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Juneau students earn academic honors, scholarship

Juneau students earn academic honors, scholarship

Recognitions for the week of June 14, 2020.

Juneau students earn academic honors, scholarship
Opinion: This pandemic is not over

Opinion: This pandemic is not over

Make choices accordingly.

Opinion: This pandemic is not over
Sealaska Heritage honors Person and Teacher of Distinction during virtual Celebration
Capital City Weekly

Sealaska Heritage honors Person and Teacher of Distinction during virtual Celebration

Longtime teacher and photojournalist feted.

Sealaska Heritage honors Person and Teacher of Distinction during virtual Celebration
Ch’áak’ Aanyádi” (The High Caste Eagle) by Jerrod Galanin won Best of Show and Best of Carving and Sculpture Category in Sealaska Heritage Institute’s 2020 Juried Art Competition. (Courtesy Photo | SHI)
Capital City Weekly

‘Stunning’ piece wins Best of Show in Juried Art Competition

Sealaska Heritage Institute announces winners.

Ch’áak’ Aanyádi” (The High Caste Eagle) by Jerrod Galanin won Best of Show and Best of Carving and Sculpture Category in Sealaska Heritage Institute’s 2020 Juried Art Competition. (Courtesy Photo | SHI)
Permafrost specialist Tom Douglas pauses on the ice of a Fairbanks creek that shows recent bank erosion, probably due to the thawing of soil that had been frozen for many years. (Courtesy Photo | Ned Rozell)

Of moose and men: How did a moose get into permafrost?

A moose story.

Permafrost specialist Tom Douglas pauses on the ice of a Fairbanks creek that shows recent bank erosion, probably due to the thawing of soil that had been frozen for many years. (Courtesy Photo | Ned Rozell)
In this image from video provided by WBFO, a Buffalo police officer appears to shove a man who walked up to police Thursday, June 4, 2020, in Buffalo, N.Y. Video from WBFO shows the man appearing to hit his head on the pavement, with blood leaking out as officers walk past to clear Niagara Square. Buffalo police initially said in a statement that a person “was injured when he tripped & fell,” WIVB-TV reported, but Capt. Jeff Rinaldo later told the TV station that an internal affairs investigation was opened. Police Commissioner Byron Lockwood suspended two officers late Thursday, the mayor’s statement said. (Mike Desmond | WBFO via AP)

Opinion: The real conspiracies involving police misconduct

There are questions that need to be asked about Buffalo.

In this image from video provided by WBFO, a Buffalo police officer appears to shove a man who walked up to police Thursday, June 4, 2020, in Buffalo, N.Y. Video from WBFO shows the man appearing to hit his head on the pavement, with blood leaking out as officers walk past to clear Niagara Square. Buffalo police initially said in a statement that a person “was injured when he tripped & fell,” WIVB-TV reported, but Capt. Jeff Rinaldo later told the TV station that an internal affairs investigation was opened. Police Commissioner Byron Lockwood suspended two officers late Thursday, the mayor’s statement said. (Mike Desmond | WBFO via AP)
The Capitol building in Juneau, Alaska. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire File)

State House candidate dressed in blackface at party

Republican running for Fairbanks and North Star Borough seat dressed as Madea.

The Capitol building in Juneau, Alaska. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire File)
Jim Johnsen, president of the University of Alaska, speaks to the Juneau Chamber of Commerce at the Moose Lodge in November 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

University president withdraws from consideration for Wisconsin job

Says calling remains in Alaska.

Jim Johnsen, president of the University of Alaska, speaks to the Juneau Chamber of Commerce at the Moose Lodge in November 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Police calls for Friday, June 12, 2020

Police calls for Friday, June 12, 2020

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction… Continue reading

Police calls for Friday, June 12, 2020
This July 2014 photo shows a cruise ship docked in Skagway, Alaska, as passengers tour the town. The Alaska port city, nearly entirely dependent upon cruise ship tourism, wants to share its federal coronavirus relief funds with workers in town. The city of Skagway posted an application on its website inviting residents to apply for up to $1,000 in relief funds to help with bills. Nearly half of Alaska’s 2.2 million tourists arrive on cruise ships, but most companies have canceled their summer seasons, leaving workers here without much relief. (AP Photo | Kathy Matheson)

Skagway plans aid to locals hit by virus fallout

The program is intended to help residents stay in Skagway through the winter.

This July 2014 photo shows a cruise ship docked in Skagway, Alaska, as passengers tour the town. The Alaska port city, nearly entirely dependent upon cruise ship tourism, wants to share its federal coronavirus relief funds with workers in town. The city of Skagway posted an application on its website inviting residents to apply for up to $1,000 in relief funds to help with bills. Nearly half of Alaska’s 2.2 million tourists arrive on cruise ships, but most companies have canceled their summer seasons, leaving workers here without much relief. (AP Photo | Kathy Matheson)
Opinion: 1st Amendment rights apparently only apply to the left

Opinion: 1st Amendment rights apparently only apply to the left

Complex, deep-seated issues facing our country won’t be solved by quelling debate, limiting freedoms.

Opinion: 1st Amendment rights apparently only apply to the left
This City and Borough of Juneau sign encourages residents to wear cloth face coverings to protect others. More than 200 Alaskans have asked Gov. Mike Dunleavy to issue a mandate requiring the use of face coverings, but Dunleavy has said he prefers to ask people to wear masks rather than require it. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire File)

Alaska health workers seek mask rule for crowded businesses

ANCHORAGE — More than 200 Alaska physicians and health care workers concerned about the coronavirus have asked the governor to mandate the use of masks… Continue reading

This City and Borough of Juneau sign encourages residents to wear cloth face coverings to protect others. More than 200 Alaskans have asked Gov. Mike Dunleavy to issue a mandate requiring the use of face coverings, but Dunleavy has said he prefers to ask people to wear masks rather than require it. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire File)
Police calls for Thursday, June 11, 2020

Police calls for Thursday, June 11, 2020

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction… Continue reading

Police calls for Thursday, June 11, 2020
Writers’ Weir: Kids on the Trampoline
Capital City Weekly

Writers’ Weir: Kids on the Trampoline

A poem by Diane DeSloover.

Writers’ Weir: Kids on the Trampoline
Capital City Fire/Rescue is recruiting temporary workers to help with outreach and screening at Juneau International Airport. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)

Traveler tested at airport tests positive for COVID-19

They are isolating.

Capital City Fire/Rescue is recruiting temporary workers to help with outreach and screening at Juneau International Airport. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)
Opinion: There’s value in counting

Opinion: There’s value in counting

Alaskans will live with the consequences of the census for the next 10 years.

Opinion: There’s value in counting
Opinion: Don’t bail out irresponsible politicians

Opinion: Don’t bail out irresponsible politicians

Bailouts won’t fix a mismanaged system.

Opinion: Don’t bail out irresponsible politicians
With age comes an appreciation for brakes

With age comes an appreciation for brakes

While I agree with the “send it” ethos, I don’t want to send myself into unconsciousness.

With age comes an appreciation for brakes
Police calls for Wednesday, June 10, 2020

Police calls for Wednesday, June 10, 2020

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction… Continue reading

Police calls for Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Opinion: Here’s why we shouldn’t defund the police

Opinion: Here’s why we shouldn’t defund the police

I’ve watched with dismay and frankly a good bit of anger at calls to defund the police.

Opinion: Here’s why we shouldn’t defund the police