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Alaska Sports Report: Picking Alaska’s greatest women’s basketball player

There were few layups, but there were definitely some slam dunks.

(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

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Police calls for Wednesday, Jan. 4

This report contains information from law enforcement and public safety agencies.

The new year holds promise like new stretches of the same river. (Jeff Lund / For the Juneau Empire)

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I Went to the Woods: New year, new water

Attacking the new water with a solid program allows better transitions to the next phase.

Raven Woman mask by Kristina Cranston is seen in front of a vibrant Wrangell sunset. (Vivian Faith Prescott / For the Capital City Weekly)

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Planet Alaska: 10 Southeast Alaskan lessons from 2022

Living and thriving in Southeast Alaska is both easy and hard.

Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., is surrounded by reporters as he walks to the House floor from the Speakers Office, Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo / Jacquelyn Martin)

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McCarthy voted down time after time for House speaker

“Well, it’s Groundhog Day…”

The City and Borough of Juneau will host its annual holiday tree recycling program Friday or Saturday, Jan. 20-21, from 10am - 4p.m. (Courtesy Photo / City and Borough of Juneau)

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Free your tree after the holidays: CBJ offers free holiday tree recycling program Jan. 20-21

JDHS Cheer will also offer a pick up option

(Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: I’ve seen the union difference

As a community we can show solidarity…

(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

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Police calls for Tuesday, Jan. 3

This report contains information from law enforcement and public safety agencies.

This photo shows a so-called "mummy berry." "The best-studied type of Monilinia attacks a blueberry species that is native to eastern North America but is also widely cultivated (e.g., in Pacific Northwest and British Colubmia)." writes Mary F. Willson. "When Monilinia vaccinii-corymbosi infests Vaccinium corymbosum, the vegetative parts are blighted and the fruits become hard, wizened 'mummy berries.'" (Courtesy Photo / Matt Goff, sitkanature.org/photojournal)

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On the Trails: Climate warming and disease spread

The effects of climate change are being felt far and wide.

This screenshot from YouTube shows Ålexander B. Dolitsky in a Soviet-era film. (Screenshot)

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Opinion: Lessons learned from a 1971 Soviet psychological documentary that I took part in

Communist propaganda in the former Soviet Union was based on the Marxist–Leninist ideology to advocate for the Communist…

Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., listens as the second round of votes are cast for the next Speaker of the House on the opening day of the 118th Congress at the U.S. Capitol, Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, in Washington.(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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McCarthy fails in marathon votes for speaker

U.S. House adjourns in disarray.

Alaska state Rep. David Eastman, R-Wasilla, sits in the House on April 29, 2022, in Juneau, Alaska. Eastman, accused of violating the state constitution’s disloyalty clause over his lifetime membership in Oath Keepers, has not condemned the organization in the wake of the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S Capitol. “No, I generally don’t condemn groups,” Eastman, a Wasilla Republican, said during his bench hearing on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022, his second day on the witness stand. (AP Photo / Becky Bohrer)

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Man who challenged Eastman’s eligibility won’t appeal

The man who unsuccessfully challenged Alaska state Rep. David Eastman’s eligibility to hold office — over Eastman’s membership…

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Police say 2 ‘juveniles’ are suspects in business burglary

Two youths were arrested Tuesday morning after two glass doors and a large window were broken at a…

Death Notices

Death Notice: Jeremiah Houston

Jeremiah M. Houston, 42, died Dec. 8, 2022 in Ketchikan, Alaska. A full obituary will appear at a…

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Neighbors

Thank you letter for the week of Jan. 1.

Thank you, merci, danke, gracias, gunalchéesh.

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Recognitions for the week of Jan. 1, 2023

Juneau students achieved academic honors.

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Opinion

Opinion: SEACC United clears the air on unionization

The results are in: SEACC staff has unionized and awaits recognition by leadership.

(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

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Police calls for Saturday, Dec. 31

This report contains information from law enforcement and public safety agencies.

FILE - A pedestrian carries an umbrella while crossing a street in San Francisco, Thursday, April 14, 2022. A variety of new laws take effect Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023 that could have an impact on people's finances and, in some cases, their personal liberties. (AP Photo / Jeff Chiu)

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Taxes fall, wages rise and jaywalking OK’d by new state laws

Taxes will fall and minimum wages rise for residents in numerous states…

Revelers watch a sound and light show projected on the Arc de Triomphe as they celebrate the New Year on the Champs Elysees, in Paris, France, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022. (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard)

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Time zone by time zone, another new year sweeps into view

NEW YORK — New Year’s celebrations are sweeping across the globe, ushering in 2023 with countdowns and fireworks…