News
Blessing of the Fleet set for Saturday
Juneau’s fishing fleet and those lost at sea will be honored at a ceremony Saturday at the Fishermen’s…
Opinion
The long-debated capital move has resurfaced
The idea of moving Alaska’s capital away from Juneau has been around since statehood. In 1960, 56 percent…
Neighbors
Some amazing things are happening in Juneau for young teens
Building social connections and opportunities for Juneau’s young people is one of the five focus or goal areas…
Opinion
Curing obesity means treating mind and body
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a holiday we’ve observed in this country since 1949. Over the past…
News
Police calls for Thursday, May 3, 2018
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Neighbors
Late Petersburg man named Fisherman of the Year
United Fishermen of Alaska, the state’s largest organization for commercial fishermen, has posthumously named Michael Bangs of Petersburg…
Neighbors
‘Across the Shaman’s River’ details John Muir’s relationship with the Tlingits
When Daniel Lee Henry moved up to Haines in the 80s, he had no intention of embarking on…
Neighbors
Southeast in Sepia: Carnation the moose and other animals of the gold rush
Humans have been using animals as pets, beasts of burden, and food probably for as long as we…
Death Notices
Death Notice: Gaylen Brevik
Gaylen Brevik of Lynden, Washington, died on April 10, 2018, as a result of complications after the double…
Opinion
Let’s invest in our national parks, support Alaska’s economy
On April 17, I had the honor of testifying in front of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources…
Letters to the Editor
Cartoonist was pointing out hypocrisy, not ridiculing faith
“Matthew 25:35. For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me…
News
Police calls for Wednesday, May 2, 2018
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Neighbors
First Friday: May the Fourth be with you
May the Fourth be with you tea tasting 60 Degrees Coffee and Tea 2 Marine Way suite 120…
News
Anchorage man agrees to guilty plea in Florida airport shooting
MIAMI — An Alaska man will not face the death penalty on charges of killing five people and…
Sports
Athlete of the week: Maya Araujo
Juneau-Douglas High School sophomore and dance team member Maya Araujo is the Juneau Empire athlete of the week.…
Sports
Gollin and McPhillips top the field in Pavitt 7K
Beth Gollin and Natalie McPhillips are the co-winners of Saturday’s Pavitt Health and Fitness 7K. Just over 40…
Neighbors
Planet Alaska: The tourists are coming
Tourist season is almost among us. We begin to prepare for the arrival of the ships and the…
Opinion
Walker and Mallott: Alaska is making progress on sexual assault awareness, child abuse prevention
As governor and lieutenant governor, we want to ensure that every Alaskan feels safe in their home, school…
Letters to the Editor
Refuse to print cartoons that ridicule faith
I am a staunch supporter of free speech. In the past hundred years, we have suffered through Margaret…
News
Police calls for Tuesday, May 1, 2018
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