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Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola at the Elders & Youth Conference in Anchorage. (Courtesy of Mary Peltola campaign)

Alaska Democrat postpones events after ‘minor injuries’ in automobile collision
NFL roundup: Rodgers moves past Manning on all-time TD passing list as Steelers win 3rd straight

NFL roundup: Rodgers moves past Manning on all-time TD passing list as Steelers win 3rd straight
Incumbent Lula declared winner of Brazil’s election as Bolsonaro rejects results

Incumbent Lula declared winner of Brazil’s election as Bolsonaro rejects results
Opinion: Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins is the candidate who takes AI seriously

Opinion: Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins is the candidate who takes AI seriously
Opinion: Five things to know about Anchorage’s fiscal future

Opinion: Five things to know about Anchorage’s fiscal future
When Halloween was for lovers and the forgotten spooky matchmaking parlor game

When Halloween was for lovers and the forgotten spooky matchmaking parlor game
As vote nears, Trump’s AI gamble fuels economic uncertainty

As vote nears, Trump’s AI gamble fuels economic uncertainty
Opinion: Trust is earned, and Sen. Dan Sullivan has earned mine

Opinion: Trust is earned, and Sen. Dan Sullivan has earned mine
Electrical infrastructure in Southeast Alaska serves communities where maintaining dependable power can involve smaller generating systems. (Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion file photo)

Juneau-based utility selected for federal tribal energy funding
Brazil votes in a tense Lula vs. Bolsonaro runoff with U.S. influence over Latin America at stake

Brazil votes in a tense Lula vs. Bolsonaro runoff with U.S. influence over Latin America at stake
The Juneau Police Department became the first and only police department in Alaska to become an Active Bystandership of Law Enforcement agency — a program from Georgetown Law’s Center for Innovations in Community Safety. (Juneau Empire file photo)

Juneau Police Department completes peer intervention program
Opinion: Alaska needs a fighter, and that fighter is Mary Peltola

Opinion: Alaska needs a fighter, and that fighter is Mary Peltola
Submitted by Gina Del Rosario

LIVING AND GROWING: Mary, Mediatrix of all grace
Obama, on the campaign trail, assails ‘cruelty’ and indecency from Trump and his allies

Obama, on the campaign trail, assails ‘cruelty’ and indecency from Trump and his allies
A construction worker works on the construction site of Central Council of Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska’s revived Haven House. (Clarise Larson/Juneau Empire file photo)

MY TURN: No vote on Ballot Measure 2 would support construction industry
Golden State Valkyries beat the Atlanta Dream 67-62 to even the WNBA Finals at 2-2

Golden State Valkyries beat the Atlanta Dream 67-62 to even the WNBA Finals at 2-2
MY TURN: Sullivan a consistant voice for Alaska

MY TURN: Sullivan a consistant voice for Alaska
South High shuts out West in second half to repeat as Division I football state champion

South High shuts out West in second half to repeat as Division I football state champion
Juneau approves 10 more years of gravel mining at Lemon Creek

Juneau approves 10 more years of gravel mining at Lemon Creek
UCF knocks off No. 2 BYU 39-31 in double OT

UCF knocks off No. 2 BYU 39-31 in double OT
Van Abbott

OPINION: Russian rewards wrapped in president’s promises
Opinion: Why ranked choice is bad for Alaska

Opinion: Why ranked choice is bad for Alaska
Ḵéex̱’ Ḵwáan performs during Celebration 2026. The Kake-based multigenerational group will be the lead dance group for the 2028 festival. (Photo by Chloe Anderson, courtesy of Sealaska Heritage)

Sealaska Heritage Institute announces dates for Celebration 2028
Ornithological observations from the seat of a recliner in Two Rivers

Ornithological observations from the seat of a recliner in Two Rivers
Juneau fishing fleet could get relief for soaring diesel costs

Juneau fishing fleet could get relief for soaring diesel costs
Dear Annie: Screen time vs. family time

Dear Annie: I need help rebuilding my social life as a 40-year-old
Some 60 Alaska fisheries organizations dedicated financial or logistical support to the fisherman-led get-out-the-vote effort Dock the Vote. (Courtesy Dock the Vote website)

