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The Ruby Princess is escorted by a U.S. Coast Guard 45 foot Response Boat-Medium into Juneau downtown harbor on Monday, April 30, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Moving target: How do you medevac embarked patients?

From ship to shore, the Coast Guard gets it done.

The Ruby Princess is escorted by a U.S. Coast Guard 45 foot Response Boat-Medium into Juneau downtown harbor on Monday, April 30, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Self-Care: It’s for Alaskans Now!

Self-Care: It’s for Alaskans Now!

The whole personal care industry fails to recognize our unique grooming needs.

  • Aug 25, 2019
  • By Geoff Kirsch For the Juneau Empire
Self-Care: It’s for Alaskans Now!
Empire Live: Huskies open home schedule against far-off foe
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Empire Live: Huskies open home schedule against far-off foe
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See action from the first two days of the derby.
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See action from the first two days of the derby.

Photos from the derby.

See action from the first two days of the derby.
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Coleman repeats as Tour of Juneau winner

Coleman repeats as Tour of Juneau winner

He picked up his speed from last year.

Coleman repeats as Tour of Juneau winner
The Alaska Marine Highway System’s M/V Kennicott pulls away from the Auke Bay Ferry Terminal in this August 2014 photo. The Kennicott was the first vessel on the scene to help five Canadians who jumped into the water south of Bella Bella, British Columbia, Canada, to escape a sinking ship. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
The Alaska Marine Highway System’s M/V Kennicott pulls away from the Auke Bay Ferry Terminal in this August 2014 photo. The Kennicott was the first vessel on the scene to help five Canadians who jumped into the water south of Bella Bella, British Columbia, Canada, to escape a sinking ship. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Members of the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S.C.G Dive Team, U.S. Army Dive Team and the Canadian Coast Guard participate in the annual Buoy Tender Olympics at Station Juneau on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Members of the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S.C.G Dive Team, U.S. Army Dive Team and the Canadian Coast Guard participate in the annual Buoy Tender Olympics at Station Juneau on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Fisherman finds luck twice on opening day of derby

Fisherman finds luck twice on opening day of derby

Meet the derby leader through Friday afternoon.

Fisherman finds luck twice on opening day of derby
Maria Flores went missing in Hinesville, Georgia on May 20. (Courtesy Photo)
Maria Flores went missing in Hinesville, Georgia on May 20. (Courtesy Photo)
National humanities chair makes point to visit rural Alaska, including Hoonah
National humanities chair makes point to visit rural Alaska, including Hoonah
Video & Photos: Orientation Day at UAS
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Video & Photos: Orientation Day at UAS

Classes start Monday.

  • Aug 23, 2019
  • By Michael Penn Juneau Empire
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Video & Photos: Orientation Day at UAS
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Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks to members of the media before welcoming Juneau residents to the Governor’s Open House on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Opinion: Dunleavy is still the ‘odd man out’

The budget can’t be balanced by cuts alone.

  • Aug 23, 2019
  • By Rich Moniak
Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks to members of the media before welcoming Juneau residents to the Governor’s Open House on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Photos: Best of Summer 2019

Photos: Best of Summer 2019

It was a hot one.

Photos: Best of Summer 2019
Two students from Floyd Dryden Middle School were arrested for terroristic threatening, or planning to commit a school shooting, on Thursday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Update: Two Juneau middle schoolers arrested for planning school shooting

The 13-year olds were arrested on the fourth day of school.

Two students from Floyd Dryden Middle School were arrested for terroristic threatening, or planning to commit a school shooting, on Thursday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
It’s a capital city comedy collective comeback
It’s a capital city comedy collective comeback
Co-artistic collaborator and facilitators for Juneau Voices Audio Wayfinding Project Ryan Conarro and Lillian Petershoarepoint to existing signage Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2019. The sign will be replaced by one linked to an audio installation in spring or summer of next year. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)
Co-artistic collaborator and facilitators for Juneau Voices Audio Wayfinding Project Ryan Conarro and Lillian Petershoarepoint to existing signage Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2019. The sign will be replaced by one linked to an audio installation in spring or summer of next year. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)
Cruise ship tourism set to grow again in Juneau

Cruise ship tourism set to grow again in Juneau

That could mean 65,000 more people.

Cruise ship tourism set to grow again in Juneau
Bagging barnacles: I’m exploring a changing ecosystem

Bagging barnacles: I’m exploring a changing ecosystem

A window into the future.

Bagging barnacles: I’m exploring a changing ecosystem
Mummy squirrel tells of a different Alaska

Mummy squirrel tells of a different Alaska

A clue into Alaska’s ancient past.

Mummy squirrel tells of a different Alaska
Return of the king: Pacific salmon rebounds in California after drought

Return of the king: Pacific salmon rebounds in California after drought

In Alaska, it’s a different story.

Return of the king: Pacific salmon rebounds in California after drought