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‘Weird, eerie’ photos of Alaska’s old abandoned buildings on display in Juneau
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‘Weird, eerie’ photos of Alaska’s old abandoned buildings on display in Juneau

It’s part of First Friday.

‘Weird, eerie’ photos of Alaska’s old abandoned buildings on display in Juneau
Natalia Spengler plays the title roll during a performance of William Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” by Theatre in the Rough at McPhetres Hall on Tuesday, July 2, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
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A compassionate take on a classic: This ‘Hamlet’ does what other productions don’t

A king and prince you haven’t seen before.

Natalia Spengler plays the title roll during a performance of William Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” by Theatre in the Rough at McPhetres Hall on Tuesday, July 2, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Gina Athwani eats fresh lettuce grown through support from the Farm to School program at Harborview Elementary School on Wednesday, June 26, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Juneau schools summer programs teach kids about Alaska-grown foods

Miner’s lettuce a hit with minors.

Gina Athwani eats fresh lettuce grown through support from the Farm to School program at Harborview Elementary School on Wednesday, June 26, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Summer’s Bounty: 8 jam, jelly and syrup recipes featuring Alaska’s berries
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Summer’s Bounty: 8 jam, jelly and syrup recipes featuring Alaska’s berries

Berry heaven.

Summer’s Bounty: 8 jam, jelly and syrup recipes featuring Alaska’s berries
The medal count keeps going up for this Juneau youth shooter

The medal count keeps going up for this Juneau youth shooter

Middle schooler wins gold at nationals.

The medal count keeps going up for this Juneau youth shooter
Centennial Hall, left, and the Juneau Arts and Culture Center on Tuesday, July 2, 2019. There are proposals for a New JACC and renovated Centennial Hall, but when work would happen and how it would be funded are still being decided. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Centennial Hall work could start with small improvements

Phases could be the way forward.

Centennial Hall, left, and the Juneau Arts and Culture Center on Tuesday, July 2, 2019. There are proposals for a New JACC and renovated Centennial Hall, but when work would happen and how it would be funded are still being decided. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Perseverance Theatre announced the hiring of new managing director Frank Delaney and interim artistic director Leslie Ishii. (Courtesy Photo | Perseverance Theatre)
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Perseverance Theatre announces 2 new hires

Theater fills interim artistic director and managing director roles

Perseverance Theatre announced the hiring of new managing director Frank Delaney and interim artistic director Leslie Ishii. (Courtesy Photo | Perseverance Theatre)
Capitol columns get some care

Capitol columns get some care

Here’s what’s going on.

Capitol columns get some care
Rescued bald eagle released to brood young

Rescued bald eagle released to brood young

Fly eagle fly.

Rescued bald eagle released to brood young
Sports performance coaches returning for camps next week

Sports performance coaches returning for camps next week

Learn to train smarter.

Sports performance coaches returning for camps next week
Eaglecrest Ski Area wants to expand its summer offerings and it hosted a meeting for North Douglas Neighborhood Association. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

Douglas neighborhood doesn’t want to lose another place to tourists

Neighbors share traffic, crowding and environmental concerns.

Eaglecrest Ski Area wants to expand its summer offerings and it hosted a meeting for North Douglas Neighborhood Association. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)
Junior softball all-stars seek to recreate ‘17 magic

Junior softball all-stars seek to recreate ‘17 magic

Get ready for some softball.

Junior softball all-stars seek to recreate ‘17 magic
Eaglecrest Ski Area wants to expand its summer offerings and is hosting a meeting for North Douglas Neighborhood Association. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

Live: Neighborhood association weighs in on proposed Eaglecrest plans

Live updates from the neighborhood meeting

Eaglecrest Ski Area wants to expand its summer offerings and is hosting a meeting for North Douglas Neighborhood Association. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)
Eaglecrest Ski Area general manager Dave Scanlan, pictured in the winter of 2017, is planning a handful of public meetings to discuss Eaglecrest’s plans to offer more summer activities. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Summertime radness? Eaglecrest seeks public feedback on adventure center idea

They’ll be at chamber luncheons, neighborhood meetings and public venues.

Eaglecrest Ski Area general manager Dave Scanlan, pictured in the winter of 2017, is planning a handful of public meetings to discuss Eaglecrest’s plans to offer more summer activities. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Man stabbed at Juneau home dies at Seattle hospital

Man stabbed at Juneau home dies at Seattle hospital

A Juneau man who suffered a stab wound to his abdomen two weeks ago has died at a Seattle hospital. Juneau police said 61-year-old Gregory… Continue reading

Man stabbed at Juneau home dies at Seattle hospital
Live: Committee to take New JACC and Centennial Action, hear about Eaglecrest plans

Live: Committee to take New JACC and Centennial Action, hear about Eaglecrest plans

Live updates from the Public Works and Facilities Committee meeting

Live: Committee to take New JACC and Centennial Action, hear about Eaglecrest plans
Cops top Mount Roberts to remember fallen officers

Cops top Mount Roberts to remember fallen officers

Troopers, police and corrections were all represented.

Cops top Mount Roberts to remember fallen officers
Opinion: It’s time we earned our PFDs

Opinion: It’s time we earned our PFDs

Let’s void the notion PFDs are an entitlement.

  • Jun 30, 2019
  • By Rich Moniak
Opinion: It’s time we earned our PFDs
Share goodness and #sharegoodness

Share goodness and #sharegoodness

Find little ways to show people you care.

  • Jun 30, 2019
  • By Donna Leigh For the Juneau Empire
Share goodness and #sharegoodness
DIY — How Hard Could It Be?

DIY — How Hard Could It Be?

Just call me Caulk Woman.

  • Jun 30, 2019
  • By Peggy McKee Barnhill For the Juneau Empire
DIY — How Hard Could It Be?