Seafood industry works to encourage Alaska fishermen to vote
Miss Manners: What to do when a guest hijacks the dinner party

Miss Manners: How do I politely avoid being a guinea pig for my friend’s new job?
letter

LETTER: Republicans must unite behind governor candidate
Former U.S. Army soldier sentenced to decades in prison for murder of wife

Former U.S. Army soldier sentenced to decades in prison for murder of wife
Gunmen open fire at a church during a funeral in Jordan, killing 7 and wounding 40

Gunmen open fire at a church during a funeral in Jordan, killing 7 and wounding 40
For Indigenous tour operators, local knowledge is meaningful and plentiful

For Indigenous tour operators, local knowledge is meaningful and plentiful
Campaigns, attorneys weigh in on Trump’s DOJ suit to block election results if Sen. Sullivan loses

Campaigns, attorneys weigh in on Trump’s DOJ suit to block election results if Sen. Sullivan loses
Trump administration has stopped sharing evidence in Good and Pretti killings, Minnesota officials say

Trump administration has stopped sharing evidence in Good and Pretti killings, Minnesota officials say
New geological estimate puts Alaska North Slope gas resources at 96 trillion cubic feet

New geological estimate puts Alaska North Slope gas resources at 96 trillion cubic feet
For decades, he’s hunted tickets from Cal Ripken’s ‘Iron Man’ streak. Just 8 elude him.

For decades, he’s hunted tickets from Cal Ripken’s ‘Iron Man’ streak. Just 8 elude him.
Dear Annie: Screen time vs. family time

Dear Annie: How do I help my friend with a serious hoarding problem?
Miss Manners: What to do when a guest hijacks the dinner party

Miss Manners: How can we gracefully let our wedding guests know we don’t want gifts?
Sullivan, Peltola debate energy issues in closely watched U.S. Senate race

Alaska’s U.S. Senate race is the most expensive in state history
South High looks forward to challenge of taking on top-seeded West in Division I state football finals

South High looks forward to challenge of taking on top-seeded West in Division I state football finals
Europe’s intense summer heat may have led to about 50,000 deaths, report says

Europe’s intense summer heat may have led to about 50,000 deaths, report says
Judge orders Trump to sit for a deposition in his defamation lawsuit against the BBC by Dec. 11

Judge orders Trump to sit for a deposition in his defamation lawsuit against the BBC by Dec. 11
Win Gruening

OPINION: Confusion, collusion, and the ranked choice illusion
World Series preview: Surprising Brewers-Rays showdown will open with Jacob Misiorowski bringing record heat

World Series preview: Surprising Brewers-Rays showdown will open with Jacob Misiorowski bringing record heat
A swift response by Capital City Fire Rescue crews on Wednesday morning prevented a vehicle fire from consuming a Lemon Creek home. (Capital City Fire Rescue)

Capital City Fire Rescue contains vehicle fire in Lemon Creek
Miss Manners: What to do when a guest hijacks the dinner party

Miss Manners: I can’t tell what kind of relationship my erratic neighbor wants with me
A youngster cries while getting his flu shot. Bartlett Regional Hospital treated influenza patients earlier than usual this fall as health providers prepared for the winter respiratory illness season. (Black Press Media file photo)

Juneau’s flu spike subsides as statewide infections keep rising
Dear Annie: Screen time vs. family time

Dear Annie: I cheated years ago. Now, my wife has too. Can we survive this?
Trump administration announces hundreds of millions in federal funding for Alaska as election nears

Trump administration announces hundreds of millions in federal funding for Alaska as election nears
A First Nation community in Canada is using a data center to preserve its heritage

A First Nation community in Canada is using a data center to preserve its heritage
Late entertainer and Spenard icon Mr. Whitekeys is remembered for songs, smiles and satire

Late entertainer and Spenard icon Mr. Whitekeys is remembered for songs, smiles and satire
A total of 10,027 voters took part in Juneau’s 2026 regular municipal election. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire file photo)

