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With a grim financial picture ahead, the University of Alaska Southeast, seen here on Monday, May 25, 2020, could be merged with one of the other two schools in the system. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)

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Opinion: University Board of Regents will face tough choices in June

Like the virus, this budget challenge is real, painful and demands that we take swift action.

Planet walk puts things in perspective

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Planet walk puts things in perspective

The greenhouse effect is crucial for life, but it’s possible to have too much of a good thing.

Patrons wait outside a shop in downtown Juneau on Friday, April 27, 2020. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)

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Opinion: Local businesses are our people

The local business I now own employed me for 20 years and has been a part of this…

Large cruises banned in Canada at least until Oct. 31

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Large cruises banned in Canada at least until Oct. 31

Alaska will feel the effects.

State announces another new COVID-19 case

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State announces another new COVID-19 case

That’s back-to-back days.

Opinion: The Class of 2020 could change the world for the better

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Opinion: The Class of 2020 could change the world for the better

Their story might start with what we can do as opposed to what we can’t do.

Police calls for Friday, May 29, 2020

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Police calls for Friday, May 29, 2020

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

Opinion: The broken promise that should matter to our senators

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Opinion: The broken promise that should matter to our senators

Trump hasn’t changed.

COVID-19. (Image courtesy the CDC)

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State announces new COVID-19 case

It’s the first since May 22.

Staff Picks: What we’re reading, watching, listening to and playing this month

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Staff Picks: What we’re reading, watching, listening to and playing this month

“Doom” Fiona Apple and more.

Police calls for Thursday, May 28, 2020

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Police calls for Thursday, May 28, 2020

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

Opinion: Municipal budget crunch looms, questions remain

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Opinion: Municipal budget crunch looms, questions remain

We should be focusing on economic recovery, budget discipline and responsibly conserving resources.

It’s time for a real living wage

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It’s time for a real living wage

Recently, I sent a letter to our congressional representatives about living wages and wanted to share the ideas…

Spruce boughs hang near a pond in the Tongass National Forest on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Writers’ Weir: ‘Rain Forest’

A poem by Mary Lou Spartz.

Police calls for Wednesday, May 27, 2020

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Police calls for Wednesday, May 27, 2020

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

Opinion: The Fair Share Act has a data problem

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Opinion: The Fair Share Act has a data problem

OK, let’s be honest.

Building an immune system capable of fighting disease is probably more important than being mentally, or physically capable of a mountain hunt in a few months. Ryan John scours the mountains near Ketchikan on an afternoon in September. (Courtesy Photo | Jeff Lund)

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Thinking inside the box

Staying fit and not just for hiking in August.

Opinion: We are all each other’s Island Trader

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Opinion: We are all each other’s Island Trader

We’re entering a long phase, where we need to figure out collectively what the duration looks like.

Assembly may approve $1M for child care providers

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Assembly may approve $1M for child care providers

Vote expected on Thursday.

Police calls for Tuesday, May 26, 2020

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Police calls for Tuesday, May 26, 2020

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