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9-year old’s cooking passion leads him to the White House
Budding Juneau chef Denali Schijvens, 9, has been baking for his family and friends since the age of…
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First Juneau Haida language gathering to be held
This year marks the 15th International Haida Language Gathering in Southeast Alaska, and the first to be held…
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Geeking out with comic con director and former Juneauite Todd Jones
Todd Jones never thought his career would one day involve driving his idol Leonard Nimoy, who is famous…
Neighbors
Huang named as Cancer Connection’s Medical Provider of the Year
Dr. Eugene Huang, a full-time physician at Southeast Radiation Oncology Center, recently won the Medical Provider of the…
Neighbors
5 questions with retiring Juneau principal
Kathryn Milliron has been an educator for 26 years, but on May 27, she will call this year…
Neighbors
Alaska’s 50-year anniversary of Arbor Day
On Monday it’ll be Alaska’s 50th Arbor Day, and a variety of events will be happening around Juneau…
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New York Times bestselling author makes stop in Juneau
New York Times bestselling author Jamie Ford will be coming to Juneau to speak on his award-winning novel…
Neighbors
Japanese-American internment: ‘Ignorance of such stories may mean we repeat them’
Hailing from Kenmore, Washington, Newbery Honor-winning author Kirby Larson will be visiting Juneau to speak at local schools…
Neighbors
Juneau teacher recognized as a Teacher of Excellence
Harborview Elementary School teacher Cherry Ecklund was recognized by the BP Teachers of Excellence program. In Alaska, only…
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Former sex workers seek protection for prostitutes
Terra Burns is a human rights activist for sex workers and a social justice consultant. As a former…
Neighbors
Hello from the new Neighbors editor
I’ve been with the Juneau Empire since August of last year, and am now assuming the role of…
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School board holds firm on budget priorities
The crowd at Tuesday’s Juneau Board of Education meeting had one key topic in mind: cultural education. The…
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Man of La Mancha’s final ride in town this weekend
This weekend, one man will joust with windmills on the stage of Juneau-Douglas High School during Juneau Lyric…
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Juneau Lions members talk club experience
With the coming of the Gold Medal Invitational Basketball Tournament to prepare for, the Juneau Lions Club has…
Neighbors
Reality TV comes to Juneau
On Tuesday evenings at Louie’s Douglas Inn, two men and a whole lot of other patrons watch an…
Neighbors
Trademarks as protection of Alaska Native art and culture
Appropriation of indigenous peoples’ art and culture: it’s something that’s been happening for decades, if not centuries, and…
Neighbors
Stomachs wanted: halibut and flounder
Ever caught an arrowtooth flounder when you were hoping for halibut? Ever had to face the prospect of…
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“The Empty Chair” documentary to be shown tonight
The Day of Remembrance, an annual event held on Feb. 19 to preserve the memory of the injustice…
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Ark of Juneau ‘wasn’t some glorious odyssey’
Beached on the rocky shore by territorial Gov. Ernest Gruening’s cabin near Amalga harbor, the tides of Favorite…
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Former Wings owner files for bankruptcy
The Portland-based commuter airline SeaPort Airlines, Inc., which used to own Wings of Alaska, recently filed for bankruptcy.…