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Opinion: Federal assistance is needed for renewable energy development

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Opinion: Federal assistance is needed for renewable energy development

“Without federal assistance we are in deep trouble.”

Opinion: Defending law and order and defunding the police

Opinion

Opinion: Defending law and order and defunding the police

It’s possible to believe some police reform is necessary and empathize with and support the police.

Gavel (Courtesy photo)

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Judge hears arguments in virus relief aid case

A state judge will hear arguments over whether to block federal COVID-19 relief to small businesses.

Police calls for Thursday, July 9, 2020

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Police calls for Thursday, July 9, 2020

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies.

“Cassiopeia’s Quest-Revelation” is a collection of historical fiction by Jerry Smetzer. (Courtesy Photo | Jerry Smetzer)

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Writers’ Weir: ‘Rebirth’

An excerpt of a historical fiction piece by Jerry Smetzer.

Death Notices

Death Notice: Dwight Shumway

Dwight Ramon “Ray” Shumway, 88, died June 10, 2020 in Prosser, Washington.

This electron microscope image made available and color-enhanced by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Integrated Research Facility in Fort Detrick, Md., shows Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 virus particles, orange, isolated from a patient. (NIAID/National Institutes of Health via AP)

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State reports nearly 50 new coronavirus cases

40 for residents.

Opinion: Please, Juneau, wear your masks

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Opinion: Please, Juneau, wear your masks

I wear my mask for you.

Planet Alaska: The art of salmon

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Planet Alaska: The art of salmon

There’s an art to knowing salmon and your fishing gear.

Police calls for Wednesday, July 8, 2020

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Police calls for Wednesday, July 8, 2020

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies.

Juneau City Hall on Monday, March 30. The City and Borough of Juneau voted Monday against raising taxes and passed a reduced budget. They also looked at creating a jobs program to do trail maintenance. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire file)

Opinion

Opinion: Stay the course, bond debt isn’t the answer

Keeping Juneau affordable into the future is the right thing to do.

Twice-told tales — Juneau style

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Twice-told tales — Juneau style

This essay brings together a few of the special stories from our little expeditions over the years.

Police calls for Tuesday, July 7, 2020

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Police calls for Tuesday, July 7, 2020

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies.

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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State reports 30 new cases, 1 in Juneau

Cases rise.

Photos: Neighborhoods hold Fourth of July parades

Neighbors

Photos: Neighborhoods hold Fourth of July parades

Bikes, kayaks and more.

Kristina is a member at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church. (Courtesy Photo | Kristina Abbott)

Neighbors

Living & Growing: Kristina vs. God…The saga continues

I often forget that God knows best.

Police calls for Sunday, July 5, 2020

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Police calls for Sunday, July 5, 2020

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies.

Thank you letters for July 5, 2020

Neighbors

Thank you letters for July 5, 2020

Thank you, merci, danke, gracias, gunalchéesh.

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. Also known as 2019-nCoV, the virus causes COVID-19. The sample was isolated from a patient in the U.S. (NIAID-RML via AP)

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State reports 55 new cases, 1 death

Now more active cases than recoveries.

Wild Shots: Photos of Mother Nature in Alaska

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Wild Shots: Photos of Mother Nature in Alaska

Reader-submitted photos for July 2020.