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Let’s not jeopardize common-sense criminal justice reforms

Opinion

Let’s not jeopardize common-sense criminal justice reforms

For far too long, Alaska relied on a corrections and prisoner-rehabilitation approach that was unsustainable.

(Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Opinion

Opinion: The truth about fish and wildlife management in Alaska

Alaska’s support for the National Park Service’s recently proposed amendments to hunting and trapping practices on national preserves…

Jessie Ross, right, loses his balance against Ryan Friend in the log rolling contest at the 27th Annual Gold Rush Days Competition at Savikko Park on Sunday, June 18, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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This is how we roll: Lessons in log-rolling from some of Southeast’s best

On a sunny weekend day in June, take a walk along the Twin Lakes trail and look for…

Opinion

SB 26 makes a critical change for Alaska’s future

A generation ago, Alaska’s leaders made a once-in-a-lifetime decision that set our state on a unique course. To…

The Walmart in Juneau before it closed. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Opinion

Connecting the dots between Juneau’s economy and Juneau’s needs

We don’t like talking about it much, but Juneau’s picturesque landscape has some scary bare spots we can’t…

New Juneau Police Department officers (from left) Ron Shriver, Mattie Rielly and Joe Paden pose after their graduation from the Public Training Academy in Sitka on Friday, June 8, 2018. (Juneau Police Department | Courtesy Photo)

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Meet the three police academy graduates joining JPD

Ever since she was a child, Mattie Rielly was interested in law enforcement.

A bear on Admiralty Island sizes up the author last year. (Photo by Bjorn Dihle)

Neighbors

Reflections of a Predator

The bears in my head are much scarier.

Veronica Friend leaps over a log during the Women’s Choker Setter contest at the 27th Annual Gold Rush Days Competition at Savikko Park on Sunday, June 18, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Gold Rush Days brings family fun, friendly competition

Anybody can be a miner or a logger, even just for one day.

Ben Campbell, a recent graduate of Juneau-Douglas High School, kneels next to one of two of his fish designed bicycle racks on Ferry Way on Wednesday, June 13, 2018. Campbell designed the rack for a class and the city choose to make it a reality. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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High school student designs downtown bike racks

New bike racks installed downtown were designed by local high school student Ben Campbell.

An artist rendering of the New JACC. (Courtesy image)

News

New JACC funding may appear on October ballot

There is a change of plans for the New Juneau Arts and Cultural Center, and the city is…

Shallow water rushes by as we cross the creek. (Photo by Gabe Donohoe)

Neighbors

Fish Creek wading

I have a memory of shallow water rushing over my feet.

Neighbors

Thank you for making Celebration 2018 a success

Thank you to everyone who helped to make Celebration 2018 happen. This year’s gathering was one of our…

Shrimp permits, available online, now required for Southeast

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Shrimp permits, available online, now required for Southeast

Fish and Game now has reporting requirements for shrimp, following January Board of Fish decision.

Jennifer Fletcher at the 2018 Pride Picnic. (Photo by Jack Scholz)

News

Transgender woman awarded for equal rights advocacy

Jennifer Fletcher has spent five years advocating for equal rights in the Alaska state health care coverage plan.

Neighbors

Thanks for supporting Juneau’s only adult day program

Thanks to the funding provided, The Bridge is able to offer services that allow seniors to remain in…

A female Swainson’s thrush carries nesting material. (Photo by Bob Armstrong)

Neighbors

Hiking Sheep Creek Valley

The valley is rich in nesting, singing songbirds.

Reece Bleakley won the Junior Division of the Juneau Symphony’s Youth Solo Competition in 2015. Photo credit: Michael Penn.

Neighbors

Local young artist will attend renowned Interlochen Arts Camp

Reece Bleakley, 16, of Juneau, has been accepted and will attend Interlochen Arts Camp in Interlochen, Michigan, the…

Photo by Jos Bakker

Neighbors

Are dandelions taking over the country?

Their cheery, bright yellow flower heads adorn the roadsides in late spring, before the compulsive mowing machines decapitate…

First Friday listings for February

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First Friday listings for February

Dance performance by Yees Ku Oo and Valentine’s Day raffle