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This photo shows a return envelop for 2022 special primary. Ballots must be postmarked or received by the Alaska Division of Elections by June 11. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)

What to know on special primary election day

Is voting your primary concern?

This photo shows a return envelop for 2022 special primary. Ballots must be postmarked or received by the Alaska Division of Elections by June 11. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)
It's a police car until you look closely and see the details don't quite match. (Juneau Empire File / Michael Penn)

Police calls for Friday, June 10, 2022

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

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

Living & Growing: Healing and a hand to hold

“You know the thing you need most of all? You need a hand to hold.”

Tari Stage-Harvey (Courtesy photo)
FILE - Rioters try to break through a police barrier at the Capitol in Washington on Jan. 6, 2021. Members of the House committee investigating the events of Jan. 6 will hold their first prime time hearing Thursday, June 9, 2022, to share what they have uncovered. (AP Photo / John Minchillo)

Capitol riot an ‘attempted coup,’ prime-time hearing told

“President Trump summoned a violent mob,” said Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo.

FILE - Rioters try to break through a police barrier at the Capitol in Washington on Jan. 6, 2021. Members of the House committee investigating the events of Jan. 6 will hold their first prime time hearing Thursday, June 9, 2022, to share what they have uncovered. (AP Photo / John Minchillo)
Dr. Michael Johnson, Commissioner of Education and Early Development, is interviewed by members of the Senate Finance Committee at the Capitol on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019. Gov. Mike Dunleavy has chosen Dr. Johnson as a Lt. Governor successor if needed. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Education commissioner leaving role after 6 years

Alaska state education commissioner Michael Johnson is stepping down from the role he has held for six years on June 30. Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s office… Continue reading

Dr. Michael Johnson, Commissioner of Education and Early Development, is interviewed by members of the Senate Finance Committee at the Capitol on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019. Gov. Mike Dunleavy has chosen Dr. Johnson as a Lt. Governor successor if needed. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
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Opinion: Giving our kids a sporting chance

This project deserves a chance to succeed.

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

Police calls for Thursday, June 9, 2022

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

It's a police car until you look closely and see the details don't quite match. (Juneau Empire File / Michael Penn)
This photo shows Cowee Meadows at the end of May presented a flower show featuring buttercups and the taller lupines; shooting stars bloomed below the yellow canopy. (Mary F. Willson / For the Juneau Empire)

On the Trails: Cowee Meadows observations

Building up buttercups.

This photo shows Cowee Meadows at the end of May presented a flower show featuring buttercups and the taller lupines; shooting stars bloomed below the yellow canopy. (Mary F. Willson / For the Juneau Empire)
The Capitol is seen in Washington, early Friday, April 1, 2022. The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol will go public with its findings starting Thursday, June 9. (AP Photo / J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Jan. 6 insurrection hearings: How to watch and what to know

Nearly a year since its inception, the House committee will go public.

The Capitol is seen in Washington, early Friday, April 1, 2022. The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol will go public with its findings starting Thursday, June 9. (AP Photo / J. Scott Applewhite, File)
Rep. Zack Fields, D-Anchorage speaks during a rally urging the Alaska government, particularly the Permanent Fund Corp., to divest itself from any Russian investment. Legislation to require divestment did not pass the Legislature. The state still holds millions of dollars in Russian investments. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

State still holds millions in Russian investments

Llegislation that would have required the state to sell its Russia holdings did not pass.

