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A merganser hen and ducklings hang out together near the Mendenhall Glacier on July 7, 2019. (Courtesy Photo | Steven Hamilton)

Ducks, sundews and sunny day observations

On a hot, sunny day, I sat with some friends on a big log, looking across Berners Bay toward Lion’s Head.

A merganser hen and ducklings hang out together near the Mendenhall Glacier on July 7, 2019. (Courtesy Photo | Steven Hamilton)
Wild Shots: Photos of Mother Nature in Alaska
Wild Shots: Photos of Mother Nature in Alaska
Alyson Currey gives testimony on HB 2001 in the House Finance Committee room as Marc Wheeler, left, waits his turn at the Capitol on Tuesday, July 16, 2019. The committee is meeting in Wasilla and taking testimony telephonically from around the state. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Alyson Currey gives testimony on HB 2001 in the House Finance Committee room as Marc Wheeler, left, waits his turn at the Capitol on Tuesday, July 16, 2019. The committee is meeting in Wasilla and taking testimony telephonically from around the state. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Juneau Ridge Race returns this Saturday

Juneau Ridge Race returns this Saturday

A ‘ridge’-ed race.

Juneau Ridge Race returns this Saturday
Small jokulhlaup crests lower than expected

Small jokulhlaup crests lower than expected

This one didn’t pack the punch of past Juneau jökulhlaups.

Small jokulhlaup crests lower than expected
Opinion: Restore reasonable funding for the university of Alaska

Opinion: Restore reasonable funding for the university of Alaska

Precipitously cutting these scholarships is a significant violation of trust.

  • Jul 16, 2019
  • By Frank Murkowski
Opinion: Restore reasonable funding for the university of Alaska
Alyse Galvin announces bid for Congress

Alyse Galvin announces bid for Congress

It will be her second bid trying to unseat Don Young.

Alyse Galvin announces bid for Congress
Rep. Sara Hannan, R-Juneau, speaks during a town hall meeting at the Douglas Public Library in Monday, July 15, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Rep. Sara Hannan, R-Juneau, speaks during a town hall meeting at the Douglas Public Library in Monday, July 15, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Live: City talks state budget cuts, placing New JACC on ballot

Live: City talks state budget cuts, placing New JACC on ballot

Live coverage from the Committee of the Whole meeting.

  • Jul 15, 2019
  • By Michael S. Lockett Juneau Empire
  • Local News
Live: City talks state budget cuts, placing New JACC on ballot
Financial exigency delayed, but drastic changes ahead for University of Alaska

Financial exigency delayed, but drastic changes ahead for University of Alaska

One thing is clear: the University of Alaska of the future will not look like it does now.

Financial exigency delayed, but drastic changes ahead for University of Alaska
Rollover crash on Egan Drive seriously injures one

Rollover crash on Egan Drive seriously injures one

The driver was taken to the hospital.

Rollover crash on Egan Drive seriously injures one
Rep. Sara Hannan, R-Juneau, speaks during a town hall meeting at the Douglas Public Library in Monday, July 15, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Rep. Sara Hannan, R-Juneau, speaks during a town hall meeting at the Douglas Public Library in Monday, July 15, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
University of Alaska, Anchorage, shelter prepare for cuts

University of Alaska, Anchorage, shelter prepare for cuts

State budget cuts have University of Alaska officials anticipating the possibility of program and staff reductions

University of Alaska, Anchorage, shelter prepare for cuts
Record warm water blamed for salmon deaths

Record warm water blamed for salmon deaths

Record-high temperatures in Alaska are believed to be the cause of salmon deaths in the western part of the state.

Record warm water blamed for salmon deaths
Capitol Live: Protest rally underway in Juneau
Video
Capitol Live: Protest rally underway in Juneau
Video
Juneau falls in Junior softball state tournament

Juneau falls in Junior softball state tournament

One hit changed the outcome of the game.

Juneau falls in Junior softball state tournament
‘I had a lot of faith’: Juneau Minors championship game came down to the wire
‘I had a lot of faith’: Juneau Minors championship game came down to the wire
One of the longest dry weather spells in Juneau just ended

One of the longest dry weather spells in Juneau just ended

The capital city went 18 straight days without rain.

One of the longest dry weather spells in Juneau just ended
Juneau crowd joins nationwide vigil denouncing immigrant detention facilities

Juneau crowd joins nationwide vigil denouncing immigrant detention facilities

“Lights for Liberty.”

  • Jul 14, 2019
  • By Mollie Barnes For the Juneau Empire
  • Local News
Juneau crowd joins nationwide vigil denouncing immigrant detention facilities
Finding Mercy and Grace

Finding Mercy and Grace

A few weeks ago my wife and I discovered our toaster was no longer toasting well. I realized that the elements were not working to… Continue reading

  • Jul 14, 2019
  • By Dan Wiese For the Juneau Empire
Finding Mercy and Grace