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AWARE seeks Women of Distinction

Do you know a woman who has made outstanding contributions to our Juneau community? Nominate her now for…

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Thunder Mountain High School Robotics teams thank sponsors

The Thunder Mountain High School Robotics teams would like to thank all of their sponsors for the 2016-17…

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UA Board of Regents to host public testimony session

The University of Alaska Board of Regents will host a public testimony session on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017.…

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Juneau Community Garden Association’s 25th annual Harvest Fair a success

The Juneau Community Garden Association’s 25th Annual Harvest Fair was a grand success, thanks to the generosity of…

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One tough mucker

If I’ve learned anything during my time in Alaska — aside from how to loosen lug nuts with…

The masthead of the Alaska Daily Empire, predecessor to the Juneau Empire, is seen on Oct. 26, 1918, the date the steamship Princess Sophia sank on Vanderbilt Reef in Lynn Canal. (Chronicling America)

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Alaska’s history made easier

It’s been a year since Alaska’s new State Library, Archives and Museum opened. Every time I stop by,…

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Museum Collections Advisory Committee candidate sought

The Alaska State Museums (Alaska State Museum, Juneau, and Sheldon Jackson Museum, Sitka) are seeking a candidate for…

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Juneau woman named to Eastern Oregon University spring 2017 dean’s list

Juneau woman named to Eastern Oregon University spring dean’s list At the close of spring term, 458 Eastern…

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Watch whales with the Juneau Symphony

Join other music lovers for a whale watching cruise to benefit the Juneau Symphony, from 2-5 p.m. Saturday,…

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Thank you for 23rd Toy Run

The Panhandlers Motorcycle Club and Bartlett Reginal Hospital wish to thank Juneau motorcycle enthusiasts and friends who donated…

The Juneau Cruise Ship Berth project was completed in May 2017. The first cruise ships visited the new facility on May 5. (Courtesy photo)

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Juneau Floating Cruise Ship Berths project recognized

PND Engineers recently announced that its Juneau Floating Cruise Ship Berths project has been recognized by the Pile…

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Rocking the back-to-school shopping

Summer is over and the kids are flocking back to school, but not before a trip or two…

A magnolia tree planted in the memorial garden dedicated to Chief Justice Jay Rabinowitz at the Dimond Courthouse on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Geeking out on a nursery tour of Oregon’s Willamette Valley

Touring wholesale nurseries in Oregon’s Willamette Valley at the annual Nurseryman’s convention is very much like Christmas shopping.…

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Nature’s ‘Virgin Birth’

Parthenogenesis means “virgin birth” or the production of offspring by one parent (a female) without genetic input from…

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Haines obituary writer’s experiences being produced as a TV show

It’s a time-honored ritual in Haines. When someone dies, local author Heather Lende meets with family and friends…

The Sisters and Rivers group, on board the F/V Happy Time with Eric Grundberg and Malena Marvin, owners of Schoolhouse Fish Co. (Photo by Dan Kowalski.)

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Standing for Salmon

One great part of this summer has been getting to meet people on their way to adventures around…

President Harding holds flowers as he greets children in Skagway, 1923. From the Marguerite Bone Wilcox collection, identifier ASL-P70-20. Image courtesy of the Alaska State Library Historical Collections.

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President Harding’s visit to Skagway

It’s a pleasant July morning in 1923, as three ships pull into the Skagway harbor. The passengers are…

The fuzzy underside of labrador tea. (Photo by Corinne Conlon)

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A few simple labrador tea leaves makes the perfect cup of tea

I often think about how I am connected to Alaska, particularly this spot in Southeast. It is an…

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Recent births

Recent births at Bartlett Regional Hospital: • On Aug. 5, a daughter, Dhruti Panjwani, weighing 8 pounds, 3…

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Blue Mass will honor those in uniform

Juneau Knights of Columbus are inviting the public to attend the 10th annual Blue Mass to honor those…