News
Police calls for Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023
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News
Report from Alaska campaign regulator says Tshibaka-linked group violated state law
Staff for the Alaska Public Offices Commission have recommended a $16,450 fine against Preserve Democracy, a group led…
Opinion
Opinion: Embarrassing Alaska through neglectful governance
When Gov. Mike Dunleavy learned Dr. Ben Carson would be speaking in Alaska, he made time on his…
News
Alaska Gov. Dunleavy names ad consultant, talk show host Porcaro to Juneau-based fisheries agency
New appointee is one of two who oversees commercial fishing commission with about 20 employees.
News
Police calls for Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023
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Neighbors
Living and Growing: The ugliness of death is made beautiful by Jesus
My wife and I recently took our grandkids camping at Eagle Beach. Of particular fascination to them (and…
Neighbors
Gimme a Smile: What are you waiting for?
Waiting is hard. There’s nothing fun about it, unless your mom has established the habit of playing I-Spy…
Sports
Alaska Science Forum: Scientists spend nights on top of volcano
Note: This story turns 10 years old this year. I am revisiting it because it shows the uncertainties…
Sports
Disappointing World Championships track finish for Ketchikan’s Isaac Updike
Last-place finish in first global competition will serve as experience entering Olympic year.
News
Alaska lieutenant governor disqualifies legislative term-limits ballot measure
Alaska Supreme Court ruled in 1994 legislative term limits require a constitutional amendment.
Neighbors
Art in Usual Places
The Juneau Empire welcomes reader-submitted photos of art in unusual or unexpected places. To submit, email your photos…
News
Southeast Alaska wolves are not threatened or endangered, federal agency concludes
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service again rejects request to put them on Endangered Species List.
News
Thousands of Alaskans dropped from Medicaid after pandemic protections end
Federal government chides state for its handling of applications and renewals.
Opinion
My Turn: Lack of independent cost assessment of new City Hall means ballot question is not timely
The City and Borough of Juneau election this Oct. 3 (voting starts by mail Sept. 17) will include…
News
A centennial tribute to the people who built the Taku Glacier Lodge
The former hunting and fishing camp has gone through generations of owners and changes.
Letters to the Editor
Letter: What will it take to implement a cruise ship plan?
It makes no sense to cater to the most environmentally degrading aspects of tourism while also aspiring to…
News
State payroll department ‘one crisis away’ from workers going unpaid
Almost half of payroll processing jobs are unfilled, causing errors and delays
News
Police calls for Monday, Aug. 21, 2o23
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News
Alaska gets nearly $100M from USDA for rural broadband
Hoonan/Angoon area among three statewide areas getting fiber and wireless connections.