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Jeff Baird of Anchorage has been appointed chief of staff for the Rasmuson Foundation, the organization announced Oct. 8. (Courtesy photo)

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Neighbors recognitions for Oct. 14, 2018

• The Rasmuson Foundation has hired Jeff Baird to serve as its first chief of staff, the organization…

Marie Drake Planetarium volunteer Clark Branch uses a laser pointer to circle the North Star during a monthly talk on the night sky on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Marie Drake Planetarium hosts event about the Big Dipper

The Big Dipper is on Alaska’s state flag and in Alaska’s state song, but if you don’t know…

Juneau Empire file photo.

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Police calls for Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018

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

Flags and students from around the world! You can see me and the other Americans holding the AK flag and a tiny Old Glory. (Bridget McTague | For the Juneau Empire)

Neighbors

Bridget Abroad: The Alaska flag afar

There was only one thing to do — whip out my Alaska flag.

Opinion: Only one candidate promises not to raise taxes

Letters to the Editor

Opinion: Only one candidate promises not to raise taxes

I loved working in Alaska’s tourism industry. I thought it would be a lifetime pursuit. That was not…

Soaking in the warmth of the sunshine at the top. (Gabe Donohoe | For Juneau Empire)

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Photos: Fall Colors on Mount McGinnis

Definitely a Gucci view.

This October, think about blood-sucking ticks

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This October, think about blood-sucking ticks

This tick is very rare in Alaska, but that could change.

Opinion: Decision time is now, not in November

Opinion

Opinion: Decision time is now, not in November

I’m concerned about the gubernatorial race and the course it may set us on.

The Tongass National Forest is the largest national forest in the United States at 17 million acres. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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USFS offers email updates on Tongass projects

People interested in keeping up-to-date project happenings on the Tongass National Forest can sign up for email lists.…

A fledgling murrelet tests its water skills before being re-released into the wild. (Courtesy Photo | Pat Bock)

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Security guard helps save bird

At the end of August, a security guard helped save a bird in Salmon Creek.

Juneau Empire file photo.

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Police calls for Friday, Oct. 12, 2018

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

Opinion: Countdown to Election 2018: Redistricting basics

Opinion

Opinion: Countdown to Election 2018: Redistricting basics

Compromise is essential for governance; gerrymandering makes that compromise less likely to happen.

Opinion: Dunleavy’s voting record

Opinion

Opinion: Dunleavy’s voting record

The governor’s race should be decided on facts, not misleading campaign ads. You deserve the truth. That’s different…

Opinion

Opinion: Innovations in newborn bloodspot screening save babies, improve lives

Newborn bloodspot screening is a successful public health tool that improves outcomes for children born with congenital health…

Juneau Empire file photo.

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Police calls for Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018

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

The Sinking of the S.S. Princess Sophia

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The Sinking of the S.S. Princess Sophia

Looking back at the worst shipwreck on the West Coast, 100 years ago this month.

Police calls for Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018

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Police calls for Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018

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

Staff Picks for October: What we’re listening to, watching and reading this month

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Staff Picks for October: What we’re listening to, watching and reading this month

This is Staff Picks, a monthly round-up of what staff at The Capital City Weekly and Juneau Empire…

A beaver enjoys breakfast near the Mendenhall Glacier in late June 2017. (Courtesy Photo | Linda Shaw)

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Talk gives insight into beaver activity

A free presentation this week gives a look into the busy world of beavers, and sheds light on…

Opinion: Walker/Mallott are the only candidates who are honest with the numbers

Opinion

Opinion: Walker/Mallott are the only candidates who are honest with the numbers

Numbers don’t make good campaign slogans.