Rep. Zack Fields, D-Anchorage speaks during a rally urging the Alaska government, particularly the Permanent Fund Corp., to divest itself from any Russian investment. Legislation to require divestment did not pass the Legislature. The state still holds millions of dollars in Russian investments. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)
Candidate for Alaska’s lone seat in the U.S. House of Representatives Tara Sweeney, a Republican, was in Juneau on Monday, May 16, 2022, and sat down with the Empire for an interview. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Tara Sweeney is a terrific voice for all Alaskans

It takes an adept, broadly credible Alaskan to bridge competing interests and get things done…

Candidate for Alaska’s lone seat in the U.S. House of Representatives Tara Sweeney, a Republican, was in Juneau on Monday, May 16, 2022, and sat down with the Empire for an interview. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)
The author takes a few shots of the sun and lantern-lit tent after sunset on a bear hunt earlier this spring. (Jeff Lund / For the Juneau Empire)

I Went to the Woods: At the speed of sound

Being reflective is not about high ground. It’s not about your place compared to others…

The author takes a few shots of the sun and lantern-lit tent after sunset on a bear hunt earlier this spring. (Jeff Lund / For the Juneau Empire)
It's a police car until you look closely and see the details don't quite match. (Juneau Empire File / Michael Penn)

Police calls for Wednesday, June 8, 2022

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

It's a police car until you look closely and see the details don't quite match. (Juneau Empire File / Michael Penn)
Andrea Peet poses for a portrait, with just a handful of her racing medals, at her home in Raleigh, N.C., on Feb. 13, 2020. Peet was diagnosed with ALS in 2014. As an avid marathon runner and triathlete, she has pushed through the physical struggles brought on by the disease to continue racing on a recumbent trike. Peet is the first person with ALS to complete a full marathon in all 50 states. (Julia Wall/The News & Observer)

Woman with ALS completes marathons in 50 states

Run on Prince of Wales Island checked Alaska off her list.

Andrea Peet poses for a portrait, with just a handful of her racing medals, at her home in Raleigh, N.C., on Feb. 13, 2020. Peet was diagnosed with ALS in 2014. As an avid marathon runner and triathlete, she has pushed through the physical struggles brought on by the disease to continue racing on a recumbent trike. Peet is the first person with ALS to complete a full marathon in all 50 states. (Julia Wall/The News & Observer)
COVID-19 virus (file photo).

Alaska COVID-19 health emergency order ending July 1

Alaska’s state health commissioner is ending a public health emergency order that’s been in place in response to the pandemic. Commissioner Adam Crum said the… Continue reading

COVID-19 virus (file photo).
(Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Apparent biases at work in creating pro-ConCon statement

People should demand the lt. gov. find an authority to explain the referendum’s democratic function.

(Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)
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Opinion: Just say no to a constitutional convention

When the constitution is opened, everything is on the table.

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

Police calls for Tuesday, June 7, 2022

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

It's a police car until you look closely and see the details don't quite match. (Juneau Empire File / Michael Penn)
Republican Tara Sweeney, right, speaks Monday, May 16, 2022, at a forum in Juneau, Alaska, that was also attended by three other Republican candidates for Alaska's U.S. House seat, including John Coghill, left. Sweeney and Coghill are among 48 candidates in a June 11 special primary for the House seat left vacant by the death earlier this year of Republican Rep. Don Young. (AP Photo/Becky Bohrer)

Unusual House primary draws Palin, Santa, 46 others

Ballots must be postmarked or received by June 11.

Republican Tara Sweeney, right, speaks Monday, May 16, 2022, at a forum in Juneau, Alaska, that was also attended by three other Republican candidates for Alaska's U.S. House seat, including John Coghill, left. Sweeney and Coghill are among 48 candidates in a June 11 special primary for the House seat left vacant by the death earlier this year of Republican Rep. Don Young. (AP Photo/Becky Bohrer)
This photo shows the top of a ballot in the special primary election to fill the remainder of deceased U.S. Rep. Don Young’s term in the U.S. House of Representatives. In the primary, voters can only vote for one candidate. There will be a ranked choice special election on Aug. 16, which is the same date as the regular primary election. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)

Opinion: Please make your voice heard on June 11

I am writing today to ask you one favor — please vote by June 11.

This photo shows the top of a ballot in the special primary election to fill the remainder of deceased U.S. Rep. Don Young’s term in the U.S. House of Representatives. In the primary, voters can only vote for one candidate. There will be a ranked choice special election on Aug. 16, which is the same date as the regular primary election. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)