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This image available under the Creative Commons license shows the outline of the state of Alaska filled with the pattern of the state flag. The state on Thursday reported a modest population growth between April 2020 and July 2021. It's the first time since 2016 the state has reported a population increase. (

Opinion: Constitutional convention poses great risk

Join me in voting no on Proposition 1.

This image available under the Creative Commons license shows the outline of the state of Alaska filled with the pattern of the state flag. The state on Thursday reported a modest population growth between April 2020 and July 2021. It's the first time since 2016 the state has reported a population increase. (
Laura Rorem (Courtesy Photo)

Living & Growing: Are science and faith compatible?

Open-minded belief in God and science are very compatible.

Laura Rorem (Courtesy Photo)
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, gave her annual address to the Alaska State Legislature Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022, at the Capitol building in Juneau. Murkowski’s speech emphasized bipartisanship and making Alaska ready for the opportunities brought by the recent infrastructure package. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)

Opinion: Murkowski helps Alaska’s present and future

When I think about the future, I think about the children in our state. I want them to live in a state that allows them… Continue reading

U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, gave her annual address to the Alaska State Legislature Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022, at the Capitol building in Juneau. Murkowski’s speech emphasized bipartisanship and making Alaska ready for the opportunities brought by the recent infrastructure package. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)
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Opinion: Our freedom, our vote

Bipartisan investigations by the U.S. House Jan. 6 Select Committee have shown that former President Donald Trump and his allies engaged in a conspiracy, knowingly… Continue reading

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Opinion: Simply put, vote no on constitutional conventions

Make time to vote on Nov. 8 and vote against holding a constitutional convention

Artist Rick Kauzlarich, created portraits of each Juneau Artists Gallery member to commemorate our yearly Juneau Appreciation Event Sale. (Courtesy Photo / Rick Kauzlarich)

Here’s what’s happening for First Friday

A world premiere, closing exhibitions and so much more.

Artist Rick Kauzlarich, created portraits of each Juneau Artists Gallery member to commemorate our yearly Juneau Appreciation Event Sale. (Courtesy Photo / Rick Kauzlarich)
(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

Juneau Police Department announces technology and reporting updates

Emergency services and direct reporting will not be interrupted.

(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)
A developing willow rose shows brilliant red on a background of still-mostly-green willow leaves. (Mary F. Willson / For the Juneau Empire)

On the Trails: Local color in late September

Golden cottonwoods, yellow willow leaves, and the red/pink/yellow leaves of highbush cranberry.

A developing willow rose shows brilliant red on a background of still-mostly-green willow leaves. (Mary F. Willson / For the Juneau Empire)
(Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Opposite sides agree that a constitutional convention is a bad idea

Approving a constitutional convention would be very bad for Alaska.

(Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)
A Princess Cruise Line ship is docked in Juneau on Aug. 25, 2021. (Michael Lockett / Juneau Empire File)

Ships in Port for the week of Oct. 2

Here’s what to expect this week.

A Princess Cruise Line ship is docked in Juneau on Aug. 25, 2021. (Michael Lockett / Juneau Empire File)
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Opinion: An answer to ‘is America losing its mind?’

Personally, I think our motto should be, “Liberty and Justice for All.”

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A City and Borough of Juneau ballot sits in a privacy sleeve before being placed in an envelope and cast in the 2022 municipal election. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)
A City and Borough of Juneau ballot sits in a privacy sleeve before being placed in an envelope and cast in the 2022 municipal election. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)
Jane Hale

Coming Out: Last tango in New Jersey

If looks could kill…

Jane Hale
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Opinion: Doing the Prop 4 math

The city says repeal of Proposition 4, “will not cause property taxes to increase or decrease.” Any property tax bill is calculated by multiplying the… Continue reading

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A sign on the Douglas Highway advertises a home for sale on Thursday, June 2, 2022. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Mandatory disclosure is a policy that protects taxpayer

Misinformation about mandatory disclosure and how property tax works has been spreading.

A sign on the Douglas Highway advertises a home for sale on Thursday, June 2, 2022. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)
“Hurricane Hal” Needham smiles on a benign day on a Galveston, Texas, beach. The extreme weather and disaster scientist for CNC Catastrophe & National Claims recently drove to a parking garage in southwest Florida to document Hurricane Ian. (Courtesy Photo / Hal Needham)

Alaska Science Forum: Alaska megastorms vs. East Coast hurricanes

Unlike the giant storm that hit Alaska in mid-September, hurricanes and typhoons both have eyes.

“Hurricane Hal” Needham smiles on a benign day on a Galveston, Texas, beach. The extreme weather and disaster scientist for CNC Catastrophe & National Claims recently drove to a parking garage in southwest Florida to document Hurricane Ian. (Courtesy Photo / Hal Needham)
Alexander B. Dolitsky

Opinion: American leftism — is America losing its mind?

In addition, far-left progressives are not as they think of themselves.

Alexander B. Dolitsky
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Living & Growing: Finding the good in new beginnings

As I reflect on the past during the High Holy Days, I am also going to reframe how I think.

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This photo shows a stack of pocket constitutions at the Alaska State Capitol.  (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

Join me in opposing a constitutional convention

Alaska’s Constitution, when compared to most other states, is held in high esteem. In the 1955 background research leading to development of our constitution much… Continue reading

This photo shows a stack of pocket constitutions at the Alaska State Capitol.  (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)
Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire file
Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire file