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On The Trails: A change of scene

By Mary F. Willson

Noa Shkuri reacts after an Iranian missile struck her home in Rehovot, Israel, on Sunday, June 15, 2025. Israel and Iran exchanged more missile attacks on population centers on Sunday, brushing aside international calls to halt what has quickly become the fiercest clash in decades between the two sworn enemies. (Avishag Shaar-Yashuv/The New York Times)

Opinion

My Turn: The moral issue of our time

I’m an Alaskan citizen who’s resided in Juneau most of the last 50 years and through the course…

A Palestinian flag at a rally in Chicago, on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. Voices at the demonstrations are often a mix that includes calls for more explicit support for racial justice, Palestinian freedom and socialist politics. (Jamie Kelter Davis/The New York Times)

Opinion

My Turn: Today’s pro-Palestinian rhetoric masks deep-rooted antisemitism

People can peacefully protest to express dissatisfaction with policies or actions, to raise awareness about a cause, to…

(Juneau Empire file photo)

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Another poison pill for American democracy

Among the “remedies” in the drug store known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill” is Section 70302. It…

Then-Rep. Grier Hopkins, D-Fairbanks, speaks on the floor of the Alaska House, Wednesday, May 18, 2022. Hopkins is now the mayor of the Fairbanks North Star Borough. (James Brooks/Alaska Beacon)

News

Officials warn of possible lawsuit in wake of Alaska governor’s education funding veto

Among issues are if veto violates Alaska’s constitutional guarantee of adequately funded public schools.

The entrance to the Anchorage Correctional Complex is seen on Aug. 29, 2022. (Yereth Rosen/Alaska Beacon)

News

Alaska House Judiciary Committee to hold a fact-finding hearing on ICE detention in state prisons

The Alaska House Judiciary Committee plans to hold a hearing June 20 on the use of Alaska Department…

Volunteers look for trash on the Jordan Avenue sidewalk at JAMHI’s Community Litter Pickup event on Saturday, June 14, 2025. (Ellie Ruel / Juneau Empire)

News

JAMHI hosts community cleanup to kick off 40th anniversary celebration

Local addiction and mental health treatment organization plans summer of events and give-back days.

Rep. Nick Begich III, R-Alaska, speaks to the Alaska Legislature on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025. At background are Senate President Gary Stevens, R-Kodiak (left) and Speaker of the House Bryce Edgmon, I-Dillingham (right). (James Brooks/Alaska Beacon)

News

Begich joins US House Republicans in voting to claw back public broadcasting money

Clawback, formally known as a rescission, subject to approval by Senate in a simple majority vote.

Chicken tacos with mango salsa. (Photo by Patty Schied)

Neighbors

Cooking For Pleasure: Chicken tacos with mango salsa

In celebration of Flag Day, a feast with chicken tacos is definitely apropos. This recipe is easy to…

Youths compete in a choker setter race during last year’s Juneau Gold Rush Days at Savikko Park on Sunday, June 23, 2024. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire file photo)

News

A not-entirely-precise schedule of this year’s Juneau Gold Rush Days

Timing of events for 33rd annual weekend “depends on the number of contestants and speed of competitors”

(Juneau Empire file photo)

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Motor bikes not allowed in Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area

Parents/guardians: Please inform your youth with motorcycles and small motor bikes that the Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area is…

(Juneau Empire file photo)

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Don’t want to see Juneau turned into ‘Florida of the North’

I am beginning to notice that numerous very well-loved Juneau trails and beach access points are falling into…

Kristin Bartlett, chief of staff for the Juneau School District, discusses the new cellphone policy on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. (Jasz Garrett / Juneau Empire)

News

School board OKs limits on student cellphone use

New regulation seeks to reduce distractions, sparks privacy concerns for some members.

(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire file photo)

News

Police calls for Tuesday, June 10, 2025

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

(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire file photo)

News

Police calls for Wednesday, June 11, 2025

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

President Donald Trump speaks to reporters at the White House on Thursday, June 12, 2025. (Doug Mills/The New York Times)

News

Opinion: The king of hubris

On Monday, President Donald Trump was asked if he planned to deploy members of the U.S. Marine Corps…

The entrance to the Anchorage Correctional Complex is seen on Aug. 29, 2022. (Yereth Rosen/Alaska Beacon)

News

Alaska detained 42 men arrested by ICE and flown in from out of state, amid federal crackdown

DOC released names and countries of origin of detainees in Anchorage, two transferred out of state.

Protesters gather outside the Anchorage Correctional Complex on June 11, 2025. It was the third consecutive day that protesters gathered at the jail site in response to Trump administration immigration actions. (Yereth Rosen/Alaska Beacon)

News

Alaskans plan widespread pro-democracy protests, joining national movement

Events planned Saturday have gained new support after President Trump ordered National Guard into L.A.

Adam Strom, head coach for the Haskell Indian Nations University women’s basketball team, coaches the team to a March 1, 2025, win against Washington Adventist University (Maryland) during the 2025 Continental Athletic Conference women’s basketball championship. After he was laid off Feb. 14, 2025, as a result of mass federal layoffs by the Trump administration, Strom continued to coach without pay until he was rehired on March 6, 2025. (Lauren Richey/Special to ICT)

News

Trump seeks 90% funding cut for tribal colleges and universities

Officials say impact would be “extremely dire” for campuses across U.S., including Alaska.

The Juneau Assembly hears public testimony during its meeting Monday, June 9, 2025, at City Hall. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire file photo)

Opinion

Opinion: Assembly set to mandate another complicated cumbersome voting system

In spite of dissatisfaction with the city’s unilateral decision to impose vote-by-mail a few years ago, on June…