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Police calls for Friday, Oct. 11, 2019

Police calls for Friday, Oct. 11, 2019

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, Oct. 11, 2019
Middle Alaska once again part of the cryosphere

Middle Alaska once again part of the cryosphere

Changes to the Alaska snowpack.

Middle Alaska once again part of the cryosphere
Kim Uddipa Mork and Mitch Mork show their son, Owen Mork, their octopus catch. (Courtesy Photo | Mitch Mork.)
Kim Uddipa Mork and Mitch Mork show their son, Owen Mork, their octopus catch. (Courtesy Photo | Mitch Mork.)
Police calls for Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019

Police calls for Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019

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Police calls for Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019
Drag kings perform as the Seven Dudely Sins at the fifth annual GLITZ Drag Show on Friday, June 14, 2019. There will be both a National Coming Out Day drag show and a Drag King Explosion show this week. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Drag kings perform as the Seven Dudely Sins at the fifth annual GLITZ Drag Show on Friday, June 14, 2019. There will be both a National Coming Out Day drag show and a Drag King Explosion show this week. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Spikey Van Dykey, known throughout the country for his drag king performances, was well-appreciated during his performance of a mix of boy-band songs.
Spikey Van Dykey, known throughout the country for his drag king performances, was well-appreciated during his performance of a mix of boy-band songs.

Opinion: Is this justice 2019?

The criminal justice system is not only broken, we, as a nation, know it is in desperate need of drastic reform.

Police calls for Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019

Police calls for Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019

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Police calls for Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019
A change in season is marked by tree leaves turning color at Evergreen Cemetery on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Autumn arrives in Juneau

Observations from Eaglecrest, Dan Moller and Gold Ridge.

A change in season is marked by tree leaves turning color at Evergreen Cemetery on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Opinion: Stop cycle of addiction with marijuana

Opinion: Stop cycle of addiction with marijuana

I believe there is a solution: marijuana.

Opinion: Stop cycle of addiction with marijuana
In this June 2016 file photo, Juneau residents attend a vigil at Marine Park. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Why would Alaska want to erode the rights of LGBTQ?

Today, Attorney General Kevin Clarkson and the State of Alaska angle to infringe on LGBTQ employment rights nationwide. The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments… Continue reading

In this June 2016 file photo, Juneau residents attend a vigil at Marine Park. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Police calls for Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019

Police calls for Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019

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Police calls for Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019
The Tongass National Forest sign seen en route to the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Murkowski is misleading public on the Tongass

As a resident of Southeast Alaska for nearly a half century, I am among the strong majority of Alaskans who support keeping the Roadless Rule… Continue reading

The Tongass National Forest sign seen en route to the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Police calls for Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019

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Thank you letters for Oct. 6, 2019

Thank you letters for Oct. 6, 2019

Thank you, Merci, Danke.

Thank you letters for Oct. 6, 2019
What three major events impacted your life?

What three major events impacted your life?

The homework question got me thinking.

What three major events impacted your life?
A Kodiak brown bear, not involved in the mauling. (Courtesy photo | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service)

Haines man recovering from non-life-threatening bear mauling

A 21-year-old Alaska man is recovering from a bear mauling.

A Kodiak brown bear, not involved in the mauling. (Courtesy photo | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service)
Wild Shots: Photos of Mother Nature in Alaska
Wild Shots: Photos of Mother Nature in Alaska
The Alaska Marine Highway System’s fast ferry Fairweather moored at its home terminal in Auke Bay in Tuesday, April 2, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Reducing subsidies will keep ferry system afloat

Don’t sink the system for good.

The Alaska Marine Highway System’s fast ferry Fairweather moored at its home terminal in Auke Bay in Tuesday, April 2, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Stop forcing union representation on workers

The government should not act as a “middle man” and collect dues payments for unions.