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Lora Vess is an Associate Professor of Sociology and Department Chair of Social Sciences at the University of Alaska Southeast. “

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Raging fires are the new normal of climate change.

Sustainable Alaska: The role of humans in ‘natural’ disasters

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Opinion: Not now, not ever. Just say no.

Upcoming ballot measures “actually pose a threat to Alaskan values and our economic well-being.”

Opinion: Stop cutting our Permanent Fund checks

Letters to the Editor

Opinion: Stop cutting our Permanent Fund checks

Picture the oil companies with giant scissors cutting up our PFD checks. Now, picture that money going into…

Robin O. Brena is a lifelong Alaska who grew up in Skagway and is an original sponsor of Ballot Measure 1, chair of the Oil and Gas Transition Committee for the Walker administration and founder of Brena, Bell and Walker, a longtime Alaskan law firm. (Courtesy Photo / Robin O. Brena)

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Opinion: Ballot Measure 1 means jobs in Southeast Alaska

Alaskans should not be intimidated out of a fair share for our oil.

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Judge weighs arguments over ballot witness rules

The state wants a judge to deny a request to waive witness requirements for absentee ballots.

Carnival cruise line ship Carnival Magic is docked at Port Canaveral, in Cape Canaveral, Fla., in April. Carnival Cruise Line is canceling most U.S. sailings through the end of this year, the latest sign that the cruise industry’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic could still be many months away. The company said Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020, it is canceling sailings from all ports except its home ports of Miami and Port Canaveral, Florida. (AP Photo / John Raoux)

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Carnival cancels most 2020 US cruises as CDC extends ban

The latest sign that the cruise industry’s recovery could still be many months away.

Alaska U.S. House candidate Alyse Galvin, left, and her daughter Bridget wave signs on the corner of a busy street in Anchorage in November 2018. Galvin, an Independent candidate, is challenging Republican U.S. Rep. Don Young. Young, the longest-ever serving Republican in the House, has not agreed to participate in many debates or forums this fall. “He’s dodging, he’s ducking debates because he’s afraid to talk the issues that Alaskans really care about most,” Galvin said Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020, of her 87-year-old opponent who has been in office since 1973. (AP Photo / Becky Bohrer)

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Galvin says Young is ducking debates

Galvin’s campaign says Young has declined to attend four events in the weeks leading to Election Day.

Police calls for Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020

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Police calls for Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020

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

Opinion: The climate change excuse

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Opinion: The climate change excuse

It is clear that Dan Sullivan is the clear choice Nov. 3.

A sign promoting Native American participation in the U.S. census is displayed as Selena Rides Horse enters information into her phone on behalf of a member of the Crow Indian Tribe in Lodge Grass, Mont. on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020. There are more than 300 Native American reservations across the country, and almost all lag the rest of the country in participation in the census. (AP Photo / Matthew Brown)

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Census takers: We’re being told to finish early, cut corners

Judge to hold a hearing on Friday to determine whether the Trump administration violated her order

State again report over 100 new cases

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State again report over 100 new cases

City reports 2 new COVID-19 positives

Opinion: Thank Sullivan when Alaska writes a check to an oil company

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Opinion: Thank Sullivan when Alaska writes a check to an oil company

Let’s look at what he actually does.

Lycopodium clavatum or running club moss often has long stems that are covered with short leaves, and they “run” over the ground before making erect branches that bear cones on stalks. (Courtesy Photo / Bob Armstrong)

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Club mosses and the evolution of land plants

The roots go back a while.

Opinion: More compromise and less conflict is the right path for Montana Creek

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Opinion: More compromise and less conflict is the right path for Montana Creek

As if 2020 hasn’t been enough already!

US official: 2020 census to end Oct. 5 despite court order

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US official: 2020 census to end Oct. 5 despite court order

Wilbur Ross says the 2020 census will end Oct. 5.

Greg Smith has served on the City and Borough of Juneau Assembly for nearly one year. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: Finding good stories and inspiration in 2020

By Greg Smith

U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, speaks during an interview with the Juneau Empire at the Capitol on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: Sullivan needs to be shown the door

What does Sullivan’s record show?

Opinion: We are at risk of undermining the foundations of our communities

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Opinion: We are at risk of undermining the foundations of our communities

To address pandemic and climate change, listen to science and mobilize our nation’s resources.

City reports 5 new cases, state tallies 117

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City reports 5 new cases, state tallies 117

City cases are from over the weekend and Monday.

Police seek information, suspects after armed robbery

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Police seek information, suspects after armed robbery

It happened Saturday night.