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Long-distance migrations: How birds fly thousands of miles
Long-distance migrations: How birds fly thousands of miles
Opinion: Fight anti-semitism with love

Opinion: Fight anti-semitism with love

It’s been almost two months since the murder of 11 Jews in Pittsburgh.

Opinion: Fight anti-semitism with love
A hunter’s guide to making the most out of life

A hunter’s guide to making the most out of life

I am living two lives and life is going twice as fast.

A hunter’s guide to making the most out of life
Life recycled on a wilderness gravel bar

Life recycled on a wilderness gravel bar

How does a 300-pound animal disappear so fast?

Life recycled on a wilderness gravel bar
Opinion: In the new year, instead of raking leaves, let’s turn one over

Opinion: In the new year, instead of raking leaves, let’s turn one over

It becomes easier to play the victim card than try to understand another’s viewpoint.

Opinion: In the new year, instead of raking leaves, let’s turn one over
Juneau Police Department vehicles are getting a new design painted on them. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Police calls for Friday, Dec. 28, 2018

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

Juneau Police Department vehicles are getting a new design painted on them. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
First Day Hike set for Eagle Beach

First Day Hike set for Eagle Beach

Hut, hut hike. The First Day Hike with Juneau Area State Parks Advisory Board is scheduled for 2 p.m., Saturday Dec. 29. First Day hikes… Continue reading

First Day Hike set for Eagle Beach
Season’s beatings: Crop of green fighters to test mettle at Beatdown
Season’s beatings: Crop of green fighters to test mettle at Beatdown
Ring in the new year at gala, Sealaska Heritage Institute receives authentic fire bowl
Ring in the new year at gala, Sealaska Heritage Institute receives authentic fire bowl
Opinion: How Trump is making our country less secure

Opinion: How Trump is making our country less secure

Our nation’s security and future seem so uncertain.

Opinion: How Trump is making our country less secure
Opinion: Tourists don’t visit Southeast to see clear-cuts

Opinion: Tourists don’t visit Southeast to see clear-cuts

I appreciated reading that the new Regional Forester Dave Schmid feels prepared to handle the proposed Alaska-specific Roadless Rule process. I would assume Schmid is… Continue reading

Opinion: Tourists don’t visit Southeast to see clear-cuts
Police calls for Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018

Police calls for Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018

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, Dec. 27, 2018
Photos: Holiday Cup Soccer Tournament kicks off in style
Photos: Holiday Cup Soccer Tournament kicks off in style
Photos: Holidays sights, singers and snow

Photos: Holidays sights, singers and snow

Best photos of the week for Dec. 17-21.

Photos: Holidays sights, singers and snow
There will be a wide variety of block at the downtown Juneau Public Library, Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018. (Unsplash | Rick Mason)

Rock around the blocks at the downtown library

Block off your schedule. Saturday from 2-3:30 p.m. the downtown Juneau Public Library, 292 Marine Way, is hosting Rock Around the Blocks. The afternoon event… Continue reading

There will be a wide variety of block at the downtown Juneau Public Library, Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018. (Unsplash | Rick Mason)
Police calls for Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2018

Police calls for Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2018

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Police calls for Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2018
Police calls for Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2018

Police calls for Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2018

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Police calls for Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2018
Opinion: Elliot comes home

Opinion: Elliot comes home

A man and his best friend.

Opinion: Elliot comes home
Teamwork and dedication in the National Ocean Sciences Bowl

Teamwork and dedication in the National Ocean Sciences Bowl

Competition increases public awareness of ocean sciences.

Teamwork and dedication in the National Ocean Sciences Bowl
Eaglecrest seen in this Jan. 6, 2017 photo will be the site of Christmas Day luge sledding. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Luge sledding at Eaglecrest on Christmas

It’s going to be a luge deal. There will be Juneau 4-H luge sledding at Eaglecrest 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on Christmas Day. The event is… Continue reading

Eaglecrest seen in this Jan. 6, 2017 photo will be the site of Christmas Day luge sledding. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)