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Municipal election in October to be vote-by-mail

Municipal election in October to be vote-by-mail

Limited in-person voting available.

Municipal election in October to be vote-by-mail
After nearly a month, CARES Act funding is heading out
After nearly a month, CARES Act funding is heading out
Representatives leave Capitol while Senate finishes business
Representatives leave Capitol while Senate finishes business
First Student employees and Juneau School District food services supervisor Adrianne Schwartz, left, carry student meals off the bus they’re being distributed from near Juneau-Douglas High School:Yadaa.at Kalé, March 16, 2020. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

School year meal program switching to summer mode

They served more than 60,000 meals in two months.

First Student employees and Juneau School District food services supervisor Adrianne Schwartz, left, carry student meals off the bus they’re being distributed from near Juneau-Douglas High School:Yadaa.at Kalé, March 16, 2020. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)
Capitol Live: Senate approves federal funding, adjourns
Capitol Live: Senate approves federal funding, adjourns
Opinion: COVID-19 harms children in seen and unseen ways

Opinion: COVID-19 harms children in seen and unseen ways

Children can get COVID-19, but the pandemic presents risks that go beyond direct effects.

  • May 20, 2020
  • By Dr. Lily Lou
Opinion: COVID-19 harms children in seen and unseen ways
In this Sept. 26, 2019 file photo, Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy listens during a news conference in Anchorage, Alaska. The Alaska Supreme Court ruled Friday, May 8, 2020, that an effort to recall Dunleavy can proceed. (AP Photo | Mark Thiessen, File)
In this Sept. 26, 2019 file photo, Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy listens during a news conference in Anchorage, Alaska. The Alaska Supreme Court ruled Friday, May 8, 2020, that an effort to recall Dunleavy can proceed. (AP Photo | Mark Thiessen, File)
JDHS boys soccer coaches bid farewell to seniors

JDHS boys soccer coaches bid farewell to seniors

These seniors had a great run during their years playing soccer at JDHS.

  • May 19, 2020
  • By JDHS boys soccer coaches
JDHS boys soccer coaches bid farewell to seniors
TMHS softball coaches bid farewell to seniors

TMHS softball coaches bid farewell to seniors

The Falcon softball team and coaching staff wishes the best to our five graduating seniors

  • May 19, 2020
  • By TMHS softball coaches
TMHS softball coaches bid farewell to seniors
A spotted frog readies to go a courting after emerging for the season. Columbia spotted frogs hibernate in ponds, springs, beaver dams and under stream cut-banks where it doesn’t freeze and moisture has adequate dissolved oxygen for them to breathe (through the skin). (Courtesy Photo | Kerry Howard)

Spotting spotted frogs in the wild

They’re “singing” and ready to mingle.

A spotted frog readies to go a courting after emerging for the season. Columbia spotted frogs hibernate in ponds, springs, beaver dams and under stream cut-banks where it doesn’t freeze and moisture has adequate dissolved oxygen for them to breathe (through the skin). (Courtesy Photo | Kerry Howard)
JDHS softball coaches bid farewell to seniors

JDHS softball coaches bid farewell to seniors

We were looking forward to having a successful season with our four seniors leading our team.

  • May 19, 2020
  • By JDHS softball coach Lexie Razor.
JDHS softball coaches bid farewell to seniors
Lawmakers dive back into work
Lawmakers dive back into work
Lemon Creek Correctional Center has its first confirmed case of the coronavirus, April 10, 2020. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)
Lemon Creek Correctional Center has its first confirmed case of the coronavirus, April 10, 2020. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)
Capitol Live: Lawmakers are back in Juneau and moving at full speed
Capitol Live: Lawmakers are back in Juneau and moving at full speed
City leaders welcome quarantine extension
City leaders welcome quarantine extension
JDHS girls soccer coaches bid farewell to seniors
JDHS girls soccer coaches bid farewell to seniors
Juneau City Hall on Monday, March 30, 2020. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Is ‘We Are All in This Together’ a slogan or reality?

To provide some relief for the property owners in the CBJ, now is the time to reduce property taxes.

  • May 18, 2020
  • By Ken Koelsch
Juneau City Hall on Monday, March 30, 2020. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire File)
Duck-billed dinos stomped across the land bridge

Duck-billed dinos stomped across the land bridge

A dinosaur found in Japan is very similar to one that has been found throughout Alaska.

Duck-billed dinos stomped across the land bridge
Students from Juneau earn degrees

Students from Juneau earn degrees

Recognitions for May 17, 2020.

  • May 17, 2020
  • Juneau Empire
Students from Juneau earn degrees
Copies of the U.S. Constitution as well as “I voted” stickers are available to voters during the Municipal Election at AEL&P on Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Not mailing it in: State’s plan is for primary to proceed as usual with modifications

Early voting and absentee ballots will be options, and there will be PPE at polls.

Copies of the U.S. Constitution as well as “I voted” stickers are available to voters during the Municipal Election at AEL&P on Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)