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Opinion: Referendum on the Assembly

People voted against a new City Hall as an expression of displeasure…

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This November 2011 photo available under a Creative Commons license shows a man playing a didgeridoo, perhaps the best-known instrument requiring circular breathing. This instrument is a hollow tube, cylindrical or tapered, traditionally made from selected trees hollowed out by termites. Sounds are made when a player places the tube against the face and blows, vibrating the lips. (<a href="http://imagicity.com/" target="_blank">Imagicity</a>)

On the Trails: Unusual breathing arrangements

A breath-taking column.

This November 2011 photo available under a Creative Commons license shows a man playing a didgeridoo, perhaps the best-known instrument requiring circular breathing. This instrument is a hollow tube, cylindrical or tapered, traditionally made from selected trees hollowed out by termites. Sounds are made when a player places the tube against the face and blows, vibrating the lips. (<a href="http://imagicity.com/" target="_blank">Imagicity</a>)
Copies of the Alaska State Constitution were available outside the Lt. Governor’s office on Monday, Dec. 13, 2021. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Let’s protect Alaska’s constitution, vote no on Prop 1

A constitutional convention would encourage horse-trading with Alaska’s foundation and futur

Copies of the Alaska State Constitution were available outside the Lt. Governor’s office on Monday, Dec. 13, 2021. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)
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Police calls for Tuesday, Nov. 8

This report contains information from law enforcement and public safety agencies.

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Opinion: A vote for a constitutional convention is a vote for justice

In 1956, Alaska’s Founders expected that subsequent constitutional conventions would be necessary. Fairbanks delegate Warren Taylor said, “I think the next constitutional convention will possibly… Continue reading

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The Aurora Borealis glows over the Mendenhall Glacier in 2014. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

Aurora forecast

Forecasts from the University of Alaska Fairbanks’ Geophysical Institute for the week of Nov. 6

The Aurora Borealis glows over the Mendenhall Glacier in 2014. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)
Voters cast their ballots at a polling station in Derry, N.H., on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022. (AP Photo / Charles Krupa)

Vocabulary of voting: A glossary guide to the 2022 midterms

From “advance voting” to “too close to call.”

Voters cast their ballots at a polling station in Derry, N.H., on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022. (AP Photo / Charles Krupa)
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Police calls for Saturday, Nov. 5

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$2.5M eldercare grant received

Funds will implement a pilot project to improve care and services for older adults.

Sarah Palin speaks at a July 11 Save America Rally featuring former President Donald Trump at Alaska Airlines Center in Anchorage. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: The realities of Palin’s political demise

If Rep. Mary Peltola holds onto the congressional seat she won in August, I expect Sarah Palin to accept the outcome. But publicly she’ll blame… Continue reading

Sarah Palin speaks at a July 11 Save America Rally featuring former President Donald Trump at Alaska Airlines Center in Anchorage. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire File)
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski prepares to meet with Sealaska Heritage Institute officials during a visit to Juneau. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire)

Opinion: I am standing up for Lisa Murkowski, because she stands up for us

We have a champion in Congress who understands the important role healing will serve…

U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski prepares to meet with Sealaska Heritage Institute officials during a visit to Juneau. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire)
Former Democratic state Rep. Beth Kerttula holds up a sign reading “Vote No Con Con,” during a recent rally at the Dimond Courthouse Plaza in Juneau. Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: What can a liberal and conservative agree on? Voting against a constitutional convention

“We disagree on many issues. But we… urge Alaskans to vote against Proposition 1.”

Former Democratic state Rep. Beth Kerttula holds up a sign reading “Vote No Con Con,” during a recent rally at the Dimond Courthouse Plaza in Juneau. Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)
Bird researcher Jesse Conklin uses a radio antenna to relocate young bar-tailed godwits outside Nome on July 15, 2022. One of the birds Conklin and Dan Ruthrauff fitted with a satellite transmitter that day later flew from Alaska to Tasmania in a nonstop 11-day trip. (Courtesy Photo / Dan Ruthrauff)
Bird researcher Jesse Conklin uses a radio antenna to relocate young bar-tailed godwits outside Nome on July 15, 2022. One of the birds Conklin and Dan Ruthrauff fitted with a satellite transmitter that day later flew from Alaska to Tasmania in a nonstop 11-day trip. (Courtesy Photo / Dan Ruthrauff)
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Police calls for Friday, Nov. 4

This report contains information from law enforcement and public safety agencies.

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Guy Crockroft

Living & Growing: Don’t you know who I am?

Then Peter began to speak: “I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism but accepts from every nation the one… Continue reading

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Alexander B. Dolitsky

Opinion: World at War —a lesson from the Siberian Yupik tale

The world’s political leaders, including main actors such as Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, European Union, United Kingdom, United States and Canada, failed a trust giving to… Continue reading

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Opinion: Congress should prioritize predictable, fair cannabis regulation

“Alaska veterans can’t be certain that their essential need to use cannabis will be protected…”

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Les Gara smiles outside of the Juneau Empire’s offices following an interview. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)

Opinion: A few of the reasons I’m voting for Les Gara for governor

We have an opportunity to elect a candidate for governor who cares about women’s rights

Les Gara smiles outside of the Juneau Empire’s offices following an interview. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)
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Police calls for Thursday, Nov. 3

This report contains information from law enforcement and public safety agencies.

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This photo shows the University of Alaska Southeast  Juneau campus on a rainy day. UA administration and faculty have reached a tentative end to 14 months of negotiations.  (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire File)

UA administration and faculty union reach tentative deal

While 14-month negotiation has ended, unfair labor practice complaints process still ongoing.

This photo shows the University of Alaska Southeast  Juneau campus on a rainy day. UA administration and faculty have reached a tentative end to 14 months of negotiations.  (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire File)