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Police calls for Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020

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Police calls for Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020

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Opinion: Is new city debt necessary now?

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Opinion: Is new city debt necessary now?

It’s fair to ask why Juneau residents should vote to add new debt now

Opinion: Sen Murkowski can help determine the future of the American wild horse

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Opinion: Sen Murkowski can help determine the future of the American wild horse

Alaskans can play an important role in making sure wild mustangs are around for generations.

Alan Stuart/Pair of Thieves                                 This photo shows Doug Peterson posed recently in Pacific City, Ore., next to the camper van that will accompany him on a nearly 1,500-mile bike ride to raise awareness for National Suicide Prevention Month. Peterson is riding his bike from the Canadian border to the Mexican border during the month of September, raising money with the support of apparel company Pair of Thieves and awareness for National Suicide Prevention Month.

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Oregon man rides from Canada to Mexico for suicide awareness

He will ride across the country during National Suicide Prevention Month.

Police calls for Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020

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Police calls for Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020

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First Friday brings a Fresh Air Market, arts events

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First Friday brings a Fresh Air Market, arts events

First Friday is here again, and so is the Juneau Art and Humanities Council’s open-air market.

Opinion: Why I’m voting against Prop 1

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Opinion: Why I’m voting against Prop 1

We have changed the oil industry taxation system about 8 or 9 times in 15 or 16 years.…

The Juneau Arts and Culture Center is being used as a shelter for Juneau residents experiencing homelessness in the face of the coronavirus. Cit and Borough of Juneau is seeking a new building to use as a site. (Courtesy photo / City and Borough of Juneau)

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CBJ to hold meeting on warming shelter possibilities

A decision has not been made.

Sen. John Coghill, R-North Pole, expresses his sadness about the effect the budget will have on his community during a Joint Session of Alaska Legislature at the Capitol on Thursday, July 11, 2019. A recount has affirmed Cohhill lost a tight primary race. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

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Recount affirms loss for state senator

He wishes winner the best.

Gov. Mike Dunlevy speaks at a news conference on Aug. 18, 2020. (Courtesy Photo / Office of Gov. Mike Dunleavy)

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Watch: State officials talk virus relief distribution, unemployment payments

Governor holds news conference.

Opinion: Legal initiatives are sometimes the only way

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Opinion: Legal initiatives are sometimes the only way

There is no room for a do-nothing attitude of “society will take care of it.”

Starlings, like the one shown in this photo, are among the birds known to mimic the songs of other species. (Pixabay)

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Birds may prefer novel songs, sing for fun and other birdsong facts

They’re no longer singing in the rain.

Police calls for Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020

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Police calls for Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020

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Poll workers at the Douglas Community Building show the coverings used to keep completed ballots covered and secret which this year are also being used to reduce contact with the ballot itself. The laminated coverings are sanitized after each use, part of the extra health precautions in place for the 2020 Primary Election on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)

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State announces certified primary results

One lawmaker has asked for recount.

This July 1998 photo shows the Bristol Bay shoreline near Naknek. (Courtesy Photo / Stan Shebs)

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Bristol Bay deals with latest challenge: COVID-19

Bristol Bay fishermen, processors and communities are under threat — and not for the first time.

Opinion: Ballot initiative is based on hate and greed

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Opinion: Ballot initiative is based on hate and greed

This is far from the first time such a destructive tax change has been proposed.

Opinion: Complicated tax policy should not be decided at the ballot box

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Opinion: Complicated tax policy should not be decided at the ballot box

The legislative process isn’t pretty, but it is the system in place for such matters.

Sen. John Coghill, R-North Pole, seen in this July 2019 photo, intends to seek a recount in his Republican primary race, which certified results show he narrowly lost. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

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Coghill plans to seek recount in primary race

Certified results have him 14 votes behind.

Police calls for Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020

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Police calls for Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020

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This piece uses Kintsug, which is the Japanese method of repairing broken pottery with lacquer mixed with powdered gold.We are all flawed. These flaws, these imperfections, allow us the opportunity to grow, to learn, to keep striving for better. (Courtesy Photo / Ruthann Hurwitz, Wikimedia)

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Living & Growing: Imperfections give us room to grow

Every day, in different ways, I find myself admitting to and owning my flaws.