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Police calls for Tuesday, Sep. 2, 2019

Police calls for Tuesday, Sep. 2, 2019

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, Sep. 2, 2019
Opinion: Divesting from fossil fuels is the right move for Alaska salmon and the bottom-line
Opinion: Divesting from fossil fuels is the right move for Alaska salmon and the bottom-line
Alaska villagers pay airfare in effort to keep out drugs

Alaska villagers pay airfare in effort to keep out drugs

Residents purchased a one-way plane ticket for a woman believed to be dealing drugs.

Alaska villagers pay airfare in effort to keep out drugs
Opinion: Cruise ship routes don’t make sense

Opinion: Cruise ship routes don’t make sense

So I’m confused. Why would a Princess cruise ship have a “standard” route that takes the 1,000-feet-long ship, traveling at 20 mph through a narrow… Continue reading

Opinion: Cruise ship routes don’t make sense
Opinion: We need a true home for the arts

Opinion: We need a true home for the arts

It’s time for a New Juneau Arts & Culture Center.

Opinion: We need a true home for the arts
Thank you letters for Sept.1

Thank you letters for Sept.1

Thank you, Merci, Danke.

Thank you letters for Sept.1
Police calls for Sunday, Sept. 1, 2019

Police calls for Sunday, Sept. 1, 2019

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Police calls for Sunday, Sept. 1, 2019
Police calls for Friday, Aug. 30, 2019

Police calls for Friday, Aug. 30, 2019

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Police calls for Friday, Aug. 30, 2019
A downed spruce tree sits near the East Glacier Trail at the Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area in this June 2014 photo. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: It’s time to get it right with Tongass, timber, carbon and climate change

A perfect storm is brewing in Southeast Alaska and all weather vanes are pointing to the Tongass National Forest — the “Amazon” of America that… Continue reading

A downed spruce tree sits near the East Glacier Trail at the Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area in this June 2014 photo. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
The Glory Hole homeless shelter pictured in July 2017 is a downtown Juneau homeless shelter and soup kitchen. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: It’s time for a Homeless Bill of Rights

We have a moral imperative to protect the civil and human rights of every American.

The Glory Hole homeless shelter pictured in July 2017 is a downtown Juneau homeless shelter and soup kitchen. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Fireweed is close to fog in Sitka. (Vivian Mork Yéilk’ | For the Capital City Weekly)
Fireweed is close to fog in Sitka. (Vivian Mork Yéilk’ | For the Capital City Weekly)
A felwort starts to flower in late summer. (Courtesy photo | David Bergeson)

End of summer signs are clear

The signs of an approaching fall in Juneau.

A felwort starts to flower in late summer. (Courtesy photo | David Bergeson)
Police calls for Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019

Police calls for Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019

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Police calls for Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019
The Willoughby District, including the Juneau Arts and Culture Center, is seen here on Jan. 4, 2016. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
The Willoughby District, including the Juneau Arts and Culture Center, is seen here on Jan. 4, 2016. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
BP sheds Alaska assets, sells to Hilcorp Alaska for $5.6B

BP sheds Alaska assets, sells to Hilcorp Alaska for $5.6B

BP is selling all of its assets in the state.

BP sheds Alaska assets, sells to Hilcorp Alaska for $5.6B
Photos: Juneau Huskies host Antelope Union

Photos: Juneau Huskies host Antelope Union

Huskies win first home game.

Photos: Juneau Huskies host Antelope Union
An official derby boat, which was the last boat of the day, pulls away from the dock at Mike Pusich Harbor in Douglas on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2019. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)
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Empire Live: 73rd Golden North Salmon derby ends, 24-pounder remains in lead

Live updates from the 73rd annual Golden North Salmon Derby.

An official derby boat, which was the last boat of the day, pulls away from the dock at Mike Pusich Harbor in Douglas on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2019. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)
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How to appreciate perfect moments, then let them go

How to appreciate perfect moments, then let them go

I was filled with beauty and joy until it was overflowing.

How to appreciate perfect moments, then let them go
Police calls for Sunday, Aug. 25, 2019

Police calls for Sunday, Aug. 25, 2019

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, Aug. 25, 2019
Self-Care: It’s for Alaskans Now!

Self-Care: It’s for Alaskans Now!

The whole personal care industry fails to recognize our unique grooming needs.

Self-Care: It’s for Alaskans Now!