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An aircrew aboard an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter makes an approach on their return to Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak, Alaska, June 5, 2019. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Bradley Pigage.)

Petersburg man struggled to save companion in boating accident

One survivor held on to the other until he was rescued.

An aircrew aboard an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter makes an approach on their return to Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak, Alaska, June 5, 2019. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Bradley Pigage.)
Politicians praise, conservationists condemn effort to amend Roadless Rule
Politicians praise, conservationists condemn effort to amend Roadless Rule
‘Extra Tough’ runners complete 5K for mental health

‘Extra Tough’ runners complete 5K for mental health

Getting ‘extra tough’ on mental health.

‘Extra Tough’ runners complete 5K for mental health
A U.S. Coast Guard Station Juneau small-boat crew examines the mast of the sunken 94-foot tugboat Challenger, Sept. 12, 2015 in Gastineau Channel. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

USCG experiencing emergency radio outages in Alaska

The Coast Guard’s emergency VHF channels are under repair.

A U.S. Coast Guard Station Juneau small-boat crew examines the mast of the sunken 94-foot tugboat Challenger, Sept. 12, 2015 in Gastineau Channel. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
St. Vincent de Paul Society was awarded the contract to operate City and Borough of Juneau’s emergency warming shelter and plans to operate it a building located on Teal Street in the Mendenhall Valley. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Warming center is heading to the Valley

Will people warm up to the new location?

St. Vincent de Paul Society was awarded the contract to operate City and Borough of Juneau’s emergency warming shelter and plans to operate it a building located on Teal Street in the Mendenhall Valley. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Alicia Hughes-Skandijs, left, Greg Smith, Wade Bryson and Carole Triem watch results come in at City Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Alicia Hughes-Skandijs, left, Greg Smith, Wade Bryson and Carole Triem watch results come in at City Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
A protest against the proposed regulations by Alaska Alcoholic Beverage Control Board decorate the walls of the during First Friday on Oct. 4, 2019. They weren’t the only ones to share an opinion. During a public comment period, 1,274 pages of comments were submitted. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
A protest against the proposed regulations by Alaska Alcoholic Beverage Control Board decorate the walls of the during First Friday on Oct. 4, 2019. They weren’t the only ones to share an opinion. During a public comment period, 1,274 pages of comments were submitted. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Two Juneau residents to be honored for being disability, senior advocates

Two Juneau residents to be honored for being disability, senior advocates

The two have done great things for elderly and disabled people.

Two Juneau residents to be honored for being disability, senior advocates
Photos: Indigenous Peoples Day in Juneau

Photos: Indigenous Peoples Day in Juneau

Full house greets dancers, speakers and free lunch.

Photos: Indigenous Peoples Day in Juneau
Alfie Price, left, and Tristen Washington, 9, perform with the Xaadaas Dagwii Dance Group for Indigenous Peoples’ Day at the Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall on Monday, Oct. 14, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Alfie Price, left, and Tristen Washington, 9, perform with the Xaadaas Dagwii Dance Group for Indigenous Peoples’ Day at the Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall on Monday, Oct. 14, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Kent Ficek, a Juneau homebrewer, smiles after tying for best in show in the Alaskan Homebrewing Competition, Oct. 12, 2019. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)
Kent Ficek, a Juneau homebrewer, smiles after tying for best in show in the Alaskan Homebrewing Competition, Oct. 12, 2019. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)
Jacob Adams an attorney and cultural heritage researcher, speaks in the University of Alaska Southeast Egan Library, Friday, Oct. 11, 2019. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

Can appropriation be appropriate?

Cultural conversation requires thoughtfulness.

Jacob Adams an attorney and cultural heritage researcher, speaks in the University of Alaska Southeast Egan Library, Friday, Oct. 11, 2019. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)
10 Tips for Writing (Both About Yourself and in General)

10 Tips for Writing (Both About Yourself and in General)

Show, don’t tell.

  • Oct 14, 2019
  • By Geoff Kirsch For the Juneau Empire
10 Tips for Writing (Both About Yourself and in General)
The Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaat.at Kale tennis team poses with its sportsmanship award at the ASAA tennis state championships in Anchorage on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2019. Back row (L to R) Will Rehfeldt, William Smoker, Kevin Kooistra, Liam Penn. Front row: Olivia Moore, Anna Dale, Jaymie Collman, Adelie McMillan. (Courtesy Photo | Kurt Dzinich)
The Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaat.at Kale tennis team poses with its sportsmanship award at the ASAA tennis state championships in Anchorage on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2019. Back row (L to R) Will Rehfeldt, William Smoker, Kevin Kooistra, Liam Penn. Front row: Olivia Moore, Anna Dale, Jaymie Collman, Adelie McMillan. (Courtesy Photo | Kurt Dzinich)
Photos: Rolling with the Juneau Rollergirls

Photos: Rolling with the Juneau Rollergirls

It’s not as easy as they make it look.

Photos: Rolling with the Juneau Rollergirls
Photos: Juneau residents run through the rain for mental health
Photos: Juneau residents run through the rain for mental health
Wayne Fitzgerald, prolific and prodigious title sequence designer, is flanked by his grandsons, Bodhi and Portern Nelson of Juneau. All three hold awards earned by the late Fitzgerald over the course of his long career. (Courtesy Photo | Courtney Mico-Nelson)

Juneau woman remembers her stepfather, a titan of titles

You’ve almost certainly seen a lot of Wayne Fitzgerald’s work.

Wayne Fitzgerald, prolific and prodigious title sequence designer, is flanked by his grandsons, Bodhi and Portern Nelson of Juneau. All three hold awards earned by the late Fitzgerald over the course of his long career. (Courtesy Photo | Courtney Mico-Nelson)
Falcons come strong late at JIVE

Falcons come strong late at JIVE

JDHS was a worthy opponent.

Falcons come strong late at JIVE
Cancer patient raising money with mountaineering expedition
Cancer patient raising money with mountaineering expedition