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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…

The Alaska State Capitol. (Juneau Empire File)

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…

(Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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…

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Police calls for Thursday, May 3, 2018

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report…

Michael Bangs, pictured in 2015. (Facebook)

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…

Author Daniel Lee Henry. Courtesy image.

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…

Above: “A Monarch of the Forest in Harness” view looking northeast in Skagway. Photo taken in April 1900 by Harrie Clay Barley. Image courtesy of the National Park Service, Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, Cynthia Taylor Collection, KLGO MR-17-1687.

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

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report…

First Friday: May the Fourth be with you

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…

In this Jan. 30, 2017 photo, Esteban Santiago is escorted from the Broward County jail for an arraignment in federal court in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The Justice Department has decided not to seek the death penalty against Santiago accused of killing five people and wounding six in a Florida airport shooting. Officials said Santiago of Anchorage, Alaska, will agree to a life sentence. The announcement was made in Miami on Tuesday, May 1, 2018. (Lynne Sladky | The Associated Press File)

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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…

Athlete of the week: Maya Araujo

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.…

Beth Gollin and Natalie McPhillips race in the Pavitt Health and Fitness 7K on Saturday at the Brotherhood Bridge Parking Lot. (Courtesy Photo | Linda Kruger)

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…

A non-authentic totem pole in front of a gallery in Sitka.Vivian Mork Y&

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…

Police calls for Tuesday, May 1, 2018

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Police calls for Tuesday, May 1, 2018

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report…