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Chum salmon swim beneath the surface of Salmon Creek on Monday afternoon, Aug. 3, 2015. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: A few facts on Ballot Measure 1

If you are uncertain about how to vote on our Ballot Measure 1/Stand for Salmon on Nov. 6…

Police calls for Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018

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Police calls for Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018

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

Former state Senate Mike Dunleavy, left, Gov. Bill Walker, center, and former U.S. Senator Mark Begich debate during a Juneau Chamber of Commerce luncheon at Centennial Hall on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Opinion

Opinion: Déjà vu all over again?

The Democratic mantra demonizing Republicans as racist misogynists doesn’t bring us closer — it only divides us further.

The Eternal Quest of Floathouse Dwellers

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The Eternal Quest of Floathouse Dwellers

When you live in a floathouse in SE Alaska for over twenty years you develop vision not dissimilar…

Police calls for Friday, Oct. 19, 2018

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Police calls for Friday, Oct. 19, 2018

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

Jordan Irving Parker Oldham, 26, had two warrants out for his arrest, according to a Juneau Police Department Press release. (Courtesy Photo | Juneau Police Department)

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Police arrest man on multiple warrants

He was arrested in the area of Village Street.

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Opinion

Opinion: Vote no on 1

A yes vote is a vote for mob rule.

Juneau Empire file.

Opinion

Opinion: I stand for salmon

Alaska is the last bastion for Pacific salmon.

Police calls for Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018

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Police calls for Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018

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

Guy Crockroft, age 18. (Courtesy Photo | Guy Crockroft)

Neighbors

Living & Growing: My three fathers

“A father of the fatherless, and a judge of the widows, is God in his holy habitation.” Psalm…

If irrational anger follows viewing an image of the lone steelhead of a trip, one needs some perspective. (Jeff Lund | For the Juneau Empire)

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I Went to the Woods: A little perspective

We live at a time and in a country when we have so much free time and so…

Meditations on October

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Meditations on October

Well, it’s October. It’s been October for weeks already, and it’s fixing to stay October for weeks to…

On The Trails: Bears in autumn

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On The Trails: Bears in autumn

What happens to bears in years when food sources are poor?

Opinion: Why I’m voting yes on Ballot Measure 1

Letters to the Editor

Opinion: Why I’m voting yes on Ballot Measure 1

As a commercial fisherman and Alaska resident, I believe it is my responsibility to vote in the upcoming…

Andi Story is running for Alaska House District 34. (Michael Pennn | Juneau Empire)

Letters to the Editor

Opinion: Andi Story is the best choice for schools

I met Andi Story the first time my family and I attended Northern Light Church. I chose this…

Woman arrested for hitting police officer

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Woman arrested for hitting police officer

The police officer was hit in the head from behind.

Andi Story is running for Alaska House District 34. (Michael Pennn | Juneau Empire)

Letters to the Editor

Letter: We support Andi Story for the House

We support Andi Story for House

Mendenhall Glacier will see a few less visitors now that tourist season is over. (Vivian Mork Yéilk’ | For The Capital City Weekly)

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Planet Alaska: Welcome to Alaska, now please go home

Welcome to Alaska, now please go home.

Demonstrators march in the Violence Against Women Awareness Rally near Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall on Friday, April 20, 2018. (Richard McGrail | Juneau Empire File)                                 Demonstrators march in the Violence Against Women Awareness Rally near Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall on Friday, April 20, 2018. (Richard McGrail | Juneau Empire File)

Opinion

Opinion: Do whatever it takes to make a safer Alaska

Alaska is the least safe place for women in the nation.

In this file photo from April 2016, President Richard Peterson addresses delegates to the Central Council Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska during the 81st Annual Tribal Assembly in Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)                                 In this file photo from April 2016, President Richard Peterson addresses delegates to the Central Council Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska during the 81st Annual Tribal Assembly in Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Opinion

Opinion: Walker values tribal sovereignty

The Walker-Mallott administration ushered in a new era of tribal-state relations.