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Celebrate and grieve relationships, don’t replace them

Celebrate and grieve relationships, don’t replace them

I’m ready for a Shewee, not a puppy.

  • Feb 3, 2019
  • By TARI STAGE-HARVEY
Celebrate and grieve relationships, don’t replace them
Opinion: Hold a second vote on Brexit

Opinion: Hold a second vote on Brexit

The first vote should not be taken as a true statement of the people.

  • Feb 3, 2019
  • By BENJAMIN BROWN
Opinion: Hold a second vote on Brexit
Opinion: The short-sighted stories of climate change

Opinion: The short-sighted stories of climate change

The Republican Party can learn from a trip to “Jurassic Park.”

Opinion: The short-sighted stories of climate change
Birds, shrews transform in hibernation

Birds, shrews transform in hibernation

Winter dormancy isn’t only for the bears.

Birds, shrews transform in hibernation
Sister act propels Falcons to crosstown rivalry win
Sister act propels Falcons to crosstown rivalry win
Crimson Bears blanked by Homer in state semis
Crimson Bears blanked by Homer in state semis
Juneau-Douglas’ Dalton Hoy, right, moves the puck against Homer’s Bergen Knutson at Treadwell Arena on Friday, Jan. 18, 2019. JDHS and Homer square off in the ASAA First National Cup state hockey semifinals on Friday in the Curtis Menard Sports Complex in Wasilla. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

JDHS cruises past Tri Valley at state tournament

A promising start title-seeking Bears.

Juneau-Douglas’ Dalton Hoy, right, moves the puck against Homer’s Bergen Knutson at Treadwell Arena on Friday, Jan. 18, 2019. JDHS and Homer square off in the ASAA First National Cup state hockey semifinals on Friday in the Curtis Menard Sports Complex in Wasilla. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Photos: Hundreds turn out for Guardian Flight vigil

Photos: Hundreds turn out for Guardian Flight vigil

There were tears, laughs and fireworks.

Photos: Hundreds turn out for Guardian Flight vigil
Juneau Five and friends make music every other week
Juneau Five and friends make music every other week
Donna Arduin, right, director of the Office of Budget and Management, speaks with Sen. Bert Stedman, R-Sitka, at a Senate Finance Committee at the Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019. Sen. Stedman is Co-Chair of the Committee. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Donna Arduin, right, director of the Office of Budget and Management, speaks with Sen. Bert Stedman, R-Sitka, at a Senate Finance Committee at the Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019. Sen. Stedman is Co-Chair of the Committee. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Here’s when Alaska’s U.S. senators will be at the Capitol

Here’s when Alaska’s U.S. senators will be at the Capitol

Tentative dates set for Murkowski, Sullivan speeches in Juneau.

Here’s when Alaska’s U.S. senators will be at the Capitol
Candlelight vigil will honor missing plane passengers

Candlelight vigil will honor missing plane passengers

It’s happening tonight.

Candlelight vigil will honor missing plane passengers
Southeast Alaska mayor pleads guilty to soliciting prostitution

Southeast Alaska mayor pleads guilty to soliciting prostitution

Klawock mayor pleaded guilty to the misdemeanor charge.

Southeast Alaska mayor pleads guilty to soliciting prostitution
Commerce commissioner wants to reduce regulations, grow economy
Commerce commissioner wants to reduce regulations, grow economy
Thunder Mountain’s Khaye Garcia, left, and Juneau-Douglas’ Sadie Tuckwood chase down a loose ball at JDHS on Friday, March 3, 2018. JDHS won 53-33. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Falcons look to defend homecourt, and JDHS’ Pusich

It’s their first meeting of the season.

Thunder Mountain’s Khaye Garcia, left, and Juneau-Douglas’ Sadie Tuckwood chase down a loose ball at JDHS on Friday, March 3, 2018. JDHS won 53-33. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority is looking at all options in the sale of the subport land along Juneau downtown waterfront on Monday, Sept. 17, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Mental Health Trust preparing to sell subport property

City officials are looking forward to the sale.

Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority is looking at all options in the sale of the subport land along Juneau downtown waterfront on Monday, Sept. 17, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Coast Guard suspends search for overdue flight

Coast Guard suspends search for overdue flight

Three Juneau residents were aboard medevac plane traveling from Anchorage to Kake.

Coast Guard suspends search for overdue flight
Kelly Tshibaka was appointed to serve as the next commissioner of the Alaska Department of Administration. (Courtesy photo | Dunleavy administration)

Governor tabs new Administration commissioner

She has extensive federal government experience.

Kelly Tshibaka was appointed to serve as the next commissioner of the Alaska Department of Administration. (Courtesy photo | Dunleavy administration)
Brig. Gen. Torrence Saxe, commissioner designee of Alaska Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, directs Alaskans in need of earthquake assistance to go to ready.alaska.gov. Gov. Mike Dunleavy had just announced that President Donald Trump is sending relief, by way of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. (Kevin Baird | Juneau Empire)
Brig. Gen. Torrence Saxe, commissioner designee of Alaska Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, directs Alaskans in need of earthquake assistance to go to ready.alaska.gov. Gov. Mike Dunleavy had just announced that President Donald Trump is sending relief, by way of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. (Kevin Baird | Juneau Empire)
A demonstration of an ice rescue. (Capital City Fire/Rescue | Courtesy photo)

CCFR hosting ice rescue presentation, demonstration

They might get out on Mendenhall Lake.

A demonstration of an ice rescue. (Capital City Fire/Rescue | Courtesy photo)