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‘Not another penny for dirty energy’: Juneau climate ‘warriors’ urge state fund to stop investing in fossil fuels

They don’t want to see another dime go to fossil fuels.

The Alaska Marine Highway System ferries LeConte, left, and Fairweather at the Auke Bay Terminal on Monday, March 5, 2018. (Juneau Empire file)

Opinion: Ferry system being decimated piece by piece

The idea of “dynamic pricing” is only the latest assault.

Sep 10, 2019
By Bridget Smith

Churn it over: This beaked whale has 13 stomachs

13!

Sep 10, 2019
By Mary F. Willson For the Juneau Empire
Alaska Outdoors

Empire Live: Climate change rally at the Capitol aims for international audience

Live updates from the rally.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy arrives at Centennial Hall on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019, to attend the first day of the 11th annual meeting of the International Forum of Sovereign Wealth Funds. The Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation is the host of the event. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

International investors are gathering in Juneau this week. Here’s what they’ll be discussing.

Annual investment fund meeting happening in the capital city.

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Video: International finance meeting kicks off in Juneau, with 30 nations present

The Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation playing host.

Sep 10, 2019
by Michael Penn
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Meet the Candidates: Mackey runs for school board again

He’s the only candidate who has previously held the seat.

Carole Triem is running for the Assembly Areawide seat. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Meet the Candidates: Triem up for re-election for areawide Assembly seat

Triem’s focus is readying Juneau for the future.

The Juneau Arts & Culture Center on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Opinion: It’s time to build a new JACC

The arts need a place to thrive.

Sep 10, 2019

Katharine Hayhoe is an evangelical Christian, atmospheric scientist and a nationally known advocate for taking action to slow climate change. Hayhoe will be in Juneau this week for a pair of Friday talks. (Courtesy Photo | Artie Limmer, Texas Tech University)

Nationally known Christian-climate change advocate comes to Juneau

Hayhoe, let’s go.

The City and Borough of Juneau Assembly voted Monday to include ordinances funding the New JACC and Centennial Hall repairs on October’s municipal ballot (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

Voters to decide fate of these three ballot measures on Oct. 1

Ordinances up for vote in October municipal election

Centennial Hall. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

Opinion: Centennial Hall needs to shine

After 35 years, it needs major renovations.

Sep 9, 2019
By Liz Perry

Falcons spikers too much for Wolves

New faces, new roles on display.

Sep 9, 2019
by Nolin Ainsworth

Family, Family, Family

Hold your family tight this fall and winter.

Sep 8, 2019
By Donna Leigh For the Juneau Empire

Dimond Courthouse in Juneau. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Juneau man charged with sexual abuse of minor

He’ll go to trial in November.

Police calls for Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction… Continue reading

Sep 8, 2019
Crime

Photos: Petersburg Invitational cross country meet

Thunder Mountain High School sophomore Kiah Dihle proved mightier than the rest of the field at the Petersburg Invitational on Saturday. Dihle took first place… Continue reading