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Sealaska Heritage honors Person and Teacher of Distinction during virtual Celebration

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Sealaska Heritage honors Person and Teacher of Distinction during virtual Celebration

Longtime teacher and photojournalist feted.

Ch’áak’ Aanyádi” (The High Caste Eagle) by Jerrod Galanin won Best of Show and Best of Carving and Sculpture Category in Sealaska Heritage Institute’s 2020 Juried Art Competition. (Courtesy Photo | SHI)

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‘Stunning’ piece wins Best of Show in Juried Art Competition

Sealaska Heritage Institute announces winners.

Permafrost specialist Tom Douglas pauses on the ice of a Fairbanks creek that shows recent bank erosion, probably due to the thawing of soil that had been frozen for many years. (Courtesy Photo | Ned Rozell)

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Of moose and men: How did a moose get into permafrost?

A moose story.

In this image from video provided by WBFO, a Buffalo police officer appears to shove a man who walked up to police Thursday, June 4, 2020, in Buffalo, N.Y. Video from WBFO shows the man appearing to hit his head on the pavement, with blood leaking out as officers walk past to clear Niagara Square. Buffalo police initially said in a statement that a person “was injured when he tripped & fell,” WIVB-TV reported, but Capt. Jeff Rinaldo later told the TV station that an internal affairs investigation was opened. Police Commissioner Byron Lockwood suspended two officers late Thursday, the mayor’s statement said. (Mike Desmond | WBFO via AP)

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Opinion: The real conspiracies involving police misconduct

There are questions that need to be asked about Buffalo.

Jim Johnsen, president of the University of Alaska, speaks to the Juneau Chamber of Commerce at the Moose Lodge in November 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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University president withdraws from consideration for Wisconsin job

Says calling remains in Alaska.

Police calls for Friday, June 12, 2020

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Police calls for Friday, June 12, 2020

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

The Capitol building in Juneau, Alaska. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire File)

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State House candidate dressed in blackface at party

Republican running for Fairbanks and North Star Borough seat dressed as Madea.

Opinion: 1st Amendment rights apparently only apply to the left

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Opinion: 1st Amendment rights apparently only apply to the left

Complex, deep-seated issues facing our country won’t be solved by quelling debate, limiting freedoms.

This City and Borough of Juneau sign encourages residents to wear cloth face coverings to protect others. More than 200 Alaskans have asked Gov. Mike Dunleavy to issue a mandate requiring the use of face coverings, but Dunleavy has said he prefers to ask people to wear masks rather than require it. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire File)

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Alaska health workers seek mask rule for crowded businesses

ANCHORAGE — More than 200 Alaska physicians and health care workers concerned about the coronavirus have asked the…

Writers’ Weir: Kids on the Trampoline

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Writers’ Weir: Kids on the Trampoline

A poem by Diane DeSloover.

Police calls for Thursday, June 11, 2020

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Police calls for Thursday, June 11, 2020

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This July 2014 photo shows a cruise ship docked in Skagway, Alaska, as passengers tour the town. The Alaska port city, nearly entirely dependent upon cruise ship tourism, wants to share its federal coronavirus relief funds with workers in town. The city of Skagway posted an application on its website inviting residents to apply for up to $1,000 in relief funds to help with bills. Nearly half of Alaska’s 2.2 million tourists arrive on cruise ships, but most companies have canceled their summer seasons, leaving workers here without much relief. (AP Photo | Kathy Matheson)

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Skagway plans aid to locals hit by virus fallout

The program is intended to help residents stay in Skagway through the winter.

Police calls for Wednesday, June 10, 2020

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Police calls for Wednesday, June 10, 2020

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With age comes an appreciation for brakes

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With age comes an appreciation for brakes

While I agree with the “send it” ethos, I don’t want to send myself into unconsciousness.

Opinion: Don’t bail out irresponsible politicians

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Opinion: Don’t bail out irresponsible politicians

Bailouts won’t fix a mismanaged system.

Opinion: There’s value in counting

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Opinion: There’s value in counting

Alaskans will live with the consequences of the census for the next 10 years.

Capital City Fire/Rescue is recruiting temporary workers to help with outreach and screening at Juneau International Airport. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)

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Traveler tested at airport tests positive for COVID-19

They are isolating.

Opinion: Here’s why we shouldn’t defund the police

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Opinion: Here’s why we shouldn’t defund the police

I’ve watched with dismay and frankly a good bit of anger at calls to defund the police.

Opinion: Outdoor economy can help carry Alaska into the future

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Opinion: Outdoor economy can help carry Alaska into the future

All of us together can create a movement rooted and inspired by this place we call home.

Police calls for Tuesday, June 9, 2020

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Police calls for Tuesday, June 9, 2020

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