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Opinion: American exceptionalism, patriotic assimilation and the Fourth of July

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Opinion: American exceptionalism, patriotic assimilation and the Fourth of July

It’s impossible to argue America is not a welcoming country.

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Police calls for Friday, June 28, 2019

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Robbery suspect kicks cane away from teen, steals purse

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Robbery suspect kicks cane away from teen, steals purse

Police are still searching for the suspect.

Police calls for Thursday, June 27, 2019

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Police calls for Thursday, June 27, 2019

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Gingi Vitis visits with bar patrons during Drag Queen Bingo at the Rendezvous in September 2013. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Writers’ Weir: Drag Show at the Rendezvous

A poem by Diane DeSloover.

Memo questions Dunleavy authority to call Wasilla session

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Memo questions Dunleavy authority to call Wasilla session

This isn’t the first dustup between Dunleavy and lawmakers.

Opinion: Stop attacking our reproductive health care

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Opinion: Stop attacking our reproductive health care

I have spent my entire career working with women.

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Police calls for Wednesday, June 26, 2019

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Opinion: Planned Parenthood is wrong on Sullivan. He’s pro-life, but not anti-women.

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Opinion: Planned Parenthood is wrong on Sullivan. He’s pro-life, but not anti-women.

Traditional Christian views are not out of the mainstream of thought.

Sheriff: Mom abused her children, boiled puppies to death

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Sheriff: Mom abused her children, boiled puppies to death

A woman beat and tortured at least some of her 15 children.

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Celebration of Life: Gerald Judith Jones

A “Celebration of Life” for Jerry and Judy Jones will be held at Hugh (Noel) and Shari Grant’s…

She was accused of stabbing her boyfriend. Still maintaining her innocence, she shares her story.

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She was accused of stabbing her boyfriend. Still maintaining her innocence, she shares her story.

Everything has changed for her and her daughters.

Police calls for Tuesday, June 25, 2019

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Police calls for Tuesday, June 25, 2019

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OPINION: Sen. Dan Sullivan: Pressing the Canadian government to take action on transboundary mining

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OPINION: Sen. Dan Sullivan: Pressing the Canadian government to take action on transboundary mining

It’s imperative these waters stay pristine for generations to come.

Alaska lawmakers reject Wasilla as site for special session

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Alaska lawmakers reject Wasilla as site for special session

Lawmakers considers it their right to determine the location.

Photos: American Legion Baseball, Juneau vs Bartlett

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Photos: American Legion Baseball, Juneau vs Bartlett

Juneau takes down Bartlett.

Rainbow the Crunchy Ghost

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Rainbow the Crunchy Ghost

I’m a veeeeeeeeeeegan.

We reap what we sow

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We reap what we sow

Our children will one day lead.

Police calls for Sunday, June 23, 2019

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Police calls for Sunday, June 23, 2019

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Thank you letters for June 23, 2019

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Thank you letters for June 23, 2019

Thank you, Merci, Danke.