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In this Nov. 16, 2018 photo, a firefighter searches for human remains in a trailer park destroyed in the Camp Fire, in Paradise, California. The massive wildfire that killed dozens of people and destroyed thousands of homes has been fully contained after burning for more than two weeks, authorities said Sunday, Nov. 25. (John Locher | Associated Press File)

Letters to the Editor

Opinion: Finding a solution to wildfires

Recently, the Juneau Empire reprinted an editorial from a California newspaper that called for everyone to come together…

Black Friday shoppers wait in line to check out at the Nebraska Furniture Mart store in Omaha, Nebraska on Friday, Nov. 23, 2018. (Nati Harnik | Associated Press)

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Shopping spree self-control

What Black Friday weekend really looked like.

In this Nov. 6 photo, an ebullient Mike Dunleavy enters a campaign party as polls close on Election Day in Anchorage. (Michael Dinneen | Associated Press File)

Opinion

Opinion: Alaska elections — anomalies and similarities

For Alaskans, bucking this national trend should have very positive consequences.

The Kaxdegoowu Heen Dei (Brotherhood Bridge) Trail is close to being eroded away by the Mendenhall River on Monday, Nov. 26, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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The fight against trail erosion

This is Rain Country.

Police calls for Friday, Nov. 30, 2018

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Police calls for Friday, Nov. 30, 2018

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

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Mendenhall Post Office to open on two Sundays for the holidays

It’s all about convenience.

Marijuana. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

News

Alaska credit union to serve marijuana businesses

CEO says safety concerns were a significant factor, and would keep large amounts of cash off the streets.

Mystery ballot could sway control of Alaska Legislature

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Mystery ballot could sway control of Alaska Legislature

It’s a sign that every vote does count.

A Coast Guard Air Station Sitka MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter aircrew medevacs a patient from Wrangell to Sitka, Alaska, July 17, 2018. (Courtesy photo | Stephen Prysunka)

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Hiker safe after rescue near Elfin Cove

The Californian was on Inian Island.

Police calls for Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018

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Police calls for Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018

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

Marian Call and Zahasky sisters to perform Thursday night

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Marian Call and Zahasky sisters to perform Thursday night

It’s a hometown concert.

In this July 9, 2014 photo, an adult humpback whale breaches in Lynn Canal near Juneau. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Food chain disruption eyed in Hawaii whale sighting decline

Issue likely caused by warmer ocean temperatures in Alaska.

Bald eagles fight over salmon on the outgoing tide near the Macaulay Salmon Hatchery on Tuesday, July 17, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

News

Tlingit Word of the Week: ch’áak

This week’s word is ch’áak’, which means eagle.

Talk after the movie: Free film screening and panel discussion about colonization

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Talk after the movie: Free film screening and panel discussion about colonization

A short film and a longer discussion are planned for tonight at the Gold Town Nickelodeon.

Police calls for Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018

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Police calls for Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018

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

Death Notices

Death Notice: David F. Blackwell

David Frank Blackwell died Nov. 13, 2018.

Our Private Cove (A Spoonerism poem)

Neighbors

Our Private Cove (A Spoonerism poem)

A poem submitted by reader Amy Pinney.

SHI announces new books; library shares bookmark winners

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SHI announces new books; library shares bookmark winners

CCW news briefs for the week of Nov. 28, 2018.

Evening at Egan welcomes ‘Molly of Denali’

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Evening at Egan welcomes ‘Molly of Denali’

A university lecture series and upcoming children’s show are coming together.

Eaglecrest Ski Area postpones opening day to Dec. 8

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Eaglecrest Ski Area postpones opening day to Dec. 8

It’s too warm outside.