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A group of people gather in front of the stone fireplace at Taku Lodge including Leigh Hackley “Hack” Smith, who inherited one-quarter of the estate from his grandparents at age nine, his mother Erie Smith next to fireplace on the right and Mary Joyce who took over the lodge when “Hack” died in 1934. (Courtesy of Ken and Mic Ward)
Capital City Weekly

A centennial tribute to the people who built the Taku Glacier Lodge

The former hunting and fishing camp has gone through generations of owners and changes.

A group of people gather in front of the stone fireplace at Taku Lodge including Leigh Hackley “Hack” Smith, who inherited one-quarter of the estate from his grandparents at age nine, his mother Erie Smith next to fireplace on the right and Mary Joyce who took over the lodge when “Hack” died in 1934. (Courtesy of Ken and Mic Ward)
Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom is seen during the governor’s annual holiday open house on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2022 at the Governor’s Mansion in Juneau. (James Brooks / Alaska Beacon)

Alaska lieutenant governor disqualifies legislative term-limits ballot measure

Alaska Supreme Court ruled in 1994 legislative term limits require a constitutional amendment.

Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom is seen during the governor’s annual holiday open house on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2022 at the Governor’s Mansion in Juneau. (James Brooks / Alaska Beacon)
Runners compete in a men’s 5,000-meters heat during the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary, on Thursday. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

Disappointing World Championships track finish for Ketchikan’s Isaac Updike

Last-place finish in first global competition will serve as experience entering Olympic year.

Runners compete in a men’s 5,000-meters heat during the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary, on Thursday. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
Mount Mageik, a 7,103-foot volcano, stands in the Valley of 10,000 Smokes. (Photo by Taryn Lopez)

Alaska Science Forum: Scientists spend nights on top of volcano

Note: This story turns 10 years old this year. I am revisiting it because it shows the uncertainties of doing science outdoors in Alaska. And… Continue reading

Mount Mageik, a 7,103-foot volcano, stands in the Valley of 10,000 Smokes. (Photo by Taryn Lopez)
An illustration shows the location of a proposed new City Hall in Juneau. (City and Borough of Juneau)

My Turn: Lack of independent cost assessment of new City Hall means ballot question is not timely

The City and Borough of Juneau election this Oct. 3 (voting starts by mail Sept. 17) will include a proposed bond issue for $27 million… Continue reading

An illustration shows the location of a proposed new City Hall in Juneau. (City and Borough of Juneau)
A line of shoppers waits outside Centennial Hall during the Public Market in November of 2019. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)
Capital City Weekly

Gimme a Smile: What are you waiting for?

Waiting is hard. There’s nothing fun about it, unless your mom has established the habit of playing I-Spy in the line at the post office,… Continue reading

A line of shoppers waits outside Centennial Hall during the Public Market in November of 2019. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)
Brent Merten

Living and Growing: The ugliness of death is made beautiful by Jesus

My wife and I recently took our grandkids camping at Eagle Beach. Of particular fascination to them (and our dog) were the scores of chum… Continue reading

Brent Merten
Two Alexander Archipelago wolves are seen March 21, 2020, in a trail camera image provided by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service photo)

Southeast Alaska wolves are not threatened or endangered, federal agency concludes

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service again rejects request to put them on Endangered Species List.

Two Alexander Archipelago wolves are seen March 21, 2020, in a trail camera image provided by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service photo)
Courtesy Image / North Wind Architects An artist depiction of a new City Hall building at 450 Whittier St.

My Turn: City Hall — what’s love got to do with it?

I voted for the new City Hall bond issue last year. I know a lot about the city’s office situation. I worked there for 12… Continue reading

Courtesy Image / North Wind Architects An artist depiction of a new City Hall building at 450 Whittier St.
An empty hospital bed in a ward. (Photo by Flying Colours Ltd/Getty Images)

Thousands of Alaskans dropped from Medicaid after pandemic protections end

Federal government chides state for its handling of applications and renewals.

An empty hospital bed in a ward. (Photo by Flying Colours Ltd/Getty Images)
(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

Police calls for Monday, Aug. 21, 2o23

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

(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)
A cycle rickshaw passes the State Office Building in September of 2022. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire File)

State payroll department ‘one crisis away’ from workers going unpaid

Almost half of payroll processing jobs are unfilled, causing errors and delays

A cycle rickshaw passes the State Office Building in September of 2022. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire File)
(Juneau Empire File)

Letter: What will it take to implement a cruise ship plan?

It makes no sense to cater to the most environmentally degrading aspects of tourism while also aspiring to prevent the accelerating destruction of our local… Continue reading

(Juneau Empire File)
(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

Police calls for Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023

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

(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)
(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

Police calls for Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023

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

(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)
(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

Police calls for Friday, Aug. 18, 2023

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

(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)
(Juneau Empire File)

Letter: Unintended consequences of tourism — a plea for a balanced Auke Bay

I am a resident of Auke Bay who has watched our neighborhood undergo a transformation that is difficult to reconcile with the community we once… Continue reading

(Juneau Empire File)
A giant black slug makes its way onto “The Trail,” as the one road in Tenakee Springs is called. Visible is the breathing hole on the side of its body. (Photo by Dimitra Lavrakas)

It’s no fun getting slugged in Southeast Alaska

Gardeners are losing their battle against the invasion of the plant pests.

A giant black slug makes its way onto “The Trail,” as the one road in Tenakee Springs is called. Visible is the breathing hole on the side of its body. (Photo by Dimitra Lavrakas)
The common freckle pelt lichen (Peltigera aphthosa) is often found over mossy ground, rocks, or under trees. (James Walton / National Park Service)

On the Trails: Evolving from simple beginnings with symbiosis

The Latin roots of the word “symbiosis” mean living together. In the broadest sense, symbiosis refers to any close association of two (or more) different… Continue reading

The common freckle pelt lichen (Peltigera aphthosa) is often found over mossy ground, rocks, or under trees. (James Walton / National Park Service)
The campus of the University of Alaska Fairbanks is seen from the air on Sept. 20, 2022. (Photo by James Brooks/Alaska Beacon)

Former UAF student sues school, alleging injuries from hot sauce

Woman seeking more than $100,000 from incident in culinary arts class.

The campus of the University of Alaska Fairbanks is seen from the air on Sept. 20, 2022. (Photo by James Brooks/Alaska Beacon)