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Thank you letter for the week of Oct. 23

Thank you, merci, danke, gracias, gunalchéesh.

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Recognitions for the week of Oct. 23

Local students earn academic honors and awards.

An award-winning edition of the Gastineau Heritage News hangs in the newsroom of the Juneau Empire. The most recent edition of the biannual newsletter concerns the lurid history of newspapers— including The Boob — in the area. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)

Neighbors

Historical society recognized with statewide honor

Gastineau Channel Historical Society extends invite to annual meeting, too.

UAA associate professor of public health Philippe Amstislavski collects samples of some of the fungi found in the forests around UAA which are similar to those his team has used to develop a lightweight packaging alternative to Styrofoam. (Courtesy Photo / James R. Evans, University of Alaska Anchorage)

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Alaska Science Forum: Home insulation from wood and fungus

Alaska researchers are working to create insulation that removes carbon from the atmosphere.

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Opinion

Opinion: In defense of free speech for all

Selective defense of free speech shreds vital connection to Equal Protection Clause.

Rep. Don Young smiles during a sit-down in the Juneau Empire’s offices last June. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)

Letters to the Editor

Opinion: Former staff and friends of Rep. Young back Peltola

“Mary Peltola respects Congressman Young’s legacy of service…”

Sen. Lisa Murkowski delivers a speech on Friday during the second day of the Alaska Federation of Native’s 2022 convention. Murkowski, a Republican running for reelection, got a standing ovation and several rounds of applause during her speech. (Photo by Yereth Rosen / Alaska Beacon)

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Murkowski, facing spirited election challenge, gets warm embrace at AFN convention

AFN audience greeted U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski with a standing ovation.

(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

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Police calls for Thursday, Oct. 20

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

(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

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Police calls for Saturday, Oct. 22

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

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Neighbors

Living & Growing: The Promise of world peace

Humanity can confront this supreme trial with confidence in its ultimate outcome.

Les Gara smiles outside of the Juneau Empire's offices following an interview. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)

Letters to the Editor

Opinion: As a veteran, I know Gara cares about veterans

I’m supporting Les Gara for governor because he’ll deal with our situation constructively.

(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

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Police calls for Wednesday, Oct. 19

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

U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski speaks during a meet-and-greet Oct. 12 at Louie’s Douglas Inn. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire)

Opinion

Opinion: Murkowski understands and prioritizes the seafood industry and coastal Alaska

Around here, the blue economy is not just a trendy phrase.

Jarrell Williams sprints down the sidelines during a dominant win against Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School on Saturday, Oct. 15. Williams, who has been a standout at defensive back and quarterback this season, will square off against Colony High School, which boasts an exceptional defender and quarterback of its own, for a Division I state title on Friday. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)

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Two-way stars will take center stage in state title game

In an Alaska high school football season filled with stars, these two have been out of this world.

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Police calls for Tuesday, Oct. 18

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

A classical orb-web, strung between twigs; this one seems to have collected water drops, making it conspicuous. (Courtesy Photo / Scott Foster)

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On the Trails: Spider webs and the ‘amazing stuff’ they’re made of

An abs-orb-ing read.

This public domain images shows former House Majority Leader Hale Boggs. Boggs was traveling in an airplane with Alaska Rep. Nick Begich in 1972 that went missing and has never been found.

Opinion

Opinion: On 50th anniversary of disappearance, time to search for missing Boggs-Begich plane

Hale Boggs was my grandfather.

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Letters to the Editor

I’m joining the chorus in voting against a constitutional convention

I encourage all to vote on Nov. 8 and vote against holding a constitutional convention.

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Opinion

Opinion: It’s time for the PUMP Act to become law

We urge you to keep fighting for us to get the bill over the finish line this year.

Rep. Mary Peltola, an Alaska Democrat, delivers a speech on the U.S. House floor before Thursday’s vote approving her first bill, establishing an Office of Food Security in the Department of Veterans Affairs. It passed the House by a 376-49 vote, although its fate in the Senate is undetermined. (Screenshot / U.S. House video)

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Peltola leads House challengers in new fundraising reports

U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola, of Alaska, reported raising $2.3 million in just over three weeks in September, leaving…