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Police and fire calls for Tuesday, April 2, 2019

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Police and fire calls for Tuesday, April 2, 2019

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

Opinion: Cut education funding, and watch school outcomes suffer

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Opinion: Cut education funding, and watch school outcomes suffer

There is no way that this will improve the outcomes.

Opinion: Don’t kill the conversation on education reform with insults

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Opinion: Don’t kill the conversation on education reform with insults

We don’t need to employ ad hominem devices.

‘Bright, zippy and fun’: New recipe showcases this delicious — and underrated — Alaska seafood

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‘Bright, zippy and fun’: New recipe showcases this delicious — and underrated — Alaska seafood

Kicking off season two with a favorite.

STEM Corner: Pendulums, paint and partnerships

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STEM Corner: Pendulums, paint and partnerships

Introducing science concepts through creating art.

Police calls for Monday, April 1, 2019

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Police calls for Monday, April 1, 2019

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

Opinion: Advocacy ‘science’ should take a back seat in Pebble Mine review

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Opinion: Advocacy ‘science’ should take a back seat in Pebble Mine review

‘Experts for hire’ are trying to cloud your views of Pebble.

Opinion: Make Southeast Alaska America’s 51st state

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Opinion: Make Southeast Alaska America’s 51st state

SEXIT: The great state of chinook.

Opinion: Abolish the Electoral College

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Opinion: Abolish the Electoral College

Plain and simple.

Capitol Live: Republicans look into agency over rifle sticker uproar

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Capitol Live: Republicans look into agency over rifle sticker uproar

Follow along with live updates from Alaska’s Capitol.

Police calls for Sunday, March 31, 2019

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Police calls for Sunday, March 31, 2019

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

Opinion: Alaska’s illusion of election mandates

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Opinion: Alaska’s illusion of election mandates

Gov. Dunleavy’s victory doesn’t reflect the true “public will” on the budget.

Death Notices

Death Notice: Michele Michaud

Michele Michaud passed away unexpectedly from complications of pneumonia on March 21, 2019.

‘What’s for dessert?’: We want the sweet stuff and we want it now

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‘What’s for dessert?’: We want the sweet stuff and we want it now

It’s the clarion call of children everywhere.

AWARE grateful for supporters of Women of Distinction

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AWARE grateful for supporters of Women of Distinction

Thank You letters for March 31, 2019.

After 43 years, student and principal reunite, reconcile

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After 43 years, student and principal reunite, reconcile

A sweet reconciliation.

Juneau students help others stay warm with handmade blankets

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Juneau students help others stay warm with handmade blankets

The blankets will be donated to AWARE.

Opinion: Education reform is not about the money

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Opinion: Education reform is not about the money

Spending more money is not improving education for our children.

Judge restores Obama-era drilling ban in Arctic

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Judge restores Obama-era drilling ban in Arctic

President Trump exceeded his authority when he reversed bans on offshore drilling, a U.S. judge said.

Juneau residents listen to James Biela, lead field advocate the Alaska Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, as he speaks at a candlelight vigil to raise awareness at the Capitol on Tuesday, March 26, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Local organization offers resources for those affected by suicide

In a small community, almost everyone is touched.