Corrections

An article in Wednesday’s Juneau Empire about the finalization of election results included an erroneous statement. The article reported that absentee votes from the village of Ambler were not received by Division of Elections officials in Juneau in time to be counted Tuesday. The Division of Elections said Wednesday it had not received the absentee votes at all. Additionally, the Ambler Precinct Chair reported having five questioned ballots, of which four were by young residents not registered to vote.

An article in Tuesday’s Empire about August weather referred to Annette Island as home to Ketchikan’s airport. The airport is located on Gravina Island.

The Empire regrets all errors. To report an error email editor@juneauempire.com or call (907) 523-2265.

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