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Opinion: In the new year, instead of raking leaves, let’s turn one over

Opinion: In the new year, instead of raking leaves, let’s turn one over

It becomes easier to play the victim card than try to understand another’s viewpoint.

Opinion: In the new year, instead of raking leaves, let’s turn one over
Moss covers old growth trees along Auke Lake on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Moss covers old growth trees along Auke Lake on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
A rehabilitated Pacific harbor seal looks back at people during its release at the Auke Recreation Beach on August 27, 2014. After toxic levels of mercury were found in an Admiralty Island harbor seal in 2015, conservationists and subsistence hunters are still wondering if a Juneau-based mine is to blame. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Wildlife Wednesday to focus on harbor seals

If you harbor an interest in seals, there’s a Wednesday night program for you. At 7 p.m. Jan. 2, in University of Alaska Southeast’s Egan… Continue reading

A rehabilitated Pacific harbor seal looks back at people during its release at the Auke Recreation Beach on August 27, 2014. After toxic levels of mercury were found in an Admiralty Island harbor seal in 2015, conservationists and subsistence hunters are still wondering if a Juneau-based mine is to blame. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
First Day Hike set for Eagle Beach

First Day Hike set for Eagle Beach

Hut, hut hike. The First Day Hike with Juneau Area State Parks Advisory Board is scheduled for 2 p.m., Saturday Dec. 29. First Day hikes… Continue reading

First Day Hike set for Eagle Beach
Season’s beatings: Crop of green fighters to test mettle at Beatdown

Season’s beatings: Crop of green fighters to test mettle at Beatdown

Most contenders are young, hungry and unproven.

Season’s beatings: Crop of green fighters to test mettle at Beatdown
Ring in the new year at gala, Sealaska Heritage Institute receives authentic fire bowl
Ring in the new year at gala, Sealaska Heritage Institute receives authentic fire bowl
Longtime Juneau artists put down paintbrushes for suitcases
Longtime Juneau artists put down paintbrushes for suitcases
Juneau Nordic Ski Club volunteer Doug Sturm sets a cross-country ski track as his dog Jamie follows along on Montana Creek Road on Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Juneau Nordic Ski Club volunteer Doug Sturm sets a cross-country ski track as his dog Jamie follows along on Montana Creek Road on Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Photos: Holiday Cup Soccer Tournament kicks off in style

Photos: Holiday Cup Soccer Tournament kicks off in style

Games were going all afternoon.

Photos: Holiday Cup Soccer Tournament kicks off in style
Man indicted for allegedly hitting friend with car during theft
Man indicted for allegedly hitting friend with car during theft
Photos: Holidays sights, singers and snow

Photos: Holidays sights, singers and snow

Best photos of the week for Dec. 17-21.

Photos: Holidays sights, singers and snow
Poem: A Christmas Reflection
Poem: A Christmas Reflection
There will be a wide variety of block at the downtown Juneau Public Library, Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018. (Unsplash | Rick Mason)

Rock around the blocks at the downtown library

Block off your schedule. Saturday from 2-3:30 p.m. the downtown Juneau Public Library, 292 Marine Way, is hosting Rock Around the Blocks. The afternoon event… Continue reading

  • Dec 26, 2018
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There will be a wide variety of block at the downtown Juneau Public Library, Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018. (Unsplash | Rick Mason)
Capital City Fire/Rescue paramedic Travis Larsen participates in an emergency response training exercise at the A-J Dock in April 2014. Larsen was named one of CCFR’s Firefighters of the Year for 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Capital City Fire/Rescue paramedic Travis Larsen participates in an emergency response training exercise at the A-J Dock in April 2014. Larsen was named one of CCFR’s Firefighters of the Year for 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
AK Beatdown 33 set for Friday

AK Beatdown 33 set for Friday

They’ll work out some post-holiday aggression. AK Beatdown 33 is scheduled for 8-10 p.m. at the Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall, 320 W. Willoughby Ave. Doors for… Continue reading

AK Beatdown 33 set for Friday
The interior of the Douglas Depot is pictured on Dec. 24, 2018. The convenience store and gas station opened in November. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)
The interior of the Douglas Depot is pictured on Dec. 24, 2018. The convenience store and gas station opened in November. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)
I want to live an incredible story
I want to live an incredible story
Maine-Endwell High School boys basketball team. (Courtesy Photo | Twitter)

New York team traverses country for Capital City Classic

The Princess Cruises Capital City Classic has a history of bringing in Lower 48 teams. Colorado, Idaho, Washington — name a state on the West… Continue reading

Maine-Endwell High School boys basketball team. (Courtesy Photo | Twitter)
Teamwork and dedication in the National Ocean Sciences Bowl

Teamwork and dedication in the National Ocean Sciences Bowl

Competition increases public awareness of ocean sciences.

Teamwork and dedication in the National Ocean Sciences Bowl
Eaglecrest seen in this Jan. 6, 2017 photo will be the site of Christmas Day luge sledding. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Luge sledding at Eaglecrest on Christmas

It’s going to be a luge deal. There will be Juneau 4-H luge sledding at Eaglecrest 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on Christmas Day. The event is… Continue reading

Eaglecrest seen in this Jan. 6, 2017 photo will be the site of Christmas Day luge sledding. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)