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Basketball: Senior night schedule shuffled

Basketball: Senior night schedule shuffled

Thunder Mountain games will be earlier.

Basketball: Senior night schedule shuffled
photos by Vivian Faith Prescott | For the Capital City Weekly                                 Blueberry water provides memories of warmer seasons during winter in Wrangell.
photos by Vivian Faith Prescott | For the Capital City Weekly                                 Blueberry water provides memories of warmer seasons during winter in Wrangell.
Guns seized in Alaska by federal, state and municipal law enforcement officers are displayed at the office of the U.S. Attorney on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, in Anchorage, Alaska. U.S. Attorney Bryan Schroder announced that 82 illegally possessed guns in Anchorage and surrounding communities were seized in an investigation that resulted in federal charges against 16 people for firearm or drug trafficking counts. (AP Photo/Dan Joling)

Guns, drugs seized in Alaska multi-agency investigation

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Alaska law enforcement officers seized 82 illegally possessed firearms in a coordinated effort to reduce gun violence in Anchorage and nearby communities,… Continue reading

Guns seized in Alaska by federal, state and municipal law enforcement officers are displayed at the office of the U.S. Attorney on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, in Anchorage, Alaska. U.S. Attorney Bryan Schroder announced that 82 illegally possessed guns in Anchorage and surrounding communities were seized in an investigation that resulted in federal charges against 16 people for firearm or drug trafficking counts. (AP Photo/Dan Joling)
Sonia Nagorski, assistant professor of Geology Arts and Sciences at the University of Alaska Southeast, investigates the broken oxbow along the Mendenhall River in this October 2018 photo. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: It should be easier to protect Alaskan water

Our waters are routinely used as cheap sewers for industry whose only goal is to maximizing profits.

Sonia Nagorski, assistant professor of Geology Arts and Sciences at the University of Alaska Southeast, investigates the broken oxbow along the Mendenhall River in this October 2018 photo. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Juneau residents lined up outside of the Planet Alaska Gallery to sign an application petition to recall Gov. Mike Dunleavy in August 2019. Signatures are again being collected. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Governor recall campaign begins collecting signatures

Petition booklets are being distributed.

Juneau residents lined up outside of the Planet Alaska Gallery to sign an application petition to recall Gov. Mike Dunleavy in August 2019. Signatures are again being collected. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Police calls for Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020

Police calls for Wednesday, Feb. 26, 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, Feb. 26, 2020
Do you know the differences between hares and rabbits?

Do you know the differences between hares and rabbits?

It’s a hare-y situation in Juneau.

Do you know the differences between hares and rabbits?
Associated Press file                                The abandoned bus where Christopher McCandless starved to death in 1992 on Stampede Road near Healy, Alaska is shown March 21, 2006. An Italian man suffering from frostbite and four other tourists were rescued in the Alaska wilderness after visiting the abandoned bus that’s become a lure for adventurers since it was featured in the “Into the Wild” book and movie.

Italian hikers rescued in Alaska after visiting ‘Into the Wild’ bus

By Rachel D’Oro Associated Press ANCHORAGE — An Italian man suffering from frostbite and four other tourists were rescued in the Alaska wilderness after visiting… Continue reading

Associated Press file                                The abandoned bus where Christopher McCandless starved to death in 1992 on Stampede Road near Healy, Alaska is shown March 21, 2006. An Italian man suffering from frostbite and four other tourists were rescued in the Alaska wilderness after visiting the abandoned bus that’s become a lure for adventurers since it was featured in the “Into the Wild” book and movie.
Opinion: We still need the visitor industry

Opinion: We still need the visitor industry

We’re lucky to live where people want to visit.

Opinion: We still need the visitor industry
Humane Society of the United States                                 This file image from video shows taxidermy hunted by Donald Trump Jr. at the Safari Club International’s 2020 annual convention held in Reno, Nevada.

Donald Trump Jr. receives permit to hunt Alaska grizzly bear

By Dan Joling Associated Press ANCHORAGE — The oldest son of President Donald Trump has received a permit to hunt and kill a grizzly bear… Continue reading

Humane Society of the United States                                 This file image from video shows taxidermy hunted by Donald Trump Jr. at the Safari Club International’s 2020 annual convention held in Reno, Nevada.
Police calls for Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020

Police calls for Tuesday, Feb. 25, 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 Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020
Bars and breweries propose bill rewriting state’s alcohol laws

Bars and breweries propose bill rewriting state’s alcohol laws

Long-brewing conflict may be coming to an end.

Bars and breweries propose bill rewriting state’s alcohol laws
Larry and Laura Rorem. (Courtesy photo)

Living & Growing: The blessings of meaningful communication

All people need food, shelter, love, relationship and understanding.

Larry and Laura Rorem. (Courtesy photo)

Local Mathletes compete in 2020 regional math contest

Six Mathletes are headed to state in March.

Neighbors recognition for the week of Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020

Recognizing Juneau’s youth.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy holds a press conference at the Capitol on Tuesday, April 9, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Direct democracy won’t fix the budget

Not knowing isn’t a matter of ignorance of apathy. It’s not our job.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy holds a press conference at the Capitol on Tuesday, April 9, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Police calls for Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020

Police calls for Sunday, Feb. 23, 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 Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020
Slack Tide: When I’m 44

Slack Tide: When I’m 44

As birthdays go, it’s not exactly a milestone.

Slack Tide: When I’m 44
Thank you letters for Feb. 23, 2020

Thank you letters for Feb. 23, 2020

Thank you, merci, danke.

Thank you letters for Feb. 23, 2020
Winter journey along the Yukon River
Winter journey along the Yukon River