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Opinion: Get politicians out of workplace

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Opinion: Get politicians out of workplace

Don’t be fooled.

University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen in 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: State’s budget climate puts value of Alaska’s higher education at risk

Thousands of students could be affected by a governor veto.

Recognitions for the week of June 23, 2019

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Recognitions for the week of June 23, 2019

Recognitions for the week of June 23, 2019.

Photos: Gold Rush Days

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Photos: Gold Rush Days

Contestants compete in mining and logging competitions.

Photos: Turn Out for the Tongass Rally

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Photos: Turn Out for the Tongass Rally

Locals rally in support of Roadless Rule.

VIDEO: Watch this ‘beautifully grotesque’ salmon heart beat

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VIDEO: Watch this ‘beautifully grotesque’ salmon heart beat

This is too weird not to share.

Police calls for Friday, June 21, 2019

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Police calls for Friday, June 21, 2019

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report…

A sleepless walk under the midnight sun

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A sleepless walk under the midnight sun

An epic way to celebrate solstice.

This and that: Sundews, pines, spider and bees

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This and that: Sundews, pines, spider and bees

Sundews are not our only insectivorous plants.

PHOTOS: Coast Guard Change of Command ceremony

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PHOTOS: Coast Guard Change of Command ceremony

Civil Engineering Unit Juneau receives new commander.

Photos: Wile-Eyed coyote appears in Excursion Inlet

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Photos: Wile-Eyed coyote appears in Excursion Inlet

He’s got an eye on you.

Man suffers serious injury after fillet knife stabbing

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Man suffers serious injury after fillet knife stabbing

He was flown to Seattle for treatment.

This June 14, 2019, photo shows a Wasilla sign on the outskirts of Wasilla, Alaska. Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy has called lawmakers into special session in Wasilla beginning July 8, but some lawmakers have expressed concerns over security and logistics with the location more than 500 miles from the state capital of Juneau, Alaska. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen)

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Dunleavy pitches hometown Wasilla for special session. Here’s why some are concerned.

It would be the first time an Alaska special session has convened outside the capital.

Opinion: Taking the emotion out of the PFD debate

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Opinion: Taking the emotion out of the PFD debate

Look at the facts.

Police calls for Thursday, June 20, 2019

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Police calls for Thursday, June 20, 2019

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report…

Vivian Mork Yéilk’ harvest devil’s club. (Vivian Faith Prescott | For the Capital City Weekly)

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Lessons from the devil’s club lady

Some see obstacles, she sees medicine.

A $12,000 grant awarded to Sealaska Heritage Institute will help it acquire for “Catcher of Souls” by John Hudson III of Metlakatla. Hudson is a Tsimshian carver and arts instructor. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Museums awarded grants, fossil fun and summer theater camp deadline approaches

News briefs for the week of June 20, 2019.

(Unsplash | Danielle Machines)

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Writers’ Weir: Dad’s Gifts

A poem by Richard Stokes.

Alaska teens charged in ‘murder for millions’ slaying

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Alaska teens charged in ‘murder for millions’ slaying

They were hoping to cash in on a $9 million offer.

Opinion: University of Alaska is committed to preparing our future teachers

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Opinion: University of Alaska is committed to preparing our future teachers

This state needs locally trained teachers.