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Police calls for Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018

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Police calls for Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018

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

Photos: Byron Mallott as Lt. Gov.

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Photos: Byron Mallott as Lt. Gov.

A slideshow of images of Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott since 2010.

Alaska Day open house at State Library, Archives and Museum

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Alaska Day open house at State Library, Archives and Museum

Alaska Day means an open house at the State Archives, Library and Museum and an all-Alaskan literary gathering…

Michele Martin’s Godzilla takes command of South Franklin Street, at least for a moment, during the Downtown Business Association’s Halloween Trick-or-Treating on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Downtown trick-or-treating projects to be biggest ever

This year’s Halloween will be the biggest ever for downtown Juneau’s business district, as 71 businesses will be…

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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Three hunters rescued unharmed from mountain

Three hunters were rescued Monday morning on William Henry Mountain.

A sweet potato and salmon quiche ready for the oven on Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Eating Wild: Salmon quiche with sweet potato crust

I’m always looking for new ways to use salmon.

Police calls for Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018

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Police calls for Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018

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

In this photo provided by Vincent Nusunginya, items fallen from the shelves litter the aisles inside a Safeway grocery store following a magnitude 6.8 earthquake on the Kenai Peninsula on Sunday Jan. 24, 2016, in south-central Alaska. The quake knocked items off shelves and walls in south-central Alaska and jolted the nerves of residents in this earthquake prone region, but there were no immediate reports of injuries. (Vincent Nusunginya via the AP)

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Alaska plans statewide earthquake drill for Thursday

The Alaska division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management is urging Alaskans to participate in “The Great Alaska…

Mayoral candidates Saralyn Tabachnick, left, Gregory Norton, center, and Beth Weldon answers questions during a Special Native Issues Forum at the Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall on Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Opinion: Thank you, Juneau, for this opportunity

Campaigning was new to me, and I learned a lot.

A spawning chum salmon looks to return to the waters of Salmon Creek on Tuesday, July 24, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Opinion: Chart a better course for salmon

A yes on Ballot Measure 1 is the answer Alaska’s salmon, and the people who rely on them,…

Open mic series begins Wednesday

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Open mic series begins Wednesday

An eight-week open mic and art series is beginning Wednesday at the Rookery downtown.

Best Photos of the Week

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Best Photos of the Week

Best Photos of the Week for Oct. 8-15, 2018.

Neighbors recognitions for Oct. 21, 2018

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Neighbors recognitions for Oct. 21, 2018

• Rob Sanderson Jr. has been named to the North Pacific Fishery Management Council’s community engagement committee. The…

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mark Begich is interviewed following his primary victory Tuesday Aug. 21, 2018, in Anchorage, Alaska. Begich, a former U.S. Senator, advances to the general election and is expected to face incumbent Gov. Bill Walker and former state senator Mike Dunleavy. (Michael Dinneen | The Associated Press)

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Opinion: Begich supports Ballot Measure 1

I urge Alaskans to vote Mark Begich for governor on Nov. 6. This election will be one of…

Chris Dimond, unaffiliated with any politicial party, is running for the Alaska House District 33 seat currently held by Rep. Sam Kito III, D-Juneau.

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Opinion: Dimond does his homework

I want someone who will do their homework, not just say they will.

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Death Notice: Ronald Allen Peterson Sr.

Ronald Allen Peterson Sr. passed away unexpectedly but peacefully Sept. 4, 2018.

Alyse Galvin, indpendent candidate for U.S. House of Representatives, right, speaks with Marilyn Orr during a “town-hall-style coffee and conversation” at 60 Degrees North Coffee and Tea on Friday, Sept. 14, 2018. Galvin is running against Republican incumbent Rep. Don Young. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Opinion: We need a change in the US House

I’m voting for Alyse Galvin because of her strengths, her character and the fact that she has not…

Opinion: Opening the pandora’s box to America’s history

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Opinion: Opening the pandora’s box to America’s history

Most of us remember when Japan’s Fukushima nuclear power plant was crippled by a massive earthquake and tsunami…

Opinion: National Arts & Humanities Month

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Opinion: National Arts & Humanities Month

With many challenges and opportunities, from hurricanes to elections to personal happenings, affecting our lives, sometimes we overlook…

Living & Growing: Learning to Love Everyone

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Living & Growing: Learning to Love Everyone

This can be the tricky part.