Ben Hohenstatt

Evan Wood, one of the owners of Devil’s Club Brewing Company, talks in August about what proposed rule changes for Alaska’s breweries and distilleries would mean for his business. Those changes weren’t adopted because of an Alcoholic Beverage Control Board decision Tuesday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Evan Wood, one of the owners of Devil’s Club Brewing Company, talks in August about what proposed rule changes for Alaska’s breweries and distilleries would mean for his business. Those changes weren’t adopted because of an Alcoholic Beverage Control Board decision Tuesday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Swap co-organizer Miranda McCarty moves a pile of clothing to be processed by volunteers at the community clothing swap Saturday, Nov. 9. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

It’s ridiculously hard to get rid of clothing in Juneau. This could help.

There’s a new way to get rid of unwanted clothes.

Swap co-organizer Miranda McCarty moves a pile of clothing to be processed by volunteers at the community clothing swap Saturday, Nov. 9. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)
Clare Boily brings her and Hal Turman’s “The Siren” to life at the Wearable Art show at Centennial Hall February 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Clare Boily brings her and Hal Turman’s “The Siren” to life at the Wearable Art show at Centennial Hall February 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Beth Weigel, Director of the Juneau-Douglas City Museum, gives an overview of the newly announced Marie Darlin Prize during a meeting of the Friends of the Juneau-Douglas City Museum on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019. A cash award of $5,000 will be given to the recipient of the prize starting next September. Nominations of writers, practitioners of visual, plastic, graphic, fiber or traditional arts and crafts, and performers, directors or creators of theater, music, film or dance will be accepted between Nov. 1 and April 3. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

New prize will continue lifetime of advocacy

Nominations are now being accepted.

Beth Weigel, Director of the Juneau-Douglas City Museum, gives an overview of the newly announced Marie Darlin Prize during a meeting of the Friends of the Juneau-Douglas City Museum on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019. A cash award of $5,000 will be given to the recipient of the prize starting next September. Nominations of writers, practitioners of visual, plastic, graphic, fiber or traditional arts and crafts, and performers, directors or creators of theater, music, film or dance will be accepted between Nov. 1 and April 3. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Mumbi the Wicked Witch, played by Olivia Bolin, finds the ruby boots to be a shocking experience during rehearsal for the Thunder Mountain High School production of “Choose Your Own Oz” at TMHS on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Mumbi the Wicked Witch, played by Olivia Bolin, finds the ruby boots to be a shocking experience during rehearsal for the Thunder Mountain High School production of “Choose Your Own Oz” at TMHS on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Long-running arts and literary journal seeks submissions, announces featured artists
Long-running arts and literary journal seeks submissions, announces featured artists
PINZ lanes sit open for bowlers Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019. The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board voted to renew Taku Lanes liquor license during the meeting on Tuesday. It will now need to be transferred to PINZ in order for the bowling alley to serve wine and beer. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Bowling alley is closer to serving wine and beer

There’s still more paperwork to be done.

PINZ lanes sit open for bowlers Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019. The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board voted to renew Taku Lanes liquor license during the meeting on Tuesday. It will now need to be transferred to PINZ in order for the bowling alley to serve wine and beer. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Empire Live: Alcoholic Beverage Control Board decisions impact Juneau manufacturers and bowling alley
Empire Live: Alcoholic Beverage Control Board decisions impact Juneau manufacturers and bowling alley
Killah Priest, who is known for his appearances on Wu-Tang Clan member albums as well as over a dozen solo efforts, will be in Juneau for a Dec. 20 concert. (Courtesy Photo | Killah Priest)
Killah Priest, who is known for his appearances on Wu-Tang Clan member albums as well as over a dozen solo efforts, will be in Juneau for a Dec. 20 concert. (Courtesy Photo | Killah Priest)
In this July 7, 2015 file photo, Jim Johnsen is greeted by Rep. Sam Kito, right, as then-new University of Alaska Southeast Chancellor Rick Caulfield, center, looks on during a gathering at Centennial Hall. Caulfield announced Friday he will be retiring. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

University of Alaska Southeast chancellor announces retirement

He wraps up 35-year career in June 2020.

In this July 7, 2015 file photo, Jim Johnsen is greeted by Rep. Sam Kito, right, as then-new University of Alaska Southeast Chancellor Rick Caulfield, center, looks on during a gathering at Centennial Hall. Caulfield announced Friday he will be retiring. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
In this file photo from Sept. 15, 2016, University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen makes a presentation to the university’s Board of Regents at the University of Alaska Southeast Recreation Center. Johnsen and the UA board discussed tuition increases and budget concerns Friday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
In this file photo from Sept. 15, 2016, University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen makes a presentation to the university’s Board of Regents at the University of Alaska Southeast Recreation Center. Johnsen and the UA board discussed tuition increases and budget concerns Friday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Empire Live: University of Alaska Board of Regents votes to delay tuition increase decision
Empire Live: University of Alaska Board of Regents votes to delay tuition increase decision
How US reached ‘rock bottom’ of American Indian law

How US reached ‘rock bottom’ of American Indian law

A year after ending segregation, the Supreme Court denied Native Americans Fifth Amendment rights.

How US reached ‘rock bottom’ of American Indian law
These three Alaskans are disrupting the salmon business
These three Alaskans are disrupting the salmon business
Matt Barnaby, co-owner and brewer at the Barnaby Brewing Company, photographed on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019, has added his name to a list of commenters who don’t like a proposed definition change by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board that would limit the sorts of activities that can happen in breweries and distilleries. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Brewery and distillery regulations widely panned in public comments

The people have spoken, and they don’t like a proposed definition change.

Matt Barnaby, co-owner and brewer at the Barnaby Brewing Company, photographed on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019, has added his name to a list of commenters who don’t like a proposed definition change by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board that would limit the sorts of activities that can happen in breweries and distilleries. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Sarah B. Aronson, who was born and raised in Juneau, recently had her first poetry collection published. (Courtesy Photo | Sarah B. Aronson)
Sarah B. Aronson, who was born and raised in Juneau, recently had her first poetry collection published. (Courtesy Photo | Sarah B. Aronson)
Sally Schlichting, on flute, left, and Jetta Whittaker, on oboe, rehearse for the Con Brio Chamber Series’ September concerts. Friday and Saturday, Con Brio is presenting a pair of flute society concerts. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Sally Schlichting, on flute, left, and Jetta Whittaker, on oboe, rehearse for the Con Brio Chamber Series’ September concerts. Friday and Saturday, Con Brio is presenting a pair of flute society concerts. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
The sounds and the furry: Sea otters are back, and they’re changing the environment
The sounds and the furry: Sea otters are back, and they’re changing the environment
Organized Village of Kake President Joel Jackson, Central Council of Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska President Richard Chalyee Éesh Peterson and Organized Village of Saxman President Lee Wallace were among Alaska Native tribal leaders who met with United States Department of Agriculture Under Secretary Jim Hubbard in Juneau Saturday, Nov. 2. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)
Organized Village of Kake President Joel Jackson, Central Council of Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska President Richard Chalyee Éesh Peterson and Organized Village of Saxman President Lee Wallace were among Alaska Native tribal leaders who met with United States Department of Agriculture Under Secretary Jim Hubbard in Juneau Saturday, Nov. 2. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)
Mercedes Muñoz holds a ceramic plate at her home studio on Monday, Oct. 28, 2019. Muñoz is showing her work at Coppa for First Friday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Mercedes Muñoz holds a ceramic plate at her home studio on Monday, Oct. 28, 2019. Muñoz is showing her work at Coppa for First Friday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)