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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: University Board of Regents will face tough choices in June

Like the virus, this budget challenge is real, painful and demands that we take swift action.

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)
Planet walk puts things in perspective

Planet walk puts things in perspective

The greenhouse effect is crucial for life, but it’s possible to have too much of a good thing.

Planet walk puts things in perspective
Patrons wait outside a shop in downtown Juneau on Friday, April 27, 2020. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)

Opinion: Local businesses are our people

The local business I now own employed me for 20 years and has been a part of this community for 25.

Patrons wait outside a shop in downtown Juneau on Friday, April 27, 2020. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)
Large cruises banned in Canada at least until Oct. 31
Large cruises banned in Canada at least until Oct. 31
State announces another new COVID-19 case
State announces another new COVID-19 case
Opinion: The broken promise that should matter to our senators
Opinion: The broken promise that should matter to our senators
Opinion: The Class of 2020 could change the world for the better

Opinion: The Class of 2020 could change the world for the better

Their story might start with what we can do as opposed to what we can’t do.

Opinion: The Class of 2020 could change the world for the better
Police calls for Friday, May 29, 2020

Police calls for Friday, May 29, 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 Friday, May 29, 2020
Opinion: Municipal budget crunch looms, questions remain

Opinion: Municipal budget crunch looms, questions remain

We should be focusing on economic recovery, budget discipline and responsibly conserving resources.

Opinion: Municipal budget crunch looms, questions remain
COVID-19. (Image courtesy the CDC)

State announces new COVID-19 case

It’s the first since May 22.

COVID-19. (Image courtesy the CDC)
Staff Picks: What we’re reading, watching, listening to and playing this month
Staff Picks: What we’re reading, watching, listening to and playing this month
Police calls for Thursday, May 28, 2020

Police calls for Thursday, May 28, 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 Thursday, May 28, 2020
Building an immune system capable of fighting disease is probably more important than being mentally, or physically capable of a mountain hunt in a few months. Ryan John scours the mountains near Ketchikan on an afternoon in September. (Courtesy Photo | Jeff Lund)

Thinking inside the box

Staying fit and not just for hiking in August.

Building an immune system capable of fighting disease is probably more important than being mentally, or physically capable of a mountain hunt in a few months. Ryan John scours the mountains near Ketchikan on an afternoon in September. (Courtesy Photo | Jeff Lund)
It’s time for a real living wage

It’s time for a real living wage

Recently, I sent a letter to our congressional representatives about living wages and wanted to share the ideas here, too. What constitutes a living wage?… Continue reading

It’s time for a real living wage
Opinion: The Fair Share Act has a data problem

Opinion: The Fair Share Act has a data problem

OK, let’s be honest.

Opinion: The Fair Share Act has a data problem
Spruce boughs hang near a pond in the Tongass National Forest on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Spruce boughs hang near a pond in the Tongass National Forest on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Police calls for Wednesday, May 27, 2020

Police calls for Wednesday, May 27, 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, May 27, 2020
Opinion: We are all each other’s Island Trader

Opinion: We are all each other’s Island Trader

We’re entering a long phase, where we need to figure out collectively what the duration looks like.

Opinion: We are all each other’s Island Trader
Bog plants and bird feeder begin to bustle

Bog plants and bird feeder begin to bustle

Right now, it’s busy outside.

Bog plants and bird feeder begin to bustle
Assembly may approve $1M for child care providers
Assembly may approve $1M for child care providers