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Thank you letters for Sept. 15, 2019

Neighbors

Thank you letters for Sept. 15, 2019

Thank you, Merci, Danke.

Police calls for Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019

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Police calls for Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019

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

Where was God on 9/11?

Neighbors

Where was God on 9/11?

He is with us.

Email indicates former lieutenant governor invited woman to room

News

Email indicates former lieutenant governor invited woman to room

Newly shared emails provide insight into Mallott’s resignation.

Space physics expert Peter Delamere at the start of the new UAF Planet Walk in Fairbanks. (Ned Rozell | For the Juneau Empire)

News

Planet walk puts things in perspective

I am hiking the length of a new planet-walk display.

Police calls for Friday, Sept. 13, 2019

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Police calls for Friday, Sept. 13, 2019

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

Meet the Candidates: Bonnie Jensen runs for school board

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Meet the Candidates: Bonnie Jensen runs for school board

Read the candidate bio here.

Opinion: Young Fishermen’s Development Act needs support

Opinion

Opinion: Young Fishermen’s Development Act needs support

Young people in Alaska face mounting challenges to entering commercial fisheries.

The Juneau Arts & Culture Center on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Opinion

Opinion: New JACC would benefit entire community

It’s a community investment worth making.

The Juneau Arts & Culture Center on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Opinion

Opinion: Vote ‘no’ on Propositions 1-3

I recommend a “no” vote.

In small Alaska city, Native women say police ignored rapes

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In small Alaska city, Native women say police ignored rapes

NOME — There’s not much that scares Susie. As an Alaska Native woman, she thrives amid sub-zero winters…

Jackson Pearson identifies Labrador tea, left, and Bog Laurel, right. (Vivian Faith Prescott | For the Capital City Weekly)

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Planet Alaska: One of these could kill you, the other makes great tea

Here’s how to tell the difference.

Police calls for Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019

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Police calls for Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019

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

Police calls for Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019

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Police calls for Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019

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

Letters to the Editor

Opinion: Keep the Tongass healthy and strong, don’t roll back the Roadless Rule

As Alaskans, we have a vision for the Tongass that’s based on a healthy forest and strong fisheries.

Churn it over: This beaked whale has 13 stomachs

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Churn it over: This beaked whale has 13 stomachs

13!

Police calls for Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019

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Police calls for Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019

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

The Juneau Arts & Culture Center on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Letters to the Editor

Opinion: It’s time to build a new JACC

The arts need a place to thrive.

The Alaska Marine Highway System ferries LeConte, left, and Fairweather at the Auke Bay Terminal on Monday, March 5, 2018. (Juneau Empire file)

Opinion

Opinion: Ferry system being decimated piece by piece

The idea of “dynamic pricing” is only the latest assault.

Opinion: Permanent Fund Board shouldn’t divest from fossil fuels

Letters to the Editor

Opinion: Permanent Fund Board shouldn’t divest from fossil fuels

It would hurt Alaska’s still-struggling economy.