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Opinion: Doing tourism better takes clear vision, not extremes

We risk creating a situation where it will be hard to meet in the middle.

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Opinion: Downtown Juneau needs a new baseball field

The economic benefits are so obvious.

This undated electron microscope image made available by the U.S. National Institutes of Health in February 2020 shows the Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, yellow, emerging from the surface of cells, blue/pink, cultured in the lab. Also known as 2019-nCoV, the virus causes COVID-19. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, NIAID-RML

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COVID at a glance for Wednesday, May 12

The most recent state and local figures.

Alaska House Speaker Louise Stutes, a Kodiak Republican, looks out on the floor of the Alaska House on Monday, May 10, 2021, in Juneau, Alaska. The Alaska House on Monday resumed debate on a version of the state operating budget. (AP Photo / Becky Bohrer, Pool)

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House passes budget; dividend amount unsettled

By Becky Bohrer

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Opinion: Reject the cruise control initiatives

I write to express my opposition to the three initiatives now circulating…

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Opinion: Why is CON Still in Alaska?

CON laws are little more than expensive and time-consuming barriers to care.

The vivid colors of male bluebirds result from structural features in the feather barbs, and males with more vivid colors father more chicks, with their own mates or with other females. (Courtesy Photo / Kerry Howard)

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On the Trails: Tree sparrows and bluebirds

By Mary F. Willson

A sign downtown encourages residents to wear a face covering while in public spaces. The city announced on Tuesday it will be relaxing masking mitigation measures in spaces where people are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

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City lowers risk level, restrictions ease

Changes for masks and distancing requirements.

It's a police car until you look closely and see the details don't quite match. (Juneau Empire File / Michael Penn)

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Police calls for Sunday, May 11, 2021

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

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Opinion: Cruise line talking points reinforce ballot initiatives’ purpose

In the Empire’s May 7 article, Norwegian Cruise Line’s Howard Sherman, executive vice-president onboard revenue and destination development,…

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Opinion: Lost revenue is severely impacting local decisions

It’s a different kind of crisis.

This undated electron microscope image made available by the U.S. National Institutes of Health in February 2020 shows the Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, yellow, emerging from the surface of cells, blue/pink, cultured in the lab. Also known as 2019-nCoV, the virus causes COVID-19. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, NIAID-RML

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COVID at a glance for Monday, May 10

The most recent state and local figures.

This photo shows a vial of the Pfizer vaccine for COVID-19 in Seattle. U.S. regulators on Monday, May 10, 2021, expanded use of Pfizer’s shot to those as young as 12, sparking a race to protect middle and high school students before they head back to class in the fall. (AP Photo / Ted S. Warren)

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Pfizer COVID-19 shot expanded to US children as young as 12

City, district partner for clinics at high schools

This undated electron microscope image made available by the U.S. National Institutes of Health in February 2020 shows the Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, yellow, emerging from the surface of cells, blue/pink, cultured in the lab. Also known as 2019-nCoV, the virus causes COVID-19. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, NIAID-RML

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COVID at a glance for Tuesday, May 11

The most recent state and local figures.

It's a police car until you look closely and see the details don't quite match. (Juneau Empire File / Michael Penn)

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Police calls for Sunday, May 9, 2021

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

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Thank you letters for the week of May 9, 2021

Thank you, merci, danke, gracias, gunalchéesh.

Courtesy Photo Erin Walker-Tolles, executive director of Catholic Community Service, stands with Wayne Stevens, president and CEO of United Way of Southeast Alaska. CCS was among the organizations to receive grant funding from UWSEAK’s COVID-19 Response Fund.

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United Way of Southeast Alaska distributes over $52K to local nonprofits

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This photo shows George Bennett Sr. shortly after arriving in Vietnam in 1967. Bennett served in the 2/12th Infantry 3rd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division and was assigned to Dau Tieng Base Camp. (Courtesy Photo)

Opinion

Opinion: It’s time to correct a Vietnam-era injustice

“We have the power to make this right.”

It's a police car until you look closely and see the details don't quite match. (Juneau Empire File / Michael Penn)

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Police calls for Friday, May 7, 2021

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

(Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion

Opinion: I oppose the cruise ship initiatives. Here’s why

Voters need an independent assessment of the financial impact