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Capitol Live: Fair Share Act gets legal review
Capitol Live: Fair Share Act gets legal review
Humane Society of the United States                                 This file image from video shows taxidermy hunted by Donald Trump Jr. at the Safari Club International’s 2020 annual convention held in Reno, Nevada.

Donald Trump Jr. receives permit to hunt Alaska grizzly bear

By Dan Joling Associated Press ANCHORAGE — The oldest son of President Donald Trump has received a permit to hunt and kill a grizzly bear… Continue reading

  • Feb 25, 2020
Humane Society of the United States                                 This file image from video shows taxidermy hunted by Donald Trump Jr. at the Safari Club International’s 2020 annual convention held in Reno, Nevada.
Pebble mine opponents say process is being rushed

Pebble mine opponents say process is being rushed

Opposition groups to hold town hall.

Pebble mine opponents say process is being rushed
Steve Morrow, seen interviewing for the Thunder Mountain High School principal position last week, has been selected as the principal of Thunder Mountain High School for the beginning of next school year. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

New principal chosen for Thunder Mountain

Current principal Dan Larson will retire at the end of this school year.

Steve Morrow, seen interviewing for the Thunder Mountain High School principal position last week, has been selected as the principal of Thunder Mountain High School for the beginning of next school year. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)
Riley Traxler shoots as Thunder Mountain High School plays against Ketchikan High School on Feb. 22, 2020. (Heather Holt | Courtesy photo)

Juneau teams play close games, end losing streak in competitive weekend

TMHS girls ended a 5-year losing streak against Ketchikan on Friday.

Riley Traxler shoots as Thunder Mountain High School plays against Ketchikan High School on Feb. 22, 2020. (Heather Holt | Courtesy photo)
Bars and breweries propose bill rewriting state’s alcohol laws

Bars and breweries propose bill rewriting state’s alcohol laws

Long-brewing conflict may be coming to an end.

Bars and breweries propose bill rewriting state’s alcohol laws
Larry and Laura Rorem. (Courtesy photo)

Living & Growing: The blessings of meaningful communication

All people need food, shelter, love, relationship and understanding.

  • Feb 23, 2020
  • By Larry and Laura Rorem For the Juneau Empire
Larry and Laura Rorem. (Courtesy photo)
Gov. Mike Dunleavy holds a press conference at the Capitol on Tuesday, April 9, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Direct democracy won’t fix the budget

Not knowing isn’t a matter of ignorance of apathy. It’s not our job.

  • Feb 23, 2020
  • By Rich Moniak
Gov. Mike Dunleavy holds a press conference at the Capitol on Tuesday, April 9, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Slack Tide: When I’m 44

Slack Tide: When I’m 44

As birthdays go, it’s not exactly a milestone.

  • Feb 23, 2020
Slack Tide: When I’m 44
Winter journey along the Yukon River

Winter journey along the Yukon River

Ski fast.

Winter journey along the Yukon River
Clouds swirls over Douglas Island on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Clouds swirls over Douglas Island on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Juneau Empire Managing Editor Emily Russo Miller, pictured when she was hired as a reporter at the Juneau Empire in September 2011. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

From the Editor: A fond farewell

I am just simply overwhelmed with gratitude.

Juneau Empire Managing Editor Emily Russo Miller, pictured when she was hired as a reporter at the Juneau Empire in September 2011. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
GCI donates to Glory Hall, Juneau Youth Services

GCI donates to Glory Hall, Juneau Youth Services

The donations will help raise more funds for shelter, and for suicide prevention programs.

GCI donates to Glory Hall, Juneau Youth Services
Alaska Natives say their voices are being ignored in ferry reshaping group
Alaska Natives say their voices are being ignored in ferry reshaping group
Bartlett Regional Hospital on Tuesday, April 23, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Bartlett Regional Hospital on Tuesday, April 23, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Pam Kihlmire and Elizabeth Flory talk with Dani Snyder, Tongass National Forest landscape architect, during a scoping open house Thursday night at Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)
Pam Kihlmire and Elizabeth Flory talk with Dani Snyder, Tongass National Forest landscape architect, during a scoping open house Thursday night at Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)
Eric Vance, manager of the Capitol Disposal Landfill, speaks at a Board of Commerce luncheon held in Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall on Thursday. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

Keeping Juneau clean: Litter Free looks forward to annual cleanup

There’s also changes coming for how we get rid of trash.

Eric Vance, manager of the Capitol Disposal Landfill, speaks at a Board of Commerce luncheon held in Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall on Thursday. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)
Opinion: Open minds can open mines

Opinion: Open minds can open mines

No more short-term band aids — we need long-term solutions.

  • Feb 21, 2020
  • By Win Gruening
Opinion: Open minds can open mines
Judy Cavanaugh stands with others at a rally against the Pebble Mine in front of Sen. Lisa Murkowski’s Juneau office on Tuesday, June 25, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Judy Cavanaugh stands with others at a rally against the Pebble Mine in front of Sen. Lisa Murkowski’s Juneau office on Tuesday, June 25, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Kristine “Kristy” Germain, assistant principal for Dzantik’i Heeni Middle School interviews Thursday morning at Thunder Mountain High School to be TMHS’ next principal. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)
Kristine “Kristy” Germain, assistant principal for Dzantik’i Heeni Middle School interviews Thursday morning at Thunder Mountain High School to be TMHS’ next principal. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)