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Opinion: Congress works for pharmaceutical companies, not us

Candidates for Congress make all kinds of promises for about what they will do for us if we…

This undated electron microscope image made available by the U.S. National Institutes of Health in February 2020 shows the Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, yellow, emerging from the surface of cells, blue/pink, cultured in the lab. Also known as 2019-nCoV, the virus causes COVID-19. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, NIAID-RML

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COVID at a Glance for Friday, Dec. 10

Numbers come from reports from the City and Borough of Juneau Emergency Operations Center and the Alaska Department…

The author rows with hard-earned confidence. (Jeff Lund / For the Juneau Empire)

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I Went to the Woods: Confidence through experience

One of my favorite parts of living in Southeast Alaska is the accessibility to reality…

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Opinion: ‘Mask police’ are why I’m not shopping local

Self-appointed mask police businesses have lost my business and my respect.

This undated electron microscope image made available by the U.S. National Institutes of Health in February 2020 shows the Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, yellow, emerging from the surface of cells, blue/pink, cultured in the lab. Also known as 2019-nCoV, the virus causes COVID-19. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, NIAID-RML

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COVID at a Glance for Wednesday, Dec. 8

Numbers come from reports from the City and Borough of Juneau Emergency Operations Center and the Alaska Department…

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, Dec. 7, 2021

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

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Opinion: Veterinarian article was disappointing

I was disappointed when I read the front page article regarding the veterinarian shortage,

This photo available under the Creative Commons license shows a gynandromorph of a common blue butterfly. Gynandromorphy, meaning female-male-morphology, is well-known, apparently, among birds, including chickens and several songbirds of the eastern U.S.; these individuals have one half with male plumage and the other half with female plumage. They also occur in reptiles, amphibians and fishes (as well as a variety of insects and other invertebrates.) (Courtesy Photo / Burkhard Hinnersmann)

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On the Trails: Determination of biological sex —it’s a complex topic

The determination of biological sex is a complicated matter, even just focusing on vertabrates.

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Opinion: Shop local this holiday season

Shopping locally has never been as important or as easy as it is right now

This undated electron microscope image made available by the U.S. National Institutes of Health in February 2020 shows the Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, yellow, emerging from the surface of cells, blue/pink, cultured in the lab. Also known as 2019-nCoV, the virus causes COVID-19. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, NIAID-RML

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COVID at a Glance for Monday, Dec. 6

Numbers come from reports from the City and Borough of Juneau Emergency Operations Center and the Alaska Department…

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Opinion: A Christmas message for all

Keep the heart of love always present.

Pearl Harbor survivor and World War II Navy veteran David Russell, 101, reads a birthday card while talking about his time aboard the USS Oklahoma and his life after the war on Monday, Nov. 22, 2021, in Albany, Ore. (AP Photo/Nathan Howard)

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101-year-old returns to Pearl Harbor to remember those lost

By Audrey McAvoy and Gillian Flaccus

Buttons boasting of fully vaccinated status sit on a counter top at Juneau Public Health Center. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)

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Opinion: Help your neighbors, get vaccinated

Holidays are not a time for hospital beds or quarantined Zoom calls.

A golden eagle captured as part of a population study near Gunsight Mountain between Palmer and Glennallen. (Courtesy Photo / Caitlin Davis)

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Thousands of golden eagles depend on Alaska

Golden eagles fill your skies.

This undated electron microscope image made available by the U.S. National Institutes of Health in February 2020 shows the Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, yellow, emerging from the surface of cells, blue/pink, cultured in the lab. Also known as 2019-nCoV, the virus causes COVID-19. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, NIAID-RML

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COVID at a Glance for Friday, Dec.3

Numbers come from reports from the City and Borough of Juneau Emergency Operations Center and the Alaska Department…

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Opinion: The truth Dunleavy should tell about COVID vaccines

By Rich Moniak

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, Dec. 2, 2021

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

Joab Cano (Courtesy Photo)

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Living & Growing: Stronger families, stronger communities

By Joab Cano Are you enjoying your family gatherings this holiday season?

The Pebble deposit lies at the headwaters of Bristol Bay, the greatest salmon fishery in the world. (Courtesy Photo / Colin Arisman)

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Pride of Bristol Bay: Permanent protections in view for Bristol Bay

By Bjorn Dihle

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Opinion: Rural broadband is essential infrastructure

Broadband funding is available. The rest is up to Alaskans.