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Photos: Voices of Our Ancestors Native Language Summit

Photos: Voices of Our Ancestors Native Language Summit

Photographs from the first-ever Voices of Our Ancestors Native Language Summit, taking place in Juneau this week. The summit was co-sponsored by Sealaska Heritage Institute,… Continue reading

Photos: Voices of Our Ancestors Native Language Summit
Author talk examines 1982 murders in Craig

Author talk examines 1982 murders in Craig

Author Leland Hale spent years trying to find out what really happened in an unsolved mass murder, and this Friday he’s talking about his methods… Continue reading

Author talk examines 1982 murders in Craig
A male pink salmon fights its way up stream to spawn in a Southeast Alaska. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Ballot Measure 1 threatens our communities

This initiatives threatens jobs and the economy.

A male pink salmon fights its way up stream to spawn in a Southeast Alaska. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Alaska Native word of the week

Alaska Native word of the week

This week’s word is x‘áakw, which means sockeye that has entered fresh water.

Alaska Native word of the week
News briefs: JAHC First Friday submissions, writers symposium announces keynote
News briefs: JAHC First Friday submissions, writers symposium announces keynote
Police calls for Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018

Police calls for Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction… Continue reading

Police calls for Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018
Authorities: Custody dispute played role in slaying of 8

Authorities: Custody dispute played role in slaying of 8

Family of four charged in gruesome Ohio murders have since moved to Alaska.

Authorities: Custody dispute played role in slaying of 8
Eric Verrelli smiles after shooting in the Annie Oakley competition Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015 at the Juneau Gun Club’s Turkey Shoot. Verrelli won the competition, winning a frozen turkey. The Gun Club, Juneau Shooting Sports Foundation, Juneau Archery Club and the Alaska Department of Fish and Game host the shooting competition each year as a fundraiser. (James Brooks | Juneau Empire File)
Eric Verrelli smiles after shooting in the Annie Oakley competition Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015 at the Juneau Gun Club’s Turkey Shoot. Verrelli won the competition, winning a frozen turkey. The Gun Club, Juneau Shooting Sports Foundation, Juneau Archery Club and the Alaska Department of Fish and Game host the shooting competition each year as a fundraiser. (James Brooks | Juneau Empire File)
Claire Helgeson attempts to cross between two snow covered ponds. (Gabe Donohoe | For the Juneau Empire)

Photo blog: First snow of the season

A fresh new winter season feels good.

Claire Helgeson attempts to cross between two snow covered ponds. (Gabe Donohoe | For the Juneau Empire)
Democrat gubernatorial candiate Mark Begich, a former U.S. Senator for Alaska and former mayor of Anchorage, speaks during an interview in Juneau on Friday, Nov. 2, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Opinion: Thank you, Alaskans, for your support in the election

Thank you, Alaska. Debra Call and I are honored by every vote we earned and are humbled by all the Alaskans we had the opportunity… Continue reading

Democrat gubernatorial candiate Mark Begich, a former U.S. Senator for Alaska and former mayor of Anchorage, speaks during an interview in Juneau on Friday, Nov. 2, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Police calls for Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018

Police calls for Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction… Continue reading

Police calls for Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018
Event brings together perspectives on homelessness

Event brings together perspectives on homelessness

Homelessness continues to rise in Juneau.

Event brings together perspectives on homelessness
No arrest yet in vandalism, car theft case
No arrest yet in vandalism, car theft case
Photos: Best Pictures of the Week

Photos: Best Pictures of the Week

Best Pictures of the Week from Nov. 5-10, 2018, by staff photographer Michael Penn. Contact staff photographer Michael Penn at 523-2262 and mpenn@juneauempire.com.… Continue reading

Photos: Best Pictures of the Week
Juneau Empire file. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Police calls for Monday, Nov. 12, 2018

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction… Continue reading

Juneau Empire file. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Police calls for Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018

Police calls for Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction… Continue reading

Police calls for Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018
Living & Growing: Dead fish

Living & Growing: Dead fish

“Do you think I’ll die if I lick a dead salmon?” How do you answer that as a parent?

Living & Growing: Dead fish
Mt. Juneau-Gastineaux Lodge No. 21 honors past masters

Mt. Juneau-Gastineaux Lodge No. 21 honors past masters

Mt. Juneau-Gastineaux Lodge No. 21 honored its Past Masters on October 30, 2018 with a special Lodge meeting and dinner. The Master of the Lodge… Continue reading

Mt. Juneau-Gastineaux Lodge No. 21 honors past masters
Opinion: Involve disabled patients in conversation about their treatment
Opinion: Involve disabled patients in conversation about their treatment
Opinion: On scene, unseen: the US Navy submarine force

Opinion: On scene, unseen: the US Navy submarine force

Seeing a submariner is a rare and privileged opportunity.

Opinion: On scene, unseen: the US Navy submarine force