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Here’s why I won’t be voting for Palin

Don’t vote for her, ever.

A voter fills out their ballot in the Thunder Mountain High School gymnasium on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion

Alaska voters are limited even with 48-candidate field

Expect vote splitting. And a lot of it.

FILE - This photo shows the U.S. Supreme Court Building, Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012 in Washington. A draft opinion circulated among Supreme Court justices suggests that a majority of high court has thrown support behind overturning the 1973 case Roe v. Wade that legalized abortion nationwide, according to a report published Monday night, May 2, 2022 in Politico. (AP Photo / J. Scott Applewhite, File)

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Report: Draft opinion suggests high court will overturn Roe

The Supreme Court has yet to issue a ruling in the case.

A tugboat sprays its water cannons in welcome as the Norwegian Bliss arrives in Juneau on April 25, 2022, the first cruise of the 2022 season. (Michael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire)

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Ships in Port for the week of May 1, 2022

This information comes from the Cruise Line Agencies of Alaska’s 2022 schedule. Capacity figures were pulled from cruise…

American Legion Auke Bay Post 25 disposed of the flags that were collected over the past winter. The flags were disposed of in a ceremony and in accordance with regulations.  (Courtesy Photo / Jordin Michelle Sember)

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American Legion holds flag ceremony

Over 100 unserviceable, torn or worn flags were disposed of.

Michelle Bonnet Hale (Courtesy Photo)

Neighbors

Coming Out: Dodged that bullet

“You deserve your own process.”

Judy Hale Young (Courtesy Photo)

Neighbors

Coming Out: What Jim and Judy Knew

By Judy Hale Young

Guy Crockroft (Courtesy Photo)

Neighbors

Living & Growing: The God of miracles

Now that’s a miracle!

Alaska Republican state Rep. David Eastman speaks on the floor of the Alaska House on Jan. 31, 2022, in Juneau, Alaska. Alaska House Republicans have removed Rep. David Eastman from their caucus, Minority Leader Cathy Tilton said Friday, April 29, 2022, citing tensions with the Wasilla Republican that have built over time. (AP File Photo/Becky Bohrer)

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House Republicans remove Eastman from caucus

The decision comes with less than three weeks left in the regular session.

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Opinion

Opinion: Two tales of extremist rhetoric

Language bordering on dehumanizing the political opposition.

The author’s dog Cora rides a canoe on the Yukon River. Two-thirds of all the flowing water in Alaska makes its way into the Yukon. (Courtesy Photo / Ned Rozell)

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Alaska Science Forum: Alaska’s water crop is a natural resource

Alaska’s freshwater supply is so abundant the numbers are hard to comprehend.

Letters to the Editor

Opinion: Just say no to proposed armored vehicle

It’s a gift from the federal government that we don’t want or need.

It's a police car until you look closely and see the details don't quite match. (Juneau Empire File / Michael Penn)

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Police calls for Thursday, April 28, 2022

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

Opinion

Opinion: Constitutional Convention would open a can of worms

Fortunately, there is an alternative.

Dachshund dogs wait in a box before competition at a dog show in Dortmund, Germany, on Friday, Oct. 13, 2017. Research released on Thursday, April 28, 2022, confirms what dog lovers know _ every pup is truly an individual. A new study has found that many of the popular stereotypes about the behavior of specific breeds aren’t supported by science. (AP Photo / Martin Meissner)

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Your dog’s personality may have little to do with its breed

By Christina Larson

It's a police car until you look closely and see the details don't quite match. (Juneau Empire File / Michael Penn)

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Police calls for Wednesday, April 27, 2022

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

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I Went to the Woods: Here they come

Tourism isn’t all good and it isn’t all bad.

JDHS player Gabe Cheng drives down the field with the ball during a tight game against TMHS on April 23, 2022. (Michael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire file)

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Scores at a glance for the week of Apr. 25

Quick recaps for local teams.

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Opinion

Opinion: As world celebrated Earth Day, Arctic Council ‘pause’ endangered humanity’s united stand against climate change

April 22 is celebrated around the world as Earth Day…

It's a police car until you look closely and see the details don't quite match. (Juneau Empire File / Michael Penn)

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Police calls for Tuesday, April 26, 2022

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