Juneau sees 36.11% turnout for 2026 regular municipal election
Pentagon looks to build a deep-cover spy program to confront China

Pentagon looks to build a deep-cover spy program to confront China
Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins, the Democratic candidate for governor of Alaska, greets attendees at the Golden Days parade in Fairbanks, Alaska, July 25, 2026. Kreiss-Tomkins’ once-underdog campaign is testing whether Democrats can win in Republican states by building coalitions across party lines without embracing the socialist left. (Ruth Fremson/The New York Times file photo)

How a Democrat positioned himself to be Alaska’s next governor
Copper theft likely source of light outages along Anchorage’s city trail system

Copper theft likely source of light outages along Anchorage’s city trail system
A Vote Here sign directs residents to the City Hall Assembly Chamber voting center. (Juneau Empire file photo)

MY TURN: It’s time to end the mess of open primaries
Dear Annie: Screen time vs. family time

Dear Annie: My high school senior seems reluctant to leave the nest. How to I help him?
Letter to the editor typewriter (web only)

LETTER: Homework puts unnecessary burden on students
Miss Manners: What to do when a guest hijacks the dinner party

Miss Manners: An evergreen response you can use for unsolicited advice
Ohio governor’s race in uproar over ad featuring Democrat’s estranged mother

Ohio governor’s race in uproar over ad featuring Democrat’s estranged mother
Guatemalan man sentenced to 30 years for smuggling tragedy that killed 53 people in Texas

Guatemalan man sentenced to 30 years for smuggling tragedy that killed 53 people in Texas
Governor declares disaster in Ketchikan as high winds wallop Southeast Alaska

Governor declares disaster in Ketchikan as high winds wallop Southeast Alaska
Odds say Milwaukee is the Series favorite. The Rays say hold my brew.

Odds say Milwaukee is the Series favorite. The Rays say hold my brew.
Regional carriers serving Southeast Alaska could face changes to how shared airport operating expenses are calculated. (Michael S. Lockett/Juneau Empire file photo)

Alaska Seaplanes disputes Juneau airport plan to overhaul airline fees
France announces nightly curfews ‘for as long as necessary’ in Paris and other big cities

France announces nightly curfews ‘for as long as necessary’ in Paris and other big cities
An appeal to overturn the Planning Commission’s approval of a Conditional Use Permit authorizing a high-density animal operation within an Urban Low-Density Residential district will be considered by the City and Borough of Juneau assembly on Oct. 26. (Erin Thompson/Juneau Empire file photo)

Mendenhall Valley residents file appeal of high-density farm permit
Japan launches spacecraft to mysterious moons of Mars in a bold mission to bring home soil samples

Japan launches spacecraft to mysterious moons of Mars in a bold mission to bring home soil samples
CNN anchor Christiane Amanpour leaving network after a storied career of 43 years

CNN anchor Christiane Amanpour leaving network after a storied career of 43 years
Trump says Alaska LNG is now a ‘federal government project.’ What does that mean?

Trump says Alaska LNG is now a ‘federal government project.’ What does that mean?
The Rewind: Dimond volleyball stays hot, UAA hockey breaks losing streak and Jeremy Swayman thrives

The Rewind: Dimond volleyball stays hot, UAA hockey breaks losing streak and Jeremy Swayman thrives
With 30 points and 16 rebounds, Angel Reese leads the Dream past Valkyries 79-65 to even WNBA Finals

With 30 points and 16 rebounds, Angel Reese leads the Dream past Valkyries 79-65 to even WNBA Finals
Larry Persily

OPINION: I hope I’m not like him when I am 80 years old
We saw everything in the Elizabeth Holmes documentary. Or did we?

