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Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., speaks during the Senate Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on Defense, May 3, 2022, on Capitol Hill in Washington. Democrats are punting a vote to protect same-sex and interracial marriages until after the November midterm elections. The request for a delay by senators who have been pushing for the legislation comes after Baldwin, the lead senator on the legislation, had predicted that they would be able to get the 10 Republican votes they need to break a filibuster. (Amanda Andrade-Rhoades / The Washington Post via AP)

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Senate Dems punt same-sex marriage vote until after election

The delay was requested by key senators who have been negotiating changes to the legislation.

This image provided by the National Hurricane Center and Central Pacific Hurricane Center/National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows a satellite view over Alaska, Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022. A vast swath of western Alaska could see flooding and high winds as the remnants of Typhoon Merbok move toward the Bering Sea region. The National Weather Service had in place coastal flood warnings, beginning Friday, spanning from parts of the Yukon Delta in southwest Alaska up to St. Lawrence Island in the Bering Sea and to the Bering Strait coast. (NOAA via AP)

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Western Alaska braces for strong storm, possible floods

JUNEAU — A vast swath of western Alaska could see flooding and high winds as the remnants of…

A fore sale sign hangs outside of a Juneau residence. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: Voting yes on Prop 4 is a vote to keep financial info private

Were prior assessors just smarter?

(Juneau Empire File / Michael Penn)

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Police calls for Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022

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

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Opinion: Don’t get scammed like I nearly did

I should have just turned off the computer.

The Carnival Spirit docked in Juneau on June 4, 2022. (Courtesy Photo / Inspector Johnny Zutz)

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Opinion: An update on the 2022 Commercial Passenger Vessel Program

Staff have completed 70 vessel inspections this season.

There are many ways to document a hunt, but the one that simply gets the most views, might not be the best for hunting. (Courtesy Photo / Jeff Lund)

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I Went to the Woods: Hunting in the ‘like’ era

Loud and outrageous have become the recipe for sports commentary.

The ballot drop box at Don D. Statter Harbor is one of a few places voters in Juneau can cast their ballots, which were mailed on Tuesday. There is also a drop box at the Douglas Public Library/ Fire Station. Additionally, there will be vote centers at City Hall and the Mendenhall Valley Public Library and voters can mail their ballots via the U.S. Postal Service. More information, including voting center hours, is available online at https://juneau.org/clerk/elections. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)

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WATCH: Candidates field questions ahead of local election

Learn more about the candidates seeking local office starting at 7 p.m. Wednesday.

Death Notices

Death Notice: Norman Vonda

Norman Vonda, 71, died Sept. 2, 2022, in his home in Juneau. A full obituary will appear at…

(Juneau Empire File / Michael Penn)

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Police calls for Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022

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

Death Notices

Death Notice: William “Bill” Fritz

William ‘Bill’ Fritz, 64, died Aug. 28, 2022.

Rep.-elect Mary Peltola, D-Alaska, poses for a portrait at the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Monday, Sept. 12, 2022. (AP Photo / Amanda Andrade-Rhoades)

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‘A seat at the table’: Peltola sworn in to Congress

Peltola’s campaign has emphasized her dedication to “fish, family and freedom.”

Greg Smith is running for reelection to the City and Borough of Juneau Assembly. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Get to know a candidate: Greg Smith

He’s seeking reelection to the City and Borough of Juneau Assembly.

Wade Bryson is running for re-election for a Assembly District 2 seat. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Get to know a candidate: Wade Bryson

He’s running for reelection to the City and Borough of Juneau Assembly.

Carole Triem is running for the Assembly Area Wide seat.

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Get to know a candidate: Carole Triem

She’s running for reelection to the City and Borough of Juneau Assembly.

Faith Myers stands at the doors of API. (Courtesy Photo)

Opinion

Opinion: Here’s how the state can improve psychiatric patient outcomes

Patient rights must be brought up to or exceed best practice in all programs.

A parasitic fungus in the genus Hypomyces covers the top of another fungus, possibly a Russula. (Deana Barajas photo)

Opinion

On the Trails: Fall fungi and flowers

It’s been a good fall for mushrooms and other fungi.

A for sale sign sits outside a house in the Mendenhall Valley area. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion

Opinion: I’m voting no on Prop 4 because I’m in favor of truth and fairness.

When assessments are more accurate, taxes are more equitable, and all property owners benefit,

Emil Robert Mackey III is running for a seat on the Juneau School District's Board of Education. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Get to know a candidate: Emil Mackey

He’s running for reelection to the Juneau School District Board of Education.

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Get to know a candidate: Deedie Sorensen

She’s running for reelection to the Juneau School District Board of Education.