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Alaska Native leaders say racial discrimination still affects communities
Alaska Native leaders say racial discrimination still affects communities
Here are the winners from Wearable Art 2020
Here are the winners from Wearable Art 2020
Floyd Dryden wins Southeast wrestling tournament

Floyd Dryden wins Southeast wrestling tournament

It was a big win for Dryden.

Floyd Dryden wins Southeast wrestling tournament
Brady Carandang

Crosstown clash closely contested

They won but just barely.

Brady Carandang
A snowboarder makes his way through the snow at Eaglecrest Ski Area earlier this month. The City and Borough of Juneau-owned and operated ski area has received snowfall each of the past 30 days. (Courtesy Photo | Jeremy Lavender)
A snowboarder makes his way through the snow at Eaglecrest Ski Area earlier this month. The City and Borough of Juneau-owned and operated ski area has received snowfall each of the past 30 days. (Courtesy Photo | Jeremy Lavender)
Hundreds gather to honor Alaska civil rights icon Elizabeth Peratrovich
Hundreds gather to honor Alaska civil rights icon Elizabeth Peratrovich
In this Jan. 18 photo, George Chakuchin, left, and Mick Chakuchin walk on ice over the Bering Sea in Toksook Bay, Alaska. Motor vehicle offices across the U.S. have experienced high demand as an Oct. 1 deadline approaches for Real IDs, special licenses many will need to board domestic flights and enter military bases and some federal buildings, but in remote parts of the country, like rural Alaska, those ID cards may be harder to get. (AP Photo | Gregory Bull)

In Alaska, rural living complicates access to Real ID

In remote parts of the country, such as rural Alaska, the new ID cards can be harder to get.

In this Jan. 18 photo, George Chakuchin, left, and Mick Chakuchin walk on ice over the Bering Sea in Toksook Bay, Alaska. Motor vehicle offices across the U.S. have experienced high demand as an Oct. 1 deadline approaches for Real IDs, special licenses many will need to board domestic flights and enter military bases and some federal buildings, but in remote parts of the country, like rural Alaska, those ID cards may be harder to get. (AP Photo | Gregory Bull)
Matthew Parker Williams, 37, was arrested Wednesday while hiding in a laundry pile for five warrants for a variety of crimes. (Courtesy photo | Justin Byrd)

Wanted man located in laundry pile, arrested

Williams had five warrants out for combined $6,500.

Matthew Parker Williams, 37, was arrested Wednesday while hiding in a laundry pile for five warrants for a variety of crimes. (Courtesy photo | Justin Byrd)
In this file photo from May 2017, survivors, friends and family visit the Funter Bay internment camp where of hundreds of Aleutian and Pribiloff Island Alaska Natives were held during WWII. The group commemorated the 75th anniversary of the internment by installing a “healing cross” at the grave site of those who perished during their years of internment. (Kevin Gullufsen | Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Sacred histories in war’s cemeteries

We study history to avoid the mistakes of the past.

In this file photo from May 2017, survivors, friends and family visit the Funter Bay internment camp where of hundreds of Aleutian and Pribiloff Island Alaska Natives were held during WWII. The group commemorated the 75th anniversary of the internment by installing a “healing cross” at the grave site of those who perished during their years of internment. (Kevin Gullufsen | Juneau Empire File)
Opinion: Support the Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019

Opinion: Support the Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019

The VRAA has not yet been brought to the Senate floor for debate.

  • Feb 16, 2020
  • By Judy Andree
  • voting
Opinion: Support the Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019
400 matches in 2 days: Floyd Dryden hosts middle school wrestling tournament
400 matches in 2 days: Floyd Dryden hosts middle school wrestling tournament
US Senators to address Alaska Legislature

US Senators to address Alaska Legislature

Murkowski will speak on Tuesday.

US Senators to address Alaska Legislature
Senators weigh extending bond debt moratorium

Senators weigh extending bond debt moratorium

Bond payments could come back, but at lower rates.

Senators weigh extending bond debt moratorium
Alaska court allows recall group to begin next phase

Alaska court allows recall group to begin next phase

Signature collecting can begin.

Alaska court allows recall group to begin next phase
AML barge loaded with containers being towed to Alaska. (Courtesy photo | Alaska Marine Lines)

Alaska Marine Lines to make extra trip to Hoonah

The barge will depart Seattle on Feb. 19.

AML barge loaded with containers being towed to Alaska. (Courtesy photo | Alaska Marine Lines)
City museum offers pair of icefield-focused events, university plans short talks and more
City museum offers pair of icefield-focused events, university plans short talks and more
Sundogs, light pillars enliven the dog days

Sundogs, light pillars enliven the dog days

There are some rewards that come with cold, clear skies.

Sundogs, light pillars enliven the dog days
Valentine’s Day starts with the falling snow on the Gastineau Channel Friday. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)
Valentine’s Day starts with the falling snow on the Gastineau Channel Friday. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)
Bill would require state to officially recognize Alaska’s 229 tribes
Bill would require state to officially recognize Alaska’s 229 tribes
Beyond the Ale wrapup: Empire writers look back on their favorite foods and bars
Beyond the Ale wrapup: Empire writers look back on their favorite foods and bars