Arctic researcher says climate change is coming

Arctic researcher says climate change is coming

Crises are times of both danger and opportunity.

Arctic researcher says climate change is coming
Outgoing City and Borough of Juneau Docks and Harbors harbormaster Dave Borg, right, poses with incoming harbormaster Matt Creswell. (Courtesy photo | City and Borough of Juneau)

Changing tides: New harbormaster for Juneau coming soon

The new harbormaster will be familiar to residents.

Outgoing City and Borough of Juneau Docks and Harbors harbormaster Dave Borg, right, poses with incoming harbormaster Matt Creswell. (Courtesy photo | City and Borough of Juneau)
photos by Vivian Faith Prescott | For the Capital City Weekly                                 Blueberry water provides memories of warmer seasons during winter in Wrangell.

Planet Alaska: Berries are a perfect cure for the winter blues

Vitamin Happiness for the winter blues.

photos by Vivian Faith Prescott | For the Capital City Weekly                                 Blueberry water provides memories of warmer seasons during winter in Wrangell.
Guns seized in Alaska by federal, state and municipal law enforcement officers are displayed at the office of the U.S. Attorney on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, in Anchorage, Alaska. U.S. Attorney Bryan Schroder announced that 82 illegally possessed guns in Anchorage and surrounding communities were seized in an investigation that resulted in federal charges against 16 people for firearm or drug trafficking counts. (AP Photo/Dan Joling)

Guns, drugs seized in Alaska multi-agency investigation

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Alaska law enforcement officers seized 82 illegally possessed firearms in a coordinated effort to reduce gun violence in Anchorage and nearby communities,… Continue reading

  • Feb 26, 2020
Guns seized in Alaska by federal, state and municipal law enforcement officers are displayed at the office of the U.S. Attorney on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, in Anchorage, Alaska. U.S. Attorney Bryan Schroder announced that 82 illegally possessed guns in Anchorage and surrounding communities were seized in an investigation that resulted in federal charges against 16 people for firearm or drug trafficking counts. (AP Photo/Dan Joling)
Discovery Southeast education coordinator Kelly Sorensen talks to a student from Harborview Elementary School about what feeds on the trees during a nature hike near the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center on Feb. 20, 2020. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

Discovery Southeast turns 30 with a flourish

Auctions, banquets, and competitions: Discovery Southeast celebrates in style.

Discovery Southeast education coordinator Kelly Sorensen talks to a student from Harborview Elementary School about what feeds on the trees during a nature hike near the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center on Feb. 20, 2020. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)
Police calls for Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020

Police calls for Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020

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Police calls for Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020
Volunteers with All Hands and Hearts, including Fred Hiltner, far right, take a photo with a homeowner they were helping in Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria in March 2018. (Courtesy Photo | Fred Hiltner)
Volunteers with All Hands and Hearts, including Fred Hiltner, far right, take a photo with a homeowner they were helping in Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria in March 2018. (Courtesy Photo | Fred Hiltner)
House Republicans introduce wave of anti-abortion bills before filing deadlines
House Republicans introduce wave of anti-abortion bills before filing deadlines
Fair Share Act interests, riles up lawmakers
Fair Share Act interests, riles up lawmakers
Todd Hadfield, right, Phil Sellick, left, and Alfie Cook, underwater, work to right a capsized vessel at Statter Harbor, Feb. 25, 2020. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)
Todd Hadfield, right, Phil Sellick, left, and Alfie Cook, underwater, work to right a capsized vessel at Statter Harbor, Feb. 25, 2020. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)
Juneau residents lined up outside of the Planet Alaska Gallery to sign an application petition to recall Gov. Mike Dunleavy in August 2019. Signatures are again being collected. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Governor recall campaign begins collecting signatures

Petition booklets are being distributed.

  • Feb 25, 2020
Juneau residents lined up outside of the Planet Alaska Gallery to sign an application petition to recall Gov. Mike Dunleavy in August 2019. Signatures are again being collected. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Police calls for Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020

Police calls for Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020

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  • Feb 25, 2020
  • Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Police calls for Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020
Do you know the differences between hares and rabbits?

Do you know the differences between hares and rabbits?

It’s a hare-y situation in Juneau.

Do you know the differences between hares and rabbits?
Former Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center Director John Neary holds his 2020 Wildlife Conservation Lifetime Achievement Award from the Alaska Chapter of the Wildlife Society Friday evening at the visitor center. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)
Former Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center Director John Neary holds his 2020 Wildlife Conservation Lifetime Achievement Award from the Alaska Chapter of the Wildlife Society Friday evening at the visitor center. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)
Associated Press file                                The abandoned bus where Christopher McCandless starved to death in 1992 on Stampede Road near Healy, Alaska is shown March 21, 2006. An Italian man suffering from frostbite and four other tourists were rescued in the Alaska wilderness after visiting the abandoned bus that’s become a lure for adventurers since it was featured in the “Into the Wild” book and movie.

Italian hikers rescued in Alaska after visiting ‘Into the Wild’ bus

By Rachel D’Oro Associated Press ANCHORAGE — An Italian man suffering from frostbite and four other tourists were rescued in the Alaska wilderness after visiting… Continue reading

  • Feb 25, 2020
Associated Press file                                The abandoned bus where Christopher McCandless starved to death in 1992 on Stampede Road near Healy, Alaska is shown March 21, 2006. An Italian man suffering from frostbite and four other tourists were rescued in the Alaska wilderness after visiting the abandoned bus that’s become a lure for adventurers since it was featured in the “Into the Wild” book and movie.
Capitol Live: Fair Share Act gets legal review
Capitol Live: Fair Share Act gets legal review
Humane Society of the United States                                 This file image from video shows taxidermy hunted by Donald Trump Jr. at the Safari Club International’s 2020 annual convention held in Reno, Nevada.

Donald Trump Jr. receives permit to hunt Alaska grizzly bear

By Dan Joling Associated Press ANCHORAGE — The oldest son of President Donald Trump has received a permit to hunt and kill a grizzly bear… Continue reading

  • Feb 25, 2020
Humane Society of the United States                                 This file image from video shows taxidermy hunted by Donald Trump Jr. at the Safari Club International’s 2020 annual convention held in Reno, Nevada.
Pebble mine opponents say process is being rushed

Pebble mine opponents say process is being rushed

Opposition groups to hold town hall.

Pebble mine opponents say process is being rushed
Steve Morrow, seen interviewing for the Thunder Mountain High School principal position last week, has been selected as the principal of Thunder Mountain High School for the beginning of next school year. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

New principal chosen for Thunder Mountain

Current principal Dan Larson will retire at the end of this school year.

Steve Morrow, seen interviewing for the Thunder Mountain High School principal position last week, has been selected as the principal of Thunder Mountain High School for the beginning of next school year. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)
Police calls for Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020

Police calls for Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020

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  • Feb 24, 2020
  • Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Police calls for Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020