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Regents to review University of Alaska Southeast merger plan
Regents to review University of Alaska Southeast merger plan
Cases of syphilis in Alaska more than doubled in a year, according to Alaska Department of Health and Social Services data. (Courtesy Photo / Wikimedia)

Syphilis cases in Alaska more than double in a year

STDs are reaching all-time highs in Alaska.

Cases of syphilis in Alaska more than doubled in a year, according to Alaska Department of Health and Social Services data. (Courtesy Photo / Wikimedia)
Opinion: Puzzled by ‘tipping point’ question

Opinion: Puzzled by ‘tipping point’ question

Regardless of who wins in November, do you think nastiness and divisiveness will suddenly cease?

  • Aug 3, 2020
  • By John Schwinghammer
Opinion: Puzzled by ‘tipping point’ question
This poop pumping sign prompted revisiting a quote. (Courtesy Photo/ Tari Stage-Harvey)

Living & Growing: Are you consuming what’s needed for a worthy adventure?

Ask more questions and listen to a variety of resources.

  • Aug 2, 2020
  • By Tari Stage-Harvey
This poop pumping sign prompted revisiting a quote. (Courtesy Photo/ Tari Stage-Harvey)
Zoos and aquariums from Alaska to Florida see fewer visitors

Zoos and aquariums from Alaska to Florida see fewer visitors

Visitors are down, but the cost of feeding, treating and sheltering animals remains.

  • Aug 1, 2020
  • By OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ Associated Press
Zoos and aquariums from Alaska to Florida see fewer visitors
State reports 151 new cases, 1 death

State reports 151 new cases, 1 death

No new cases reported by state in Juneau.

  • Aug 1, 2020
State reports 151 new cases, 1 death
White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, right, and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, arrive at the office of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi at the Capitol to resume talks on a COVID-19 relief bill, Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo / Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Negotiators report progress in COVID-19 aid talks

It’s a busy weekend.

  • Aug 1, 2020
  • By ANDREW TAYLOR Associated Press
White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, right, and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, arrive at the office of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi at the Capitol to resume talks on a COVID-19 relief bill, Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo / Manuel Balce Ceneta)
Cautiously optimistic, UAS will open its doors
Cautiously optimistic, UAS will open its doors
Rep. Gary Knopp, R-Kenai, talks to the media about his nomination for Speaker of the House in this February 2019 photo. Knopp died July, 31, in a plane crash near his home town. (Michael Penn/ Juneau Empire File)

State Rep. Gary Knopp killed in plane crash

Developing story

Rep. Gary Knopp, R-Kenai, talks to the media about his nomination for Speaker of the House in this February 2019 photo. Knopp died July, 31, in a plane crash near his home town. (Michael Penn/ Juneau Empire File)
Man flown to Seattle after early morning crash

Man flown to Seattle after early morning crash

The man, whose name has not yet been released, was ejected from the vehicle.

Man flown to Seattle after early morning crash
This undated photo shows members of the Rorem family. (Courtesy Photo / Laura and Larry Rorem)

Opinion: Our experiences with both racism and white privilege

Suburban Detroit 1982: “Mom, my History teacher is prejudice and giving me C’s instead of A’s. He treats Black kids differently than white kids —… Continue reading

  • Jul 31, 2020
  • By Laura and Larry Rorem
This undated photo shows members of the Rorem family. (Courtesy Photo / Laura and Larry Rorem)
People walk near Nugget Falls Thursday, July 30, 2020. A flood warning is in effect for Mendenhall Lake and Mendenhall River through 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020. As water levels rise, recreation sites near the glacier may be hazardous or inaccessible. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)

National Weather Service issues flood warning for Mendenhall Glacier area

It’s in effect until Saturday morning.

People walk near Nugget Falls Thursday, July 30, 2020. A flood warning is in effect for Mendenhall Lake and Mendenhall River through 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020. As water levels rise, recreation sites near the glacier may be hazardous or inaccessible. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)
Downtown shop may be 1st to offer onsite pot consumption
Downtown shop may be 1st to offer onsite pot consumption
This gastropod has appeal

This gastropod has appeal

Banana slugs ooze all over Alaska.

This gastropod has appeal
State reports 120 new COVID-19 cases, 1 new death
State reports 120 new COVID-19 cases, 1 new death
Sticking the landing: Schools ready for start of strange school year
Sticking the landing: Schools ready for start of strange school year
A proposed design for a Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska-run transitional living facility on the corner of Alaway Avenue and Glacier Highway. Tlingit and Haida will seek permitting on Aug. 11. (Courtesy Art / Tlingit and Haida)
A proposed design for a Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska-run transitional living facility on the corner of Alaway Avenue and Glacier Highway. Tlingit and Haida will seek permitting on Aug. 11. (Courtesy Art / Tlingit and Haida)
The Tongass National Forest sign seen en route to the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

Federal policy change sparks debate over Tongass

Critics and proponents are debating the merits of changes to federal environmental policy, including the effects on management of Alaska’s Tongass National Forest. The largest… Continue reading

  • Jul 30, 2020
  • Associated Press
The Tongass National Forest sign seen en route to the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)
Amended paperwork could mean 1 fewer death for Alaska
Amended paperwork could mean 1 fewer death for Alaska
A Juneau Police Department officer at the Juneau International Airport on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. Nonresident out-of-state arrivals will have to provide negative COVID-19-test results under a revised travel mandate from Gov. Mike Dunleavy. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)
A Juneau Police Department officer at the Juneau International Airport on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. Nonresident out-of-state arrivals will have to provide negative COVID-19-test results under a revised travel mandate from Gov. Mike Dunleavy. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)