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The Alaska Marine Highway System’s Tazlina sits at the Auke Bay Terminal on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

New report recommends corporations, port authorities run Alaska’s ferry system

The governor and lawmakers have been waiting for this report.

The Alaska Marine Highway System’s Tazlina sits at the Auke Bay Terminal on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
The Juneau School District’s adminstration buidling is at the corner of Glacier Avenue and 12th Street. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
The Juneau School District’s adminstration buidling is at the corner of Glacier Avenue and 12th Street. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Egan-Yandukin intersection’s future is in the works

Egan-Yandukin intersection’s future is in the works

Department of Transportation shares possible plans.

Egan-Yandukin intersection’s future is in the works
Empire Live: CBJ committee hears about Egan intersection project

Empire Live: CBJ committee hears about Egan intersection project

Department of Transportation shares possible plans.

Empire Live: CBJ committee hears about Egan intersection project
Woman arrested for cutting man with knife
Woman arrested for cutting man with knife
A winter walk in Gustavus

A winter walk in Gustavus

The day began in quiet leisure.

A winter walk in Gustavus
After criticism, Goldbelt Inc. reduces pay raise for board members

After criticism, Goldbelt Inc. reduces pay raise for board members

Under new leadership, board of directors lowers compensation for its members.

After criticism, Goldbelt Inc. reduces pay raise for board members
Kim Metcalfe walks her dog along Basin Road on Tuesday, May 21, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Rezone Basin Road to lessen tourist traffic

Locals can be free of the crush of cruise ship tourism.

  • Jan 15, 2020
  • By Kimberly Metcalfe
  • tourism
Kim Metcalfe walks her dog along Basin Road on Tuesday, May 21, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Despite subfreezing temperatures, frozen lakes around Juneau still dangerous
Despite subfreezing temperatures, frozen lakes around Juneau still dangerous
Legislator proposes adding LGBTQ protections to state hate crime laws

Legislator proposes adding LGBTQ protections to state hate crime laws

Bill from Anchorage lawmaker follows attack on Sterling woman.

Legislator proposes adding LGBTQ protections to state hate crime laws
Staff reductions at the Juneau Empire

Staff reductions at the Juneau Empire

Our industry is facing financial pressure, and the Juneau Empire is not immune.

  • Jan 14, 2020
  • By Robert Monteith General Manager, Juneau Empire
Staff reductions at the Juneau Empire
The Norwegian Bliss pulls out of Juneau’s downtown harbor on Tuesday, June 12, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Tourism is a local’s business

The community discussion around tourism seems to become more and more divisive.

  • Jan 14, 2020
  • By Laura Martinson
The Norwegian Bliss pulls out of Juneau’s downtown harbor on Tuesday, June 12, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire                                Stella Tallmon, a senior at Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé, was one of 104 students picked across the country to take part in the U.S. Senate Youth Program in March.
Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire                                Stella Tallmon, a senior at Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé, was one of 104 students picked across the country to take part in the U.S. Senate Youth Program in March.
Empire Live: Clean-up for River Road junkyard

Empire Live: Clean-up for River Road junkyard

Live updates from the meeting.

Empire Live: Clean-up for River Road junkyard
Opinion: Juneau needs tourism ombudsman; generous sales team makes difference; more on costs of cruise ship tourism
Opinion: Juneau needs tourism ombudsman; generous sales team makes difference; more on costs of cruise ship tourism
Petty Officer 2nd Class Steven Knight waits for their fifteen minute swim to be up during cold water survival training at Coast Guard Station Juneau, Jan. 13, 2020. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

Fun way to start a Monday? Coast Guardsmen go for a swim

The Coast Guard’s idea of a polar plunge is a little more involved.

Petty Officer 2nd Class Steven Knight waits for their fifteen minute swim to be up during cold water survival training at Coast Guard Station Juneau, Jan. 13, 2020. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)
City and Borough of Juneau Visitor Industry Task Force Chair Carole Triem and Vice Chair Craig Dahl listen to testimony Saturday, Jan. 11 during a public input task force meeting. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

‘What we used to have’: Locals testify about need to regulate tourism

Should the city cap number of cruise ship visitors to Juneau?

City and Borough of Juneau Visitor Industry Task Force Chair Carole Triem and Vice Chair Craig Dahl listen to testimony Saturday, Jan. 11 during a public input task force meeting. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)
Glacier in retreat: What the Taku is teaching us about climate change

Glacier in retreat: What the Taku is teaching us about climate change

A changing climate has caught up with the glacier.

Glacier in retreat: What the Taku is teaching us about climate change
Happy ‘Neau Year: New Year’s Resolutions for Alaska’s Capital City 2020

Happy ‘Neau Year: New Year’s Resolutions for Alaska’s Capital City 2020

Only 20 more shopping days until Groundhog Day Eve.

  • Jan 12, 2020
  • By Geoff Kirsch For the Juneau Empire
Happy ‘Neau Year: New Year’s Resolutions for Alaska’s Capital City 2020
Love is making your own granola

Love is making your own granola

God made Cheerios for a reason.

  • Jan 12, 2020
  • By Tari Stage-Harvey For the Juneau Empire
Love is making your own granola