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Recently emerged toadlets still have their tadpole tails. (Photo by Bob Armstrong).

On the Trails: Visiting Gustavus and Glacier Bay

I hadn’t been over there for several years, and it was time to refresh some old memories of forest walks and boat or kayak trips… Continue reading

Recently emerged toadlets still have their tadpole tails. (Photo by Bob Armstrong).
A sign posted on the door of the Division of Public Assistance office in Bethel, Alaska, on Oct. 11, 2023. The office offers full services. (Claire Stremple/Alaska Beacon)

Alaska invested millions to fix food stamp backlogs. Some users still can’t get through.

State has not finished tech rollout, officials say they are still working to reopen offices.

A sign posted on the door of the Division of Public Assistance office in Bethel, Alaska, on Oct. 11, 2023. The office offers full services. (Claire Stremple/Alaska Beacon)
People carry signs at a Juneau rally in favor of an increase to the amount the government pays schools per student on Jan. 29, 2024. (Claire Stremple/Alaska Beacon)

Alaska school districts got a one-time funding boost. It came too late for many teachers.

Districts say instructors are leaving because of uncertainty in what is usually a stable profession

People carry signs at a Juneau rally in favor of an increase to the amount the government pays schools per student on Jan. 29, 2024. (Claire Stremple/Alaska Beacon)
(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire file photo)

Police calls for Friday, Aug. 9, 2024

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

(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire file photo)
(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire file photo)

Police calls for Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024

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

(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire file photo)
Jasmine Chavez, a crew member aboard the Quantum of the Seas cruise ship, waves to her family during a cell phone conversation after disembarking from the ship at Marine Park on May 10. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire file photo)

Ships in port for the week of Aug. 10

Here’s what to expect this week.

Jasmine Chavez, a crew member aboard the Quantum of the Seas cruise ship, waves to her family during a cell phone conversation after disembarking from the ship at Marine Park on May 10. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire file photo)
At the Kake Dog Salmon Festival on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, residents and visiting Quakers examined artifacts returned to the village by the ancestor of a Quaker missionary. (Photo courtesy of Jan Bronson)

Alaska Native artifacts returned to Kake as Quakers continue reparations

Sen. Murkowski, federal officials hear of roadblocks to proposed cultural healing center.

At the Kake Dog Salmon Festival on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, residents and visiting Quakers examined artifacts returned to the village by the ancestor of a Quaker missionary. (Photo courtesy of Jan Bronson)
A crew member aboard a Prince William Sound works with the operator vessel’s skiff, which is used to maneuver the net into position. (Photo courtesy of Megan Corazza)

‘Huge disaster’: Historically weak pink salmon runs strain Alaska’s seine fishermen

Skippers in Prince William Sound and Kodiak say this year’s harvest is one of the worst they’ve seen.

A crew member aboard a Prince William Sound works with the operator vessel’s skiff, which is used to maneuver the net into position. (Photo courtesy of Megan Corazza)
A view of the Treasury Department building in Washington, D.C., on March 25, 2022. (Quentin Young/Colorado Newsline)

$83 million loan program for Alaska tribal and small businesses approved by U.S. Dept. of Treasury

Program aims to help businesses that may not receive loans otherwise.

A view of the Treasury Department building in Washington, D.C., on March 25, 2022. (Quentin Young/Colorado Newsline)
(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire file photo)

Police calls for Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024

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

(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire file photo)
(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire file photo)

Police calls for Monday, Aug. 5, 2024

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

(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire file photo)
(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire file photo)

Police calls for Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024

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

(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire file photo)
A creek runs beside the Mesa Site in northern Alaska. (Photo by Dan Gullickson)

Alaska Science Forum: Pondering the mystery of the Mesa people

Now as quiet as wind whispering through grass, a plateau rising from the flats of northern Alaska was for thousands of years a lookout for… Continue reading

A creek runs beside the Mesa Site in northern Alaska. (Photo by Dan Gullickson)
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My Nerve Fresh Results – But Will It Work For You?

Dealing with recurring nerve problems can be incredibly frustrating. The constant tingling, numbness, and pain can make it difficult to go about your daily life.… Continue reading

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SynaBoost Review – Does It Really Work?

In today’s hyper-connected society, cognitive health is critical in all aspects of life, from personal development to professional success. A razor-sharp recall is more than… Continue reading

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PhenQ vs Zepbound Reviewed and Compared: What Are The Risks and Benefits

In recent years, the battle against unwanted weight gain has become a critical concern for many. Lifestyle shifts, stress, and evolving dietary habits are just… Continue reading

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The sticker-covered wall outside the Prudhoe Bay General Store, a landmark in the community of Deadhorse, is seen on Aug. 22, 2018. Behind it is an oil equipment and oil-related facilities sited at Deadhorse, just outside of the Prudhoe Bay field. On Tuesday, temperatures reached 89 degrees at the industrial camp community, the highest ever recorded there and likely the highest ever recorded at this latitude anywhere in North America. (Yereth Rosen/Alaska Beacon)

Record-high temperatures bake Deadhorse and other sites on Alaska’s North Slope

A scorching hot day in Alaska’s Arctic set multiple records on Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service. At Deadhorse, the industrial camp community next… Continue reading

The sticker-covered wall outside the Prudhoe Bay General Store, a landmark in the community of Deadhorse, is seen on Aug. 22, 2018. Behind it is an oil equipment and oil-related facilities sited at Deadhorse, just outside of the Prudhoe Bay field. On Tuesday, temperatures reached 89 degrees at the industrial camp community, the highest ever recorded there and likely the highest ever recorded at this latitude anywhere in North America. (Yereth Rosen/Alaska Beacon)
Voters in Juneau come out of the Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall voting location on Nov. 8, 2022. (Lisa Phu/Alaska Beacon)

Opinion: Open primaries, ranked choice voting offer advantages to Alaskans

Ranked choice voting elections have been advancing and retreating since first developed in Denmark in the 1850s. The method was explored in Australia, Ireland, and,… Continue reading

Voters in Juneau come out of the Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall voting location on Nov. 8, 2022. (Lisa Phu/Alaska Beacon)
(Juneau Empire file photo)

Letter: Kicked out in a housing crisis

Would you believe that in Juneau, a town with a housing problem so tight it makes a sardine can look like a Wyoming golf course,… Continue reading

(Juneau Empire file photo)
(Juneau Empire file photo)

Letter: Peltola offers patient tolerance amidst the partisanship of the Lower 48,

Mary Peltola has been courageous as our congressional proxy, dedicating her whole self to facilitating our civil pursuit of personal fulfillment — sanctioning the highest… Continue reading

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