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Police calls for Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023

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State Sen. Scott Kawasaki, in a hallway in the Alaska State Capitol on Feb. 16 holds up the strip showing he has tested negative for COVID-19. Kawasaki said he opted to take a test that day. (Yereth Rosen / Alaska Beacon)

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COVID-19 creeps back into Alaska’s Capitol

Voluntary testing, other precautionary measures enacted due to multitude of cases

Racers from the Kluane Chilkat International Bike Relay head south on the Haines Highway during the first leg of the race the last time it was held on June 15, 2019. Organizers have announced the 2023 race is planned to go ahead on June 17, with registration opening March 15. (Yukon News file)

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Haines Junction to Haines, Alaska bike relay returns June 17

Registration opens March 15 with spots for 1,200 cyclists

(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

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Police calls for Friday, Feb. 24, 2023

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A tiny bird tooth — 73 million years old — found in bluffs of the Colville River. Lauren Keller carried this sample to her presentation at the University of Alaska Fairbanks.

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Alaska Science Forum: Birds in Alaska, 70 million years ago

They’re no spring chickens.

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Neighbors

Gimme a Smile: Don’t miss that deadline

I have a deadline today.

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Neighbors

Slack Tide: Bee-ing and nothingness

It’s hip to bee square.

Near the spot where Héloïse and Peter Abelard fell in love, concise graffiti offers a testament of more recent lovers, four red hearts flitting like butterflies around two simple words in English: “in love.” (Courtesy Photo)

Neighbors

Coming Out: Hints from Héloïse

OK, kids, gather ‘round. Auntie Jane has a story.

(Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion

Opinion: Sen. Sullivan’s misguided defense of Fox News

Sullivan was certainly combative in the hearing. But don’t mistake that for courage or strength.

(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

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Police calls for Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023

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Neighbors

Living & Growing: Slow down and add love

“Listen to this, O Job; Stand still and consider the wondrous works of God.” Job 37:14

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Opinion

Alaskans respond to the increase in eating disorders

Eating Disorders Awareness Week is Feb. 27- March 5

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Suit alleges rights violations by Alaska Department of Corrections

The lawsuit was filed on behalf of four plaintiffs who were granted discretionary parole.

(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

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Police calls for Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023

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Lucy consults with Builder Nic Howell on float house construction issues. (Courtesy Photo / Lucy Moline-Robinson)

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Planet Alaska: A float house named Sea Pig

“I’ve always had a fascination with float house life.”

The students and instructors of the University of Alaska Southeast’s Policy & Procedure Practicum course in the lobby of Anchorage’s Egan Center while attending the Federal Subsistence Board Meeting during the first week of February. (Lee House / Sitka Conservation Society)

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Resilient Peoples & Place: Bringing the next generation’s voices to the table

“Getting engaged starts at the kitchen table with what you’re feeding your family.”

(Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)

Letters to the Editor

Opinion: Senate Bill 63 emboldens the dereliction of promoted duty

As a 25-year Alaska resident and vested member of an organized human purpose (that, of “seeking fulfilled happiness”…

A man walks past destroyed buildings in Antakya, southeastern Turkey, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023. Douglas Mertz writes that the disaster offers lessons for Alaska’s capital city. (AP Photo / Unal Cam)

Opinion

Opinion: Lessons from Turkey for Juneau

There are two clear lessons here.

Killdeer can be seen in winter and nest here in spring. (Courtesy Photo / Bob Armstrong)

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On the Trails: Breaking out the snowshoes

Surprise! A starlit night, a nice day, lower temperatures, and then some lovely snow.

(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

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Police calls for Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023

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