basketball camp with a cultural twist.

Photos: Latseen Hoop Camp
Opinion: Commissioner: We are willing to negotiate with ferry union, but need a legal offer
Opinion: Commissioner: We are willing to negotiate with ferry union, but need a legal offer
Opinion: Is ‘One University’ the New Coke of Alaska higher education?

Opinion: Is ‘One University’ the New Coke of Alaska higher education?

There are practical problems and pitfalls in the “one university” model.

Opinion: Is ‘One University’ the New Coke of Alaska higher education?
Opinion: On the passage of SB 2002

Opinion: On the passage of SB 2002

Congratulations to the pro-democracy Alaska Legislators in the House and Senate on the passage, finally, of Senate Bill 2002. This is a small but necessary… Continue reading

Opinion: On the passage of SB 2002
Police calls for Tuesday, July 30, 2019

Police calls for Tuesday, July 30, 2019

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Police calls for Tuesday, July 30, 2019
Doing the right thing can be hard work

Doing the right thing can be hard work

But it’s worth it.

Doing the right thing can be hard work
Police calls for Sunday, July 28, 2019

Police calls for Sunday, July 28, 2019

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Police calls for Sunday, July 28, 2019
Three 2-year-old black bear cubs look hunt spawning sockeye salmon in Steep Creek at the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center on Thursday, August 16, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Moraine Ecology Trail is only open to guided use for good reason

First of all, thank you to the Juneau Empire for providing a place, through your My Turn forum, for community exchange of thoughts and personal… Continue reading

Three 2-year-old black bear cubs look hunt spawning sockeye salmon in Steep Creek at the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center on Thursday, August 16, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Sharing thoughts on Sen. Murkowski’s budget message

Members of our congressional delegation used to speak with pride about bringing federal pork to Alaska. Not anymore. At least for the time being, it’s… Continue reading

Police calls for Thursday, July 25, 2019

Police calls for Thursday, July 25, 2019

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Police calls for Thursday, July 25, 2019
When a place isn’t just a place

When a place isn’t just a place

I saw a dude reading Jack London at a coffee shop in Juneau.

When a place isn’t just a place
Police calls for Wednesday, July 24, 2019

Police calls for Wednesday, July 24, 2019

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Police calls for Wednesday, July 24, 2019

Senior Games registration closing Thursday

Almost time to lace ‘em up.

Juneau police ID person found deceased in pond

Juneau police ID person found deceased in pond

Juneau police say they have identified the person found deceased in a backyard pond earlier this month.

Juneau police ID person found deceased in pond