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Keep the Tongass wild and roadless

Alaskans are blessed with some of the wildest, most biologically prolific forests on the planet. Nowhere else is…

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Police calls for Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018

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

Former Alaska U.S. Senator Mark Begich greets and speaks to Juneau residents interested in his campaign for governor at the IBEW Local 1547 Union office on Thursday, June 29, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Building a better future for Alaska

It has been an exciting two months out on the campaign trail. Everywhere I go, I hear from…

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Crime rates can’t be linked to SB 91

On July 31, the Juneau Empire posted an opinion piece by Dan Carothers criticizing Alaska’s justice reforms. First…

Juneau Post 25’s Phil Wall pitches against South Post 4 in the American Legion state tournament at Mulcahy Stadium in Anchorage on Saturday, July 28, 2018. (Courtesy Photo | Jeremy Ludeman)

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Juneau ends Alaska’s 19-game losing streak at NW Regional

The Juneau Post 25 Midnight Suns ended a long and painful losing streak for Alaska Legion AA teams…

The Alaska State Capitol. (Juneau Empire File)

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The Democratic primary is still a party affair

This month’s Democratic Party primary was supposed to lay out a welcome mat for “independent thinkers.” That’s how…

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Thank you, Mayor Koelsch

For most of us who have never held an elected position, it’s difficult to appreciate the extraordinary demands…

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Alaska wild salmon: You’ve come a long way, baby

Editor’s note: This column was originally published in 2015. It has been tweaked with just a few updates,…

The flower of northern grass-of-Parnassus, showing the staminodes with droplets at the tips, fat pollen sacs on the stamens, and a glimpse of a small insect crawling down to the nectar. (Bob Armstrong | Courtesy Photo)

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On the Trails: Stories behind the names

‘Twas the last day of July, and the big meadow at Eagle Beach State Rec Area was decorated…

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Opinion: Let’s give our children the best start possible

Whenever there has been a crisis in Juneau, the community has generously stepped in to help, especially when…

Police calls for Friday, Aug. 10, 2018

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Police calls for Friday, Aug. 10, 2018

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

Blue waters of the Taku Inlet. (Gabe Donohoe | For the Juneau Empire)

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Photo blog: Taku Glacier Flight

Nothing fills your lungs, your eyes and your soul like Alaska.

Police calls for Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018

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Police calls for Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018

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

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Death Notice: Sidney Dean Heidersdorf

Sidney D. Heidersdorf, 81, formerly of Kenosha, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2018, in Seattle, Washington,…

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Woman admits to collecting unemployment payments while employed

A Juneau resident will be doing community service and paying restitution after pleading guilty to fraudulently collecting unemployment…

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Opinion: Fighting for a healthier, safer Alaska

Addiction is a disease that has plagued our state for decades and ranked us at the top for…

California resident Cody Lee glasses the alpine for blacktail deer the evening before Opening Day near Ketchikan. (Jeff Lund | For the Juneau Empire)

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I Went To The Woods: Mountain madness

As I was leaning against a tree wondering how squirrel tastes since no deer were stepping in front…

Opinion: If his usual supporters stay true, Begich can win in November

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Opinion: If his usual supporters stay true, Begich can win in November

Lots of my Juneau friends are experiencing major heartburn over the governor’s race. They are primarily Democrats or…

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Thank you for making Disability Pride Celebration a success

On July 21, a coalition of local volunteers launched the first Disability Pride Celebration. This event was not…

Dan Elstad. (Courtesy Photo)

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REACH hires new executive director

Disability services provider REACH Inc. selected a new executive director Monday. The 250-employee agency offered the job to…