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Parkinson’s advocate heads from Juneau to Capitol Hill

Parkinson’s advocate heads from Juneau to Capitol Hill

Kerry Howard is on a mission to Washington.

Parkinson’s advocate heads from Juneau to Capitol Hill
Kelly Tonsmeire answers questions from the witness stand in Juneau Superior Court on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019, during the trial of Laron Carlton Graham on two counts of first-degree murder for the November 2015 shooting deaths of 36-year-old Robert H. Meireis and 34-year-old Elizabeth K. Tonsmeire. Kelly Tonsmeire was the first to discover the murder scene when he went to check up on his daughter. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Kelly Tonsmeire answers questions from the witness stand in Juneau Superior Court on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019, during the trial of Laron Carlton Graham on two counts of first-degree murder for the November 2015 shooting deaths of 36-year-old Robert H. Meireis and 34-year-old Elizabeth K. Tonsmeire. Kelly Tonsmeire was the first to discover the murder scene when he went to check up on his daughter. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Meet a few of Juneau’s Klondike teams

Meet a few of Juneau’s Klondike teams

The race starts Friday in Skagway.

Meet a few of Juneau’s Klondike teams
John Tonsmeire speaks about finding his daughter during the trial of Laron Carlton Graham in Juneau Superior Courton Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019. Graham is facing two counts of first-degree murder for the Nov. 14, 2015 shooting deaths of 36-year-old Robert H. Meireis and 34-year-old Elizabeth K. Tonsmeire. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
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Video: Juneau father testifies about finding his murdered daughter

The murder trial is happening now in Juneau.

John Tonsmeire speaks about finding his daughter during the trial of Laron Carlton Graham in Juneau Superior Courton Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019. Graham is facing two counts of first-degree murder for the Nov. 14, 2015 shooting deaths of 36-year-old Robert H. Meireis and 34-year-old Elizabeth K. Tonsmeire. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
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Proposed changes to water quality rules irk some in Juneau
Proposed changes to water quality rules irk some in Juneau
The Juneau Arts & Culture Center on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Opinion: Give Juneau the arts and culture center it deserves

Fifty years have passed since the old JACC was built.

  • Sep 4, 2019
The Juneau Arts & Culture Center on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Designer from Juneau to show new collection in New York City
Designer from Juneau to show new collection in New York City
Logainne Schwartzandgrubenniere (Kristina Paulick), William Barfee (Nomi Saxton), Chip Tolentino (Zebadiah Bodine) and Leaf Coneybear (Felix Thillet) covet a trophy held aloft by Rona Liza Perretti (Jess Skiba) during rehearsals for “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019. (Ben Hohenstatt | Capital City Weekly)
Logainne Schwartzandgrubenniere (Kristina Paulick), William Barfee (Nomi Saxton), Chip Tolentino (Zebadiah Bodine) and Leaf Coneybear (Felix Thillet) covet a trophy held aloft by Rona Liza Perretti (Jess Skiba) during rehearsals for “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019. (Ben Hohenstatt | Capital City Weekly)
Juneau broadcaster will be inducted into hall of fame

Juneau broadcaster will be inducted into hall of fame

You might know him from KJNO, KTOO and KINY.

Juneau broadcaster will be inducted into hall of fame
Stuck in the chuck

Stuck in the chuck

Adventures in a salt chuck.

Stuck in the chuck
Bikers collect, donate hundreds of toys for Juneau kids
Bikers collect, donate hundreds of toys for Juneau kids
Empire Live: Juneauites give testimony of proposed changes to water quality regulations
Empire Live: Juneauites give testimony of proposed changes to water quality regulations
In this October 2015 file photo, maple leaves fall on Seward Street as a pedestrian ducks rain in front of City Hall. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: City’s budget is unsustainable

“What were they thinking?”

  • Sep 3, 2019
  • By Mike Clemens
In this October 2015 file photo, maple leaves fall on Seward Street as a pedestrian ducks rain in front of City Hall. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
The Mendenhall Glacier, seen here in May 2016. (Angelo Saggiomo | Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Juneau should be proud of the city’s action on climate change

These projects are community supported and serve climate action and renewable energy goals.

  • Sep 3, 2019
The Mendenhall Glacier, seen here in May 2016. (Angelo Saggiomo | Juneau Empire File)
Wasp, yellowjacket, hornet: Do you know the difference?

Wasp, yellowjacket, hornet: Do you know the difference?

We tend to be quite casual in how we apply common names.

Wasp, yellowjacket, hornet: Do you know the difference?
The Juneau Central Labor Council held its annual Labor Day picnic for Juneau residents at Savikko Park, Sept. 2, 2019. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

Drizzly weather can’t dampen Labor Day picnic

Good food and live music outweighed a little rain.

The Juneau Central Labor Council held its annual Labor Day picnic for Juneau residents at Savikko Park, Sept. 2, 2019. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)
A 5.0 magnitude earthquake occured at a depth of less than a kilometer 100km northwest of Juneau on August 31. (Screenshot from USGS)
A 5.0 magnitude earthquake occured at a depth of less than a kilometer 100km northwest of Juneau on August 31. (Screenshot from USGS)
Opinion: Divesting from fossil fuels is the right move for Alaska salmon and the bottom-line

Opinion: Divesting from fossil fuels is the right move for Alaska salmon and the bottom-line

Salmon are Alaska’s original Permanent Fund.

  • Sep 2, 2019
  • By Kate Troll
Opinion: Divesting from fossil fuels is the right move for Alaska salmon and the bottom-line
Photos: JDHS Volleyball Jamboree

Photos: JDHS Volleyball Jamboree

Southeast teams gather for first meet of the year.

Photos: JDHS Volleyball Jamboree
Alaska villagers pay airfare in effort to keep out drugs

Alaska villagers pay airfare in effort to keep out drugs

Residents purchased a one-way plane ticket for a woman believed to be dealing drugs.

  • Sep 2, 2019
  • THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
  • Crime
Alaska villagers pay airfare in effort to keep out drugs