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Opinion: University of Alaska is committed to preparing our future teachers
Opinion: University of Alaska is committed to preparing our future teachers
Police calls for Wednesday, June 19, 2019

Police calls for Wednesday, June 19, 2019

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Police calls for Wednesday, June 19, 2019
In this June 1, 2019, photo, provided by New Mexico State University professor Neal Rosendorf, migrants are seen through fencing inside a temporary outdoor encampment where they’re waiting to be processed in El Paso, Texas. Rosendorf said it resembled a “human dog pound.” (Neal Rosendorf via AP)

Opinion: End the abuse at Mexico border now

We have a humanitarian crisis on our border with Mexico.

In this June 1, 2019, photo, provided by New Mexico State University professor Neal Rosendorf, migrants are seen through fencing inside a temporary outdoor encampment where they’re waiting to be processed in El Paso, Texas. Rosendorf said it resembled a “human dog pound.” (Neal Rosendorf via AP)
Opinion: Juneau is overwhelmed by tourists

Opinion: Juneau is overwhelmed by tourists

We have so many visitors this year. Too many in my opinion.

Opinion: Juneau is overwhelmed by tourists
Opinion: Pebble mine puts entire state fisheries brand at risk

Opinion: Pebble mine puts entire state fisheries brand at risk

All fish will be painted with the same broad brush — toxic and damaged.

Opinion: Pebble mine puts entire state fisheries brand at risk
Police calls for Tuesday, June 18, 2019

Police calls for Tuesday, June 18, 2019

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Police calls for Tuesday, June 18, 2019
Young girl taken off cruise ship for medical emergency
Young girl taken off cruise ship for medical emergency
These two officers are set to join the force

These two officers are set to join the force

They graduated from academy last week.

These two officers are set to join the force
Man survives 100-foot fall off Sitka cliff

Man survives 100-foot fall off Sitka cliff

He was hiking Sisters Mountains.

Man survives 100-foot fall off Sitka cliff
Photos: GLITZ Drag Show

Photos: GLITZ Drag Show

Kings and Queens turnout for Juneau’s biggest drag show.

Photos: GLITZ Drag Show
Two men flown to safety from Lemon Creek glacier
Two men flown to safety from Lemon Creek glacier
Opinion: Tourism in the era of middle-class acquiescence

Opinion: Tourism in the era of middle-class acquiescence

It’s time to examine “thorny questions of ethics and values.”

Opinion: Tourism in the era of middle-class acquiescence
Police calls for Sunday, June 16, 2019

Police calls for Sunday, June 16, 2019

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Police calls for Sunday, June 16, 2019
Recognitions for the week of June 9, 2019

Recognitions for the week of June 9, 2019

Recognitions for the week of June 9, 2019

Recognitions for the week of June 9, 2019
Thank you letters for June 16, 2019

Thank you letters for June 16, 2019

Thank you, Merci, Danke.

Thank you letters for June 16, 2019
Young or old, perfect or not, I honor my dad

Young or old, perfect or not, I honor my dad

I learned some great lessons from dad.

Young or old, perfect or not, I honor my dad
Monitoring a mystery bird in Yakutat

Monitoring a mystery bird in Yakutat

Researchers are joining others to unravel the mysteries of the Aleutian tern.

Monitoring a mystery bird in Yakutat
Completing the experience means taking the time to enjoy it and not get too excited about that burger waiting once you get back to town. (Jeff Lund | For the Juneau Empire)

An engineer of delayed gratification

I used to be in a big hurry.

Completing the experience means taking the time to enjoy it and not get too excited about that burger waiting once you get back to town. (Jeff Lund | For the Juneau Empire)
Midway through Pride Month 2019, a reminder of how far we have to go
Midway through Pride Month 2019, a reminder of how far we have to go
Opinion: Governor, Legislature need to do due diligence on PFD
Opinion: Governor, Legislature need to do due diligence on PFD