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Photos: Pickleballers at Cope Park

Photos: Pickleballers at Cope Park

Fast paced game a hit.

Photos: Pickleballers at Cope Park
Police calls for Sunday, June 30, 2019

Police calls for Sunday, June 30, 2019

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Police calls for Sunday, June 30, 2019
A screenshot from the Coast Guard video of the rescue, released to the public Friday.

Update: Injured climber dies after being rescued off Mendenhall Towers

He was a 23-year-old climber from Washington.

A screenshot from the Coast Guard video of the rescue, released to the public Friday.
She was accused of stabbing her boyfriend. Still maintaining her innocence, she shares her story.
She was accused of stabbing her boyfriend. Still maintaining her innocence, she shares her story.
Opinion: Stop attacking our reproductive health care

Opinion: Stop attacking our reproductive health care

I have spent my entire career working with women.

Opinion: Stop attacking our reproductive health care
Opinion: American exceptionalism, patriotic assimilation and the Fourth of July

Opinion: American exceptionalism, patriotic assimilation and the Fourth of July

It’s impossible to argue America is not a welcoming country.

Opinion: American exceptionalism, patriotic assimilation and the Fourth of July
Opinion: Stand up for equality and support House Bill 82

Opinion: Stand up for equality and support House Bill 82

Celebrating Pride is just as important today as it was in 1969.

Opinion: Stand up for equality and support House Bill 82

Police calls for Friday, June 28, 2019

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When secret fishing spots aren’t so secret

When secret fishing spots aren’t so secret

This fishing spot is mine, all mine … but not really.

When secret fishing spots aren’t so secret
Robbery suspect kicks cane away from teen, steals purse

Robbery suspect kicks cane away from teen, steals purse

Police are still searching for the suspect.

Robbery suspect kicks cane away from teen, steals purse
Police calls for Thursday, June 27, 2019

Police calls for Thursday, June 27, 2019

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Police calls for Thursday, June 27, 2019
Gingi Vitis visits with bar patrons during Drag Queen Bingo at the Rendezvous in September 2013. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Gingi Vitis visits with bar patrons during Drag Queen Bingo at the Rendezvous in September 2013. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Memo questions Dunleavy authority to call Wasilla session

Memo questions Dunleavy authority to call Wasilla session

This isn’t the first dustup between Dunleavy and lawmakers.

Memo questions Dunleavy authority to call Wasilla session
Opinion: Planned Parenthood is wrong on Sullivan. He’s pro-life, but not anti-women.

Opinion: Planned Parenthood is wrong on Sullivan. He’s pro-life, but not anti-women.

Traditional Christian views are not out of the mainstream of thought.

Opinion: Planned Parenthood is wrong on Sullivan. He’s pro-life, but not anti-women.

Police calls for Wednesday, June 26, 2019

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Sheriff: Mom abused her children, boiled puppies to death

Sheriff: Mom abused her children, boiled puppies to death

A woman beat and tortured at least some of her 15 children.

Sheriff: Mom abused her children, boiled puppies to death
OPINION: Sen. Dan Sullivan: Pressing the Canadian government to take action on transboundary mining

OPINION: Sen. Dan Sullivan: Pressing the Canadian government to take action on transboundary mining

It’s imperative these waters stay pristine for generations to come.

OPINION: Sen. Dan Sullivan: Pressing the Canadian government to take action on transboundary mining

Celebration of Life: Gerald Judith Jones

A “Celebration of Life” for Jerry and Judy Jones will be held at Hugh (Noel) and Shari Grant’s house, 3170 Nowell Ave in Juneau, July… Continue reading

Police calls for Tuesday, June 25, 2019

Police calls for Tuesday, June 25, 2019

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Police calls for Tuesday, June 25, 2019
Alaska lawmakers reject Wasilla as site for special session

Alaska lawmakers reject Wasilla as site for special session

Lawmakers considers it their right to determine the location.

Alaska lawmakers reject Wasilla as site for special session