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Appeals court ruling mixed on Alaska campaign finance laws

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Appeals court ruling mixed on Alaska campaign finance laws

The case brought by three individuals and an Alaska Republican Party district challenged elements of state campaign finance…

Alaska Marine Lines to expand service to Arctic ports

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Alaska Marine Lines to expand service to Arctic ports

Expansion comes through an agreement with Bowhead Transport.

A pedestrian walks by City Hall on June 7, 2017. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire File)

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Deadline pushed back for Planning Commission, hospital board applications

The deadline is now next week.

Police calls for Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018

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Police calls for Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018

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

(Unsplash | Neonbrand)

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Physics time at the planetarium

It could be a good time event.

Photos: Best Pictures of the Week

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Photos: Best Pictures of the Week

Turkeys, tattoos and tree lighting.

Dunleavy announces environmental, health commissioners

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Dunleavy announces environmental, health commissioners

Alaska Gov.-elect Mike Dunleavy’s pick to lead the Department of Environmental Conservation has a resource development background. His…

Death Notices

Death Notice: Mary Ruby Donley

Mary Ruby Donley died Nov. 6, 2018, in Redlands, California. She was 86.

Arts council continues cultural appropriation conversations

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Arts council continues cultural appropriation conversations

The Juneau Arts &Humanities Council will host a community meeting about creating art respectful of cultures Monday.

United Way of Southeast Alaska receives $26K contribution

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United Way of Southeast Alaska receives $26K contribution

Mark Kiessling, General Manager of Coeur Alaska, Kensington Mine presents a check for $26,474.78 to Warren Russell, Chair…

The Alaska State Capitol. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Juneau architectural firm wins awards

Recognitions for Nov. 25, 2018.

A piece of mailed campaign literature from the Republican Women of Juneau. (Courtesy Photo | Elizabeth Seliotes Bolling)

Letters to the Editor

Opinion: Seller beware

Let this be the take-home message for the Republican Women of Juneau from their now-notorious attack mailer against…

Thank you for searching for our son, Ryan Johnson

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Thank you for searching for our son, Ryan Johnson

Thank you letters for Nov. 25, 2018.

Police calls for Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018

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Police calls for Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018

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

Some advice for the season of giving advice

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Some advice for the season of giving advice

‘Tis the season.

Opinion: Tolerating dissent is good business and good for democracy

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Opinion: Tolerating dissent is good business and good for democracy

Confident leadership understands that some dissention in the ranks fosters critical thinking and builds solid morale.

Heidi Hansen.

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Opinion: Lift the Roadless Rule for the Tongass

From the North Slope to the Panhandle, and the Interior to the Peninsula, rural Alaskans are prioritizing their…

What can I do with this umbrella?

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What can I do with this umbrella?

Southeast Alaska is famous for rain. But we don’t care.

Alaska House control fate remains unsettled with race tied

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Alaska House control fate remains unsettled with race tied

Democrat Kathryn Dodge and Republican Bart LeBon both have 2,661 votes, a tally that didn’t change after Friday’s…

Photos: 2018 Public Market

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Photos: 2018 Public Market

Scenes from this year’s Public Market.