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Juneau-Douglas’ Philip Gonzales, left, is pressured by Thunder Mountain’s Puna Toutaiolepo at JDHS on Friday, Jan. 25, 2019. After losing on Friday, JDHS won 60-54 on Saturday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

‘We beat a good team’: C-Bears exact revenge on Falcons

It’s not over ‘til it’s over.

Juneau-Douglas’ Philip Gonzales, left, is pressured by Thunder Mountain’s Puna Toutaiolepo at JDHS on Friday, Jan. 25, 2019. After losing on Friday, JDHS won 60-54 on Saturday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
When the going gets tough, the tough celebrate holidays

When the going gets tough, the tough celebrate holidays

Call me festive, but I like to celebrate. Constantly.

  • Jan 27, 2019
  • By GEOFF KIRSCH For the Juneau Empire
  • Holidays
When the going gets tough, the tough celebrate holidays
Don’t let clutter drag you down

Don’t let clutter drag you down

Here’s how to deal with your junk.

  • Jan 27, 2019
  • By PEGGY McKEE BARNHILL For the Juneau Empire
Don’t let clutter drag you down
Opinion: The disconnects in Dunleavy’s economic vision

Opinion: The disconnects in Dunleavy’s economic vision

The Legislature has to help the governor find the door to reality.

  • Jan 27, 2019
  • By RICH MONIAK FOR THE JUNEAU EMPIRE
Opinion: The disconnects in Dunleavy’s economic vision
Rep. Matt Claman, D-Anchorage, center, speaks from a panel of the Alaska Criminal Justice Commission during a listening session at Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Rep. Matt Claman, D-Anchorage, center, speaks from a panel of the Alaska Criminal Justice Commission during a listening session at Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Father of deceased Kotzebue girl among Dunleavy’s new appointments
Father of deceased Kotzebue girl among Dunleavy’s new appointments
Thunder Mountain’s Bryson Echiverri, left, and Puna Toutaiolepo, center, strip the ball from Juneau-Douglas’ Krishant Samtani at JDHS on Friday, Jan. 25, 2019. Thunder Mountain won 67-63. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Thunder Mountain’s Bryson Echiverri, left, and Puna Toutaiolepo, center, strip the ball from Juneau-Douglas’ Krishant Samtani at JDHS on Friday, Jan. 25, 2019. Thunder Mountain won 67-63. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Photos: Friday Night Basketball in Juneau

Photos: Friday Night Basketball in Juneau

JDHS, TMHS boys and girls in action on the court.

Photos: Friday Night Basketball in Juneau
Juneau Lyric Opera pushes back opera opening
Juneau Lyric Opera pushes back opera opening
Capitol Live: House enters weekend still without permanent leadership
Capitol Live: House enters weekend still without permanent leadership
Crosstown rivals clash for first time of the year

Crosstown rivals clash for first time of the year

Juneau-Douglas entertains Thunder Mountain for homecoming

Crosstown rivals clash for first time of the year
Invasion of redpolls sends seeds flying

Invasion of redpolls sends seeds flying

Redpolls are seen in two varieties in Alaska.

Invasion of redpolls sends seeds flying
Cruise ship visitors gather for their tours on the Seawalk on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

As cruise ship lawsuit comes to an end, what’s next?

The two sides are still navigating their differences.

Cruise ship visitors gather for their tours on the Seawalk on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
‘The sticker guy’: Stick to something, or fall for nothing

‘The sticker guy’: Stick to something, or fall for nothing

I didn’t use to be a sticker guy.

‘The sticker guy’: Stick to something, or fall for nothing
Seeing Red: Highbush cranberries in the snow

Seeing Red: Highbush cranberries in the snow

Post-holing can pay off.

Seeing Red: Highbush cranberries in the snow
Update: Commissioner designee resigns after accusations of false resume entry
Update: Commissioner designee resigns after accusations of false resume entry
Sitka police chief calls for changes to improve retention

Sitka police chief calls for changes to improve retention

An increase in wages is one request.

Sitka police chief calls for changes to improve retention
Opinion: Are Juneau city officials misleading the public about the cruise industry lawsuit?

Opinion: Are Juneau city officials misleading the public about the cruise industry lawsuit?

It can be a fine line between “spin” and misleading the public.

  • Jan 25, 2019
  • By WIN GRUENING
Opinion: Are Juneau city officials misleading the public about the cruise industry lawsuit?
Capitol Live: Quick resigns after accusations of lying on resume

Capitol Live: Quick resigns after accusations of lying on resume

Gov. Dunleavy appointed an attorney in his stead.

  • Jan 24, 2019
Capitol Live: Quick resigns after accusations of lying on resume
Merry Ellefson, center, runs with her son, Arne Ellefson-Carnes, right, and co-coach Tristan Knutson-Lombardo during Juneau-Douglas High School cross country practice on Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Merry Ellefson, center, runs with her son, Arne Ellefson-Carnes, right, and co-coach Tristan Knutson-Lombardo during Juneau-Douglas High School cross country practice on Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)