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Gov. Walker reflects on rocky tenure, his legacy

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Gov. Walker reflects on rocky tenure, his legacy

To some, Walker was a cool-headed leader who was dealt a bad hand and did what he thought…

From my window

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From my window

There hasn’t been a lot of observable biological activity on recent walks.

Short-lived salmon play a role in long-term survival

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Short-lived salmon play a role in long-term survival

Jacks are an important part of most, if not all, sockeye runs.

Police calls for Friday, Nov. 23, 2018

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Police calls for Friday, Nov. 23, 2018

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

Opinion: There is no safe level of secondhand smoke

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Opinion: There is no safe level of secondhand smoke

I want to commend the City and Borough of Juneau for bringing our local smokefree law into compliance…

Tree nets at night

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Tree nets at night

It’s dark all the time now. When you leave for work or school, there is no light coming…

The Chicago Bears celebrate after cornerback Kyle Fuller intercepted a pass in the end zone intended for Detroit Lions tight end Michael Roberts during the second half of their game on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018, in Detroit. (Duane Burleson | Associated Press)

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Chase Daniel fills in, leads Bears to 23-16 win over Lions

Chase Daniel made the most of his chance to fill in for Mitchell Trubisky, having the best day…

Salmonberry vinaigrette and cranberry ketchup: Here’s how to infuse traditional Alaska Native foods into your holiday dinner

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Salmonberry vinaigrette and cranberry ketchup: Here’s how to infuse traditional Alaska Native foods into your holiday dinner

With the holiday season coming up, we wanted to remind you of the local foods and recipes you…

Opinion: Stop the arms sales to Saudi Arabia

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Opinion: Stop the arms sales to Saudi Arabia

Let’s be clear about where we stand as a country. We support creating famines, bombing civilians and killing…

Police calls for Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018

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Police calls for Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018

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Think Thanksy Thoughts

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Think Thanksy Thoughts

Happy Thanksgiving, Juneau.

Key Alaska House race tied, though ballot review continues

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Key Alaska House race tied, though ballot review continues

Republican Bart LeBon and Democrat Kathryn Dodge vie to succeed Rep. Scott Kawasaki in Fairbanks.

Dunleavy picks MacKinnon for transportation commissioner

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Dunleavy picks MacKinnon for transportation commissioner

John MacKinnon is the outgoing executive director of the Associated General Contractors of Alaska.

Skate off Thanksgiving turkey with Santa

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Skate off Thanksgiving turkey with Santa

Santa Claus will break from the North Pole for a few hours Friday.

Unsplash | Taylor Ann Wright)

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Poetry workshop comes to Juneau, pets can help the JAHC, Ketchikan trapping closures lifted

News briefs for the week of Nov. 21, 2018.

Reality TV before TV

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Reality TV before TV

A story about a book of letters.

Alaska Native word of the week

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Alaska Native word of the week

This week’s word is s’áxt’, which means devil’s club.

Jesse Kiehl, left, meets with supporters before his announcement to run for the Senate District Q seat in front of the Alaska State Capitol on Thursday, May 17, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Process begins in search for new Assembly member

The Assembly will look even more different soon.

Turkey bowling tradition continues

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Turkey bowling tradition continues

Winners get to take home a turkey.

Police calls for Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2018

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Police calls for Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2018

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