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Opinion: We can do better with recycling

This Sunday, Nov. 15, is America Recycles Day. It provides a great opportunity to reevaluate your families’ recycling…

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Opinion: Why is there no statewide mask mandate?

The doctors at the World Health Organizations say that we should wear face masks.

Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire A message left by a Juneau resident apparently referring to President Donald Trump, who lost the 2020 General Election on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. Juneau voters favored President-elect Joe Biden over Trump, according to Division of Elections data.

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How we voted: Juneau goes for Joe and other takeaways

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This 2020 electron microscope image provided by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases - Rocky Mountain Laboratories shows SARS-CoV-2 virus particles which causes COVID-19, isolated from a patient in the U.S., emerging from the surface of cells cultured in a lab. On Monday, Oct. 5, 2020, the top U.S. public health agency said that coronavirus can spread greater distances through the air than 6 feet, particularly in poorly ventilated and enclosed spaces. But agency officials continued to say such spread is uncommon, and current social distancing guidelines still make sense. (NIAID-RML via AP)

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COVID at a glance

The most recent state and local numbers.

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Police calls for Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020

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s the bird sitting, is the background busy? A bird in flight, landing, feeding or two eagles fighting one another spins an interesting tale and can be a compelling story. This photo was shot at DIPAC in July 2020 with a Canon 5D Mark III, Tamron 70-200, 1/1600 sec at f2.8, ISO 100. (Courtesy Photo / Heather Holt)

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Focal Point: What is the story? A photographer’s journey

“I tossed the checklist and began focusing on finding the unexpected in my photos.”

This photos shows Juneau City Hall on Tuesday. The City and Borough of Juneau passed an ordinance requiring the confidential disclosure to the city assessor’s office of the sales price of real estate transactions in the borough. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)

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Opinion: CBJ Assembly needs to act now

Action must be taken to help local economy.

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Opinion: Helping Alaska’s veterans connect and heal

Americans should be concerned about the wellbeing of Alaska’s military veteran

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Death Notice: Jimmy Brogdon

Jimmy R. Brogdon, 66, passed away on Sept. 7, 2020.

This 2020 electron microscope image provided by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases - Rocky Mountain Laboratories shows SARS-CoV-2 virus particles which causes COVID-19, isolated from a patient in the U.S., emerging from the surface of cells cultured in a lab. On Monday, Oct. 5, 2020, the top U.S. public health agency said that coronavirus can spread greater distances through the air than 6 feet, particularly in poorly ventilated and enclosed spaces. But agency officials continued to say such spread is uncommon, and current social distancing guidelines still make sense. (NIAID-RML via AP)

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COVID at a glance

The most recent state and local numbers.

This Nov. 5, 2020, photo provided by the Sealaska Heritage Institute shows a Zoom memorial service for Tlingit elder David Katzeek, conducted by the Institute, showing highlights of Katzeek's life as people honored him over the internet as the pandemic had made in-person ceremonies impossible. (Sealaska Heritage Institute)

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Technology allows thousands to say goodbye to Tlingit elder

‘They were all over the country, wherever our clan members are living’

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Police calls for Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020

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In this June 2019 photo, U.S. Rep. Don Young, answers a reporter’s question after filing paperwork for re-election at the Alaska Division of Elections in Anchorage, Alaska. Young, the longest-serving Republican ever in the U.S. House, has won his 25th term. Young defeated Alyse Galvin in back-to-back elections for Alaska’s sole seat in the House. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen)

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US House race called for Young

Young, the longest serving Republican ever in the U.S. House, wins another term.

This 2020 electron microscope image provided by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases - Rocky Mountain Laboratories shows SARS-CoV-2 virus particles which causes COVID-19, isolated from a patient in the U.S., emerging from the surface of cells cultured in a lab. On Monday, Oct. 5, 2020, the top U.S. public health agency said that coronavirus can spread greater distances through the air than 6 feet, particularly in poorly ventilated and enclosed spaces. But agency officials continued to say such spread is uncommon, and current social distancing guidelines still make sense. (NIAID-RML via AP)

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COVID at a glance

The most recent state and local numbers.

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Police calls for Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020

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Unloaded firearms should be stored in a lockable gun cabinet, safe or locked vault. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. Thomas Dow)

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Opinion: Safe gun storage is an adult responsibility

On Sunday, Oct. 25, a 4 year old in Sitka found a loaded AK-47 in their home —…

Democratic Congresswoman Deb Haaland, N.M.-1st Dist., does a PSA for her Twitter account in downtown Albuquerque, N.M. Internet access, health care and basic necessities like running water and electricity within Indigenous communities have long been at the center of congressional debates. But until recently, Congress didn’t have many Indigenous members who were pushing for solutions and funding for those issues. Hope is growing after the Native delegation in the U.S. House expanded by two on Election Day joining four others that were reelected. (Jim Thompson / The Albuquerque Journal)

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Indigenous candidates’ wins in Congress give hope for change

“Representation means progress, scholars say, particularly for Indigenous children…”

Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan waves a sign at a busy intersection in Anchorage, Alaska. Sen. Sullivan on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020, won reelection in Alaska, defeating independent Al Gross. (AP Photo / Mark Thiessen)

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Senate race called for Sullivan

Republican senator wins reelection.

An election official lays out more "I voted" stickers on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Stickers for the 2020 general election featured designs by Alaskan artist Barbara Lavallee. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)

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Opinion: Looking on the bright side of Alaska’s 2020 general election

For most of my life, I’ve looked on the bright side of things

This photo shows a by-mail ballot sent to an Alaska voter in October. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: Remember, we are fellow Alaskans

I am writing in support of all Alaskans.