A flying bat shows its extended hand and fingers of its “hand-wing.” (Photo by Bob Armstrong/courtesy)

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On the Trails: Bats in the belfry

There are now six species of bat known to be resident in Southeast

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Coleman, Hertberg rule Long Course at Aukeman Triathlon

Will Coleman passed John Bursell on the last leg to win the Long Course at the Aukeman Triathlon…

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Aylward, Gress capture Juneau Marathon

William Aylward and Shannon Gress won the marathon, while Jack McManus and Joanna Hinderberger won the half marathon,…

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Cruise ships are needed and welcome, but why can’t we find money to accommodate the local way of life rather than catering to the tourism industry?

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I Went to the Woods: The original Southeast Alaska cruise

The ferry is charming. It demands patience.

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A toad tadpole and a dragonfly nymph meet head-on.

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On the Trails: Pleasures of taking a daily walk

Sometimes we enjoy seeing something expected; sometimes there are surprises

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Juneau loses Monday at Legion state tourney to finish 0-3

Juneau Post 25 lost 5-4 in eight innings to Service Post 28 on Monday at the 73rd Alaska…

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Saturday: Juneau, Ketchikan fall to 0-2 at Legion state tourney

Juneau Post 25 and Ketchikan Post 3 both fell to 0-2 at the 73rd Alaska Legion Baseball State…

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Legion state tourney Day 3: Ketchikan falls to West to finish at 0-3

Ketchikan Post 3 lost 9-5 to West Post 1 on Sunday at the 73rd Alaska Legion Baseball State…

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Juneau, Ketchikan lose at 1st day of Legion State

Juneau Post 25 and Ketchikan Post 3 both lost on the first day of the 73rd Alaska Legion…

Dark-eyed juncos make a typical nest cup of woven plant fibers. (Photo by Bob Armstrong/courtesy)

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On the Trails: Bird nests: Variations on a theme

Within the range of more ordinary cup-like woven nests, there is a lot of variation in construction, using…

The shoot killed by last year's willow rose is surrounded by exuberant new shoots. (Photo by Mary F. Willson)

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On the Trails: Spittlebugs, shore pines and avian juveniles

A friend and I strolled out to Nugget Falls, accompanied by the songs of warbling vireos

Cow parsnip inflorescences often attract crowds of small insects. (Photo Bob Armstrong/courtesy)

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On The Trails: Some early summer observations

At the very end of June, with just one monster cruise ship in, a friend and I ventured…

David Norris, 34, of Steamboat Springs, Colorado, wins the men's race at the Mount Marathon Race on July 4, 2025, in Seward, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

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Norris goes 6 for 6 in Mount Marathon men’s race; Moore’s streak ends at 54 races

One streak lived while another streak ended during a brilliantly sunny men’s race at the 97th running of…

The juniors start at the Mount Marathon Race on July 4, 2025, in Seward, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

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Anchorage’s Zuber, Flagstad capture junior Mount Marathon races

Kenai’s Boonstra takes 2nd in junior girls race

Anchorage's Klaire Rhodes, 27, wins the women's race at the Mount Marathon Race on July 4, 2025, in Seward, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

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Anchorage’s Rhodes defends women’s Mount Marathon crown

With Seward stuffed with people for 97th running of the Mount Marathon Race on Friday, Anchorage’s Klaire Rhodes,…

Public lands are a unique privilege that Americans should relish and protect. (Photo courtesy Jeff Lund)

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I Went to the Woods: The comment section: Where discourse goes to die

Someone always takes it upon themselves to filter a post, headline, story or ideas through their political view…

2024 Olympic wrestling gold medalist Amit Elor, 21, right, demonstrates a counter tie on Wasilla High School junior Taryn Wright, 16, during the Juneau Girls Wrestling Clinic on Tuesday at the Juneau Wrestling Center. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire)

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Alaska wrestlers take on Olympic and world champion at Juneau camp

Gold medalist Amit Elor shows girls path to success

The dainty little flowers of sheep sorrel are either male or female, but not both. (Photo courtesy Mary F. Willson)

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On the Trails: Butterworts, leaf rollers, and invasive flowers

On a bright, sunny day in mid-June, a friend and I strolled on the Lower Loop trail at…

Juneau’s Auke Bay Post 25 third baseman Madden Mendoza tags out Palmer Post 15 base runner Reed Craner (2) during Juneau’s 7-6 win over Palmer in American Legion Baseball action Sunday at Adair Kennedy Memorial Park. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire)

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Juneau’s Legion baseball team sweeps Palmer

Ludeman hits walk-off, Auke Bay Post 25 defeats Palmer Post 15

Swimmers race in Saturday’s Open Water Swim Series on Auke Lake. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire)

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Open Water Swim gives swimmers strokes

Theme of no lines, no lanes, no limits inspires