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Photos: Legislature back in session, women march at Capitol
Photos: Legislature back in session, women march at Capitol
Sitka police chief calls for changes to improve retention
Sitka police chief calls for changes to improve retention
Opinion: Are Juneau city officials misleading the public about the cruise industry lawsuit?

Opinion: Are Juneau city officials misleading the public about the cruise industry lawsuit?

It can be a fine line between “spin” and misleading the public.

Opinion: Are Juneau city officials misleading the public about the cruise industry lawsuit?
Police calls for Friday, Jan. 25, 2019

Police calls for Friday, Jan. 25, 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, Jan. 25, 2019
Capitol Live: Quick resigns after accusations of lying on resume

Capitol Live: Quick resigns after accusations of lying on resume

Gov. Dunleavy appointed an attorney in his stead.

Capitol Live: Quick resigns after accusations of lying on resume
Sea lion bites fisherman, tries to drag him into sea

Sea lion bites fisherman, tries to drag him into sea

A sea lion lunged onto a fishing boat off the Aleutian Islands.

Sea lion bites fisherman, tries to drag him into sea
Opinion: Stop paying Trump, White House staff and Congress

Opinion: Stop paying Trump, White House staff and Congress

It’s important to temper one’s beliefs and wishes with reality.

Opinion: Stop paying Trump, White House staff and Congress
Capitol Live: Gov unveils four new crime bills

Capitol Live: Gov unveils four new crime bills

Live updates from the Alaska State Capitol.

Capitol Live: Gov unveils four new crime bills
Senate rejects rival Dem, GOP plans for reopening government

Senate rejects rival Dem, GOP plans for reopening government

Murkowski among six Republicans who voted for the Democratic proposal.

Senate rejects rival Dem, GOP plans for reopening government
Opinion: Corruption in Alaska

Opinion: Corruption in Alaska

We have trouble recognizing corruption in the Alaska government. The argument will be to look at the Permanent Fund. Alaska is just about the only… Continue reading

Opinion: Corruption in Alaska
Opinion: To all of you men out there

Opinion: To all of you men out there

I love you because I am one of you.

Opinion: To all of you men out there
Opinion: Vote ‘no’ on the border wall

Opinion: Vote ‘no’ on the border wall

U.S. Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, should vote “no” to the border wall. Alaska does not need it. The Pacific Ocean is a… Continue reading

Opinion: Vote ‘no’ on the border wall
Police calls for Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019

Police calls for Thursday, Jan. 24, 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, Jan. 24, 2019
Alaska man, son sentenced in bear killings case

Alaska man, son sentenced in bear killings case

The Renners didn’t know until later that the killings were caught on video.

Alaska man, son sentenced in bear killings case
Video: Flutist performs at clan house
Video

Video: Flutist performs at clan house

Hear music by Armenian-American flutist Tigran Arakelyan.

Video: Flutist performs at clan house
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Police calls for Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019

Police calls for Wednesday, Jan. 23, 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, Jan. 23, 2019
Juneau Student Symphony seeks musicians

Juneau Student Symphony seeks musicians

Juneau Student Symphony invites adult and student musicians to join together with the band. Some musical experience and master of fundamentals are required, but the… Continue reading

Juneau Student Symphony seeks musicians
Photo: Rally for Life at the Capitol Steps

Photo: Rally for Life at the Capitol Steps

Scenes from today’s rally.

Photo: Rally for Life at the Capitol Steps
Alaska plans for new ferry Tazlina to begin operation in May

Alaska plans for new ferry Tazlina to begin operation in May

KETCHIKAN — The Alaska Marine Highway System plans to put its new ferry Tazlina into service in waters in the southeast in May. The ferry… Continue reading

  • Jan 22, 2019
Alaska plans for new ferry Tazlina to begin operation in May
Rep. Dave Talerico, R-Healy, speaks to reporters at a House Republican Caucus press conference at the Capitol on Monday, Jan. 21, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Rep. Dave Talerico, R-Healy, speaks to reporters at a House Republican Caucus press conference at the Capitol on Monday, Jan. 21, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)