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Duck-billed dinos stomped across the land bridge

Duck-billed dinos stomped across the land bridge

A dinosaur found in Japan is very similar to one that has been found throughout Alaska.

Duck-billed dinos stomped across the land bridge
Students from Juneau earn degrees

Students from Juneau earn degrees

Recognitions for May 17, 2020.

  • May 17, 2020
  • Juneau Empire
Students from Juneau earn degrees
Copies of the U.S. Constitution as well as “I voted” stickers are available to voters during the Municipal Election at AEL&P on Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Not mailing it in: State’s plan is for primary to proceed as usual with modifications

Early voting and absentee ballots will be options, and there will be PPE at polls.

Copies of the U.S. Constitution as well as “I voted” stickers are available to voters during the Municipal Election at AEL&P on Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Opinion: Finding the intrinsic beauty of sadness

Opinion: Finding the intrinsic beauty of sadness

Knowing sadness can be a healthy thing.

  • May 16, 2020
Opinion: Finding the intrinsic beauty of sadness
Rep. Ben Carpenter, R-Nikiski, speaks to constituents during a town hall at the Funny River Community Center in Funny River, Alaska in January 2020. (Photo by Brian Mazurek | Peninsula Clarion File)

Lawmaker likens virus screening stickers to Star of David

Rep. Ben Carpenter, R-Nikiski, said he was serious in making the comment in an email chain.

Rep. Ben Carpenter, R-Nikiski, speaks to constituents during a town hall at the Funny River Community Center in Funny River, Alaska in January 2020. (Photo by Brian Mazurek | Peninsula Clarion File)
Lawsuit brings lawmakers back to Juneau

Lawsuit brings lawmakers back to Juneau

They want to OK funding by Wednesday.

Lawsuit brings lawmakers back to Juneau
Two cars were immolated in a fire under investigation by the Capital City Fire/Rescue fire marshals early on May 3, 2020. The fire is being treated as suspicious. (Courtesy photo | CCFR)

Reward announced for info on double vehicle arson

The fire marshal is seeking information on the crime.

Two cars were immolated in a fire under investigation by the Capital City Fire/Rescue fire marshals early on May 3, 2020. The fire is being treated as suspicious. (Courtesy photo | CCFR)
C-17 Globemaster III cargo planes from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson performed a flyby over Juneau on May 15, 2020, to support the efforts of medical and emergency personnel in the face of the coronavirus. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)
C-17 Globemaster III cargo planes from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson performed a flyby over Juneau on May 15, 2020, to support the efforts of medical and emergency personnel in the face of the coronavirus. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)
Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire                                Many restaurants and eateries in Juneau have had to refit to deal with the new realities of the coronavirus. Deckhand Dave’s is one of those, reopening on May 15, 2020.
Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire                                Many restaurants and eateries in Juneau have had to refit to deal with the new realities of the coronavirus. Deckhand Dave’s is one of those, reopening on May 15, 2020.
What’s ‘good cause’ when it comes to pandemic?
What’s ‘good cause’ when it comes to pandemic?
Juneau man sues state over coronavirus relief distribution
Juneau man sues state over coronavirus relief distribution
Juneau City Hall on Monday, March 30, 2020. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)

City asks governor for collaboration on travel restrictions

Juneau is a lynchpin for the region, the Assembly says.

Juneau City Hall on Monday, March 30, 2020. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)
A C-17 Globemaster III aircraft of the 517th Airlift Squadron takes off from Bryant Army Airfield on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Monday, March 7, 2016. C-17s from JBER will conduct a flyover of Juneau on May 15, 2020, to celebrate first responders. (U.S. Air Force | Justin Connaher)

Air Force and Air National Guard aircraft to conduct flyover

The demonstration comes on the heels of similar demos in the Lower 48.

A C-17 Globemaster III aircraft of the 517th Airlift Squadron takes off from Bryant Army Airfield on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Monday, March 7, 2016. C-17s from JBER will conduct a flyover of Juneau on May 15, 2020, to celebrate first responders. (U.S. Air Force | Justin Connaher)
Opinion: Projects like a Lynn Canal Highway will help Alaska get back on its feet

Opinion: Projects like a Lynn Canal Highway will help Alaska get back on its feet

Restarting this project should be a priority for our elected officials and our region.

  • May 14, 2020
  • By Win Gruening
Opinion: Projects like a Lynn Canal Highway will help Alaska get back on its feet
This photo shows the Trans-Alaska pipeline and pump station north of Fairbanks, Alaska. The future of Alaska’s unique program of paying residents an annual check is in question, with oil prices low and an economy struggling during the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo | Al Grillo, File)

Low oil prices and coronavirus fallout mean PFD could be at risk

Without cuts or new revenue, there’s a real possibility the program could go away, an economist said.

This photo shows the Trans-Alaska pipeline and pump station north of Fairbanks, Alaska. The future of Alaska’s unique program of paying residents an annual check is in question, with oil prices low and an economy struggling during the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo | Al Grillo, File)
Some lawmakers want to come back to Juneau soon to finish legislative business. Others think it’s time to wait. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire File)
Some lawmakers want to come back to Juneau soon to finish legislative business. Others think it’s time to wait. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire File)
New bills could bring more coronavirus relief money, spending flexibility
New bills could bring more coronavirus relief money, spending flexibility
Seeing and hearing things while isolating outside

Seeing and hearing things while isolating outside

“I had to wonder if this was just usual Jeff Lund, or if this was COVID Lund.”

Seeing and hearing things while isolating outside
Brushes with greatness: Juneau students earn recognition in national art competition

Brushes with greatness: Juneau students earn recognition in national art competition

Students brought home gold medals and an American Vision Award.

Brushes with greatness: Juneau students earn recognition in national art competition
Patrick Kearney gathers for a rally against the Pebble Mine in front of Sen. Lisa Murkowski’s Juneau office on Tuesday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Opinion: Pebble Mine process should pause to give virus full focus

It is inappropriate in this time to have to be vigilant in following the permitting process.

  • May 13, 2020
  • By Melanie Brow
Patrick Kearney gathers for a rally against the Pebble Mine in front of Sen. Lisa Murkowski’s Juneau office on Tuesday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)