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Sen. Lisa Murkowski speaks during an interview at the Baranof Hotel in this February 2014 photo. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Murkowski says she’s struggling with supporting Trump

Senator praises Mattis’ message.

Sen. Lisa Murkowski speaks during an interview at the Baranof Hotel in this February 2014 photo. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Palmer police chief placed on leave over social media posts

Palmer police chief placed on leave over social media posts

One post described Black Lives Matter as a “hate group.”

Palmer police chief placed on leave over social media posts
Robin O. Brena is a life-long Alaskan who grew up in Skagway, a longtime oil and gas attorney with Brena, Bell & Walker, the former Chair of the Oil and Gas Subcommittee for Gov. Bill Walker’s Transition Team, and the Chair of Vote Yes for Alaska’s Fair Share. (Courtesy Photo | Robin O. Brena)

Opinion: ‘The Data Problem’ is Misinformation

Editor’s Note: Ordinarily My Turn submissions are limited to one per person per month, but the rule is being waived to allow someone to address… Continue reading

Robin O. Brena is a life-long Alaskan who grew up in Skagway, a longtime oil and gas attorney with Brena, Bell & Walker, the former Chair of the Oil and Gas Subcommittee for Gov. Bill Walker’s Transition Team, and the Chair of Vote Yes for Alaska’s Fair Share. (Courtesy Photo | Robin O. Brena)
Observations from Cowee Meadows in late May

Observations from Cowee Meadows in late May

The fields are alive.

Observations from Cowee Meadows in late May
Letter: We need to know where our leaders stand

Letter: We need to know where our leaders stand

Where is our congressional delegation?

Letter: We need to know where our leaders stand
For First Friday, artist Crystal Cudworth will hold a one-hour long First Friday virtual workshop that will offer tips on how to assemble a canvas and basic rules necessary to begin an archival painting.(Courtesy Photo | Crystal Cudworth)
For First Friday, artist Crystal Cudworth will hold a one-hour long First Friday virtual workshop that will offer tips on how to assemble a canvas and basic rules necessary to begin an archival painting.(Courtesy Photo | Crystal Cudworth)
This undated file photo shows the Trans-Alaska pipeline and pump station north of Fairbanks, Alaska. The future of Alaska’s unique program of paying residents an annual check is in question, with oil prices low and an economy struggling during the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Al Grillo, File)

Opinion: Recent opinion piece was off the mark

A response to Fair Share Act criticism.

This undated file photo shows the Trans-Alaska pipeline and pump station north of Fairbanks, Alaska. The future of Alaska’s unique program of paying residents an annual check is in question, with oil prices low and an economy struggling during the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Al Grillo, File)
Planet Alaska: Pandemic gardening follies
Planet Alaska: Pandemic gardening follies
Police calls for Wednesday, June 3, 2020

Police calls for Wednesday, June 3, 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, June 3, 2020
Opinion: That was a horrible cartoon choice
Opinion: That was a horrible cartoon choice
With a grim financial picture ahead, the University of Alaska Southeast, seen here on Monday, May 25, 2020, could be merged with one of the other two schools in the system. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)

Opinion: Save Alaska’s universities

The University of Alaska Board of Regents should preserve Alaska’s three universities. Reasons for doing so are many, but four seem most important. First, a… Continue reading

With a grim financial picture ahead, the University of Alaska Southeast, seen here on Monday, May 25, 2020, could be merged with one of the other two schools in the system. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)
Opinion: We owe it to future generations to work together

Opinion: We owe it to future generations to work together

When tackling the hard issues, the best success is found in civil communication.

Opinion: We owe it to future generations to work together
University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen makes his presentation to the university’s Board of Regents at the UAS Recreation Center in August 2016. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen makes his presentation to the university’s Board of Regents at the UAS Recreation Center in August 2016. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Police calls for Tuesday, June 2, 2020

Police calls for Tuesday, June 2, 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, June 2, 2020
In this file photo from May 9, 2019, former Gov. Frank Murkowski speaks on a range of subjects during an interview with the Juneau Empire. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Regional priorities should be the major factors in regents’ deliberations

I can readily appreciate the position of the Board of Regents of our state’s university system to reduce costs during these difficult times. The university… Continue reading

In this file photo from May 9, 2019, former Gov. Frank Murkowski speaks on a range of subjects during an interview with the Juneau Empire. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Gimme a Smile: We are Living in a Virtual World

Gimme a Smile: We are Living in a Virtual World

…and she is a virtual girl.

Gimme a Smile: We are Living in a Virtual World
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Juneau students earn degrees and honors

Recognitions for May 31, 2020.

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Living & Growing: Books and faith give me something to look forward to

Living & Growing: Books and faith give me something to look forward to

“The book should be a ball of light in one’s hand.” — Ezra Pound

Living & Growing: Books and faith give me something to look forward to
Police calls for Sunday, May 31, 2020

Police calls for Sunday, May 31, 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, May 31, 2020
Seafood companies plan to merge parts of their operations

Seafood companies plan to merge parts of their operations

Comapny shares plans to merge parts of their operations.

Seafood companies plan to merge parts of their operations