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Max Webster stands with Lemon Creek Correctional Center staff in front of new control tower on Tuesday, July 9, 2025. (Natalie Buttner / Juneau Empire)

A towering accomplishment for new Eagle Scout

Max Webster honored at Firearms Training Center Control Tower ribbon-cutting ceremony

 

Andy Engstrom (left) uses bitcoin to buy lemonade and cookies from business owner Denali Schijvens (right) on Saturday, July 5, 2025. (Jasz Garrett / Juneau Empire)

Alaska’s 1st Bitcoin conference held in Juneau

State leaders discuss integrating Bitcoin in Alaska energy, investment and universities

 

Juneau Ati-Atihan marches towards downtown Juneau in the 2025 Fourth of July Parade. The group was named best of parade. (Natalie Buttner / Juneau Empire)

Independence Day parade soars through downtown

Candy took flight at this year’s downtown Juneau parade, ‘Juneau’s Winged Heroes’

 

People watch the fireworks after midnight on Friday, July 4<ins>, </ins><ins>2025</ins>. (Jasz Garrett / Juneau Empire)

Juneau blasts into Independence Day with annual firework display

A century old tradition, decades of expertise and a year of preparation culminates in a treasured show

People watch the fireworks after midnight on Friday, July 4<ins>, </ins><ins>2025</ins>. (Jasz Garrett / Juneau Empire)
Marites “Tess” Buenafe. (Screenshot)
One of the two 60-passenger cars on the Goldbelt Mount Roberts Tramway descends Mount Roberts. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire file photo)

Missing cruise ship passenger found dead on Mount Roberts

This story has been updated. Kentucky resident, Marites “Tess” Buenafe, 62, was found dead on Thursday afternoon below the ridge line of Gold Ridge, according… Continue reading

Marites “Tess” Buenafe. (Screenshot)
One of the two 60-passenger cars on the Goldbelt Mount Roberts Tramway descends Mount Roberts. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire file photo)
Photographs of injured humpback whale #2583 on June 27, 2025. (National Park Service photos by Janet Neilson, taken under the authority of Scientific Research Permit #27027 issued by NOAA Fisheries.)

Humpback whale injured by boat propeller in Glacier Bay

The national park is seeking information on the circumstances of the collision

Photographs of injured humpback whale #2583 on June 27, 2025. (National Park Service photos by Janet Neilson, taken under the authority of Scientific Research Permit #27027 issued by NOAA Fisheries.)
Cover of Juneau Empire July 2, 1985 from State Library Archives. (Natalie Buttner / Juneau Empire)
Cover of Juneau Empire July 2, 1985 from State Library Archives. (Natalie Buttner / Juneau Empire)
Juneau International Airport. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire File)

Search for airport manager continues

The search continues for the next airport manager for the Juneau International Airport. The board, on June 9, identified two finalists, Michael Clow and Michael… Continue reading

Juneau International Airport. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire File)
Natalia Spengler performs as Beatrice during a tech rehearsal of “Much Ado About Nothing”. Anna Becknell as Hero sits in the window behind her. (Courtesy of Flordelino Lagundino)

‘Some cupid kills with arrows, some with traps’

Theater Alaska brings deception and delight to Juneau venues with Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing”

Natalia Spengler performs as Beatrice during a tech rehearsal of “Much Ado About Nothing”. Anna Becknell as Hero sits in the window behind her. (Courtesy of Flordelino Lagundino)
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Community calendar of upcoming events

This calendar is updated daily with notices of upcoming local events provided by the Juneau Arts and Humanities Council, and other contributors. Submissions for events… Continue reading

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Megan Lingle writes a postcard to Alaska state senators on Friday, June 27, 2025. (Natalie Buttner / Juneau Empire)

Alaskans call for senators to take ‘hands off Medicaid’

Juneau demonstrators join statewide warning, Alaska gains protections in latest version of the bill

Megan Lingle writes a postcard to Alaska state senators on Friday, June 27, 2025. (Natalie Buttner / Juneau Empire)
Cover of Juneau Empire for June 27, 2005 from State Library Archives. (Natalie Buttner / Juneau Empire)
Cover of Juneau Empire for June 27, 2005 from State Library Archives. (Natalie Buttner / Juneau Empire)
(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire file photo)

Police calls for Wednesday, June 18, 2025

This report contains public information from law enforcement and public safety agencies.

(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire file photo)
Harris Harbor, a City and Borough of Juneau Docks and Harbor’s facility on Thursday, June 26, 2025. (Natalie Buttner / Juneau Empire)

Longtime Juneauites appointed to city commissions

Planning Commission, Docks and Harbors Board, and Parks and Rec. Advisory Board gain new members

Harris Harbor, a City and Borough of Juneau Docks and Harbor’s facility on Thursday, June 26, 2025. (Natalie Buttner / Juneau Empire)
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Sacred Ground baristas Raven Salduvar and Mackenzie Gray serve coffee in their new location, Aan Hít, on Sunday, June 22, 2025.

‘Healthy tribes make healthy communities’

Richard Peterson speaks to the Greater Juneau Chamber of Commerce about building opportunities for Juneau

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Sacred Ground baristas Raven Salduvar and Mackenzie Gray serve coffee in their new location, Aan Hít, on Sunday, June 22, 2025.
Runners cross Willoughby Avenue on Friday, June 20, 2025. Leading the pack are Adeline Souza and Heather Jones dressed as Mrs. Roper from the 1970’s sitcom Three’s Company. They were inspired by the nationwide phenomenon ‘Mrs. Roper Romps.’ (Natalie Buttner / Juneau Empire)

Solstice tradition sends characters dashing through downtown

Blue Men, the Mad Hatter and a bowling ball bring the heat during the longest day of the year

Runners cross Willoughby Avenue on Friday, June 20, 2025. Leading the pack are Adeline Souza and Heather Jones dressed as Mrs. Roper from the 1970’s sitcom Three’s Company. They were inspired by the nationwide phenomenon ‘Mrs. Roper Romps.’ (Natalie Buttner / Juneau Empire)
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Community calendar of upcoming events

This is a calendar updated daily of upcoming local events during the coming days provided by the Juneau Arts and Humanities Council, and other contributors.… Continue reading

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(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire file photo)

Police calls for Monday, June 16, 2025

This report contains public information from law enforcement and public safety agencies.

(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire file photo)
(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire file photo)

Police calls for Tuesday, June 17, 2025

This report contains public information from law enforcement and public safety agencies.

(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire file photo)
Jennifer Skinner and Dave Ringle stand by the St. Vincent de Paul logo on Thursday, June 19, 2025. (Natalie Buttner / Juneau Empire)

St. Vincent de Paul St. Therese Conference announces new leadership

Jennifer Skinner replaces Dave Ringle as the executive director of the organization with his continued involvement

Jennifer Skinner and Dave Ringle stand by the St. Vincent de Paul logo on Thursday, June 19, 2025. (Natalie Buttner / Juneau Empire)