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Kristina Abbott is a member at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church. (Courtesy Photo / Kristina Abbott)

Living & Growing: Tales of the conceited canine

I feel like as time goes on, our country — our world is becoming more and more narcissistic.

  • Aug 9, 2020
  • By Kristina Abbott
Kristina Abbott is a member at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church. (Courtesy Photo / Kristina Abbott)
Slack Tide: 40 random thoughts on yet another rainy summer morning

Slack Tide: 40 random thoughts on yet another rainy summer morning

The deep thoughts flow like raindrops down the window pane.

  • Aug 9, 2020
  • By Geoff Kirsch For the Juneau Empire
Slack Tide: 40 random thoughts on yet another rainy summer morning
Opinion: Lawmakers should put American democracy first

Opinion: Lawmakers should put American democracy first

Alaskans should make the intelligent distinction between party loyalists and proactive opponents.

  • Aug 8, 2020
  • By Rich Moniak
Opinion: Lawmakers should put American democracy first
Judge dismisses Juneau man’s lawsuit over state coronavirus funds

Judge dismisses Juneau man’s lawsuit over state coronavirus funds

ANCHORAGE — An Alaska judge dismissed a lawsuit that alleged the method by which the state dispersed its federal coronavirus funds was unconstitutional. The lawsuit,… Continue reading

  • Aug 8, 2020
  • Associated Press
Judge dismisses Juneau man’s lawsuit over state coronavirus funds
UnCruise’s first sailing was recalled to port on Tuesday after a passenger returned a positive coronavirus test. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)

UnCruise guests quarantined, undergoing tests

UnCruise is paying for quarantine lodging, meals, and testing.

UnCruise’s first sailing was recalled to port on Tuesday after a passenger returned a positive coronavirus test. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)
A bear broke into a pizza delivery car Friday morning, chasing the sweet scent. (Courtesy photo / Juneau Pizza)

Bear breaks into car chasing scent of pizza

The interior was shredded, but it’s already getting fixed

A bear broke into a pizza delivery car Friday morning, chasing the sweet scent. (Courtesy photo / Juneau Pizza)
No changes at Juneau Pioneer Home after positive cases in Anchorage
No changes at Juneau Pioneer Home after positive cases in Anchorage
Opinion: Are school closures based on science or fear?

Opinion: Are school closures based on science or fear?

If we believe children come first, then fears must be overcome in favor of science and common sense.

  • Aug 7, 2020
  • By Win Gruening
Opinion: Are school closures based on science or fear?
Report of altercation turns into multiple arrests downtown

Report of altercation turns into multiple arrests downtown

A crowd gathered to watch, and all on-duty officers were called in

Report of altercation turns into multiple arrests downtown
A grizzly bear sow and cubs that are fishing for chum salmon in Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve, northern Alaska. (Courtesy Photo / Matt Cameron, National Park Service)

Bears alert scientists to secret salmon streams

How could people have missed those salmon runs?

A grizzly bear sow and cubs that are fishing for chum salmon in Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve, northern Alaska. (Courtesy Photo / Matt Cameron, National Park Service)
Work begins on SHI’s arts campus

Work begins on SHI’s arts campus

Hopefully to open next July.

Work begins on SHI’s arts campus
No damage to Douglas Bridge after brief collision, DOT says
No damage to Douglas Bridge after brief collision, DOT says
CCFR, JPD investigating car set ablaze

CCFR, JPD investigating car set ablaze

It’s being investigated as an arson.

CCFR, JPD investigating car set ablaze
President Donald Trump speaks during a briefing with reporters in the James Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020, in Washington. Trump said Wednesday he would “listen to both sides” after his eldest son and a campaign adviser urged him to intervene to block a proposed copper and gold mine in Alaska’s Bristol Bay region. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
President Donald Trump speaks during a briefing with reporters in the James Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020, in Washington. Trump said Wednesday he would “listen to both sides” after his eldest son and a campaign adviser urged him to intervene to block a proposed copper and gold mine in Alaska’s Bristol Bay region. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
UA board changes course on possible merger
UA board changes course on possible merger
The Wilderness Adventurer returned to Juneau after a passenger tested positive for COVID-19. There were 66 people, 36 guests and 30 crew members, on board the ship. The canceled trip by UnCruise was the first of the season. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)

Juneau’s first cruise of the year ends after positive COVID-19 test

The ship didn’t make port anywhere else, and crew and passengers are now quarantined.

The Wilderness Adventurer returned to Juneau after a passenger tested positive for COVID-19. There were 66 people, 36 guests and 30 crew members, on board the ship. The canceled trip by UnCruise was the first of the season. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)
Governor updates travel restrictions
Governor updates travel restrictions
Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks at a press conference in Anchorage on July 7, 2020. (Courtesy photo | Office of Gov. Mike Dunleavy)
Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks at a press conference in Anchorage on July 7, 2020. (Courtesy photo | Office of Gov. Mike Dunleavy)
The Juneau School District building, March 20, 2020. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)
The Juneau School District building, March 20, 2020. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)
The United States Coast Guard Cutter John McCormick, rear, prepares to take over towing a stranded vessel after assistance from the Canadian Coast Guard on Aug. 1, 2020. (USCG photo / PA2 Alexandria Preston)
The United States Coast Guard Cutter John McCormick, rear, prepares to take over towing a stranded vessel after assistance from the Canadian Coast Guard on Aug. 1, 2020. (USCG photo / PA2 Alexandria Preston)