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Nine Coast Guard service members face drug charges in Alaska

Nine Coast Guard service members face drug charges in Alaska

Eight charged for activity at Kodiak bases.

Nine Coast Guard service members face drug charges in Alaska
Capitol Live: Juneau representative’s bill passes unanimously
Capitol Live: Juneau representative’s bill passes unanimously
PHOTOS: JDHS, TMHS boys soccer teams face off

PHOTOS: JDHS, TMHS boys soccer teams face off

Action shots from the field.

PHOTOS: JDHS, TMHS boys soccer teams face off
Planet Alaska: Harvesting the soon bloom
Planet Alaska: Harvesting the soon bloom
Police calls for Wednesday, April 24, 2019

Police calls for Wednesday, April 24, 2019

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Police calls for Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Opinion: Just say no to onsite marijuana consumption

Opinion: Just say no to onsite marijuana consumption

Using marijuana at a store is different than having a beer at the Red Dog.

Opinion: Just say no to onsite marijuana consumption
Capitol Live: Lawmakers ask governor to preserve transboundary work group
Capitol Live: Lawmakers ask governor to preserve transboundary work group
Major issues unresolved in legislative session’s final weeks

Major issues unresolved in legislative session’s final weeks

Gov. Dunleavy is facing resistance to pieces of his agenda.

Major issues unresolved in legislative session’s final weeks
State considers adding additional terminal in Juneau for new ferries

State considers adding additional terminal in Juneau for new ferries

Plan would connect day boats to Haines, Skagway.

State considers adding additional terminal in Juneau for new ferries
Ex-Ketchikan teacher, pastor sentenced for sex abuse of teen

Ex-Ketchikan teacher, pastor sentenced for sex abuse of teen

The groping occurred at least 10 to 15 times.

Ex-Ketchikan teacher, pastor sentenced for sex abuse of teen
Opinion: Forget awareness, sexual assault survivors deserve real change
Opinion: Forget awareness, sexual assault survivors deserve real change
In today’s world, the women of Exodus can inspire us

In today’s world, the women of Exodus can inspire us

Women from different backgrounds came together in compassion and humanity.

In today’s world, the women of Exodus can inspire us
State revises contract for Alaska psychiatric hospital

State revises contract for Alaska psychiatric hospital

State eyes bids for long-term operation.

State revises contract for Alaska psychiatric hospital
People watch a pod of Steller sea lions from a float at the Don D. Statter Memorial Boat Harbor in Auke Bay on Monday, Feb. 20, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Be proactive about testing your mercury levels

Even small amounts can cause serious health problems.

People watch a pod of Steller sea lions from a float at the Don D. Statter Memorial Boat Harbor in Auke Bay on Monday, Feb. 20, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Police calls for Tuesday, April 23, 2019

Police calls for Tuesday, April 23, 2019

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Police calls for Tuesday, April 23, 2019
Opinion: Peer-to-peer car rental companies need to face, not hide, facts

Opinion: Peer-to-peer car rental companies need to face, not hide, facts

Bill in Alaska Legislature ensures a level playing field.

Opinion: Peer-to-peer car rental companies need to face, not hide, facts
Police calls for Monday, April 22, 2019

Police calls for Monday, April 22, 2019

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Police calls for Monday, April 22, 2019
Opinion: Earth Day rally is a fight against fossil fuels, NRA
Opinion: Earth Day rally is a fight against fossil fuels, NRA
Police calls for Sunday, April 21, 2019

Police calls for Sunday, April 21, 2019

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Police calls for Sunday, April 21, 2019
English lessons in a French middle school

English lessons in a French middle school

Students practice English, learn about many cultures.

English lessons in a French middle school