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These scones are an easy treat. Photo provided by Tressa Dale

Scones for 3 sisters

These easy scones feature fresh cherries and chocolate

These scones are an easy treat. Photo provided by Tressa Dale
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Police calls, July 31-Aug. 6

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

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The Norwegian Bliss arrives in Juneau on Monday, April 14, 2025.

Ships in port, Aug. 9-13

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. 9… Continue reading

  • Aug 8, 2025
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The Norwegian Bliss arrives in Juneau on Monday, April 14, 2025.
The author’s father, “Tatay,” and mother are seen in this undated image. (Image courtesy Gina Del Rosario)

Living and Growing: Our Father

Tatay taught us, mostly, not by words, but by how he lived his life

The author’s father, “Tatay,” and mother are seen in this undated image. (Image courtesy Gina Del Rosario)
Three Alaska Marine Highway System ferries are docked at its headquarters in Ketchikan as the Columbia arrives on July 16. (Meredith Jordan / Juneau Empire)

Opinion: Juneau needs new ferry terminal like it needs a hole in a boat

What’s the rush to spend money designing a project that may never get built — that shouldn’t get built

Three Alaska Marine Highway System ferries are docked at its headquarters in Ketchikan as the Columbia arrives on July 16. (Meredith Jordan / Juneau Empire)
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Community Calendar for Aug. 6, 2025

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

  • Aug 6, 2025
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Police calls, July 31-Aug. 1

This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction information. Anyone listed in this report is presumed innocent

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My Turn: Our country requires leadership

An open letter to Alaska’s congressional delegation

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Opinion: The world has changed, and so should taxes

The commerce of the world is different — immensely different — than it was decades ago

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The Norwegian Bliss arrives in Juneau on Monday, April 14, 2025. (Jasz Garrett / Juneau Empire file photo)
The Norwegian Bliss arrives in Juneau on Monday, April 14, 2025. (Jasz Garrett / Juneau Empire file photo)

Ships in port, Aug. 6-9

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. 6… Continue reading

  • Aug 4, 2025
The Norwegian Bliss arrives in Juneau on Monday, April 14, 2025. (Jasz Garrett / Juneau Empire file photo)
The Norwegian Bliss arrives in Juneau on Monday, April 14, 2025. (Jasz Garrett / 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: The Tongass needs a legislative exemption from the Roadless Rule

A permanent exemption of the Tongass from the 2001 Roadless Rule is necessary

  • Aug 4, 2025
  • By Frank H. Murkowski
  • Opinion
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)
(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire file photo)

Police calls for July 27-31

CAPITAL CITY FIRE & RESCUE On Wednesday, three Capital City Fire & Rescue ambulances responded to a multi-vehicle crash near Mile 7 of the Glacier… Continue reading

(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire file photo)
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The Norwegian Bliss arrives in Juneau on Monday, April 14.

Ships in port, Aug. 2-6

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. 2… Continue reading

Jasz Garrett / Juneau Empire file photo
The Norwegian Bliss arrives in Juneau on Monday, April 14.
Vanessa Kirby is Sue Storm, Pedro Pascal is Reed Richards, Joseph Quinn is Johnny Storm and Ebon Moss-Bachrach is Ben Grimm in “Fantastic Four: First Steps.” (Promotional image courtesy Marvel Studios)

On the Screen: New ‘Fantastic Four’ falls short of superb

This new take on “Fantastic Four” is totally fine.

Vanessa Kirby is Sue Storm, Pedro Pascal is Reed Richards, Joseph Quinn is Johnny Storm and Ebon Moss-Bachrach is Ben Grimm in “Fantastic Four: First Steps.” (Promotional image courtesy Marvel Studios)
Rep. Bill Elam speaks during a legislative update to the joint Kenai and Soldotna chambers of commerce in Kenai, Alaska, on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

Opinion: Education accountability starts at home — not just in Juneau

Hyper-partisan politics don’t belong in classrooms.

Rep. Bill Elam speaks during a legislative update to the joint Kenai and Soldotna chambers of commerce in Kenai, Alaska, on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
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My Turn: WWII altered the US diet, and we grew larger

The post-war period saw a complex interplay of factors that dramatically changed the American diet and the way we approach food today

Alexander B. Dolitsky
Gov. Mike Dunleavy discusses his veto of a wide-ranging education bill during a press conference March 16, 2024, at the Alaska State Capitol. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire file photo)

Opinion: Legislature has a constitutional duty to address Dunleavy vetoes

If we do not act during this special session, the vetoes will become permanent

Gov. Mike Dunleavy discusses his veto of a wide-ranging education bill during a press conference March 16, 2024, at the Alaska State Capitol. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire file photo)
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Community Calendar for July 30, 2025

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

  • Jul 29, 2025
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The Alaska Capitol is photographed Friday, July 11, 2025, in Juneau, Alaska. (Photo by Erin Thompson/Juneau Empire)

My Turn: Schools and strength in challenging times

We must stand in defense of the institution of public schools

  • Jul 29, 2025
  • By Tom Klaameyer
  • Opinion
The Alaska Capitol is photographed Friday, July 11, 2025, in Juneau, Alaska. (Photo by Erin Thompson/Juneau Empire)
(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire file photo)

Police calls, July 24-27

Capital City Fire Rescue 12:24 p.m., July 24, 2025 CCFR responded to a cardiac arrest downtown. The staffed ambulances were already on other calls, so… Continue reading

(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire file photo)