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Police and fire for Monday, July 2, 2018
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Opinion
Our labor rights are on the line
During the Great Depression, 15 million Americans were unemployed and many of the few who did have jobs…
Neighbors
Hoonah run raises funds for playground
The first Hunatics — Only Fools Run at Midnight fundraiser took place last Friday. Over $850 was raised…
Neighbors
Luke Fanning named head of APICDA
Luke Fanning has been named chief executive officer of the Aleutian-Pribilof Island Community Development Association, which is headquartered…
Neighbors
Kindness for youth with special needs
Embedded within the mission and vision of R.O.C.K. Juneau (Raising Our Children with Kindness), is the intention to…
Neighbors
Davidson and Forbes wed
Tessina Davidson, of Juneau, and Jim Forbes, of Redmond, Washington, were married May 12, 2018, at The Lairmont…
Neighbors
Literally speaking
We used to love reading the Amelia Bedelia stories when my kids were young because she took everything…
Opinion
The champion of nothing
“Our oceans are our lifeblood,” U.S. Sen Dan. Sullivan, R-Alaska, wrote in a recent My Turn. “It’s imperative…
Opinion
Arts education is critical for Juneau
The Juneau Arts &Humanities Council (JAHC) is the designated art agency for Alaska’s capital city. Arts education is…
Sports
Canadian, UK teams claim top spots at Yukon River Quest
For the second year in a row, Yukon Wide Adventures finished first overall at the Yukon River Quest.…
Sports
Eagle Beach Relay Results
Correction: An earlier version of the story stated the Eaglecrest Time Trial is this Friday. The time trial…
News
Police and fire for Friday, June 29, 2018
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Opinion
Celebrate your Alaskan Fourth of July
As Alaskans, we treasure our uniqueness along with the common history that defines all Americans. We see ourselves…
Opinion
Opinion: Alaskans should be free to join unions that can fix an unfair economy
On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court decided on a narrow 5-4 margin to side with the billionaires, CEOs…
Neighbors
Seasonal overload
I’ve never been in one of those phone booths with the $100 bills flying around, but summer time…
News
Junior all-stars prep for district tournament
The Gastineau Channel Little League Junior Softball all-star team begins the District 2 Junior Softball Tournament on Monday…
News
Yearlings must learn how to survive, even if it’s heart-breaking to watch
It’s normal for mother black bears to “kick their cubs loose” in June — typically cubs that are…
News
Police and fire for Thursday, June 28, 2018
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Neighbors
Why a Duck?
When French philosopher Bernard-Henri Lévy asked his children to read the draft of his book “The Genius of…
News
Police and fire for Wednesday, June 27, 2018
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