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Police calls for Wednesday, June 19, 2019

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Police calls for Wednesday, June 19, 2019

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Opinion: Juneau is overwhelmed by tourists

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Opinion: Juneau is overwhelmed by tourists

We have so many visitors this year. Too many in my opinion.

Police calls for Tuesday, June 18, 2019

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Police calls for Tuesday, June 18, 2019

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In this June 1, 2019, photo, provided by New Mexico State University professor Neal Rosendorf, migrants are seen through fencing inside a temporary outdoor encampment where they’re waiting to be processed in El Paso, Texas. Rosendorf said it resembled a “human dog pound.” (Neal Rosendorf via AP)

Letters to the Editor

Opinion: End the abuse at Mexico border now

We have a humanitarian crisis on our border with Mexico.

Opinion: Pebble mine puts entire state fisheries brand at risk

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Opinion: Pebble mine puts entire state fisheries brand at risk

All fish will be painted with the same broad brush — toxic and damaged.

Young girl taken off cruise ship for medical emergency

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Young girl taken off cruise ship for medical emergency

Local responders worked together.

These two officers are set to join the force

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These two officers are set to join the force

They graduated from academy last week.

Man survives 100-foot fall off Sitka cliff

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Man survives 100-foot fall off Sitka cliff

He was hiking Sisters Mountains.

Photos: GLITZ Drag Show

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Photos: GLITZ Drag Show

Kings and Queens turnout for Juneau’s biggest drag show.

Two men flown to safety from Lemon Creek glacier

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Two men flown to safety from Lemon Creek glacier

Three agencies combined to find them.

Police calls for Sunday, June 16, 2019

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Police calls for Sunday, June 16, 2019

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Opinion: Tourism in the era of middle-class acquiescence

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Opinion: Tourism in the era of middle-class acquiescence

It’s time to examine “thorny questions of ethics and values.”

Thank you letters for June 16, 2019

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Thank you letters for June 16, 2019

Thank you, Merci, Danke.

Recognitions for the week of June 9, 2019

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Recognitions for the week of June 9, 2019

Recognitions for the week of June 9, 2019

Young or old, perfect or not, I honor my dad

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Young or old, perfect or not, I honor my dad

I learned some great lessons from dad.

Opinion: Governor, Legislature need to do due diligence on PFD

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Opinion: Governor, Legislature need to do due diligence on PFD

The full dividend might not be the best idea.

Police calls for Friday, June 14, 2019

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Police calls for Friday, June 14, 2019

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Completing the experience means taking the time to enjoy it and not get too excited about that burger waiting once you get back to town. (Jeff Lund | For the Juneau Empire)

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An engineer of delayed gratification

I used to be in a big hurry.

City Hall stands on a quiet morning. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire File)

Opinion

Opinion: Juneau’s property taxes … fair or foul?

Has the city been over-collecting?

Midway through Pride Month 2019, a reminder of how far we have to go

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Midway through Pride Month 2019, a reminder of how far we have to go

A reminder of how far we have to go.