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Governor names new attorney general

Treg Taylor replaces Ed Sniffen, whom Dunleavy named to the post less than two weeks earlier.

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Wildflower Court staff and residents are quarantining after the City and Borough announced a cluster of COVID-19 cases at the site. So far, all affected residents and staff are asymptomatic. (Dana Zigmund / Juneau Empire)

Residents and staff at care facility still symptom-free

The majority of staff and residents are vaccinated.

Wildflower Court staff and residents are quarantining after the City and Borough announced a cluster of COVID-19 cases at the site. So far, all affected residents and staff are asymptomatic. (Dana Zigmund / Juneau Empire)
This image shows treponema pallidum, the bacteria that cause syphilis. (Courtesy Photo / NIAID)

Syphilis infections are surging in Alaska

A variety of forces are leading to the increased numbers.

This image shows treponema pallidum, the bacteria that cause syphilis. (Courtesy Photo / NIAID)
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Opinion: How we can confront propaganda

“We the people…” are late with this. It is time, now, to get started.

  • Jan 29, 2021
  • By Jerry Smetzer
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Alaska Science Forum: Bowhead whales are a rare wildlife rebound story

They’re the size of a bus and can live for 200 years.

  • Jan 29, 2021
  • By Ned Rozell
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Michael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire Tim Benner assists the Juneau Raptor Center as volunteers attempted to capture a trumpeter swan with an injured wing at Auke Lake on Thursday.

‘Good morning, a swan’s escaped’: On scene with the Juneau Raptor Center

A dramatic afternoon, attempting to apprehend an elusive avian.

Michael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire Tim Benner assists the Juneau Raptor Center as volunteers attempted to capture a trumpeter swan with an injured wing at Auke Lake on Thursday.
Gov. Mike Dunleavy, who spoke to the Empire via phone Wednesday, speaks at an Anchorage press conference on Dec. 11, 2020. (Courtesy photo / Office of Gov. Mike Dunleavy)

Watch: Gov. Mike Dunleavy delivers State of the State address

It’s live from Anchorage.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy, who spoke to the Empire via phone Wednesday, speaks at an Anchorage press conference on Dec. 11, 2020. (Courtesy photo / Office of Gov. Mike Dunleavy)
This electron microscope image made available and colour-enhanced by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Integrated Research Facility in Fort Detrick, Md., in 2020, shows Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 virus particles, orange, isolated from a patient. A group of Canadian scientists and health experts has launched a new campaign to debunk misinformation about COVID-19. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-NIAID/National Institutes of Health

New coronavirus cases include 7 at long-term care facility

All are so far asymptomatic, according to the city.

This electron microscope image made available and colour-enhanced by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Integrated Research Facility in Fort Detrick, Md., in 2020, shows Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 virus particles, orange, isolated from a patient. A group of Canadian scientists and health experts has launched a new campaign to debunk misinformation about COVID-19. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-NIAID/National Institutes of Health
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CBJ looks to revoke pot shop licenses when taxes are late

“Where there’s chronic delinquency, there needs to be enforcement.”

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Alan Wilson

Insulation and energy efficient buildings

Discussing local solutions to climate change with Alan Wilson.

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A 35-year-old Juneau man was arrested Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021 for a variety of charges stemming from sending sexually explicit videos to a minor last year. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)

Juneau man arrested for sending explicit videos to minor

He was arrested Tuesday for multiple felony charges.

A 35-year-old Juneau man was arrested Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021 for a variety of charges stemming from sending sexually explicit videos to a minor last year. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)
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Opinion: Psychiatric patients deserve to have a voice

In my case, I needed treatment for my treatment.

  • Jan 28, 2021
  • By Faith Myers
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Attempts to walk on lake ice in Juneau, such as the Mendenhall Lake, shown here on Jan. 27, 2021, is currently discouraged by Capital City Fire/Rescue in the strongest possible terms, said a CCFR officer in an interview. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)

Assistant fire chief : Stay off the ice

Despite recent cold spell, local lakes still unsafe.

