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In this courtroom sketch, Ghislaine Maxwell, center, sits in the courtroom Wednesday during a discussion about a note from the jury during her sex trafficking trial in New York.

Ghislaine Maxwell convicted in Epstein sex abuse case

The verdict capped a monthlong trial.

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In this courtroom sketch, Ghislaine Maxwell, center, sits in the courtroom Wednesday during a discussion about a note from the jury during her sex trafficking trial in New York.
Southeast Alaska’s rural communities are geographically isolated and the SSP works to connect them. While the SSP has programs and partners that span the region, it has historically focused on Yakutat, Sitka (pictured), Hoonah, Kake, Kasaan, and Klawock. With increased financial support, the SSP intends to expand in geography, depth, and focus.  (Courtesy Photo / Bethany Sonsini Goodrich)
Southeast Alaska’s rural communities are geographically isolated and the SSP works to connect them. While the SSP has programs and partners that span the region, it has historically focused on Yakutat, Sitka (pictured), Hoonah, Kake, Kasaan, and Klawock. With increased financial support, the SSP intends to expand in geography, depth, and focus.  (Courtesy Photo / Bethany Sonsini Goodrich)
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, Dec. 29, 2021

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)
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Opinion: Your teen is hurting

It’s time for change, and it’s happening right now.

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Opinion: Love, empathy and respect should be taught

Here’s what we need to teach in school

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This July 13 photo shows a short-tailed weasel. Short-tailed weasels or ermines wear brown summer coats but white coats in winter. The animals are among the dozens of species that make up the family Mustelidae. The long, slender body form of weasels is well-suited for these predators to pursue voles and mice into narrow tunnels and tight spaces. (Courtesy Photo / Kerry Howard)
This July 13 photo shows a short-tailed weasel. Short-tailed weasels or ermines wear brown summer coats but white coats in winter. The animals are among the dozens of species that make up the family Mustelidae. The long, slender body form of weasels is well-suited for these predators to pursue voles and mice into narrow tunnels and tight spaces. (Courtesy Photo / Kerry Howard)
It's a police car until you look closely. (Juneau Empire File / Michael Penn)

Police calls for Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021

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

It's a police car until you look closely. (Juneau Empire File / Michael Penn)
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

COVID at a Glance for Monday, Dec. 27

Numbers come from reports from the City and Borough of Juneau Emergency Operations Center and the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services, as well… Continue reading

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
This photo shows the stern of the MV Matanuska on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

Matanuska delayed as repair work continues

Jan. 24 sailing to Bellingham canceled.

This photo shows the stern of the MV Matanuska on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)
In this photo provided by the North American Aerospace Defense Command, a 22 Wing member is seen showing how they track Santa on his sleigh on Christmas evening during a media preview at the Canadian Forces Base in North Bay on Dec. 9, 2021. In a Christmas Eve tradition going on its 66th year, a wildly popular program run by the U.S. and Canadian militaries is providing real-time updates on Santa’s progress around the globe — and fielding calls from children who want to know St. Nick’s exact whereabouts. (Sable Brown / NORAD)

Yes, there is a Santa Claus. And no, COVID-19 won’t stop him

Santa’s coming this Christmas Eve, and a second holiday with COVID-19 won’t stop him.

In this photo provided by the North American Aerospace Defense Command, a 22 Wing member is seen showing how they track Santa on his sleigh on Christmas evening during a media preview at the Canadian Forces Base in North Bay on Dec. 9, 2021. In a Christmas Eve tradition going on its 66th year, a wildly popular program run by the U.S. and Canadian militaries is providing real-time updates on Santa’s progress around the globe — and fielding calls from children who want to know St. Nick’s exact whereabouts. (Sable Brown / NORAD)
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, Dec. 24, 2021

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)
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Scores at a glance for the week of Dec. 24

Quick recaps for local teams.

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Living & Growing: Bringing Christ’s light into a world of darkness

The greatest gift you can give to someone in pain this season is to bring comfort and sensitivity…

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Members of the American Legion Post 25 prepare to lay wreaths Alaska Memorial Park on Dec. 18, 2021 in concert with “Wreaths Across America” ceremonies nationwide. The group also laid wreaths at the Shrine of St. Therese and Evergreen Cemetery that day. (Courtesy photo / American Legion Post 25)

Photos: Juneau participates in Wreaths Across America

Members of American Legion Post 25 held events last Saturday.

Members of the American Legion Post 25 prepare to lay wreaths Alaska Memorial Park on Dec. 18, 2021 in concert with “Wreaths Across America” ceremonies nationwide. The group also laid wreaths at the Shrine of St. Therese and Evergreen Cemetery that day. (Courtesy photo / American Legion Post 25)
Dan Martinez, emergency manager for the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, pauses in a classroom used to store donated water on Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021, in, Warm Springs, Ore. In Oregon, tribal officials have handed out about 3 million gallons (11 million liters) of water — almost all of it donated — from a decommissioned elementary school on the reservation. (AP Photo / Nathan Howard)

US tribes see hope for clean water in infrastructure bill

Erland Suppah Jr. doesn’t trust what comes out of his faucet.

Dan Martinez, emergency manager for the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, pauses in a classroom used to store donated water on Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021, in, Warm Springs, Ore. In Oregon, tribal officials have handed out about 3 million gallons (11 million liters) of water — almost all of it donated — from a decommissioned elementary school on the reservation. (AP Photo / Nathan Howard)
University of Alaska Southeast graduate student Muriel Walatka gathers samples of beach sand to examine for microplastics at Auke Recreation Area in Juneau in August 2019. (Courtesy Photo / Sonia Nagorski)

Alaska Science Forum: Plastic in the rain of Southeast Alaska

UAS professor presents during annual conference.

University of Alaska Southeast graduate student Muriel Walatka gathers samples of beach sand to examine for microplastics at Auke Recreation Area in Juneau in August 2019. (Courtesy Photo / Sonia Nagorski)
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After Christmas, exchange ideas

Unhealthy sterotypes pose a new existential risk.

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Opinion: The Grinch that stole Christmas

President Joe Biden and Dr. Anthony Fauci are vying for the title of the most insufferable Grinch.

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Gimme a Smile: Secret Santa’s on my doorstep

It’s a holiday whodunnit.

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Geoff Kirsch is an award-winning Juneau-based writer and humorist.

Slack Tide: Hardcore Alaska soft

Pull up a deluxe rustic retreat reclining chair in mossy oak breakup.

Geoff Kirsch is an award-winning Juneau-based writer and humorist.