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City Hall stands on a quiet morning on June 7, 2017. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire File)

Businesses can now pay sales tax online

It just became a little easier for businesses to pay sales taxes.

City Hall stands on a quiet morning on June 7, 2017. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire File)
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Police calls for Monday, Oct. 8, 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

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The third phase of street improvements in downtown Juneau will take place next year. A meeting on Wednesday will inform the public on what the improvements will look like and what construciton means for traffic. (Courtesy Photo | City and Borough of Juneau)

City to talk next phase of street upgrades

The City and Borough of Juneau has worked to improve downtown streets in the past few years, and the next phase of upgrades is on… Continue reading

The third phase of street improvements in downtown Juneau will take place next year. A meeting on Wednesday will inform the public on what the improvements will look like and what construciton means for traffic. (Courtesy Photo | City and Borough of Juneau)
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Opinion: Tracking the Outside money in Alaska politics

Since its inception, the Alaska Policy Forum has been guided by a vision of continuously growing prosperity in Alaska. Our work is to support policy… Continue reading

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Opinion: Walker is the best choice for Alaska’s Students

As a teacher and president of Alaska’s largest professional union, my highest priority is student learning. We, who think first and foremost about our students… Continue reading

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Mike Blackwell with sons, Andrew and Matthew, and friend, Carolyn Naftel. Michael Blackwell was the recipient of the Philanthropist of the Year award from Juneau Community Foundation. (Courtesy Photo | Michael Penn via Juneau Community Foundation)

Blackwell named Philanthropist of the Year

The Juneau Community Foundation held its annual Philanthropy recognition dinner last Thursday and presented awards to a philanthropist, a philanthropic organization and a nonprofit organization.… Continue reading

Mike Blackwell with sons, Andrew and Matthew, and friend, Carolyn Naftel. Michael Blackwell was the recipient of the Philanthropist of the Year award from Juneau Community Foundation. (Courtesy Photo | Michael Penn via Juneau Community Foundation)
Finding life in the dirt

Finding life in the dirt

There are few activities as rewarding as digging potatoes.

Finding life in the dirt
Kindness for children with an incarcerated parent

Kindness for children with an incarcerated parent

11.2 percent. More than 1 in 10. This is the number of adults in Alaska, that had experienced having a family member in jail at… Continue reading

Kindness for children with an incarcerated parent
Opinion: American karma - the past due notice for inequality

Opinion: American karma – the past due notice for inequality

Women are demanding an American future with full equality.

Opinion: American karma - the past due notice for inequality
Opinion: What has been accomplished?

Opinion: What has been accomplished?

Alaska deserves better. It’s time for a change.

Opinion: What has been accomplished?
Senior Menu & Activities for Oct. 8-12, 2018

Senior Menu & Activities for Oct. 8-12, 2018

Senior Menu & Activities for Oct. 8-12, 2018.

Senior Menu & Activities for Oct. 8-12, 2018
Thank you letters for Oct. 7, 2018

Thank you letters for Oct. 7, 2018

The Southeast Alaska Food Bank would like to thank everyone who donated food to us on Sept. 29 during Project Playground’s grand opening. We were… Continue reading

Thank you letters for Oct. 7, 2018
Police calls for Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018

Police calls for Sunday, Oct. 7, 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 Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018
All Nations Children Dancers help Juneau residents celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day at Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall on Monday, Oct. 9, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Indigenous Peoples Day celebration is free Monday

Monday is Indigenous Peoples Day, and multiple Alaska Native groups in Juneau are combining to put on a celebration. From 5-8 p.m. Monday, people are… Continue reading

All Nations Children Dancers help Juneau residents celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day at Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall on Monday, Oct. 9, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Kayaking into a scientific adventure

Kayaking into a scientific adventure

Is this a glimpse of the “new normal” for Endicott Arm?

Kayaking into a scientific adventure
Police calls for Friday, Oct. 5, 2018

Police calls for Friday, Oct. 5, 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, Oct. 5, 2018
October First Friday listings

October First Friday listings

JAHC: Poetry in Calligraphy by Miriam Wagoner Juneau Arts & Culture Center, 350 Whittier St, 4:30-7 p.m. The JAHC is proud to present an exhibit… Continue reading

October First Friday listings
Brilliant fall foliage reflected in a pond near the glacier. (Courtesy Photo | Bob Armstrong)

Autumn leaf colors

Juneau leaf-peepers don’t have to travel to the upper Midwest or New England for a view of lovely fall colors.

Brilliant fall foliage reflected in a pond near the glacier. (Courtesy Photo | Bob Armstrong)
There will be a Bronze Betty Finery pop-up shop at Kindred Post Friday. (Courtesy Photo | Sarah Ritter)

Look what’s popping up at Kindred Post

Sarah Ritter, also known as Bronze Betty Finery, will hold a pop-up shop at Kindred Post for First Friday. The shop will be open 4:30-6… Continue reading

There will be a Bronze Betty Finery pop-up shop at Kindred Post Friday. (Courtesy Photo | Sarah Ritter)
Camping on the dashed line of the Arctic Circle

Camping on the dashed line of the Arctic Circle

A friend and I just camped out at the Arctic Circle, about 200 miles north of where we live in Fairbanks. A dashed line on… Continue reading

Camping on the dashed line of the Arctic Circle