Kyle Fagerstrom wed Samantha Kelley along the Chena River in Fairbanks on May 27, 2017. The bride is the daughter of Don and Shari Kelley… Continue reading
Hi, Juneau! It’s Doctor* Guy here with another question from Our Readers (*Not a real doctor. Batteries not included. Standard rates and services may apply).… Continue reading
Reader-submitted images of Mother Nature in Southeast Submit your wild shots: The Empire Outdoors page is looking for superb images of Alaska’s wildlife, scenery or… Continue reading
A few Alaska researchers recently accepted a surprise assignment of giving Jerry Brown a tour of the Seward Peninsula. The California governor was stopping in… Continue reading
The University of Alaska Southeast and the University of Alaska Fairbanks have received approval for a new undergraduate fisheries degree. On Oct. 31, UAS announced… Continue reading
The 21st annual Sitka WhaleFest, hosted by the Sitka Sound Science Center (SSSC), will kick off Nov. 2 for a weekend of activities and learning.… Continue reading
The first thing to say about Perseverance Theatre’s latest offering, “Dreaming Glacier Bay,” a world premiere by Joel Bennett, is that the theatrical experience couldn’t… Continue reading
In sitting down to write this installment of the UAS Sustainability Committee’s monthly column, I’m taking a break from my preparations for the annual invasion… Continue reading
As a wildlife field technician, Luke Metherell combines job, hobby and homework on weeklong backpacking trips in the mountains. A biology student at University of… Continue reading
November’s got some great events scheduled for Juneau’s First Friday. Here’s what people have let us know about. Meet me in Alaska Barnaby Brewing Company… Continue reading
On Oct. 24, 1918, the S.S. Princess Sophia, a coastal passenger liner in the fleet of the Canadian Pacific Railway, grounded on Vanderbilt Reef in… Continue reading
On one of the few fine days in late September, a friend and I ventured up the Ben Stewart trail from Eaglecrest. We knew the… Continue reading
One of the great treats of fall is finding a group of these huge white birds hanging out on a pond somewhere, maybe resting, preening,… Continue reading
Halloween stresses me out a little. I struggle putting clothes together for a normal day; I don’t have the creativity or skill to put a… Continue reading
I thought I might be Wonder Woman for Halloween. I saw the movie, of course, and I loved Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman, of course.… Continue reading
Juneau Empire The following students in October were recognized for their contributions to the Juneau-Douglas High School community: Finn Adam, Isaac Gabel, Davis Harris, Phillip… Continue reading
Abby’s hot pink hat and scarf first caught my eye as she walked cautiously (it is almost Halloween!) among the Treadwell ruins. Her black rain… Continue reading
The sixth annual Frugal Fashion Show & Tea was held on Oct. 22 at the Juneau Moose Family Center. All of the proceeds from this… Continue reading
Recent births at Bartlett Regional Hospital: • On Oct. 13, a daughter, Isis Amunet Bakr-Nelson, weighing 7 pounds, 13 ounces, was born to Raniyah Bakr… Continue reading
The next meeting of the Douglas Island Neighbors Association will be Monday, Nov. 13. As usual, the Douglas Public Library will host the event, which… Continue reading
