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Opinion: Emergency preparedness is harder than it sounds; that’s why we practice

Opinion: Emergency preparedness is harder than it sounds; that’s why we practice

You can never be really ready.

  • Sep 17, 2019
  • By Rich Etheridge
Opinion: Emergency preparedness is harder than it sounds; that’s why we practice
Empire Live: Assembly delays ordinance allocating money for JACC
Empire Live: Assembly delays ordinance allocating money for JACC
State files lawsuit against public employee union

State files lawsuit against public employee union

State says its about First Amendment.

State files lawsuit against public employee union
State’s budget director Arduin is out

State’s budget director Arduin is out

New director to be named soon.

State’s budget director Arduin is out
Katharine Hayhoe reconciles Christianity and climate science
Katharine Hayhoe reconciles Christianity and climate science
‘We were hoping for a local buyer’: Land sold to cruise line, but what they’ll build remains a mystery
‘We were hoping for a local buyer’: Land sold to cruise line, but what they’ll build remains a mystery
In this July 21, 2015 photo, the ferry Columbia approaches the Auke Bay terminal in Juneau. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Government by and for some of the people

The irony that Dunleavy’s ferry cuts expose.

  • Sep 15, 2019
  • By Rich Moniak
In this July 21, 2015 photo, the ferry Columbia approaches the Auke Bay terminal in Juneau. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Opinion: The future of the Arctic has immense potential

Opinion: The future of the Arctic has immense potential

The opportunity for Arctic residents is immense.

  • Sep 15, 2019
  • By Hugh S. Short
Opinion: The future of the Arctic has immense potential
Video: Housing First residents talk about life at Forget-Me-Not Manor
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Video: Housing First residents talk about life at Forget-Me-Not Manor
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Where was God on 9/11?

Where was God on 9/11?

He is with us.

  • Sep 15, 2019
  • By Dan Wiese
Where was God on 9/11?
Juneau’s Gaby Soto is tackled by West’s Dhar Montalbo in the first quarter at Adair-Kennedy Memorial Field on Friday, Sept. 13, 2019. West won 43-14. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Huskies take tough lessons away from West Anchorage game

Despite promising first half, winning streak snapped at 3.

Juneau’s Gaby Soto is tackled by West’s Dhar Montalbo in the first quarter at Adair-Kennedy Memorial Field on Friday, Sept. 13, 2019. West won 43-14. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
See the Huskies face West Anchorage’s formidable air attack

See the Huskies face West Anchorage’s formidable air attack

Juneau faced what might have been their hardest competition yet.

See the Huskies face West Anchorage’s formidable air attack
Email indicates former lieutenant governor invited woman to room

Email indicates former lieutenant governor invited woman to room

Newly shared emails provide insight into Mallott’s resignation.

Email indicates former lieutenant governor invited woman to room
Empire Live: Christianity and Climate Change with Katherine Hayhoe
Empire Live: Christianity and Climate Change with Katherine Hayhoe
Former CIA director David Petraeus comes to Juneau

Former CIA director David Petraeus comes to Juneau

He says there’s a looming question the U.S. needs to answer.

Former CIA director David Petraeus comes to Juneau
Empire Live: Alaska Natives talk climate change

Empire Live: Alaska Natives talk climate change

Live updates from the lecture.

Empire Live: Alaska Natives talk climate change
The Juneau Arts & Culture Center on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Opinion: New JACC would benefit entire community

It’s a community investment worth making.

  • Sep 13, 2019
  • By Peter Freer
The Juneau Arts & Culture Center on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy and Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon speak during the International Forum of Sovereign Wealth Funds’ annual meeting Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019, at Centennial Hall. The two governors were part of a panel discussion during the yearly gathering of state-owned investment funds. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Gov says warming Arctic could be good for Alaska

Alaska, Wyoming governors discuss state of the Arctic.

Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy and Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon speak during the International Forum of Sovereign Wealth Funds’ annual meeting Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019, at Centennial Hall. The two governors were part of a panel discussion during the yearly gathering of state-owned investment funds. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Meet the Candidates: Bonnie Jensen runs for school board
Meet the Candidates: Bonnie Jensen runs for school board
Greg Smith is running for a Assembly District 1 seat. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Meet the candidates: First time at bat for Greg Smith

It’s his first run but he’s no rookie to politics.

Greg Smith is running for a Assembly District 1 seat. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)