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Pondering the power of the ocean

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Pondering the power of the ocean

Research into wave energy could serve as template for Alaska’s coastal communities.

Icy road leads to five-car crash

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Icy road leads to five-car crash

One driver was cited.

Senate rejects Trump border emergency as Murkowski, Republicans defect

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Senate rejects Trump border emergency as Murkowski, Republicans defect

“VETO!” Trump tweeted minutes after the vote.

Capitol Live: House Minority angered over Majority’s plan to travel the state for budget talks

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Capitol Live: House Minority angered over Majority’s plan to travel the state for budget talks

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Police calls for Thursday, March 14, 2019

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Police calls for Thursday, March 14, 2019

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

Opinion: Eliminate Alaska’s oil tax credits

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Opinion: Eliminate Alaska’s oil tax credits

The state is receiving nothing in return.

Manager of Governor’s Mansion gone from position

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Manager of Governor’s Mansion gone from position

Her replacement has years of experience.

Capitol Live: Southeast legislators discuss housing problem

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Capitol Live: Southeast legislators discuss housing problem

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Police calls for Wednesday, March 13, 2019

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Police calls for Wednesday, March 13, 2019

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

Alaska Native wins Iditarod sled dog race

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Alaska Native wins Iditarod sled dog race

Pete Kaiser crosses the finish line in Nome.

Opinion: A message to the elders affected by Gov. Dunleavy’s budget

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Opinion: A message to the elders affected by Gov. Dunleavy’s budget

Our seniors are afraid.

Death Notices

Death Notice: Molly Brennan Crenshaw

Molly Brennan Crenshaw, of Juneau, died on March 1, 2019. She was 77 years old.

Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File                                 Richard Chalyee Éesh Peterson, president of the Central Council of Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska, will address the Chamber Luncheon today at noon. See below.

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Your weekend guide: Chamber speaker, concerts, bear presentations and more.

Here’s what’s happening for the week of March 12, 2020.

A Juneau Police Department car sits in front of Juneau-Douglas High School on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Police called twice in one day for ‘agitated’ man with knife

Man’s behavior concerned people at trailer park, bank.

Capitol Live: Hundreds turn out for town hall on budget

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Capitol Live: Hundreds turn out for town hall on budget

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Trump signs major public lands, conservation bill into law

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Trump signs major public lands, conservation bill into law

Alaska’s congressional delegation voted in favor of the bipartisan legislation.

Opinion: I ran into Gov. Dunleavy on the street. Here’s what I wish I told him.

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Opinion: I ran into Gov. Dunleavy on the street. Here’s what I wish I told him.

We should all hope that Standing Tall means more than treating the lands and people of our great…

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Police calls for Tuesday, March 12, 2019

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

Opinion: Marijuana is no different than other intoxicating substances

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Opinion: Marijuana is no different than other intoxicating substances

Health, safety interests need to be represented on Marijuana Control Board.

Opinion: Job losses are personal. I should know.

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Opinion: Job losses are personal. I should know.

I’m preparing to tell you something very personal and intensely painful.