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A section of the subport subdivision, pictured on Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: The Alaska Mental Health Trust and Juneau

The Alaska Mental Health Trust owns a three-acre Juneau waterfront tract, commonly known as the subport property. It is one of the most valuable undeveloped… Continue reading

A section of the subport subdivision, pictured on Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Opinion: A prioritized agenda for suicide in Alaska

Opinion: A prioritized agenda for suicide in Alaska

Alaska is consistently among states with the highest rate of suicide in the country.

Opinion: A prioritized agenda for suicide in Alaska
Women of Distinction nominations open

Women of Distinction nominations open

Four will be selected for honor that highlights women’s contributions to local life.

Women of Distinction nominations open
Opinion: DEC Cruise Ship Program protects Alaska’s air and water

Opinion: DEC Cruise Ship Program protects Alaska’s air and water

Each year over a million visitors travel to Alaska on cruise ships, which are essentially floating resorts. As you’d expect from any resort, they generate… Continue reading

Opinion: DEC Cruise Ship Program protects Alaska’s air and water
Opinion: Your life matters

Opinion: Your life matters

When I was a kid I always thought drugs were stupid.

Opinion: Your life matters
Hansen and Reed wed

Hansen and Reed wed

Kelly Jeanette Hansen and David Darrel Joseph Reed, both of Juneau, were married July 21, 2018, on a bluebird day at the Shrine of St.… Continue reading

Hansen and Reed wed
UAS Environmental Science Students Mollie Dwyer, left and Connor Johnson trek through Montana Creek to obtain water samples Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018 in Juneau, Alaska. (Photo by Molly Tankersley, UAS)

Dwyer receives scholarship

University of Alaska Southeast senior Mollie Dwyer is the latest recipient of the $2,000 UAS Coeur Alaska-Kensington Gold Mine Environmental Science Award, which also recently… Continue reading

UAS Environmental Science Students Mollie Dwyer, left and Connor Johnson trek through Montana Creek to obtain water samples Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018 in Juneau, Alaska. (Photo by Molly Tankersley, UAS)
Opinion: A reasonable suspicion

Opinion: A reasonable suspicion

Eight months have passed since Cody Dalton Eyre died from multiple gunshot woods in a wooded area near the intersection of two major highways in… Continue reading

Opinion: A reasonable suspicion
Opinion: Alaska’s leaders are acting antithetical to Native values
Opinion: Alaska’s leaders are acting antithetical to Native values
AWARE Executive Director Saralynn Tabachnick, left, and Deputy Director Mandy O’Neal Cole talk about the shelter becoming gender inclusive during an interview on Monday, Dec. 11, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: All In For Saralyn!

Upon entering Wellspring Integrative Medical Center, there is no mistaking our support for Saralyn Tabachnick for mayor. As owner of Wellspring, I believe Tabachnick’s experience,… Continue reading

AWARE Executive Director Saralynn Tabachnick, left, and Deputy Director Mandy O’Neal Cole talk about the shelter becoming gender inclusive during an interview on Monday, Dec. 11, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Opinion: Three cheers for governor, the adult in the room

Opinion: Three cheers for governor, the adult in the room

The people who are upset over the change in the Permanent Fund Dividend payout need to review the enabling legislation and history of the purpose… Continue reading

Opinion: Three cheers for governor, the adult in the room
Opinion: Vote Walker out

Opinion: Vote Walker out

Anyone who would take $460 million from the Juneau economy will never receive my vote. That is exactly what Gov. Bill Walker did. This money… Continue reading

Opinion: Vote Walker out
Police calls for Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018

Police calls for Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018

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, Sept. 16, 2018
Thank you letters for Sept. 16, 2018

Thank you letters for Sept. 16, 2018

• I would like to thank CBJ for remodeling the Pipeline Skate Park’s roof. This has had small leaks for a few years. I know… Continue reading

Thank you letters for Sept. 16, 2018
Photos: Thunder Mountain volleyball takes on Ketchikan

Photos: Thunder Mountain volleyball takes on Ketchikan

Thunder Mountain girls varsity team competes against Ketchikan High School at Thunder Mountain High School in Juneau on Friday, Sept. 15, 2018. TMHS won 3-0… Continue reading

Photos: Thunder Mountain volleyball takes on Ketchikan
A Pacific walrus takes a nap on some ice in the Chukchi Sea. (Courtesy Photo | Casey Clark via the University of Alaska Fairbanks)

Tooth collections offer clues about walrus reproduction

I never thought I’d have a tray of walrus ovaries on my desk. Earlier this summer, I planned an interview to learn about a student… Continue reading

A Pacific walrus takes a nap on some ice in the Chukchi Sea. (Courtesy Photo | Casey Clark via the University of Alaska Fairbanks)
Beavers do good work!

Beavers do good work!

North American beavers were very nearly exterminated from the entire continent by European trappers and settlers.

Beavers do good work!
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Local volunteers meeting up Saturday to clean up coastline

This Saturday, people around the world are hitting the beach in the name of taking care of the environment. International Coastal Cleanup Day is Saturday,… Continue reading

Metro Creative Connection stock image
Opinion: The progressive revolution is here

Opinion: The progressive revolution is here

Things have to change and we have to have the courage to change them.

Opinion: The progressive revolution is here
Opinion: The U.S. Supreme (Political) Court

Opinion: The U.S. Supreme (Political) Court

When the president and the Senate majority are of same party, the Supreme Court selection process is mostly rigged. Sens. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, and Susan… Continue reading

Opinion: The U.S. Supreme (Political) Court