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Police calls for Friday, Nov. 22, 2019

Police calls for Friday, Nov. 22, 2019

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Police calls for Friday, Nov. 22, 2019
Police calls for Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019

Police calls for Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019

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Police calls for Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019
Police calls for Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019

Police calls for Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019

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Police calls for Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019
The telltale signs of approaching winter are here
The telltale signs of approaching winter are here
Police calls for Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019.

Police calls for Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019.

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Police calls for Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019.
Federal board approves new name for Saginaw Bay, here’s what it is
Federal board approves new name for Saginaw Bay, here’s what it is
The Alaska Marine Highway System’s M/V Kennicott pulls away from the Auke Bay Ferry Terminal in this August 2014 photo. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: More costs, fewer services contribute to ferry fleet’s fewer riders

Let’s just hope this catastrophe isn’t part of a diabolical plan designed to fail.

The Alaska Marine Highway System’s M/V Kennicott pulls away from the Auke Bay Ferry Terminal in this August 2014 photo. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
The Tongass National Forest sign stands near the Auke Village Recreation Area. (Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: I hope inclusion of the Tongass under the Roadless Rule is maintained

I retired at the end of March after 28 years as a research social scientist with the USDA Forest Service. Over the course of my… Continue reading

The Tongass National Forest sign stands near the Auke Village Recreation Area. (Juneau Empire File)
Great Alaska Toy Drive kicks off Nov. 29

Great Alaska Toy Drive kicks off Nov. 29

Neighbors news in brief.

Great Alaska Toy Drive kicks off Nov. 29
Living & Growing: It’s ok, we will have faith for you

Living & Growing: It’s ok, we will have faith for you

Depression can cloud reality and disconnect us.

Living & Growing: It’s ok, we will have faith for you
Opinion: The incompetence of unacknowledged conflicts of interest

Opinion: The incompetence of unacknowledged conflicts of interest

The application to recall Gov. Mike Dunleavy alleged “Neglect of Duties, Incompetence, and/or Lack of Fitness” in four specific actions. In his advice to the… Continue reading

Opinion: The incompetence of unacknowledged conflicts of interest
Police calls for Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019

Police calls for Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019

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Police calls for Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019
Recognitions for Nov. 17, 2019

Recognitions for Nov. 17, 2019

A tip of the hat.

Recognitions for Nov. 17, 2019
Thank you letters for Nov. 17, 2019

Thank you letters for Nov. 17, 2019

Thank you, merci, danke.

Thank you letters for Nov. 17, 2019
Waid, Holtkamp wed

Waid, Holtkamp wed

Wedding announcement.

Waid, Holtkamp wed
Opinion: CBJ Assembly ponders choices

Opinion: CBJ Assembly ponders choices

It’s not clear where they are headed.

Opinion: CBJ Assembly ponders choices
Dirty glaciers all over the world

Dirty glaciers all over the world

Chalk it up to rocks.

Dirty glaciers all over the world
In this file photo, the Alaska Marine Highway System ferries LeConte, left, Malaspina and Tazlina, hidden from view, are tied up at the Auke Bay Terminal on Thursday, July 25, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
In this file photo, the Alaska Marine Highway System ferries LeConte, left, Malaspina and Tazlina, hidden from view, are tied up at the Auke Bay Terminal on Thursday, July 25, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
FBI report: Alaska sexual assault rate highest in nation

FBI report: Alaska sexual assault rate highest in nation

Here’s what the new FBI report says.

FBI report: Alaska sexual assault rate highest in nation
Keep the lows, medium

Keep the lows, medium

‘You’re on a roll, Lund.’

Keep the lows, medium