Attempts to walk on lake ice in Juneau, such as the Mendenhall Lake, shown here on Jan. 27, 2021, is currently discouraged by Capital City Fire/Rescue in the strongest possible terms, said a CCFR officer in an interview. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)
Juneau poet Lin Davis reads a poem at a demonstration in Dimond Court Plaza across from the Alaska State Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021. Dozens of protestors gathered to support strong actions by the state to combat climate change. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)

Environmentalists welcome lawmakers with call to action

Fossil fuel-free Alaska?

Juneau poet Lin Davis reads a poem at a demonstration in Dimond Court Plaza across from the Alaska State Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021. Dozens of protestors gathered to support strong actions by the state to combat climate change. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)
Bartlett Regional Hospital pharmacist Chris Sperry holds a vial of COVID-19 vaccine on Dec. 15, 2020. (Michael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire)

City announces vaccination clinic dates

Registration opens Monday.

Bartlett Regional Hospital pharmacist Chris Sperry holds a vial of COVID-19 vaccine on Dec. 15, 2020. (Michael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire)
Mike Barnhill, deputy commisioner of the Alaska Department of Revenue, speaks following the drawing of names during the second annual PFD Education Raffle. During the event, state officials and lawmakers wore masks with an education raffle logo. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)
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Roll out the barrel: Second annual PFD education raffle held

Four Alaskans win thousands.

Mike Barnhill, deputy commisioner of the Alaska Department of Revenue, speaks following the drawing of names during the second annual PFD Education Raffle. During the event, state officials and lawmakers wore masks with an education raffle logo. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)
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Staff, lawmakers and members of the press gather for the first Senate Judiciary Committee meeting of the 32nd Legislature on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. While Senators moved ahead with work, the House of Representatives was once again unable to organize. (Peter Segall/Juneau Empire)

Deadlock continues as senators forge ahead

Committees and caucuses.

Staff, lawmakers and members of the press gather for the first Senate Judiciary Committee meeting of the 32nd Legislature on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. While Senators moved ahead with work, the House of Representatives was once again unable to organize. (Peter Segall/Juneau Empire)
Alaska Native illustrator Michaela Goade became the first Native American or Alaska Native to win the Caldecott Award on Jan. 25 for her work on “We Are Water Protectors,” about the defenders of Standing Rock Reservation. (Courtesy photo / Sydney Akagi)
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Good as Goade: a Q&A with Southeast’s recent Caldecott Medal winner

The prestigious award for her illustration work tails her Google Doodle being featured in December.

Alaska Native illustrator Michaela Goade became the first Native American or Alaska Native to win the Caldecott Award on Jan. 25 for her work on “We Are Water Protectors,” about the defenders of Standing Rock Reservation. (Courtesy photo / Sydney Akagi)
Gov. Mike Dunleavy, seen here giving his 2020 State of the State address before a joint session of the Alaska Legislature on Monday, Jan. 27, 2020, announced this year’s address would be virtual due to the pandemic. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

Dunleavy to give virtual State of the State address

Virtual for the first time.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy, seen here giving his 2020 State of the State address before a joint session of the Alaska Legislature on Monday, Jan. 27, 2020, announced this year’s address would be virtual due to the pandemic. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)
This photo shows a sign marking the Division of Motor Vehicles office in the Mendenhall Valley area of Juneau. Department of Administration Commissioner Kelly Tshibaka announced Monday that she was ordering a review of Division of Motor Vehicles’ processes to determine how plates reading “3REICH” were issued. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)

State to investigate issuance of offensive license plate

An Alaska department plans to investigate the issuance of “3REICH” personalized license plates.

  • Jan 26, 2021
  • By BECKY BOHRER Associated Press
This photo shows a sign marking the Division of Motor Vehicles office in the Mendenhall Valley area of Juneau. Department of Administration Commissioner Kelly Tshibaka announced Monday that she was ordering a review of Division of Motor Vehicles’ processes to determine how plates reading “3REICH” were issued. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)