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Corri Feige, Commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources, right, listens to Chantal Walsh, director of the Division of Oil and Gas, left, as along with Sara Longan, Deputy Commissioner of DNR, center, give a status of North Slope production during a Senate Finance Committee meeting on Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Oil exploration predicted to increase on North Slope

Money may come. Eventually.

Corri Feige, Commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources, right, listens to Chantal Walsh, director of the Division of Oil and Gas, left, as along with Sara Longan, Deputy Commissioner of DNR, center, give a status of North Slope production during a Senate Finance Committee meeting on Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Opinion: The search for the America that ‘ought to be’

Opinion: The search for the America that ‘ought to be’

A prescription for healing what’s broken.

Opinion: The search for the America that ‘ought to be’
Chefs Matt Little Dog displays a dish featuring authentic Japanese ramen for students at Floyd Dryden Middle School as part of Chefs’ Day on Friday, Jan. 18, 2019. The Anchorage chefs visiting the Juneau and Sitka School Districts to introduced new and healthy foods via performance cooking demonstrations. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
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Using their noodles: Professional chefs inspire kids to pursue culinary arts

Miso hungry.

Chefs Matt Little Dog displays a dish featuring authentic Japanese ramen for students at Floyd Dryden Middle School as part of Chefs’ Day on Friday, Jan. 18, 2019. The Anchorage chefs visiting the Juneau and Sitka School Districts to introduced new and healthy foods via performance cooking demonstrations. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Juneau-Douglas’ Chance Turinsky, left, drives past Homer’s Isaiah Nevak at Treadwell Arena on Friday, Jan. 18, 2019. JDHS won 4-3 in overtime. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Juneau hockey faces first overtime of the season against Homer

This one came down to the wire.

Juneau-Douglas’ Chance Turinsky, left, drives past Homer’s Isaiah Nevak at Treadwell Arena on Friday, Jan. 18, 2019. JDHS won 4-3 in overtime. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Photos: Signs at the Women’s March

Photos: Signs at the Women’s March

The funny, the creative, the references.

Photos: Signs at the Women’s March
Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks with his cabinet members at the Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Dunleavy announces board, commission appointments

A former lieutenant governor candidate is among them.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks with his cabinet members at the Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
I’m a product of my generation

I’m a product of my generation

Come on people now, smile on your brother.

I’m a product of my generation
Juneau Style

Juneau Style

Juneau’s fashion blog.

Juneau Style
Juneau-Douglas players Jenae Pusich, left and Sadie Tuckwood, right, put the pressure on Kayhi’s Ashley Huffine in the first quarter Friday night at the Clarke Cochrane Gymnasium. JDHS won 50-35 over the Lady Kings. (Hall Anderson | Ketchikan Daily News)

JDHS girls pick up first win over Kayhi

Friday hoops to our north and south.

Juneau-Douglas players Jenae Pusich, left and Sadie Tuckwood, right, put the pressure on Kayhi’s Ashley Huffine in the first quarter Friday night at the Clarke Cochrane Gymnasium. JDHS won 50-35 over the Lady Kings. (Hall Anderson | Ketchikan Daily News)
Photos: Missing indigenous women at forefront of Juneau’s Women’s March

Photos: Missing indigenous women at forefront of Juneau’s Women’s March

Many of the speakers returned to a common theme.

Photos: Missing indigenous women at forefront of Juneau’s Women’s March
Photos: Juneau-Douglas hockey over Homer in overtime

Photos: Juneau-Douglas hockey over Homer in overtime

Action from Juneau-Douglas hockey’s 4-3 overtime win against Homer at Treadwell Arena on Friday, Jan. 18, 2019. • Contact staff photographer Michael Penn at 523-2262… Continue reading

Photos: Juneau-Douglas hockey over Homer in overtime
Scenes from the Women’s March on Juneau in front of the Alaska State Capitol on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Missing, murdered, forgotten: Women’s March holds up indigenous women

The red dresses were a symbol.

Scenes from the Women’s March on Juneau in front of the Alaska State Capitol on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Both sides of Roe v. Wade gear up for anniversary

Both sides of Roe v. Wade gear up for anniversary

Events are planned in Juneau.

Both sides of Roe v. Wade gear up for anniversary
Suicide prevention bill gains bipartisan support in Senate

Suicide prevention bill gains bipartisan support in Senate

“Suicide and suicide prevention is not a partisan issue.”

Suicide prevention bill gains bipartisan support in Senate
Photos: Women’s March in Juneau

Photos: Women’s March in Juneau

Rallying in the capital city.

Photos: Women’s March in Juneau
Thunder Mountain flies past Barrow

Thunder Mountain flies past Barrow

Falcons teams snatch wins in the Arctic.

Thunder Mountain flies past Barrow
University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen, left, listens to Dr. Steve Atwater, Executive Dean of the Alaska College of Education, during an interview at the University of Alaska Southeast on Friday, August 3, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Loss of accreditation could put university’s school of education ‘years behind’

Regents frustrated with the setback.

University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen, left, listens to Dr. Steve Atwater, Executive Dean of the Alaska College of Education, during an interview at the University of Alaska Southeast on Friday, August 3, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
File photo of Juneau Capital City Fire/Rescue firefighters at work. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Kitchen fire burns apartment

Neighbors heard the smoke alarm.

File photo of Juneau Capital City Fire/Rescue firefighters at work. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Juneau legislators holding town hall meeting

Juneau legislators holding town hall meeting

Come for the legislators, stay for the pizza.

Juneau legislators holding town hall meeting
Scientists ID another possible threat to orcas: pink salmon

Scientists ID another possible threat to orcas: pink salmon

Officials say orcas are on the brink of extinction.

Scientists ID another possible threat to orcas: pink salmon