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$2.5M eldercare grant received

Funds will implement a pilot project to improve care and services for older adults.

Sarah Palin speaks at a July 11 Save America Rally featuring former President Donald Trump at Alaska Airlines Center in Anchorage. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: The realities of Palin’s political demise

If Rep. Mary Peltola holds onto the congressional seat she won in August, I expect Sarah Palin to accept the outcome. But publicly she’ll blame… Continue reading

Sarah Palin speaks at a July 11 Save America Rally featuring former President Donald Trump at Alaska Airlines Center in Anchorage. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire File)
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski prepares to meet with Sealaska Heritage Institute officials during a visit to Juneau. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire)

Opinion: I am standing up for Lisa Murkowski, because she stands up for us

We have a champion in Congress who understands the important role healing will serve…

U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski prepares to meet with Sealaska Heritage Institute officials during a visit to Juneau. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire)
Former Democratic state Rep. Beth Kerttula holds up a sign reading “Vote No Con Con,” during a recent rally at the Dimond Courthouse Plaza in Juneau. Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: What can a liberal and conservative agree on? Voting against a constitutional convention

“We disagree on many issues. But we… urge Alaskans to vote against Proposition 1.”

Former Democratic state Rep. Beth Kerttula holds up a sign reading “Vote No Con Con,” during a recent rally at the Dimond Courthouse Plaza in Juneau. Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)
Bird researcher Jesse Conklin uses a radio antenna to relocate young bar-tailed godwits outside Nome on July 15, 2022. One of the birds Conklin and Dan Ruthrauff fitted with a satellite transmitter that day later flew from Alaska to Tasmania in a nonstop 11-day trip. (Courtesy Photo / Dan Ruthrauff)

Alaska Science Forum: 750 miles per day for 11 days, no rest

No…sleep…till…Tasmania?!

Bird researcher Jesse Conklin uses a radio antenna to relocate young bar-tailed godwits outside Nome on July 15, 2022. One of the birds Conklin and Dan Ruthrauff fitted with a satellite transmitter that day later flew from Alaska to Tasmania in a nonstop 11-day trip. (Courtesy Photo / Dan Ruthrauff)
(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

Police calls for Friday, Nov. 4

This report contains information from law enforcement and public safety agencies.

(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)
Guy Crockroft

Living & Growing: Don’t you know who I am?

Then Peter began to speak: “I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism but accepts from every nation the one… Continue reading

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Alexander B. Dolitsky

Opinion: World at War —a lesson from the Siberian Yupik tale

The world’s political leaders, including main actors such as Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, European Union, United Kingdom, United States and Canada, failed a trust giving to… Continue reading

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Opinion: Congress should prioritize predictable, fair cannabis regulation

“Alaska veterans can’t be certain that their essential need to use cannabis will be protected…”

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Les Gara smiles outside of the Juneau Empire’s offices following an interview. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)

Opinion: A few of the reasons I’m voting for Les Gara for governor

We have an opportunity to elect a candidate for governor who cares about women’s rights

Les Gara smiles outside of the Juneau Empire’s offices following an interview. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)
(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

Police calls for Thursday, Nov. 3

This report contains information from law enforcement and public safety agencies.

(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)
This photo shows the University of Alaska Southeast Juneau campus on a rainy day. UA administration and faculty have reached a tentative end to 14 months of negotiations. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire File)

UA administration and faculty union reach tentative deal

While 14-month negotiation has ended, unfair labor practice complaints process still ongoing.

This photo shows the University of Alaska Southeast Juneau campus on a rainy day. UA administration and faculty have reached a tentative end to 14 months of negotiations. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire File)
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Opinion: Don’t resign my America to corruptive pretense

This recent murderous attack on Paul Pelosi will go down in history as the capstone on my nation’s burgeoning development in the pretense-based, fear-centered, gangland… Continue reading

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Opinion: My opinion on why the police didn’t enter the Uvalde school

My logical opinion on why the police didn’t enter the Uvalde school for over an hour after the massacre took place is that in their… Continue reading

(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

Police calls for Wednesday, Nov.2

This report contains information from law enforcement and public safety agencies.

(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)
Gavel (Courtesy photo)

Opinion: Alaska’s judiciary — our founder’s got it right

We are writing in response to politically motivated attacks on our state judiciary…

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Copies of the Alaska State Constitution were available outside the Lt. Governor’s office on Monday, Dec. 13, 2021. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)

Opinion: Congrats to the anti-ConCon coalition

They’ve run a brilliant campaign.

Copies of the Alaska State Constitution were available outside the Lt. Governor’s office on Monday, Dec. 13, 2021. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)
Whooping cranes wade their pool at the International Crane Foundation. (Mary F. Willson / For the Juneau Empire)

On the Trails: Old stomping grounds put on a grand show

Observing the colors of the leaves…and squirrels.

Whooping cranes wade their pool at the International Crane Foundation. (Mary F. Willson / For the Juneau Empire)
Former Democratic state Rep. Beth Kerttula holds up a sign reading “Vote No Con Con,” during a rally at the Dimond Courthouse Plaza in Juneau. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)

Opinion: Answer the constitutional convention question with a resounding no

Alaska’s Constitution is the fundamental document which sets basic legal parameters for life in the Great Land. Among the newest state constitutions in our nation,… Continue reading

Former Democratic state Rep. Beth Kerttula holds up a sign reading “Vote No Con Con,” during a rally at the Dimond Courthouse Plaza in Juneau. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)
Bar-tailed godwits stand on the beach at Marion Bay in Australia's Tasmania state on Feb. 17, 2018. A young bar-tailed godwit appears to have set a non-stop distance record for migratory birds by flying at least 13,560 kilometers (8,435 miles) from Alaska to the Australian state of Tasmania, a bird expert said Friday, Oct. 28, 2022. (Eric Woehler)

Alaska-Australia flight could place bird in record books

A young bar-tailed godwit appears to have set a non-stop distance record for migratory birds.

Bar-tailed godwits stand on the beach at Marion Bay in Australia's Tasmania state on Feb. 17, 2018. A young bar-tailed godwit appears to have set a non-stop distance record for migratory birds by flying at least 13,560 kilometers (8,435 miles) from Alaska to the Australian state of Tasmania, a bird expert said Friday, Oct. 28, 2022. (Eric Woehler)