Neighbors
Fountains of youth
Myths and legends abound concerning magical waters that restore youthful appearances and sometimes might increase longevity. Over 2,000…
Neighbors
Proposals due for joint fish, game board
The deadline to submit proposals to change how Alaska’s Fish Board and Board of Game advisory committees operate…
Neighbors
Bird feathers and the smell of tangerines
Millions of Alaska birds nest on rocky emerald islands seen by few people other than ship captains. One…
Letters to the Editor
Juneau needs new leadership
Because none of the three members of Juneau’s legislative delegation are running for re-election in November, it is…
Opinion
It’s time to comment on Pebble Mine
The Pebble Limited Partnership is continuing to advance its controversial mining project near Bristol Bay by forging ahead…
News
Coast Guard assists vessel adrift near Tracy Arm
A boat was disabled and afloat in the water in a bay near Tracy Arm on Wednesday morning,…
News
Native corporation to work for the Navy at Guantanamo Bay
ANCHORAGE — An Alaska Native corporation will soon provide support services for the U.S. Navy in Guantanamo Bay,…
News
Police calls for Friday, April 27, 2018
This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report…
Letters to the Editor
Close all Southeast to salmon fishing until mid-June to save salmon stocks
The Chilkat River king salmon numbers are so low that without a serious conservation effort they could be…
Letters to the Editor
Support a smoke-free Alaska
Senate Bill 63, for a smoke-free Alaska, should be considered no-brainer legislation. It is a lifesaving (and money…
Letters to the Editor
How to fix America’s military
Our school budget is being cut again. Our police departments run short staff with dwindling budgets. It’s the…
Opinion
Trials, Tribulations, and a Tribute to the Pacific Salmon Treaty
Both the beauty and bane of Pacific Salmon is their highly migratory behavior in the Pacific Ocean, spanning…
News
Sketching student STEM representation
“Draw a scientist.” The majority of the first-graders drew a white man with a lab coat, unruly hair,…
Neighbors
What’s Happening the week of April 25-May 1
Raincountry Flyfishers meeting, Wednesday, April 25, 7 p.m., Thunder Mountain High School Library. Gary Sedgwick, David Athern, and…
Neighbors
Alaska for Real: Message in a bottle – the return
We thought it would be a good day for bird watching and beachcombing, even though it was overcast…
Neighbors
Juneau Dance Theatre presents annual “Spring Showcase”
Juneau Dance Theatre (JDT) presents its annual “Spring Showcase” at the Juneau Douglas High School Auditorium April 27-28.…
Sports
Athletes of the Week: Audrey Welling & Arne Ellefson-Carnes
Audrey Welling and Arne Ellefson-Carnes are the Juneau Empire Athletes of the Week. Welling, of Thunder Mountain High…
Opinion
The sweet fruit of education
Alaska’s 30th Legislature is diligently working to complete the session. Nevertheless, important work is still to be done.…
News
Empire, CCW honored with Press Club awards
The Juneau Empire Capital and City Weekly won 16 awards at the Alaska Press Club for work in…
Neighbors
What’s Happening the week of May 2-8
Wednesday Watercolor Exploration, first Wednesday every month, 6-8 p.m., the Canvas. Taught by Patti Hutchens-Jouppi. All materials provided…