News
Aurora forecast through the week of Feb. 1
These forecasts are courtesy of the University of Alaska Fairbanks’ Geophysical Institute and available online, along with more data, at… Continue reading
Juneau Animal Rescue hopes to be ‘feline’ the love at annual fundraiser
The shelter is still in need of a new building and hopes to continue educating the community.
Empire Archives: Juneau’s history for the week ending Feb. 15
Police calls for Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025
Mass firings ordered by Trump administration, including nearly 10% of U.S. Forest Service
Report: Former U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola likely to run for governor in 2026
Five-year economic plan for Southeast suggests spending $300M to address top priority of housing
Sports
Pure Sole: A first love
An old, old, old, old, old (key word is old here), old flame of mine from my freshman year of… Continue reading
Neighbors
Cooking for Pleasure: Chinese-style fried rice
At most of the Chinese restaurants I’ve eaten at over the years, the fried rice accompanying the meal is usually… Continue reading
Woven Peoples and Place: A conversation with regional catalysts for economic development and mariculture
A growing contingent of Southeast Alaskans are driving local economic transformation toward sustainability and Indigenous leadership. Traditional industries like logging… Continue reading
Alaska Outdoors
I Went to the Woods: The theater is over, let the work begin
The election is over. It’s time to catch our collective breath and… Continue reading
Alaska Science Forum: Geologic hydrogen may be an answer
The internal combustion engine is less than 100 years old. Same for… Continue reading
Events
Here’s what’s happening for First Friday in February
First Friday for the shortest month of 2025 features performances from the… Continue reading
Here’s what’s happening for First Friday in January
A trio of ongoing exhibitions at the Alaska State Museum, an exhibit… Continue reading
An icebreaker, a world-premiere play, a new ski season and holiday events galore arriving at week’s end
Here’s what’s happening for First Friday in November
Candidate seeks to convey ‘Brilliant Defiance’ during Juneau Symphony’s election-season concerts
Neighbors events, announcements and awards for the week of Oct. 20
KTOO’s 50-Fest celebrates golden anniversary with six-hour evening of local performers
Opinion
My Turn: Actions in D.C. means Alaskans need to demand rights in state’s Constitution
The Constitution of Alaska is a masterpiece of careful thought and straightforward language. Among other things it enshrines the right… Continue reading
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Five headless seals have washed up on Chilkat Valley beaches in the last few months; here’s possibly why
Here’s what Trump, after 20 days of his second term, has done so far specifically affecting Alaska
Juneau’s airport asking long-ago manager Dave Palmer to return temporarily amidst leadership changes
Update: Large calving of ice from Mendenhall Glacier prompts further safety warning
Small plane with 10 dead found crashed in Alaska