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Opinion

Patient treatment and outcomes should be at the center of psychiatric legislation

When House Bill 172 was signed into law on July 15, it set in motion a requirement that…

(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

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Police calls for Tuesday, Nov. 29

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Letters to the Editor

Opinion: Students and freedom of the press

Freedom of the press remains a high mark in human civilization.

This photo shows a bowl of popcorn. "I love popcorn. When I play those ice-breaker games where you introduce yourself and name a favorite food, I always say, 'Peggy, popcorn.' writes Peggy McKee Barnhills. "It has a pleasing alliteration, making it easy for people to remember my name. Plus, it’s the truth. I love popcorn." (Georgia Vagim / Unsplash)

Neighbors

Gimme a Smile: You are what you eat — an ode to popcorn

You are what you eat. I am popcorn.

(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

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Police calls for Saturday, Nov. 26

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during a news conference at the Broward County Courthouse in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Aug. 18, 2022. Florida, Georgia, Texas and Virginia all started new law enforcement units to investigate voter fraud in this year’s elections based on former President Donald Trump’s lies about the 2020 presidential contest. So far, those units seem to have produced more headlines than actual cases. (Amy Beth Bennett / South Florida Sun-Sentinel)

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New state voter fraud units finding few cases from midterms

That’s what election experts expected. Critics suggest units more about politics than finding fraud.

The Aurora Borealis glows over the Mendenhall Glacier in 2014. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

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Aurora forecast

Forecasts from the University of Alaska Fairbanks’ Geophysical Institute for the week of Dec. 11.

A roll of “I Voted” stickers await voters on Election Day in Alaska. Voters overwhelmingly rejected the prospect of a state constitutional convention. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion

Opinion: Election winners, losers and poor losers

Tshibaka and Palin misread Alaskans by thinking Trump’s endorsement all but guaranteed they’d win.

Alan Alda, center, was host of PBS’s “Scientific American Frontiers” when he visited Alaska in 2004. To his right is By Valentine, who worked in the glaciers lab at the Geophysical Institute with glaciologist Keith Echelmeyer (on Alda’s left). Echelmeyer died of brain cancer six years after Alda’s visit. (Courtesy Photo / Ned Rozell, enhanced 18 years later by JR Ancheta)

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Alaska Science Forum: Alan Alda and the Alaska messengers

Climate change in the Arctic and Alaska is substantial; we can see signals it has arrived…”

(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

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Police calls for Thursday, Nov. 24

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(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

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Police calls for Wednesday, Nov. 23

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The author isn't a big fan of atmospheric rivers, but the forest variety are very much appreciated. (Jeff Lund / For the Juneau Empire)

News

I Went to the Woods: Tireless thankfulness

One should never tire of writing columns about gratitude. I hope I never do.

Norwegian Cruise Lines announced in late August that it would donate a 2.9 acre plot of land owned by the cruise line since 2019 on Juneau's waterfront to Huna Totem Corporation to develop. (Michael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion

Opinion: Aak’w Landing is Juneau’s most promising new project

Now, more than ever, our community needs the jobs, tax revenue, and stability…

(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

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Police calls for Tuesday, Nov. 22

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A heron stands near Mendenhall Lake. (Courtesy Photo)

News

November brings bright sights

A good snowfall in early November drew us out to enjoy the brightened landscape…

This combination photo shows all five division-winning teams from the recent 3v3 Pre-Season Tournament at Thunder Mountain High School. (Upper left) Team 7, (upper right) Hoopsters, (lower left) 3 Amigos; (lower center) Lucky Ladies and (lower right) 3 of a Kind. (Courtesy Photos)

Sports

3v3 Tournament crowns division winners

Thunder Mountain High School boys basketball and Hooprats recently hosted the 13th annual 3v3 Pre-Season Tournament.

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Opinion

Opinion: Freedom in the classroom sets precedence for the future

We advocate for the adoption of legislation to protect students’ First Amendment rights…

Smoked salmon and salmon spread, Mickey’s Fishcamp, Wrangell Alaska. (Courtesy Photo / Vivian Faith Prescott)

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Planet Alaska: Salmon gratitudes

What are we grateful for today? Is it our heritage, our homes, our art, elders, our food?

This photo available under a Creative Commons license shows a kelp forest. (Camille Pagniello)

Opinion

Opinion: Indigenous-led mariculture and traditional economies set an example for our future

November is Native American Heritage Month, and traditional Indigenous knowledge is essential to shaping a just transition for…

The Aurora Borealis glows over the Mendenhall Glacier in 2014. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

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Aurora forecast

Forecasts from the University of Alaska Fairbanks’ Geophysical Institute for the week of Nov.20.