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Opinion: The worst of times bring out our best

Opinion: The worst of times bring out our best

Let’s help those who are taking a bigger hit than we are.

Opinion: The worst of times bring out our best
No, the Alaska National Guard has not been activated for law enforcement
No, the Alaska National Guard has not been activated for law enforcement
Opinion: Start drive-thru testing now

Opinion: Start drive-thru testing now

There should be no hold up or any political bantering on the COVID-19 drive-thru testing.

Opinion: Start drive-thru testing now
Opinion: Alaskans Need the PFD now

Opinion: Alaskans Need the PFD now

Alaska is at a critical point. Oil prices have tanked. The threat from the COVID-19 virus is obvious. Our state’s fiscal and budgetary situation is… Continue reading

Opinion: Alaskans Need the PFD now
Opinion: Coronavirus could be our collective Katrina
Opinion: Coronavirus could be our collective Katrina
A village grave led to a virus breakthrough

A village grave led to a virus breakthrough

It happened 102 years ago.

A village grave led to a virus breakthrough
Opinion: Ferry solutions require cooperation, not finger-pointing

Opinion: Ferry solutions require cooperation, not finger-pointing

We need to work together, not blame each other for a problem that’s nearly as old as our state.

Opinion: Ferry solutions require cooperation, not finger-pointing
Police calls for Sunday, March 22, 2020

Police calls for Sunday, March 22, 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, March 22, 2020
Police calls for Friday, March 20, 2020

Police calls for Friday, March 20, 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, March 20, 2020
A hospital worker sets up a curbside testing area for people showing symptoms after potential contact with the new coronavirus, Wednesday, March 18, 2020. (Dustin Safranek | Ketchikan Daily News via AP)

Alaska gets work requirement waiver for food stamps

Alaska received a statewide waiver from work requirements for food stamp recipients, the state health commissioner said Wednesday, as new coronavirus cases in Alaska also… Continue reading

A hospital worker sets up a curbside testing area for people showing symptoms after potential contact with the new coronavirus, Wednesday, March 18, 2020. (Dustin Safranek | Ketchikan Daily News via AP)
The Juneau-Douglas City Museum will be among the public facilities closed because of COVID-19 concerns. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
The Juneau-Douglas City Museum will be among the public facilities closed because of COVID-19 concerns. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Opinion: Flattening the curve will flatten the economy

Opinion: Flattening the curve will flatten the economy

Economic burden of flattening coronavirus curve shouldn’t be shouldered solely by private businesses.

Opinion: Flattening the curve will flatten the economy
Jeff Lund | For the Juneau Empire                                 Upon arriving in California, Jeff Lund immediately drove to the isolated reaches of the Upper Sacramento to practice social distancing and to find some trout.

Coping with Covid-19

“When your release reminds you of how bad things are, it’s not a release.”

Jeff Lund | For the Juneau Empire                                 Upon arriving in California, Jeff Lund immediately drove to the isolated reaches of the Upper Sacramento to practice social distancing and to find some trout.
Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File                                 Perseverance Theatre is postponing its show “Fun Home.”

Perseverance Theatre postpones fun home

Perseverance Theatre is postponing a play that was planned to open later this month. “Fun Home,” which is based on a graphic memoir by Alison… Continue reading

Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File                                 Perseverance Theatre is postponing its show “Fun Home.”
Police calls for Thursday, March 19, 2020

Police calls for Thursday, March 19, 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, March 19, 2020
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Compassion knows no ‘other’

“Hit pause, take a deep breath, and reflect on how we want to be remembered.”

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Digital get down: Open mic moves to internet
Digital get down: Open mic moves to internet
Police calls for Wednesday, March 18, 2020

Police calls for Wednesday, March 18, 2020

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Police calls for Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Juneau residents line up outside of the Planet Alaska Gallery to sign an application petition to recall Gov. Mike Dunleavy on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Policy decisions are not cause for recall

How about an honest assessment of the reasons behind the effort for the recall of Governor Dunleavy? The recall folks tell us that the reasons… Continue reading

Juneau residents line up outside of the Planet Alaska Gallery to sign an application petition to recall Gov. Mike Dunleavy on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
This willow ptarmigan is just resting, in between snacks of buds. (Courtesy Photo | Bob Armstrong)

Finding fun and feathered friends in February

The prize observation came from Eaglecrest.

This willow ptarmigan is just resting, in between snacks of buds. (Courtesy Photo | Bob Armstrong)