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Staff reductions at the Juneau Empire

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Staff reductions at the Juneau Empire

Our industry is facing financial pressure, and the Juneau Empire is not immune.

Adeline Hiemstra, a 14-year-old eighth grader at Randy Smith Middle School in Fairbanks, presented at the massive American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting in December 2019 in San Francisco. (Ned Rozell | For the Juneau Empire)

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Northern news from a massive conference

Alaska Science Forum.

In this Oct. 18, 2018 file photo, then-Alaska Gov. Bill Walker addresses delegates at the annual Alaska Federation of Natives conference in Anchorag. (AP Photo | Mark Thiessen)

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Ex-Alaska governor Bill Walker chosen for Harvard fellowship

He plans to talk to students about bridging the political divide.

In this Empire file photo, a cruise ship passenger photographs a ship in Juneau’s downtown harbor on August 29, 2017. (Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: There are positives to tourism

We are privileged to live in a beautiful area.

Death Notices

Death Notice: David Shorty

David Shorty, 55, passed away at home in Juneau.

Like the first time

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Like the first time

Hearing ourselves out.

Sherry Patterson; SEARHC Executive Office Manager and ROAR Conference Chair; speaks at last year’s Reclaim Own and Renew Women’s Conference. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire File)

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Conference comes ROAR-ing back, Gaming con is almost ready to roll and Native language lecture series starts soon

News briefs for the week of Jan. 9, 2020.

Police calls for Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020

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Police calls for Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020

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

Opinion: United Way needs your help

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Opinion: United Way needs your help

Volunteer or donate today.

Fog drifts through the trees in the Tongass National Forest on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: Some truths about the Tongass

Logging has had nothing to do with hurting the fish industry.

Fungi — more friends than foe

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Fungi — more friends than foe

It would be a dull life without them.

Police calls for Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020

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Police calls for Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020

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

Opinion: Take stock in the New Year

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Opinion: Take stock in the New Year

Think about what kind of society you want to live in.

President Donald Trump speaks during an “Evangelicals for Trump Coalition Launch” at King Jesus International Ministry, Friday, Jan. 3 in Miami. (AP Photo | Evan Vucci)

Letters to the Editor

Opinion: Impeachment hearings; tourism; questions to ponder

Letters to the editor.

Police calls for Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020

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Police calls for Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020

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

In this Sept. 23 photo, rescued migrants look at a map of Europe aboard the Ocean Viking humanitarian ship as it sails in the Mediterranean Sea. (AP Photo | Renata Brito)

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Dunleavy agrees to continue accepting refugees

He said the resettlement program is in line with Alaska values.

Census taker sign-ups are happening Tuesday

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Census taker sign-ups are happening Tuesday

Census recruiting happening Tuesday.

Thank you letters for Jan. 5, 2020

Neighbors

Thank you letters for Jan. 5, 2020

Thank you, merci, danke.

Neighbors recognitions

Neighbors

Neighbors recognitions

Recognizing Juneau’s youth.

Police calls for Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020

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Police calls for Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020

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