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Opinion: Powerful issues are at stake this election season

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Opinion: Powerful issues are at stake this election season

It won’t be easy, but nothing valuable ever is.

Battered by the virus, tribes race to boost census count

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Battered by the virus, tribes race to boost census count

Reaching a full count on most reservations now looks nearly impossible.

This undated electron microscope image made available by the U.S. National Institutes of Health in February 2020 shows the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. The sample was isolated from a patient in the U.S. (NIAID-RML via AP)

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City recommends bar patrons get tested for the coronavirus

Advisory comes amid report of 19 new cases.

Big tippers: Alaska man joins push to aid restaurant workers

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Big tippers: Alaska man joins push to aid restaurant workers

Restaurants and their employees nationwide have been badly hurt by the pandemic.

Opinion: People turning 18 on or before Election Day should register to vote

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Opinion: People turning 18 on or before Election Day should register to vote

Congratulations to 18 year olds as they start to exercise their civic right and responsibility.

Opinion: Mine cleanup plan is encouraging, but there’s still work to be done

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Opinion: Mine cleanup plan is encouraging, but there’s still work to be done

“We need to ensure British Columbia follows through on its promises.”

Neighbors

Living & Growing: The benefits of being slow to anger

Whoever will seek to be a peacemaker in the days ahead will be blessed.

Police calls for Sunday, Sept. 6, 2020

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Police calls for Sunday, Sept. 6, 2020

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

This photo shows Marla Berg, member of the 100 Women Who Care coordinator team, and Joy Lyon, Executive Director of AEYC Southeast Alaska. (Courtesy Photo / Iola Young)

Neighbors

Thanks a million to the 100 Women Who Care Juneau

“Our hearts are overflowing with gratitude!”

Voting in person is going to look different this year

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Voting in person is going to look different this year

Some tates are turning to stadiums, drive-thrus and possibly even movie theaters as safe options.

Rep. Andi Story, D-Juneau, talks with Department of Administration Commissioner Kelly Tshibaka following a House Administration Committee Finance Subcommittee meeting in this January 2020 photo. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion

Opinion: There have been some questions and misinformation about pandemic-related contract

“So let’s talk straight: We had several bids, but none from an Alaskan company.”

The M/V Matanuska tied up at the Auke Bay Ferry Terminal on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion

Opinion: The corrupting of AMHS policymaking

his a story of two Alaska governors who made bad AMHS policy decisions.

The cause of orange trees in the Alaska Range may surprise you

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The cause of orange trees in the Alaska Range may surprise you

It was as if someone had pepper-sprayed the Denali Highway.

Zach Brown speaks during a “Stand Strong for Climate” rally in front of the Alaska State Capitol on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019 as students hold signs asking nations to divest from investments in the fossil fuel industry. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion

Opinion: The Koch brothers brought us Ohio Dan

It’s time for an authentic, independent voice who will speak for Alaskans.

Forest Service police dog survives second stabbing attack

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Forest Service police dog survives second stabbing attack

The dog suffered nine stab wounds during a marijuana raid in Northern California.

Police calls for Friday, Sept. 4, 2020

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Police calls for Friday, Sept. 4, 2020

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

Opinion: You can help the bears we love

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Opinion: You can help the bears we love

Bears are in trouble now. They are being drawn into our neighborhoods by easy meals of garbage

Alaska Supreme Court rules bonding plan is unconstitutional

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Alaska Supreme Court rules bonding plan is unconstitutional

The court said the Legislature-approved plan is “unconstitutional in its entirety.”

Libertarian candidate reschedules

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Libertarian candidate reschedules

She’s still coming next week.

Judge sides with state on ballot application mailings

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Judge sides with state on ballot application mailings

U.S. District Court says state’s decision isn’t discriminatory.