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Opinion: Cross-cultural understanding is the key for a successful communication

It is imperative to be inclusive and tolerant.

Michael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: I support Docks and Harbors’ ramp-improvement plans

I think the Docks and Harbors group have done a good job of meeting the needs of our…

It's a police car until you look closely. The eye shies away, the . (Juneau Empire File / Michael Penn)

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Police calls for Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021

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Gimme a Smile: I’m so tired of not sleeping

At least there aren’t Death Eaters.

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 Aug. 30

The most recent state and local figures

This photo shows Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaking at a July 2020 news conference. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: More budget dishonesty

Governor’s words and actions are at odds.

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Wild Shots: Photos of Mother Nature in Alaska

Reader-submitted photos of Southeast Alaska.

This photo shows the aurora borealis over Fairbanks. To a large degree, the Geophysical Institute at the University of Alaska Fairbanks owes its existence to the aurora. (Courtesy Photo / Ned Rozell)

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Alaska Science Forum: What does it take to reach 75?

Here are a few elements that were pivotal to the Geophysical Institute’s early development…

Michio Hoshino, the late Japanese photographer, was honored this week by the Alaska Legislature in a citation that recognized his “breathtaking photos of Alaska’s wildlife and scenery” featured in magazines and books that have inspired “his countrymen to travel to Alaska for three generations, strengthening ties between the two regions.” Bob Sam of Sitka, a friend of Michio and the Hoshino family, proposed the citation that was sponsored by Sitka Rep. Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins. Both flank Michio’s widow, Naoko Hoshino following a brief ceremony on Thursday. (Courtesy Photo / Peter Metcalfe)

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Late, great photographer feted at Alaska State Capitol

His work, which captured Alaska’s wildlife and scenery, were featured in magazines and books.

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, Aug. 26, 2021

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(Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: Alaskans are owed their share of the fund

It’s time to get back to sharing the earnings of a people-owned resource with all the people.

This Thursday, July 9, 2020, photo shows empty cubicles are empty at the State Office Building in Juneau. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)

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Opinion: State office buildings aren’t islands

State should make a reasonable effort to protect its employees.

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 Friday, Aug. 27, 2021

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Police calls for Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021

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The campaign to recall Gov. Mike Dunleavy announced it was stopping the effort with a gubernatorial race looming next year. The Recall Dunleavy group said that as of Saturday it had gathered 62,373 signatures, shy of the 71,252 needed to trigger a recall vote. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

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Effort to recall Dunleavy dropped after 2-year push

The recall effort took off in 2019.

(Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)

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Bartlett Regional Hospital to mandate vaccination for employees

Board of directors votes unanimously.

In July, Yakutat Surf Club kicked off their first camp of the summer. This is YSC’s third year supporting local youth in accessing Yakutat’s waves (Courtesy Photo / Bethany Sonsini Goodrich)

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Resilient Peoples Place: Riding Northern swells with Zoé Bulard

Hanging 10 at Latitude 59

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, Aug. 24, 2021

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Skunk cabbage, shown in this undated photo, is not very cabbage-y and not at all skunky. Many common English names for plants are misnomers. (Courtesy Photo / Kerry Howard)

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On the Trails: Reflections on plant names

Skunk cabbage by another name…

The City and Borough of Juneau’s Docks and Harbors department has issued a public survey as they consider improvements to the North Douglas Boat Launch Ramp, seen here on Aug. 18, 2021. (Michael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire)

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Opinion: New plans have familiar problems

Who does D&H think will benefit?