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Monitoring a mystery bird in Yakutat

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Monitoring a mystery bird in Yakutat

Researchers are joining others to unravel the mysteries of the Aleutian tern.

Police calls for Thursday, June 13, 2019

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Police calls for Thursday, June 13, 2019

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

Photos: First Friday

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Photos: First Friday

Pictures from June’s First Friday

Another special session beckons as PFD vote fails

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Another special session beckons as PFD vote fails

Long-term questions are also unanswered.

Former Assembly member arrested for DUI

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Former Assembly member arrested for DUI

It happened Monday night.

Writers’ Weir: Weight Control Script for TV Commercial

Neighbors

Writers’ Weir: Weight Control Script for TV Commercial

A poem by Richard Stokes.

Erin Anais Heist slices into her spruce tip rhubarb cake on Thursday, June 6, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Neighbors

Eating Wild: Rhubarb and Spruce-tip Cake

It’s decadent, elegant and simple.

Police calls for Wednesday, June 12, 2019

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Police calls for Wednesday, June 12, 2019

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

What’s happening the week of June 12-18, 2019

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What’s happening the week of June 12-18, 2019

Calendar of events.

Police calls for Tuesday, June 11, 2019

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Police calls for Tuesday, June 11, 2019

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

Wounded veterans treated to Sitka adventure

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Wounded veterans treated to Sitka adventure

SITKA — Often overlooked in conflicts that occur thousands of miles away on continents most people see just…

Photos: Triathlon swimmers train at Auke Lake

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Photos: Triathlon swimmers train at Auke Lake

Athletes stay safe while training.

Bus schedules, routes change today as construction begins

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Bus schedules, routes change today as construction begins

It’s that season.

Police calls for Sunday, June 9, 2019

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Police calls for Sunday, June 9, 2019

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

Opinion: Dunleavy’s village policing plan bad idea for rural Alaska

Opinion

Opinion: Dunleavy’s village policing plan bad idea for rural Alaska

I have 40 years of experience with law enforcement in Alaska.

In this Sept. 9, 2014 photo, a fishing vessel is dwarfed by the Norwegian Cruise Lines’ Norwegian Jewel and Norwegian Pearl in Juneau’s downtown harbor. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Letters to the Editor

Opinion: What’s good for Juneau

Some of you may remember an old sci-fi movie entitled “The Blob.”

President Donald Trump, with first lady Melania Trump, waves as they depart Shannon Airport, Friday, June 7, 2019, in Shannon, Ireland. (AP Photo | Alex Brandon)

Opinion

Opinion: Why Americans are tired of impeachment talk

“What would it take for the you to support the impeachment of this president?”

Bon voyage!

Neighbors

Bon voyage!

Neighbors briefs for the week of June 9, 2019.

Samantha Rae, David Royal Blommer wed

Neighbors

Samantha Rae, David Royal Blommer wed

Samantha Rae Roguska and David Royal Blommer, both of Juneau, were married during a private beach ceremony attended…

Page Bridges

Neighbors

Spiritual Healing

God works in so many ways to heal us.