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
Trump: ‘He who saves his Country does not violate any Law’
Quote sometimes attributed to Napoleon posted on White House’s official X account.
Alaska state employees rally for more pay and benefits on same day mass federal firings occur
After Haines man disappears, locals and state officials warn of the dangers of ice skating on lake
Trump’s federal layoffs hit wide range of Alaska agencies on Friday, with fears of many more to come
Juneau Animal Rescue hopes to be ‘feline’ the love at annual fundraiser
Empire Archives: Juneau’s history for the week ending Feb. 15
Sports
Sweetheart race, a run for love and waffles
Saturday race features appetites aplenty in diverse field.
Crimson Bears split road series, fall to Kings in Ketchikan on Saturday after win on Friday
JDHS finishes 1-3 in conference, will return to Ketchikan in three weeks for Region V tournament.
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
Most Read
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
Update: Large calving of ice from Mendenhall Glacier prompts further safety warning
All of the Trump administration’s major moves in the first 20 days
Mass firings ordered by Trump administration, including nearly 10% of U.S. Forest Service