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U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, speaks during an interview at the Juneau Empire in February 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: Murkowski is stifling innovation

Sen. Lisa Murkowski’s recent column in these pages touted her many efforts to support Alaskan fisheries and fishermen.…

Police calls for Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019

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Police calls for Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019

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

Birds of a different feather can hunt together

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Birds of a different feather can hunt together

There’s a reason they call ravens ‘wolf-birds.’

In this file photo, the Alaska Marine Highway System ferries LeConte, left, Malaspina and Tazlina, hidden from view, are tied up at the Auke Bay Terminal on Thursday, July 25, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: Ferries are a vital part of public transportation and should be treated as such

Without a reliable transportation system, people suffer.

Police calls for Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019

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Police calls for Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019

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

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Delivery of Friday’s Juneau Empire will be delayed

Due to a mechanical error with the Juneau Empire’s press, delivery of Friday’s edition will be delayed. We…

The Tongass National Forest sign on the way to the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Letters to the Editor

Opinion: Eliminating Tongass Roadless Rule would benefit Southeast Alaska

The Roadless Rule application in the Tongass National Forest should be eliminated as articulated in Alternative Six in…

Opinion: It’s high noon for the rule of law

Letters to the Editor

Opinion: It’s high noon for the rule of law

This country is at a crossroads.

U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, speaks during an interview at the Juneau Empire on Monday, Aug. 5, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Opinion: Sullivan must denounce Trump’s impeachment defense

It’s a rare occasion when the state Republican Party openly parts ways with its national leadership. That’s what…

Mastering the dying art of cursive

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Mastering the dying art of cursive

Don’t curse cursive.

U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, speaks during an interview at the Juneau Empire in February 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)                                 U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, speaks during an interview at the Juneau Empire on Monday, Feb. 18, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: I’m thankful for Lisa Murkowski’s time and efforts

Last week, I traveled to Washington, D.C., and Sen. Lisa Murkowski agreed to meet with me in person.…

Police calls for Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019

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Police calls for Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019

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Police calls for Friday, Nov. 22, 2019

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Police calls for Friday, Nov. 22, 2019

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What killed the world’s giants?

Sports

What killed the world’s giants?

Lions in Alaska? Yes, it’s a thing.

Opinion: Oil tax credits and budget cuts could swing coastal votes

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Opinion: Oil tax credits and budget cuts could swing coastal votes

“Houston, we’ve got a problem.”

Heavy metals run out of the Tulsequah Chief mine opening and down to holding ponds next to the Tulsequah River Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008. Leakage from those ponds can be seen entering the river that flows into the Taku River down stream. Eight U.S. senators sent a letter Thursday to British Columbia, Canada’s premier asking for more transboundary water oversight. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Opinion: We need to make sure mine cleanup plan happens

I was raised on the Taku River.

The Tongass National Forest sign seen en route to the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: Roadless areas of the Tongass are good for wildlife and people, and they ought to be protected

How much of the Tongass will a dying industry mow down on its way out?

Police calls for Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019.

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Police calls for Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019.

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

Police calls for Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019

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Police calls for Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019

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The telltale signs of approaching winter are here

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The telltale signs of approaching winter are here

The signs of the times.