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What’s happening the week of May 22-28, 2019
What’s happening the week of May 22-28, 2019
Opinion: Alaskans lead America forward in the Arctic

Opinion: Alaskans lead America forward in the Arctic

Let’s ensure the U.S. is fully committed to this national priority.

Opinion: Alaskans lead America forward in the Arctic
Juneau man takes executive role with United Fishermen of Alaska

Juneau man takes executive role with United Fishermen of Alaska

Scott Kelley has a new title and job.

Juneau man takes executive role with United Fishermen of Alaska
Man dies in third fatal plane crash in eight days

Man dies in third fatal plane crash in eight days

The crash happened Tuesday in Prince William Sound.

Man dies in third fatal plane crash in eight days

Celebration of Life for Gerry Power

Family and friends are invited to celebrate the wonderful, adventurous, loving and laughter-filled life of Gerry Power. A Celebration of Life will be held 4… Continue reading

Opinion: Sen. Murkowski leads bipartisan bill in support of rural, LGBTQ elders

Opinion: Sen. Murkowski leads bipartisan bill in support of rural, LGBTQ elders

Alaska’s senator makes health, well-being of all older people a top priority.

Opinion: Sen. Murkowski leads bipartisan bill in support of rural, LGBTQ elders
Planet Alaska: A bunch of hooligans at fishcamp

Planet Alaska: A bunch of hooligans at fishcamp

This fish is in every Wrangellite’s DNA.

Planet Alaska: A bunch of hooligans at fishcamp
Police calls for Wednesday, May 22, 2019

Police calls for Wednesday, May 22, 2019

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, May 22, 2019
A newlywed couple, a pilot, a family man: Profiles of the six victims of a floatplane crash near Ketchikan
A newlywed couple, a pilot, a family man: Profiles of the six victims of a floatplane crash near Ketchikan
Police will double patrols for holiday weekend
Police will double patrols for holiday weekend
Live: ‘Stop the Bans’ rally in Juneau
Video

Live: ‘Stop the Bans’ rally in Juneau

Live coverage of today’s rally.

Live: ‘Stop the Bans’ rally in Juneau
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Felon convicted of carrying gun detected by Juneau TSA screeners

Felon convicted of carrying gun detected by Juneau TSA screeners

He’ll serve 21 months in prison.

Felon convicted of carrying gun detected by Juneau TSA screeners
Opinion: As Alaskans consider Pebble Mine, a cautionary tale from Montana

Opinion: As Alaskans consider Pebble Mine, a cautionary tale from Montana

In our state, we live with mining’s other legacy: permanent pollution.

Opinion: As Alaskans consider Pebble Mine, a cautionary tale from Montana
Opinion: Cruise ship tourism is damaging our way of life

Opinion: Cruise ship tourism is damaging our way of life

More cruise ships having a negative effect on Juneau.

Opinion: Cruise ship tourism is damaging our way of life
Opinion: Let’s teach our kids science, not scare them with half-truths

Opinion: Let’s teach our kids science, not scare them with half-truths

Our schools should be committed to all science subjects.

Opinion: Let’s teach our kids science, not scare them with half-truths
Spangler, Phelps top finishers in Spring Tide Scramble
Spangler, Phelps top finishers in Spring Tide Scramble
One bus, six countries, 77 kids: A Juneau student’s whirlwind European tour
One bus, six countries, 77 kids: A Juneau student’s whirlwind European tour
Finding beauty and healing in life’s shattered moments

Finding beauty and healing in life’s shattered moments

Pick up the pieces and create something beautiful.

Finding beauty and healing in life’s shattered moments
Celebrate Arbor Day in Alaska

Celebrate Arbor Day in Alaska

Plant a tree.

Celebrate Arbor Day in Alaska
Police calls for Monday, May 20, 2019

Police calls for Monday, May 20, 2019

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Police calls for Monday, May 20, 2019