We saw everything in the Elizabeth Holmes documentary. Or did we?
A suspicious envelope sent to state election officials prompted a swift emergency response from Capital City Fire Rescue over the weekend. (Capital City Fire Rescue)

Capital City Fire Rescue responds to suspicious envelope mailed to elections office
Zelenskyy says Ukraine got no early warning from partners as Russia hits the power grid again

Zelenskyy says Ukraine got no early warning from partners as Russia hits the power grid again
Anjuli Grantham, an organizer with Juneau for Democracy, speaks to a crowd gathered for a nationwide No Kings day of action on Oct. 17, 2026 and urges Alaskans to vote early. (Photo by Corinne Smith/Alaska Beacon)

Alaskans join nationwide No Kings rally focused on getting out the vote
Asking Eric: I keep unintentionally offending my daughter when I ask her questions about her choices

Asking Eric: My boyfriend and college friend have baggage. How do I make peace?
Dear Annie: Screen time vs. family time

Dear Annie: How do I protect my grandchildren from their mother’s toxic behaviors?
Miss Manners: What to do when a guest hijacks the dinner party

Miss Manners: I got invited to a party, but also charged a fee to attend. That’s weird, right?
Letter: What the Flock? - Anchorage Daily News

Letter: What the Flock? – Anchorage Daily News
Opinion: What is this attack on Alaska LNG really trying to accomplish?

Opinion: What is this attack on Alaska LNG really trying to accomplish?
Did the robots know your name? The 1990s ‘Cheers’ spinoff in the Anchorage airport

Did the robots know your name? The 1990s ‘Cheers’ spinoff in the Anchorage airport
Well-traveled Kardinals bring state football title back to Kenai

Well-traveled Kardinals bring state football title back to Kenai
Miami is No. 1 in AP Top 25 for 1st time since ’02, No. 2 BYU’s ranking best since ’84 title season

Miami is No. 1 in AP Top 25 for 1st time since ’02, No. 2 BYU’s ranking best since ’84 title season
Alaska Sports Scoreboard: Oct. 17, 2026

Alaska Sports Scoreboard: Oct. 17, 2026
Wayne and Wanda: Is it a deal breaker if my boyfriend is spending time on OnlyFans?

Wayne and Wanda: Is it a deal breaker if my boyfriend is spending time on OnlyFans?
Asking Eric: I keep unintentionally offending my daughter when I ask her questions about her choices

Asking Eric: My teen daughter takes me for granted. Am I overreacting?
Dear Annie: Screen time vs. family time

Dear Annie: I need help getting out of a dead-end relationship
Child hospitalized after East Anchorage crash has died, police say

Pedestrian struck and killed in Muldoon collision, Anchorage police say
Second-half surge propels West past Colony in Division I football semifinals

Second-half surge propels West past Colony in Division I football semifinals
Netting, drone detectors and shotguns are all part of survival in eastern Ukraine

Netting, drone detectors and shotguns are all part of survival in eastern Ukraine
New estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have revealed startling numbers for Alaska’s capital, showing that thousands of Juneau adults are experiencing frequent mental distress. (Stock photo)

New CDC data reveals thousands of Juneau adults facing frequent mental distress
The online campaign to unmask a Cornell rape accuser reached tens of millions

The online campaign to unmask a Cornell rape accuser reached tens of millions
Heather Imel, Kyle Lewis, Carrie Kline, and Megan Arsua were randomly selected out of 42 nominations for Bartlett Regional Hospital’s Fireweed Award. (Bartlett Regional Hospital)

Bartlett Regional Hospital announces Fireweed Award recipients
Meet the manly men who want to remake the Democratic Party

Meet the manly men who want to remake the Democratic Party
(Clarise Larson/Juneau Empire file photo)

MY TURN: Why Alaska judges don’t campaign
Dear Annie: Screen time vs. family time

Dear Annie: I got sober, but my family problems didn’t go away
The author fished the Kvichak River in June. Beyond Lake Iliamna (pictured) headwaters of this river would be consumed by the Pebble Mine, if it is ever built. (Courtesy of Jeff Lund)

I Went to the Woods: Online streaming feeds need for data centers
Miss Manners: What to do when a guest hijacks the dinner party

Miss Manners: I found out a donation was made in my name by someone I’m not close with
Asking Eric: I keep unintentionally offending my daughter when I ask her questions about her choices

Asking Eric: My sister’s bad relationship with our dad is making it difficult for everyone