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Opinion: Alaska, Chicago and accountability

Opinion: Alaska, Chicago and accountability

What is Chicago doing that Alaska is not?

Opinion: Alaska, Chicago and accountability
Opinion: Recovery is possible

Opinion: Recovery is possible

When we talk about the behavioral health challenges facing our state – whether it’s alcohol addition, opioids or suicide – most of us think of… Continue reading

Opinion: Recovery is possible
Police calls for Friday, Sept. 28, 2018

Police calls for Friday, Sept. 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

Police calls for Friday, Sept. 28, 2018
Alyse Galvin, independent candidate for U.S. House of Representatives, right, speaks with Marilyn Orr during a “town-hall-style coffee and conversation” at 60 Degrees North Coffee and Tea on Friday, Sept. 14, 2018. Galvin is running against Republican incumbent Rep. Don Young. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Opinion: Send Alyse Galvin to Congress

I would like to share my enthusiastic support for Alyse Galvin for Congress. We definitely need a change in our representation in Washington, D.C. and… Continue reading

Alyse Galvin, independent candidate for U.S. House of Representatives, right, speaks with Marilyn Orr during a “town-hall-style coffee and conversation” at 60 Degrees North Coffee and Tea on Friday, Sept. 14, 2018. Galvin is running against Republican incumbent Rep. Don Young. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
The Willoughby District, including the Juneau Arts and Culture Center, is seen here on Jan. 4, 2016. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Why I support the vision behind the new Juneau Arts and Culture Center

I want to publicly express my support for the effort by the Juneau Arts and Humanities Council to build a new Juneau Arts and Culture… Continue reading

The Willoughby District, including the Juneau Arts and Culture Center, is seen here on Jan. 4, 2016. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
A king salmon during the 67th annual Golden North Salmon Derby at the Don D. Statter Memorial Boat Harbor in August 2013. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Opinion: Why I’m voting ‘no’ on salmon initiative

Salmon is life.

A king salmon during the 67th annual Golden North Salmon Derby at the Don D. Statter Memorial Boat Harbor in August 2013. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Police calls for Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018

Police calls for Thursday, Sept. 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, Sept. 27, 2018
The author relaxes before packing up camp and heading home after a deer hunt. (Jeff Lund | For the Juneau Empire)

The best presents come wrapped in camo

Anyone who has run the same program for years and refuses to buy new gear should not be trusted. Anyone who does not at least… Continue reading

The author relaxes before packing up camp and heading home after a deer hunt. (Jeff Lund | For the Juneau Empire)
Opinion: Due diligence for pay equity — Can we do it?

Opinion: Due diligence for pay equity — Can we do it?

Editor’s Note: The Empire is publishing a weekly column from the nonpartisan League of Women Voters leading up to this year’s municipal election, in the… Continue reading

Opinion: Due diligence for pay equity — Can we do it?
Eating Wild: Spicy Baked Beans with Highbush Cranberry

Eating Wild: Spicy Baked Beans with Highbush Cranberry

It’s a commonly held belief that taste and smell are the senses most closely tied to memory. The smell of highbush cranberries is unmistakable —… Continue reading

Eating Wild: Spicy Baked Beans with Highbush Cranberry
Juneau United’s quarterback Cooper Kriegmont runs against Colony at Thunder Mountain High School on Friday, Sept. 21, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Senior Night Football Photos: Juneau United vs. Colony

Pictures of Senior Night and game action of Juneau United against Colony High School.

Juneau United’s quarterback Cooper Kriegmont runs against Colony at Thunder Mountain High School on Friday, Sept. 21, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Video: Juneau League of Women Voters Candidates Forum
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Video: Juneau League of Women Voters Candidates Forum

Watch the municipal candidates talk about the issues ahead of the Oct. 2 election.

Video: Juneau League of Women Voters Candidates Forum
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Opinion: Begich, not Walker, is the vote for progressives and moderates

Opinion: Begich, not Walker, is the vote for progressives and moderates

Mark Begich would not spoil a three-way governor’s race and give us the Alaska progressive or moderate’s worst nightmare — Gov. Mike Dunleavy. To the… Continue reading

Opinion: Begich, not Walker, is the vote for progressives and moderates
Panel addresses role of social media in marketing

Panel addresses role of social media in marketing

A panel of experts is hoping to help business owners become more familiar with various social media platforms.

Panel addresses role of social media in marketing
Juneau Empire file.

Police calls for Wednesday, Sept. 26, 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 Empire file.
Opinion: As a seafood processor, I’m voting No on Stand for Salmon

Opinion: As a seafood processor, I’m voting No on Stand for Salmon

Sometimes, to understand where you’re going, you have to look back and see where you’ve been. The older I get, the more I use history… Continue reading

Opinion: As a seafood processor, I’m voting No on Stand for Salmon
JDHS student Finn Adam (left) and homeschool student James Zuiderduin (right), Capital City Fire/Rescue cadets, practice advancing a hose under pressure at their final day of training with the CCFD on Saturday, April 21, 2018. (Richard McGrail | Juneau Empire File)

CCFR looking for high school cadets

Capital City Fire/Rescue is looking for high school students to join its cadet program.

JDHS student Finn Adam (left) and homeschool student James Zuiderduin (right), Capital City Fire/Rescue cadets, practice advancing a hose under pressure at their final day of training with the CCFD on Saturday, April 21, 2018. (Richard McGrail | Juneau Empire File)
Front and Seward streets will be known as Heritage Square after a resolution passed by the City and Borough of Juneau. The resolution drew no opposition. The idea for Heritage Square was first proposed publicly three weeks ago during the unveiling of three bronze house posts outside of the Walter Soboleff Building. (Courtesy photo | Sealaska Heritage Institute)

Intersection of Front and Seward streets gets new name

The City and Borough of Juneau on Monday passed a resolution naming the intersection in front of the Walter Soboleff building “Heritage Square.” The resolution… Continue reading

Front and Seward streets will be known as Heritage Square after a resolution passed by the City and Borough of Juneau. The resolution drew no opposition. The idea for Heritage Square was first proposed publicly three weeks ago during the unveiling of three bronze house posts outside of the Walter Soboleff Building. (Courtesy photo | Sealaska Heritage Institute)
The Alaska State Museum in the Father Andrew P. Kashevaroff State Library, Archives and Museum building will allow free admission for special ticket holders Saturday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Alaska State Museum offers free admission Saturday

The Alaska State Museum will offer free admission to special ticketholders Saturday as part of the Smithsonian’s 14th annual Museum Day. The special event represents… Continue reading

The Alaska State Museum in the Father Andrew P. Kashevaroff State Library, Archives and Museum building will allow free admission for special ticket holders Saturday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Police calls for Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018

Police calls for Tuesday, Sept. 25, 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 Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018