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University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen, left, listens to Dr. Steve Atwater, Executive Dean of the university’s new Alaska College of Education, during an interview at the University of Alaska Southeast on Friday, August 3, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen, left, listens to Dr. Steve Atwater, Executive Dean of the university’s new Alaska College of Education, during an interview at the University of Alaska Southeast on Friday, August 3, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Photos: Wine and beer tasting and silent auction held to benefit Juneau Animal Rescue
Photos: Wine and beer tasting and silent auction held to benefit Juneau Animal Rescue
Bridget Abroad: A tour of La-Chapelle-du-Genêt

Bridget Abroad: A tour of La-Chapelle-du-Genêt

It’s exciting to move somewhere you don’t know anything about.

  • Feb 10, 2019
  • By BRIDGET McTAGUE For the Juneau Empire
Bridget Abroad: A tour of La-Chapelle-du-Genêt
Opinion: Don’t return Department of Corrections to failed practices of the past

Opinion: Don’t return Department of Corrections to failed practices of the past

Privatization will have significant consequences.

  • Feb 10, 2019
  • By CARMEN GUTIERREZ
  • Crime
Opinion: Don’t return Department of Corrections to failed practices of the past
Opinion: Pulp fiction won’t grow the economy

Opinion: Pulp fiction won’t grow the economy

It’s an elaborate cover on top of a cheap fantasy.

Opinion: Pulp fiction won’t grow the economy
Bear 153 was the topic of Laurie Craig’s Fireside Lecture Friday, Feb. 8, 2019. (Courtesy Photo | Laurie Craig)

Since a young age, this bear has lived with an audience

Think Nicky is too mainstream? Here’s your bear.

Bear 153 was the topic of Laurie Craig’s Fireside Lecture Friday, Feb. 8, 2019. (Courtesy Photo | Laurie Craig)
Staff Picks for February: What we’re reading, watching and listening to
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Staff Picks for February: What we’re reading, watching and listening to

‘True Detective,’ ‘The Revolution of Marina M,’ Mike Krol and more.

  • Feb 10, 2019
  • Capital City Weekly
Staff Picks for February: What we’re reading, watching and listening to
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The best valentine of all

The best valentine of all

Celebrate God and show love to the people you love.

  • Feb 10, 2019
  • By DAN WIESE FOR THE JUNEAU EMPIRE
The best valentine of all
Juneau youth becomes talk of the Super Bowl

Juneau youth becomes talk of the Super Bowl

He’s got Tom Brady’s approval.

Juneau youth becomes talk of the Super Bowl
Juneau wins are sparse at Anchorage girls hoops tourney
Juneau wins are sparse at Anchorage girls hoops tourney
The Alaska State Capitol. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

No-bid contract for psychiatric institute raises questions

A previous report advised against privatizing the institute.

The Alaska State Capitol. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Sen. Jesse Kiehl, D-Juneau, receives a kiss from his daughter, Adara, before Kiehl is sworn in on the first day of the 31st Session of the Alaska Legislature on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Juneau senator proposes first legislation

It continues a theme from his days on Juneau’s Assembly.

Sen. Jesse Kiehl, D-Juneau, receives a kiss from his daughter, Adara, before Kiehl is sworn in on the first day of the 31st Session of the Alaska Legislature on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Four Falcons finish in double figures in win over Kayhi
Four Falcons finish in double figures in win over Kayhi
Photos: Friday night basketball action

Photos: Friday night basketball action

Check out photos from the action of Juneau-Douglas boys varsity basketball’s loss to East Anchorage 66-54 and Thunder Mountain’s upset win over Ketchikan 62-55. Read… Continue reading

Photos: Friday night basketball action
Things to do in Juneau for Valentine’s Day

Things to do in Juneau for Valentine’s Day

Put the Conversation Hearts down and hit the town.

Things to do in Juneau for Valentine’s Day
Odd museum collection has rhyme and reason
Odd museum collection has rhyme and reason
Gray-Jackson hoping Black History Bill passes this month

Gray-Jackson hoping Black History Bill passes this month

Honoring African-American contributions.

Gray-Jackson hoping Black History Bill passes this month
Capitol Live: Economy to take a hit, no matter the budget outcome

Capitol Live: Economy to take a hit, no matter the budget outcome

Live updates from inside the Alaska State Capitol.

Capitol Live: Economy to take a hit, no matter the budget outcome
Sen. Gary Stevens, R-Kodiak, introduces Senate Bill 22 to the Senate Resources Committee at the Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019. The bill would allow organizations to obtain permits and enhance the habitat of shellfish in hopes of improving the seafood industry. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Shellfish rehabilitation bill carries economic potential

Experts see a bright future in mariculture.

Sen. Gary Stevens, R-Kodiak, introduces Senate Bill 22 to the Senate Resources Committee at the Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019. The bill would allow organizations to obtain permits and enhance the habitat of shellfish in hopes of improving the seafood industry. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Should Alaska privatize prisons? Dems upset over budget director’s ties to industry
Should Alaska privatize prisons? Dems upset over budget director’s ties to industry