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First Friday comes to your couch
Police calls for Thursday, April 30, 2020

Police calls for Thursday, April 30, 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, April 30, 2020
Opinion: What the future holds for Alaskan families dealing with toxic PFAS in their drinking water
Opinion: What the future holds for Alaskan families dealing with toxic PFAS in their drinking water
Jim Johnsen, president of the University of Alaska, speaks to the Juneau Chamber of Commerce at the Moose Lodge on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

University of Alaska announces furloughs for top leaders

Top University of Alaska administrators, including President Jim Johnsen, will be subject to mandatory furloughs to help address budget issues, the system announced Wednesday. The… Continue reading

Jim Johnsen, president of the University of Alaska, speaks to the Juneau Chamber of Commerce at the Moose Lodge on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
There’s a strip of lightly seasoned grouse in Jeff Lund’s version of a hooter popper. (Jeff Lund | For the Juneau Empire)

Sometimes, it’s not about numbers

If you start to over analyze everything you’re in danger of missing the point.

There’s a strip of lightly seasoned grouse in Jeff Lund’s version of a hooter popper. (Jeff Lund | For the Juneau Empire)
Police calls for Tuesday, April 28, 2020

Police calls for Tuesday, April 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 Tuesday, April 28, 2020
Opinion: Congress must provide emergency funding for elections

Opinion: Congress must provide emergency funding for elections

My nation, my moral center, my “reason to be,” is enshrined by our Constitution. Fulfilling my end of that compact, voting my opinion on whom… Continue reading

Opinion: Congress must provide emergency funding for elections
Spring is really here now

Spring is really here now

Robins are hopping along the roadsides and singing in the trees.

Spring is really here now
Police calls for Tuesday, April 28, 2020

Police calls for Tuesday, April 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 Tuesday, April 28, 2020
Downtown Juneau is quiet in this March 20, 2020 photo. A City and Borough of Juneau website is tracking changes to businesses caused by COVID-19. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

Opinion: Our Assembly needs to build a balanced budget

We need to use the present fiscal situation to right size programs and salary scales.

Downtown Juneau is quiet in this March 20, 2020 photo. A City and Borough of Juneau website is tracking changes to businesses caused by COVID-19. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)
Ferries will receive $10M in federal relief funding

Ferries will receive $10M in federal relief funding

It’s a cut of the state’s COVID-19 money.

Ferries will receive $10M in federal relief funding
Opinion: PFD paid now, long-term fiscal plan for security in crisis

Opinion: PFD paid now, long-term fiscal plan for security in crisis

Alaska is in a perfect political storm of trouble.

Opinion: PFD paid now, long-term fiscal plan for security in crisis
Gimme A Smile: It was a Thursday

Gimme A Smile: It was a Thursday

What day is it anyway?

Gimme A Smile: It was a Thursday
Police calls for Sunday, April 26, 2020

Police calls for Sunday, April 26, 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, April 26, 2020
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Thank you letter for April 26

Thank you, merci, danke, gracias, gunalchéesh.

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Living & Growing: Feeling a little stir crazy?

Living & Growing: Feeling a little stir crazy?

There is help and hope in faith.

Living & Growing: Feeling a little stir crazy?

Opinion: I think we should still stay home

“I am quite concerned about the Governor’s decision.”

Opinion: Narcissism is in our DNA

Opinion: Narcissism is in our DNA

But it doesn’t have to decide our actions.

Opinion: Narcissism is in our DNA
One building remains busy during quiet time
One building remains busy during quiet time
Slack Tide: Your fabulous Juneau staycation

Slack Tide: Your fabulous Juneau staycation

One man’s shelter-in-place order is another man’s “staycation.”

Slack Tide: Your fabulous Juneau staycation