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Economist Ed King makes it a race for Juneau House seat
Economist Ed King makes it a race for Juneau House seat
Observations from Cowee Meadows in late May

Observations from Cowee Meadows in late May

The fields are alive.

  • Jun 3, 2020
  • By Mary F. Willson For the Juneau Empire
Observations from Cowee Meadows in late May
For First Friday, artist Crystal Cudworth will hold a one-hour long First Friday virtual workshop that will offer tips on how to assemble a canvas and basic rules necessary to begin an archival painting.(Courtesy Photo | Crystal Cudworth)

First Friday expands, blending virtual and in-person events

Other communities join the arts celebration, too.

For First Friday, artist Crystal Cudworth will hold a one-hour long First Friday virtual workshop that will offer tips on how to assemble a canvas and basic rules necessary to begin an archival painting.(Courtesy Photo | Crystal Cudworth)
This undated file photo shows the Trans-Alaska pipeline and pump station north of Fairbanks, Alaska. The future of Alaska’s unique program of paying residents an annual check is in question, with oil prices low and an economy struggling during the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Al Grillo, File)

Opinion: Recent opinion piece was off the mark

A response to Fair Share Act criticism.

  • Jun 3, 2020
  • By Ray Metcalfe
This undated file photo shows the Trans-Alaska pipeline and pump station north of Fairbanks, Alaska. The future of Alaska’s unique program of paying residents an annual check is in question, with oil prices low and an economy struggling during the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Al Grillo, File)
Arts and activism are coming to a screen near you
Arts and activism are coming to a screen near you
City and Borough of Juneau Assembly will decide Wednesday evening whether to extend a mandate that requires out-of-state visitors, such as the ones that come in through Juneau International Airport, to self-quarantine for two weeks. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)

City says new visitor regulations are difficult to apply

Assembly also considering a local extension of state’s quarantine mandate

City and Borough of Juneau Assembly will decide Wednesday evening whether to extend a mandate that requires out-of-state visitors, such as the ones that come in through Juneau International Airport, to self-quarantine for two weeks. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)
State lawmakers call for mask mandate
State lawmakers call for mask mandate
New AMHS rule denied some Hoonah residents their trip home
New AMHS rule denied some Hoonah residents their trip home
With a grim financial picture ahead, the University of Alaska Southeast, seen here on Monday, May 25, 2020, could be merged with one of the other two schools in the system. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)

Opinion: Save Alaska’s universities

The University of Alaska Board of Regents should preserve Alaska’s three universities. Reasons for doing so are many, but four seem most important. First, a… Continue reading

  • Jun 2, 2020
  • By Art Petersen
With a grim financial picture ahead, the University of Alaska Southeast, seen here on Monday, May 25, 2020, could be merged with one of the other two schools in the system. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)
Opinion: We owe it to future generations to work together

Opinion: We owe it to future generations to work together

When tackling the hard issues, the best success is found in civil communication.

  • Jun 2, 2020
  • By Ellen King, Brad Keithley and Mike Murphy
Opinion: We owe it to future generations to work together
University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen makes his presentation to the university’s Board of Regents at the UAS Recreation Center in August 2016. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

University Alaska president is only finalist for Wisconsin system president

He will interview on June 9.

  • Jun 2, 2020
  • By Todd Richmond Associated Press
University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen makes his presentation to the university’s Board of Regents at the UAS Recreation Center in August 2016. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
City opposes University of Alaska Southeast absorption

City opposes University of Alaska Southeast absorption

Assembly votes to oppose possible merger.

City opposes University of Alaska Southeast absorption
Regents have several options to consider for university restructuring
Regents have several options to consider for university restructuring
Dzantiki Heeni Middle School principal Molly Yerkes was named Region 5 Principal of the Year by the Alaska Association of Secondary School Principals for 2020. (Courtesy photo | Molly Yerkes)

Look who was named region’s principal of the year

She’s been at the middle school for 16 years now.

Dzantiki Heeni Middle School principal Molly Yerkes was named Region 5 Principal of the Year by the Alaska Association of Secondary School Principals for 2020. (Courtesy photo | Molly Yerkes)
State announces 27 new COVID cases, largest single-day increase
State announces 27 new COVID cases, largest single-day increase
Gimme a Smile: We are Living in a Virtual World

Gimme a Smile: We are Living in a Virtual World

…and she is a virtual girl.

  • May 31, 2020
  • By Peggy McKee Barnhill For the Juneau Empire
Gimme a Smile: We are Living in a Virtual World
Living & Growing: Books and faith give me something to look forward to

Living & Growing: Books and faith give me something to look forward to

“The book should be a ball of light in one’s hand.” — Ezra Pound

  • May 31, 2020
  • By Patricia Turner Custard
Living & Growing: Books and faith give me something to look forward to
Gabe Donohoe, lead sewer, works on creating face shields for people with hearing loss. Rapid Response PPE, founded at the beginning of the coronavirus epidemic, is creating specialized PPE, allowing people with hearing loss or dead people to easily see the speaker’s face, May 29, 2020. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

Local mask-making company continues to grow

In two weeks, they’ve produced and shipped more than 6,000 of the specialized face masks.

Gabe Donohoe, lead sewer, works on creating face shields for people with hearing loss. Rapid Response PPE, founded at the beginning of the coronavirus epidemic, is creating specialized PPE, allowing people with hearing loss or dead people to easily see the speaker’s face, May 29, 2020. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)
Seafood companies plan to merge parts of their operations

Seafood companies plan to merge parts of their operations

Comapny shares plans to merge parts of their operations.

  • May 30, 2020
Seafood companies plan to merge parts of their operations
Christianne Carrillo and Jennifer Gross listen while Gloria Merry talks to begin the “I Can’t Breathe” vigil held Saturday, May 30 at Mayor Bill Overstreet Park. Most attendees wore masks, many brought protest signs and the event was peaceful. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

Peaceful Juneau vigil held for George Floyd

Masks and protest signs.

Christianne Carrillo and Jennifer Gross listen while Gloria Merry talks to begin the “I Can’t Breathe” vigil held Saturday, May 30 at Mayor Bill Overstreet Park. Most attendees wore masks, many brought protest signs and the event was peaceful. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)