Rosita Kaaháni Worl congratulates X̱’unei Lance Twitchell on his accomplishments in language preservation at his legislative citation ceremony at the Alaska State Capitol on Saturday, June 28, 2025. (Ellie Ruel / Juneau Empire)
X̱’unei Lance Twitchell receives his legislative citation from Rep. Andi Story, (D-Juneau) at a ceremony at the Alaska State Capitol on Saturday, June 28, 2025. (Ellie Ruel / Juneau Empire)

X̱’unei Lance Twitchell receives legislative citation

State award commends Lingít language revitalization

Rosita Kaaháni Worl congratulates X̱’unei Lance Twitchell on his accomplishments in language preservation at his legislative citation ceremony at the Alaska State Capitol on Saturday, June 28, 2025. (Ellie Ruel / Juneau Empire)
X̱’unei Lance Twitchell receives his legislative citation from Rep. Andi Story, (D-Juneau) at a ceremony at the Alaska State Capitol on Saturday, June 28, 2025. (Ellie Ruel / Juneau Empire)
Mackenzie Lam, one of three grand marshals of Juneau’s Fourth of July 2024 parade, passes out candy from the back of a truck on Thursday. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire file photo)
Mackenzie Lam, one of three grand marshals of Juneau’s Fourth of July 2024 parade, passes out candy from the back of a truck on Thursday. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire file photo)
Cover of Juneau Empire for June 27, 2005 from State Library Archives. (Natalie Buttner / Juneau Empire)
Cover of Juneau Empire for June 27, 2005 from State Library Archives. (Natalie Buttner / Juneau Empire)
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Police calls for Thursday, June 19, 2025

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Police calls for Friday, June 20, 2025

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Police calls for Saturday, June 21, 2025

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Police calls for Tuesday, June 24, 2025

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Police calls for Wednesday, June 25, 2025

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Police calls for Monday, June 23, 2025

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Police calls for Sunday, June 22, 2025

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The Norwegian Bliss arrives in Juneau on Monday, April 14, 2025. (Jasz Garrett / Juneau Empire file photo)

Ships in port for the week of June 29

This information comes from the Cruise Line Agencies of Alaska’s 2025 schedule. Capacity figures in parenthesis were pulled from cruise lines’ websites. Saturday, June 28… Continue reading

The Norwegian Bliss arrives in Juneau on Monday, April 14, 2025. (Jasz Garrett / Juneau Empire file photo)
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Police calls for Wednesday, June 18, 2025

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The M/V Hubbard leaves Juneau on Friday, June 13, 2025. (Jasz Garrett / Juneau Empire)

AMHS ferry engineers secure wage increase to address workforce shortage

Contract aims to attract and retain marine engineers in Alaska

The M/V Hubbard leaves Juneau on Friday, June 13, 2025. (Jasz Garrett / Juneau Empire)
Circus performers rise against “evil ringmaster” Kelsey Bryce Riker in the opening of GLITZ’s Act Two during a tech rehearsal on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at Perseverance Theatre. (Jasz Garrett / Juneau Empire)
Circus performers rise against “evil ringmaster” Kelsey Bryce Riker in the opening of GLITZ’s Act Two during a tech rehearsal on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at Perseverance Theatre. (Jasz Garrett / Juneau Empire)
Circus performers rise against “evil ringmaster” Kelsey Bryce Riker in the opening of GLITZ’s Act Two during a tech rehearsal on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at Perseverance Theatre. (Jasz Garrett / Juneau Empire)
Circus performers rise against “evil ringmaster” Kelsey Bryce Riker in the opening of GLITZ’s Act Two during a tech rehearsal on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at Perseverance Theatre. (Jasz Garrett / Juneau Empire)
Harris Harbor, a City and Borough of Juneau Docks and Harbor’s facility on Thursday, June 26, 2025. (Natalie Buttner / Juneau Empire)

Longtime Juneauites appointed to city commissions

Planning Commission, Docks and Harbors Board, and Parks and Rec. Advisory Board gain new members

Harris Harbor, a City and Borough of Juneau Docks and Harbor’s facility on Thursday, June 26, 2025. (Natalie Buttner / Juneau Empire)
Those whose naturalization applications were approved on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, take the naturalization oath of allegiance that evening in the Mendenhall Valley Public Library. (Jasz Garrett / Juneau Empire)

A ‘momentous event’ for newly minted citizens

On the first of five evenings of naturalization ceremonies, seven new citizens celebrate with family

Those whose naturalization applications were approved on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, take the naturalization oath of allegiance that evening in the Mendenhall Valley Public Library. (Jasz Garrett / Juneau Empire)
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Sacred Ground baristas Raven Salduvar and Mackenzie Gray serve coffee in their new location, Aan Hít, on Sunday, June 22, 2025.

‘Healthy tribes make healthy communities’

Richard Peterson speaks to the Greater Juneau Chamber of Commerce about building opportunities for Juneau

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Sacred Ground baristas Raven Salduvar and Mackenzie Gray serve coffee in their new location, Aan Hít, on Sunday, June 22, 2025.
Native Youth Olympics athlete Nathan Blake performs an Alaskan High kick at the Alaska Native Sisterhood Camp 70 Summer Solstice Music Festival on Saturday, June 21, 2025. (Ellie Ruel / Juneau Empire)

Music festival celebrates summer solstice

Alaska Native Sisterhood Camp 70 hosts 10-hour fundraising event at Áakw Landing

Native Youth Olympics athlete Nathan Blake performs an Alaskan High kick at the Alaska Native Sisterhood Camp 70 Summer Solstice Music Festival on Saturday, June 21, 2025. (Ellie Ruel / Juneau Empire)
The Salmon Creek Dam on Saturday, March 29, 2025. (Jasz Garrett / Juneau Empire)

A hiker near Salmon Creek Dam dies after 150-foot fall

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The Salmon Creek Dam on Saturday, March 29, 2025. (Jasz Garrett / Juneau Empire)
The U.S., Alaska state flag, and Canada flag wave in the wind in Skagway on Monday, June 16, 2025. (Jasz Garrett / Juneau Empire)
The U.S., Alaska state flag, and Canada flag wave in the wind in Skagway on Monday, June 16, 2025. (Jasz Garrett / Juneau Empire)