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Police calls for Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024

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A painting by Marty Sharp, whose works will be exhibited at the Juneau Artists Gallery as part of First Friday in September. (Photo courtesy of the Juneau Arts and Humanities Council)

Here’s what’s happening for First Friday in September

Art exhibits, artists’ market, singer from Iceland and opening of new Perseverance play scheduled.

A painting by Marty Sharp, whose works will be exhibited at the Juneau Artists Gallery as part of First Friday in September. (Photo courtesy of the Juneau Arts and Humanities Council)
The halls are lined with lockers and portraits of elders at the Anna Tobeluk Memorial School in Nunapitchuk on Oct. 12, 2023. (Claire Stremple/Alaska Beacon)

Homeless students in Alaska, nationally could lose access to added aid

Congress asked to give states more time to spend designated money, advocates say it may be too late.

The halls are lined with lockers and portraits of elders at the Anna Tobeluk Memorial School in Nunapitchuk on Oct. 12, 2023. (Claire Stremple/Alaska Beacon)
Jasmine Chavez, a crew member aboard the Quantum of the Seas cruise ship, waves to her family during a cell phone conversation after disembarking from the ship at Marine Park on May 10. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire file photo)

Ships in port for the week of Aug. 31

Here’s what to expect this week.

Jasmine Chavez, a crew member aboard the Quantum of the Seas cruise ship, waves to her family during a cell phone conversation after disembarking from the ship at Marine Park on May 10. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire file photo)
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Police calls for Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024

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Police calls for Friday, Aug. 30, 2024

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Letter: A word of caution if paying CBJ property tax bill online

It is less than a month until CBJ property taxes are due. The city tells you that bills can be paid online…but here is a… Continue reading

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Police calls for Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024

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A willow rose develops in late summer. (Photo by Mary F. Willson)

On the Trails: Bird activity, willow roses

I haven’t seen much bird activity along my mid-August trails recently, but here at home there is always something going on. The suet block, seed… Continue reading

A willow rose develops in late summer. (Photo by Mary F. Willson)
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My Turn: Cruise ships are shifting air pollution into Juneau’s marine waters

Cruise ships have been in the news a lot recently. In Barcelona, locals used water guns against tourists to mark their frustrations with overcrowding and… Continue reading

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Letter: When politics was fun

With the state and nation so divided, politics are no fun. Here’s a memory of a time when legislators reached across the aisle and worked… Continue reading

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Sitkans sit in the lobby of city hall on Saturday as they use the city’s satellite connection to the internet with their cell phones. (Sitka Sentinel photo)

Sitka loses internet service, GCI says repair could take two weeks

Help expected with loan of Starlink satellite equipment by Tlingit and Haida.

Sitkans sit in the lobby of city hall on Saturday as they use the city’s satellite connection to the internet with their cell phones. (Sitka Sentinel photo)
The F/V Liberty, captained by Trenton Clark, fishes the Pacific near Metlakatla on Aug. 20, 2024. Over the last few years, the $6 billion Alaskan wild seafood market has been ensnared in a mix of geopolitics, macroeconomics, changing ocean temperatures and post-Covid whiplash that piled on top of long-building vulnerabilities in the business model. (Ash Adams/The New York Times)

For generations of Alaskans, a livelihood is under threat

Something is broken in the economics of state’s fishing industry. Can Washington come to the rescue?

The F/V Liberty, captained by Trenton Clark, fishes the Pacific near Metlakatla on Aug. 20, 2024. Over the last few years, the $6 billion Alaskan wild seafood market has been ensnared in a mix of geopolitics, macroeconomics, changing ocean temperatures and post-Covid whiplash that piled on top of long-building vulnerabilities in the business model. (Ash Adams/The New York Times)
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Primal Grow Pro Review – Is It Really Worth The Money?

In the realm of male enhancement products, finding one that genuinely works can be a daunting task. With countless options available, each claiming to deliver… Continue reading

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Sugar cookies in various flavors ready for serving. (Photo by Patty Schied)

Cooking for Pleasure: Crisp sugar cookies with your choice of flavors

When I was about 14 years old I babysat for a very fine cook who gave me this wonderful sugar cookie recipe, one that I… Continue reading

Sugar cookies in various flavors ready for serving. (Photo by Patty Schied)
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Police calls for Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024

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Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom addresses the crowd during an inaugural celebration for her and Gov. Mike Dunleavy at Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall on Jan. 20, 2023. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire file photo)

Opinion: Ranked Choice – a scapegoat for losers

Turnout was understandably low in last week’s primary election. The results were almost meaningless. With the exception of the race for Alaska’s lone seat in… Continue reading

Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom addresses the crowd during an inaugural celebration for her and Gov. Mike Dunleavy at Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall on Jan. 20, 2023. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire file photo)
Kueni Ma’ake, Ofeina Kivalu, Jaime and Alanna Zellhuber, Aubrey Neuffer and Mary Fitzgerald of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Juneau serve meals to those affected by this month’s flooding of the Mendenhall River. (Photo provided by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Juneau)

Living and Growing: A life hack for happiness in a flooding river of change

Fall is upon us and with it change. School is starting, leaves are changing colors, schedules change and the weather transforms the landscape. Change can… Continue reading

Kueni Ma’ake, Ofeina Kivalu, Jaime and Alanna Zellhuber, Aubrey Neuffer and Mary Fitzgerald of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Juneau serve meals to those affected by this month’s flooding of the Mendenhall River. (Photo provided by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Juneau)
Jayden Johnson (4) eludes a Service High School tackler while running a fake punt in for a touchdown during the first quarter of Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé’s first home game of the season Saturday at Adair-Kennedy Memorial Park. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire)

Juneau’s Jayden Johnson named Alaska Sports Report’s Athlete of the Week

Senior for Huskies had 58 yards receiving, 58 rushing, 55 passing and two TDs in win against Service.

Jayden Johnson (4) eludes a Service High School tackler while running a fake punt in for a touchdown during the first quarter of Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé’s first home game of the season Saturday at Adair-Kennedy Memorial Park. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire)
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Police calls for Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024

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