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Live: Memorial honors victims of Guardian crash
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Live: Memorial honors victims of Guardian crash
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Part of trail will be closed for work

Part of trail will be closed for work

A portion of the trail will remain open.

Part of trail will be closed for work
Pixie eyes, lupine and iris: Wildflowers bloom in Juneau
Pixie eyes, lupine and iris: Wildflowers bloom in Juneau
Police calls for Friday, June 7, 2019

Police calls for Friday, June 7, 2019

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Police calls for Friday, June 7, 2019
Downtown Juneau as seen from the Mount Bradley Trail in July 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Sustainability in the summertime

Time to learn, read and fish.

Downtown Juneau as seen from the Mount Bradley Trail in July 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
U.S. World War II D-Day veteran Tom Rice, from Coronado, CA, after parachuting in a tandem jump into a field in Carentan, Normandy, France, Wednesday, June 5, 2019. Approximately 200 parachutists participated in the jump over Normandy on Wednesday, replicating a jump made by U.S. soldiers on June 6, 1944 as a prelude to the seaborne invasions on D-Day. (AP Photo/Rafael Yaghobzadeh)
U.S. World War II D-Day veteran Tom Rice, from Coronado, CA, after parachuting in a tandem jump into a field in Carentan, Normandy, France, Wednesday, June 5, 2019. Approximately 200 parachutists participated in the jump over Normandy on Wednesday, replicating a jump made by U.S. soldiers on June 6, 1944 as a prelude to the seaborne invasions on D-Day. (AP Photo/Rafael Yaghobzadeh)
In this Feb. 26, 2016, file photo, a number of syringes are scattered in the remains of a tent city being cleared by city workers along Division Street in San Francisco. San Francisco supervisors consider legislation Tuesday, June 4, 2019, allowing the city to force mentally ill drug addicts into housing and treatment for up to a year. Mayor London Breed says it’s inhumane to let addicts languish on the streets, but homeless advocates say the measure is extreme and a violation of civil rights. (AP Photo | Eric Risberg, File)
In this Feb. 26, 2016, file photo, a number of syringes are scattered in the remains of a tent city being cleared by city workers along Division Street in San Francisco. San Francisco supervisors consider legislation Tuesday, June 4, 2019, allowing the city to force mentally ill drug addicts into housing and treatment for up to a year. Mayor London Breed says it’s inhumane to let addicts languish on the streets, but homeless advocates say the measure is extreme and a violation of civil rights. (AP Photo | Eric Risberg, File)
Students hold signs during a climate change rally at the Alaska State Capitol, Friday, May 3, 2019. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

Opinion: In defense of the JDHS climate activists

The JDHS students demanded leadership on climate change from our state government.

Students hold signs during a climate change rally at the Alaska State Capitol, Friday, May 3, 2019. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)
Police calls for Thursday, June 6, 2019

Police calls for Thursday, June 6, 2019

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Police calls for Thursday, June 6, 2019
Coaches Corner: Thank you for supporting boys basketball

Coaches Corner: Thank you for supporting boys basketball

The Juneau-Douglas High School boys’ basketball team recently held our end of the season awards banquet. During the celebration, the coaching staff noted how important… Continue reading

Coaches Corner: Thank you for supporting boys basketball
Opinion: Alaska is ignoring PFAS health risks

Opinion: Alaska is ignoring PFAS health risks

I live in the Gustavus PFAS plume.

Opinion: Alaska is ignoring PFAS health risks
Casey Harris, co-owner of Game On, explains how to play a game during the first Trans Gaming Night at Game On, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019. (Ben Hohenstatt | Capital City Weekly)

Opinion: Let’s keep playing

Recently, I learned that Juneau is on the verge of losing one of its good business neighbors, Game On. Game On, an award winning video… Continue reading

Casey Harris, co-owner of Game On, explains how to play a game during the first Trans Gaming Night at Game On, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019. (Ben Hohenstatt | Capital City Weekly)
Special counsel Robert Mueller speaks at the Department of Justice Wednesday, May 29 in Washington, about the Russia investigation. (AP Photo | Carolyn Kaster)

Opinion: Silence by Alaska’s Congressional Delegation on Mueller Report is noted

Alaskans who have examined the Mueller Report feel that an inquiry into impeachment of President Donald Trump is in order. He is doing untold damage… Continue reading

Special counsel Robert Mueller speaks at the Department of Justice Wednesday, May 29 in Washington, about the Russia investigation. (AP Photo | Carolyn Kaster)
Opinion: Why I recently became a ‘PFASist’

Opinion: Why I recently became a ‘PFASist’

I recently became a “PFASist” — someone alarmed about the growing crisis over the manufacture and use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS). These man-made chemicals… Continue reading

Opinion: Why I recently became a ‘PFASist’
Police calls for Wednesday, June 5, 2019

Police calls for Wednesday, June 5, 2019

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Police calls for Wednesday, June 5, 2019
Planet Alaska host Vivian Mork Yéilk’, showing the height of fireweed growth in May 2018 in Sitka. (Courtesy Photo | Vivian Mork Yéilk’)
Planet Alaska host Vivian Mork Yéilk’, showing the height of fireweed growth in May 2018 in Sitka. (Courtesy Photo | Vivian Mork Yéilk’)
Rescuers help person under bridge

Rescuers help person under bridge

The person was taken to the hospital.

Rescuers help person under bridge
Opinion: Fisheries management is the answer to the PFD battle
Opinion: Fisheries management is the answer to the PFD battle
Opinion: Forget the national average: University of Alaska requires a higher level of state investment

Opinion: Forget the national average: University of Alaska requires a higher level of state investment

Alaska stands out as one of the most unique states in our report.

Opinion: Forget the national average: University of Alaska requires a higher level of state investment
Police calls for Tuesday, June 4, 2019

Police calls for Tuesday, June 4, 2019

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Police calls for Tuesday, June 4, 2019