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Recognitions for Sept. 13

Neighbors

Recognitions for Sept. 13

Juneau has a National Merit Scholarship semifinalist

Thank you letters for Sept. 13

Neighbors

Thank you letters for Sept. 13

Thank you, merci, danke, gracias, gunalchéesh.

These sample show candidates in the races for Assembly and school board and the ballot propositions that will be before voters in City and Borough of Juneau’s upcoming vote-by-mail election. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)

News

A 1-stop spot for municipal election information

Find out more about the races, candidates and issues shaping this year’s election.

Former Gov. Frank Murkowski speaks on a range of subjects during an interview with the Juneau Empire in May 2019. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion

Opinion: Frank Murkowski should endorse Biden to save the Senate

“I don’t expect Joe Biden to be able to repair the Senate by himself.”

Antarctica is still free of COVID-19. Can it stay that way?

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Antarctica is still free of COVID-19. Can it stay that way?

At this very moment a vast world exists that’s free of the coronavirus

Matt Boline demonstrates a drill during a recent workout with players in the 12-and-under group workout at Treadwell Ice Arena. (Courtesy Photo / Steve Quinn)

Sports

Photos: It’s heating up on the ice

Juneau Douglas Ice Association’s youth hockey season is underway at Treadwell Ice Arena.

Police calls for Friday, Sept. 11, 2020

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Police calls for Friday, Sept. 11, 2020

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

Opinion: Alaska State Parks offers open space to meet COVID-19 challenges

Opinion

Opinion: Alaska State Parks offers open space to meet COVID-19 challenges

The pandemic has disrupted life for many, and Alaska State Parks is no exception.

Get to know a candidate: Lacey Derr

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Get to know a candidate: Lacey Derr

Read about the District 2 Assembly candidate in her own words.

Death Notices

Death Notice: Stephen Todd

Stephen Todd, 60, died in Juneau on Sept. 3, 2020.

Opinion: Unveiling the mistruths about Ballot Measure 1

Opinion

Opinion: Unveiling the mistruths about Ballot Measure 1

It’s time for supporters of Ballot Measure 1 to come straight with Alaska.

University of Alaska Fairbanks researcher Ben Jones smiles during a recent interview on the Fairbanks campus. (Courtesy Photo / Ned Rozell)

News

Scientist finds healing in return to site of fatal crash

Ben Jones recently returned to the tundra site of a May plane crash that took the life of…

Get to know a candidate: Robert Shoemake

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Get to know a candidate: Robert Shoemake

Read about the District 2 candidate in his own words.

Get to know a candidate: Derek Dzinich

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Get to know a candidate: Derek Dzinich

Read about the District 2 candidate in his own words.

Get to know a candidate: Christine Woll

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Get to know a candidate: Christine Woll

Read about the District 2 candidate in her own words.

Public hearings for a pair of measures that will appear on ballots come Election Day will be held by telephone. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)

News

Dates set for ballot measure hearings

They’re later this month.

A sign on the doors of the Alaskan Hotel and Bar in downtown Juneau letting customers know of a temporary closure. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)

News

City announces bars to close to indoor service, restaurants require reservations

Announcement made Friday evening.

Woman comes forward about encounter with ex-Lt Gov

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Woman comes forward about encounter with ex-Lt Gov

She said she decided to come forward now because of harassment she said her teenage daughter faces.

Popular lecture series returns, season schedule announced

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Popular lecture series returns, season schedule announced

Lende her your ears.

Police calls for Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020

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Police calls for Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020

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