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Incumbent has deep pockets in Juneau House race

Incumbent has deep pockets in Juneau House race

Not quite a King’s ransom.

Incumbent has deep pockets in Juneau House race
A sign promoting Native American participation in the U.S. census is displayed as Selena Rides Horse enters information into her phone on behalf of a member of the Crow Indian Tribe in Lodge Grass, Mont. on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020. There are more than 300 Native American reservations across the country, and almost all lag the rest of the country in participation in the census. (AP Photo / Matthew Brown)

Census takers: We’re being told to finish early, cut corners

Judge to hold a hearing on Friday to determine whether the Trump administration violated her order

  • Sep 30, 2020
  • By MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press
  • Census
A sign promoting Native American participation in the U.S. census is displayed as Selena Rides Horse enters information into her phone on behalf of a member of the Crow Indian Tribe in Lodge Grass, Mont. on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020. There are more than 300 Native American reservations across the country, and almost all lag the rest of the country in participation in the census. (AP Photo / Matthew Brown)
City relaxes bar, restaurant restrictions but encourages caution

City relaxes bar, restaurant restrictions but encourages caution

The announcement was made Tuesday.

City relaxes bar, restaurant restrictions but encourages caution
85th Tribal Assembly to be all business

85th Tribal Assembly to be all business

Abbreviated Tribal Assembly set for Thursday.

85th Tribal Assembly to be all business
US official: 2020 census to end Oct. 5 despite court order

US official: 2020 census to end Oct. 5 despite court order

Wilbur Ross says the 2020 census will end Oct. 5.

US official: 2020 census to end Oct. 5 despite court order
This November 2019 photo shows a line of shopper standing outside Centennial Hall while waiting to peruse the wares of Public Market vendors. Last year’s event featured more than 200 vendors. This year’s in-person event is canceled, but virtual shopping is expected to launch in mid-October, organizer Peter Metcalfe said in a news release. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)
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Annual Public Market is canceled due to pandemic

It was held annually for 37 years.

This November 2019 photo shows a line of shopper standing outside Centennial Hall while waiting to peruse the wares of Public Market vendors. Last year’s event featured more than 200 vendors. This year’s in-person event is canceled, but virtual shopping is expected to launch in mid-October, organizer Peter Metcalfe said in a news release. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)
Opinion: More compromise and less conflict is the right path for Montana Creek

Opinion: More compromise and less conflict is the right path for Montana Creek

As if 2020 hasn’t been enough already!

  • Sep 29, 2020
  • By Shawn Eisele, Dan Kirkwood and Jeffrey Wilson
Opinion: More compromise and less conflict is the right path for Montana Creek
Police seek information, suspects after armed robbery

Police seek information, suspects after armed robbery

It happened Saturday night.

  • Sep 28, 2020
  • Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Police seek information, suspects after armed robbery
City subsidy rallies child care enrollment

City subsidy rallies child care enrollment

Increasing in-person programs.

City subsidy rallies child care enrollment
Greg Smith has served on the City and Borough of Juneau Assembly for nearly one year. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Finding good stories and inspiration in 2020

By Greg Smith It has been almost a year since I was elected to the Juneau Assembly. What a year it has been: a once-in-a-century… Continue reading

  • Sep 28, 2020
  • By Greg Smith
Greg Smith has served on the City and Borough of Juneau Assembly for nearly one year. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)
Gimme a Smile: Quarantine TV

Gimme a Smile: Quarantine TV

I’ve been watching a lot of TV lately. I’m guessing I’m not the only one.

  • Sep 27, 2020
  • By Peggy McKee Barnhill
Gimme a Smile: Quarantine TV
Living & Growing: It’s time for a new season

Living & Growing: It’s time for a new season

There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven

  • Sep 27, 2020
  • By Dan Wiese
Living & Growing: It’s time for a new season
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg applauds after a performance in her honor after she spoke about her life and work during a discussion at Georgetown Law School in Washington in April 2018. The Supreme Court says Ginsburg has died of metastatic pancreatic cancer at age 87. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Opinion: Honoring RBG’s final wish for Americans

The president and the Congress must honor the will of the people.

  • Sep 27, 2020
  • By Deborah Craig
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg applauds after a performance in her honor after she spoke about her life and work during a discussion at Georgetown Law School in Washington in April 2018. The Supreme Court says Ginsburg has died of metastatic pancreatic cancer at age 87. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Desk shortage forces people to get creative about workspaces

Desk shortage forces people to get creative about workspaces

Yep. You read that right.

  • Sep 27, 2020
  • By JOSEPH PISANI AP Retail Writer
Desk shortage forces people to get creative about workspaces
Q&A: How to handle technology issues with online school

Q&A: How to handle technology issues with online school

The more we rely on technology, the bigger the consequences when gadgets let us down.

  • Sep 27, 2020
  • By TALI ARBEL AP Technology Writer
Q&A: How to handle technology issues with online school
Deputy City Clerk Di Cathcart collects ballots from the ballot drop box at Don D. Statter Harbor the afternoon of Saturday, Sept. 19. Drop boxes located in Auke Bay and at the Douglas Public Library and Fire Hall are one of a few ways to vote in this year’s by-mail municipal election. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)
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Juneau voter turnout so far is at 11%, here’s how that compares to past years

Over 3,000 ballots were recieved by Thursday.

Deputy City Clerk Di Cathcart collects ballots from the ballot drop box at Don D. Statter Harbor the afternoon of Saturday, Sept. 19. Drop boxes located in Auke Bay and at the Douglas Public Library and Fire Hall are one of a few ways to vote in this year’s by-mail municipal election. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)
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Trump public lands boss removed for serving unlawfully

Trump public lands boss removed for serving unlawfully

He served unlawfully for 424 days without being confirmed by the Senate, judge determined.

  • Sep 26, 2020
  • By MATTHEW BROWN Associated Press
Trump public lands boss removed for serving unlawfully
Rule recommendation met with both praise and distrust

Rule recommendation met with both praise and distrust

Tongass may see ‘complete exemption.’

Rule recommendation met with both praise and distrust
State reports 6 new coronavirus deaths

State reports 6 new coronavirus deaths

State’s deadliest day comes amid unusual reporting.

State reports 6 new coronavirus deaths
Judges: Native corporations ineligible for aid funds

Judges: Native corporations ineligible for aid funds

Decision came Friday.

  • Sep 25, 2020
  • By BECKY BOHRER Associated Press
Judges: Native corporations ineligible for aid funds