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FBI agents leave with boxes from the home of John Bolton, President Trump’s former national security adviser, after serving a warrant in Bethesda, Md., Aug. 22, 2025. The investigation into Bolton began to pick up momentum during the Biden administration, when U.S. intelligence officials collected information that appeared to show that he had mishandled classified information, according to people familiar with the inquiry. (Jason Andrew/The New York Times)

Opinion: Trump’s war against Americans

There’s no guarantee American democracy will survive Trump’s presidency

FBI agents leave with boxes from the home of John Bolton, President Trump’s former national security adviser, after serving a warrant in Bethesda, Md., Aug. 22, 2025. The investigation into Bolton began to pick up momentum during the Biden administration, when U.S. intelligence officials collected information that appeared to show that he had mishandled classified information, according to people familiar with the inquiry. (Jason Andrew/The New York Times)
This April 12, 2022, photo shows former Alaska Senate Minority Leader Tom Begich. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

Building Alaska’s future by putting education first

This is why I am running for governor

  • Aug 30, 2025
  • By Tom Begich
This April 12, 2022, photo shows former Alaska Senate Minority Leader Tom Begich. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)
Peggy McKee Barnhill (Courtesy photo)

Gimme a Smile: Time travel, 10 minutes at a time

I woke up Monday morning to the weird sight of my oven clock running 10 minutes fast

  • Aug 30, 2025
  • By Peggy McKee Barnhill
  • Columns
Peggy McKee Barnhill (Courtesy photo)
This healthier version of the kid-approved classic is made with pureed sweet potato that makes the dish a vibrant orange, and nutritional yeast imparts a savory, cheesy flavor. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion.)
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First day of school mac and cheese

This healthier version of the kid-approved classic is made with pureed sweet potato and nutritional yeast.

This healthier version of the kid-approved classic is made with pureed sweet potato that makes the dish a vibrant orange, and nutritional yeast imparts a savory, cheesy flavor. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion.)
Guy Crockroft (Courtesy photo)

Living and Growing: Consistency — An underrated quality

How did “Steady Eddie” do it? By working hard and being consistent.

Guy Crockroft (Courtesy photo)
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My Turn: Sen. Sullivan has failed the people

Our propaganda warning lights should be flashing.

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Larry Persily. (Juneau Empire file photo)

My Turn: It’s the exact opposite of what we teach children

Breaking the rules and treating people unfairly is not the answer, even if others do it first.

Larry Persily. (Juneau Empire file photo)
Former Gov. Frank Murkowski speaks on a range of subjects during an interview with the Juneau Empire in May 2019. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

My Turn: Reimagining Alaska’s energy future: Extend the railroad to the North Slope

We should seriously consider the construction of a 450-mile rail extension from Fairbanks to the North Slope

  • Aug 27, 2025
  • By Frank H. Murkowski
Former Gov. Frank Murkowski speaks on a range of subjects during an interview with the Juneau Empire in May 2019. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)
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Police calls, Aug. 20-24

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction… Continue reading

  • Aug 27, 2025
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Ships in port, Aug. 27-30

This information comes from the Cruise Line Agencies of Alaska’s 2025 schedule. Capacity figures in parenthesis were pulled from cruise lines’ websites. Wednesday, Aug. 27… Continue reading

  • Aug 27, 2025
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Community Calendar, Aug. 27-30

Submissions to this calendar can be sent to editor@juneauempire.com. They should include the date, time, location, short summary of the event, a website and/or social… Continue reading

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A voter sits behind a privacy screen while filling out a ballot during the City and Borough of Juneau 2022 municipal election. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire file photo)

My Turn: Affordability provides hope

In May, I spent a couple weeks circulating petitions for the Affordable Juneau Coalition. The group gathered thousands of signatures from local residents, most of… Continue reading

  • Aug 23, 2025
  • By Paulette Simpson
A voter sits behind a privacy screen while filling out a ballot during the City and Borough of Juneau 2022 municipal election. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire file photo)
Win Gruening (courtesy)

Opinion: Juneau seasonal sales tax proposal is a permanent tax increase

A seasonal sales tax likely would increase the tax burden for many Juneau families

Win Gruening (courtesy)
This sweet, spiced cinnamon apple cake is topped with streusel and would pair wonderfully with a latte as a breakfast treat or vanilla ice cream for dessert. (Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

A cake for the changing seasons

My sister calls this time of year “apple season.”

This sweet, spiced cinnamon apple cake is topped with streusel and would pair wonderfully with a latte as a breakfast treat or vanilla ice cream for dessert. (Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)
Fred LaPlante is the pastor at Juneau Church of the Nazarene. (Courtesy photo)

Living and Growing: What’s coloring your view?

The world around me hadn’t changed — only my vision had

Fred LaPlante is the pastor at Juneau Church of the Nazarene. (Courtesy photo)
Russian President Vladimir Putin and President Donald Trump begin to leave the stage after making statements following their meeting in Anchorage, Alaska, Aug. 15, 2025. After that meeting, Trump adopted Putin’s preference for pursuing a sweeping peace agreement that would require Ukraine to cede territory to Russia. (Doug Mills/The New York Times)

Opinion: Trump embarrasses America. Again.

What mattered to Putin at this moment in history was how easy it would be to get almost everything he wanted

Russian President Vladimir Putin and President Donald Trump begin to leave the stage after making statements following their meeting in Anchorage, Alaska, Aug. 15, 2025. After that meeting, Trump adopted Putin’s preference for pursuing a sweeping peace agreement that would require Ukraine to cede territory to Russia. (Doug Mills/The New York Times)
Rumi, Zoey and Mira, of Huntr/x, perform in "KPop Demon Hunters." (Promotional photo courtesy Sony Pictures Animation)

On the Screen: ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ deserves a spot on the big screen

It’s a film that was made to be experienced with theater-quality sound and alongside a group of strangers

Rumi, Zoey and Mira, of Huntr/x, perform in "KPop Demon Hunters." (Promotional photo courtesy Sony Pictures Animation)
The Norwegian Bliss arrives in Juneau on Monday, April 14, 2025. (Jasz Garrett / Juneau Empire file photo)

Ships in port, Aug. 23-27

This information comes from the Cruise Line Agencies of Alaska’s 2025 schedule. Capacity figures in parenthesis were pulled from cruise lines’ websites. Saturday, Aug. 23… Continue reading

  • Aug 22, 2025
The Norwegian Bliss arrives in Juneau on Monday, April 14, 2025. (Jasz Garrett / Juneau Empire file photo)
An entryway to the Alaska Governor’s Mansion is seen July 11, 2025, in Juneau, Alaska (Photo by Erin Thompson/Juneau Empire)

Opinion: Good pay, free housing, free parking, 4-year contract

Applications are now being accepted for the job of governor of Alaska

  • Aug 20, 2025
  • By Larry Persily Wrangell Sentinel
  • Columns
An entryway to the Alaska Governor’s Mansion is seen July 11, 2025, in Juneau, Alaska (Photo by Erin Thompson/Juneau Empire)
The ranked choice outcome for Alaska’s U.S. Senate race is shown during an Alaska Public Media broadcast on Nov. 24, 2022. (Alaska Division of Elections)

My Turn: Petition to overturn ranked choice voting still needs signatures

RCV is just not natural or comfortable for voters with experience in the conventional, tried-and-true system

  • Aug 20, 2025
  • By Murray R. Walsh
  • Opinion
The ranked choice outcome for Alaska’s U.S. Senate race is shown during an Alaska Public Media broadcast on Nov. 24, 2022. (Alaska Division of Elections)