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Photos: Latseen Hoop Camp

Photos: Latseen Hoop Camp

Youth attend basketball camp with a cultural twist.

Photos: Latseen Hoop Camp
Opinion: Commissioner: We are willing to negotiate with ferry union, but need a legal offer
Opinion: Commissioner: We are willing to negotiate with ferry union, but need a legal offer
Opinion: Is ‘One University’ the New Coke of Alaska higher education?

Opinion: Is ‘One University’ the New Coke of Alaska higher education?

There are practical problems and pitfalls in the “one university” model.

Opinion: Is ‘One University’ the New Coke of Alaska higher education?
Opinion: On the passage of SB 2002

Opinion: On the passage of SB 2002

Congratulations to the pro-democracy Alaska Legislators in the House and Senate on the passage, finally, of Senate Bill 2002. This is a small but necessary… Continue reading

Opinion: On the passage of SB 2002
Police calls for Tuesday, July 30, 2019

Police calls for Tuesday, July 30, 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, July 30, 2019
Doing the right thing can be hard work

Doing the right thing can be hard work

But it’s worth it.

Doing the right thing can be hard work
Police calls for Sunday, July 28, 2019

Police calls for Sunday, July 28, 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, July 28, 2019
Three 2-year-old black bear cubs look hunt spawning sockeye salmon in Steep Creek at the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center on Thursday, August 16, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Moraine Ecology Trail is only open to guided use for good reason

First of all, thank you to the Juneau Empire for providing a place, through your My Turn forum, for community exchange of thoughts and personal… Continue reading

Three 2-year-old black bear cubs look hunt spawning sockeye salmon in Steep Creek at the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center on Thursday, August 16, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Sharing thoughts on Sen. Murkowski’s budget message

Members of our congressional delegation used to speak with pride about bringing federal pork to Alaska. Not anymore. At least for the time being, it’s… Continue reading

Police calls for Thursday, July 25, 2019

Police calls for Thursday, July 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 Thursday, July 25, 2019
When a place isn’t just a place

When a place isn’t just a place

I saw a dude reading Jack London at a coffee shop in Juneau.

When a place isn’t just a place
Police calls for Wednesday, July 24, 2019

Police calls for Wednesday, July 24, 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 Wednesday, July 24, 2019

Senior Games registration closing Thursday

Almost time to lace ‘em up.

Juneau police ID person found deceased in pond

Juneau police ID person found deceased in pond

Juneau police say they have identified the person found deceased in a backyard pond earlier this month.

Juneau police ID person found deceased in pond

Death notice: Paul E. Leslie

Paul E. Leslie passed away July 11 in Juneau. He was born July 10, 1947. A full obituary will be posted at a later date.… Continue reading

Police calls for Tuesday, July 23, 2019

Police calls for Tuesday, July 23, 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, July 23, 2019
The University of Alaska Board of Regents meets in an emergency meeting in Anchorage, Alaska Monday, July 22, 2019. Regents voted 10-1 to declare a financial exigency, allowing administrators to expedite layoffs of tenured faculty in the face of severe budget issues. (AP Photo/Dan Joling)

Financial crisis opens University of Alaska up to layoffs

ANCHORAGE — The University of Alaska Board of Regents decided Monday they could no longer wait to see if the Alaska Legislature will bail them… Continue reading

The University of Alaska Board of Regents meets in an emergency meeting in Anchorage, Alaska Monday, July 22, 2019. Regents voted 10-1 to declare a financial exigency, allowing administrators to expedite layoffs of tenured faculty in the face of severe budget issues. (AP Photo/Dan Joling)
WATCH: Singer travels to 50 states to raise awareness of Down syndrome
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WATCH: Singer travels to 50 states to raise awareness of Down syndrome
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Can you hear me now?

Can you hear me now?

I hate phones.

Can you hear me now?

Opinion: In support of HB 2001

The world in general is aging but Alaska is on the leading edge of the trend. Seniors are the fastest growing segment of the state… Continue reading