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ADF&G to hold meeting on new guide requirements

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game Division of Sport Fish will hold a meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 2 to answer questions… Continue reading

Slack Tide: Are we there yet?

Juneau is a place where the road ends less than 50 miles out of town, yet you somehow manage to put thousands of miles on… Continue reading

  • Oct 25, 2015
  • By Geoff Kirsch

Senior Menu

Juneau Senior Center MenuMonday, Oct. 26Beef StewRollsSpicy Fruit CupTuesday, Oct. 27Macaroni and Cheese with HamZucchini & CarrotsPerfection SaladWednesday, Oct. 28Chinese Fruited PorkRiceGreen BeansWaldorf SaladThursday, Oct.… Continue reading

  • Oct 25, 2015

Recent Births

Recent births at Bartlett Regional Hospital• A daughter, Charlie Lou Katzeek, weighing 7 lbs. 11 oz., was born to Hannah Blilie and Tom Katzeek of… Continue reading

  • Oct 25, 2015
Bruce Denton, who received the Citizen of the Year award, poses with his wife Sharon Denton.

Juneau Chamber of Commerce presents Lifetime Achievement and Citizen of the Year awards

During Night on Bourbon Street on Oct. 16, the Juneau Chamber of Commerce presented Bruce Denton the Citizen of the Year Award and George Reifenstein… Continue reading

  • Oct 25, 2015
Bruce Denton, who received the Citizen of the Year award, poses with his wife Sharon Denton.
Pictured left to right: Holly Ireno, Michelle Strickler, Kathy McCasland, Kellie James, James Morris, Deanna Hobbs, Dan Larson, Mandee Smith.

Thunder Mountain High School October student recognition

Students at Thunder Mountain were recognized in the school’s library. The speaker was Michelle Strickler. The PTO and Site Council provided lunch. Mr. Blankenship provided… Continue reading

  • Oct 25, 2015
Pictured left to right: Holly Ireno, Michelle Strickler, Kathy McCasland, Kellie James, James Morris, Deanna Hobbs, Dan Larson, Mandee Smith.

Filipino Community’s Senior Annual Banquet

During Filipino American History Month, the Filipino Community Inc. held their Senior Annual Banquet on Oct. 17.“From youth, Filipinos are taught to respect those who… Continue reading

  • Oct 25, 2015

I’d rather cry than judge

There were three things I made Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church aware of before they hired me.1. I hate Precious Moments statues. No idea… Continue reading

  • Oct 25, 2015
  • By TARI STAGE-HARVEY

Kenny Fox receives Denison Founders Scholarship

Recent Thunder Mountain High School graduate Kenny Fox received the Denison Founders Scholarship, which is based on academic achievement, leadership and personal merit. Fox is… Continue reading

  • Oct 25, 2015

Rebekah Badilla makes Azusa Pacific University’s honor roll

Juneau resident Rebekah Badilla made the Deans’ List at Azusa Pacific University for having a 3.5 or better grade-point average the spring 2015 semester. Badilla… Continue reading

  • Oct 25, 2015

AWARE chooses 2016 Women of Distinction honorees

On March 5, AWARE will hold their 20th annual Women of Distinction Gala and will honor Marie Darlin, Justine Muench, Missouri Smyth and Kristi West.… Continue reading

  • Oct 25, 2015

Downtown businesses open for family-friendly trick-or-treating

From 2-5 p.m. this Halloween, families may take their children to over 30 different businesses in downtown Juneau for trick-or-treating. Participating businesses are offering a… Continue reading

  • Oct 25, 2015

Dinner cabaret fundraiser for Juneau Family Health and Birth Center

Salt will hold a dinner to support the Juneau Family Health and Birth Center from 6-9 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29.The dinner is “black-tie optional,”… Continue reading

  • Oct 25, 2015

AWARE thanks Wells Fargo and United Way

Thanks from Aiding Women in Abuse and Rape Emergencies (AWARE), Inc. to United Way of Southeast Alaska for organizing another successful Day of Caring, and… Continue reading

  • Oct 25, 2015

Juneau Suicide Prevention Coalition thanks Shannon Hasty

The Juneau Suicide Prevention Coalition would like to thank Shannon Hasty for her generous contribution. Shannon organized the Hasty Half race on Sept. 27, raising… Continue reading

  • Oct 25, 2015
Biologist Jeff Williams near a midget submarine on Kiska Island in the far west Aleutians in 2004.

Alaska Science Forum: Human-powered torpedo on Alaska’s remote island

On a damp island far out in the Aleutian chain, a secret weapon of Japan’s World War II Navy sinks into the sod. A Type-A… Continue reading

Biologist Jeff Williams near a midget submarine on Kiska Island in the far west Aleutians in 2004.
A belted kingfisher in late summer flies past a rocky shore in Tenakee Springs.

Wild Shot

The Empire Outdoors page is looking for superb images of Alaska’s wildlife, scenery or plant life. Send your photos via email to: Outdoors editor, outdoors@juneauempire.com.… Continue reading

A belted kingfisher in late summer flies past a rocky shore in Tenakee Springs.

Invasive species workshop hosted in Juneau

The Alaska Invasive Species Workshop Oct. 27-29 in Juneau will highlight invasive species management and issues in Southeast Alaska and around the state.Keynote speaker John… Continue reading

Eaglecrest bike trail volunteer work day happening Saturday

The Juneau Mountain Bike Alliance has organized a volunteer work day at the site of the new mountain bike trail at Eaglecrest Ski Area from… Continue reading

A northern pygmy owl (the very one that flew across the road for us) pauses in a tangle of trees and branches near Juneau in October.

On the Trails: Early fall observations

In the meadows near Cowee Creek, a few late flowers bloomed. Salmon carcasses littered the mudflats and creek bank. High-bush cranberry shrubs were decorated with… Continue reading

A northern pygmy owl (the very one that flew across the road for us) pauses in a tangle of trees and branches near Juneau in October.