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Artwork from inside cover of report “Learning to Thrive: Alaska’s next economy in a warming world” by Alyssa Quintyne. (Alaska Climate Alliance)

My Turn: Two visions of Alaska’s future

After two weeks of harrowing negotiations at the COP28 summit in Dubai, world leaders and oil giants decamped after agreeing to transition away from fossil… Continue reading

Artwork from inside cover of report “Learning to Thrive: Alaska’s next economy in a warming world” by Alyssa Quintyne. (Alaska Climate Alliance)
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Letter: Dunleavy shows cruelty in turning down federal food funds for children

Cold. Unfeeling. Cruel. How else to describe Gov. Dunleavy’s decision to turn down federal funds for food for children this summer? Half of Alaska’s children… Continue reading

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Police calls for Friday, Jan. 12, 2024

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(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire file photo)
(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire file photo)

Police calls for Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024

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A wolf carries a piece of prey while walking through a national park in Alaska. (National Park Service photo)

In an era of climate change, Alaska’s predators fall prey to politics

“This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here.” As spring arrived in southwestern Alaska, a handful of people from… Continue reading

A wolf carries a piece of prey while walking through a national park in Alaska. (National Park Service photo)
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Navigating Cortexi Claims: Trusted Supplement or Consumer Caution?

Are you tired of constantly struggling to understand conversations or missing out on the sweet melodies of life? Introducing Cortexi, a revolutionary hearing and tinnitus… Continue reading

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Navigating Fitspresso Claims: Trusted Supplement or Consumer Caution?

Are you looking for a natural and effective way to support your weight loss journey, regulate blood sugar levels, and enhance your overall well-being? Fitspresso… Continue reading

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Navigating Puravive Claims: Trusted Supplement or Consumer Caution?

Puravive is a revolutionary weight loss supplement that operates holistically, utilizing herbal ingredients to support the body’s natural processes. This in-depth review will cover the… Continue reading

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Corey B. Coleman, a Juneau resident, is being sought by the Juneau Police Department as the suspect in a shooting incident on Wednesday night near 33-mile Glacier Highway. (Juneau Police Department photo)

Update: JPD identifies man being sought as suspect in shooting at 33-mile Glacier Highway

Corey B. Coleman of Juneau last seen near Berner’s Bay Cabin; victim injured by shot to head

Corey B. Coleman, a Juneau resident, is being sought by the Juneau Police Department as the suspect in a shooting incident on Wednesday night near 33-mile Glacier Highway. (Juneau Police Department photo)
A worker with the Pebble Mine project digs in the Bristol Bay region of Alaska near the village of Iliamma, Alaska, July 13, 2007. (AP Photo / Al Grillo)

Opinion: The Alaska voices Dunleavy refuses to hear

“The Supreme Court’s decision to not hear the State’s case directly is disappointing,” Gov. Mike Dunleavy wrote in a social media post last week. He… Continue reading

A worker with the Pebble Mine project digs in the Bristol Bay region of Alaska near the village of Iliamma, Alaska, July 13, 2007. (AP Photo / Al Grillo)
The Alaska Department Health, which includes Adult Protective Services, is at fault in the death of an elderly Alaskan three years ago, according to the state ombudsman’s office. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire file photo)

Alaska ombudsman says Adult Protective Services’ negligent handling of vulnerable adult led to death

Report doesn’t specific community where incident occurred three years ago.

The Alaska Department Health, which includes Adult Protective Services, is at fault in the death of an elderly Alaskan three years ago, according to the state ombudsman’s office. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire file photo)
An adult female snakeworm gnat that scientists recently described as a new species found, as yet, only in Alaska. (Photo by Derek Sikes)

Alaska Science Forum: ‘Snakeworm’ mystery yields species new to science

Add another species to the list of organisms oozing over Alaska. A tiny gnat — one that in its larval stage sometimes crawls over its… Continue reading

An adult female snakeworm gnat that scientists recently described as a new species found, as yet, only in Alaska. (Photo by Derek Sikes)
Communion during Mass on Sunday at St. Paul’s Catholic Church. (Photo by Gina Del Rosario)

Living and Growing: The Bread of Life

John 3:16: “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have… Continue reading

Communion during Mass on Sunday at St. Paul’s Catholic Church. (Photo by Gina Del Rosario)
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Letter: Israel violating international humanitarian law with its response in Gaza

Gaza is roughly twice the size of Douglas Island, with over three times the population of Alaska living there. That’s a lot of people packed… Continue reading

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My Turn: When chickens come home to roost at the Juneau School District

On Tuesday I zoomed in to the Juneau School Board work session about our local school district’s recently announced $10 million budget shortfall. The explanation… Continue reading

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Workers plug a cable into a Princess Cruises ship in Juneau on June 26, 2016. (Photo by John Neary)

My Turn: Marine Passenger Fee proposal for electrifying docks

Here’s a great way to clean up the air in downtown Juneau during the busy cruise ship season. The tourism manager for the City and… Continue reading

Workers plug a cable into a Princess Cruises ship in Juneau on June 26, 2016. (Photo by John Neary)
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Police calls for Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024

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(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire file photo)
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Police calls for Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024

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

(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire file photo)
(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire file photo)

Police calls for Monday, Jan. 8, 2024

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(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire file photo)
A Chinook salmon is seen in an undated photo. (Photo by Ryan Hagerty/USFWS)

Conservation group wants Alaska king salmon listed as an endangered species

Climate change, government management, competition from hatchery fish cited as reasons.

A Chinook salmon is seen in an undated photo. (Photo by Ryan Hagerty/USFWS)