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Conservationists promote the Tongass as bulwark against climate change

Conservationists promote the Tongass as bulwark against climate change

Conservationist Dominick DellaSala asks can the Tongass save Alaska?

Conservationists promote the Tongass as bulwark against climate change
Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks during an interview with the Juneau Empire at the Capitol on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Governor to sign bill Monday, but uncertainty remains over whether he’ll veto PFD amount

Alaska’s governor has several options available to him.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks during an interview with the Juneau Empire at the Capitol on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
William Brown makes himself a peanut butter and jelly sandwich as he waits for dinner at the Glory Hall on Tuesday, July 2, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Vetoes could wipe out 20 percent of Glory Hall budget

Breakfast and lunch may be heading for the chopping block.

William Brown makes himself a peanut butter and jelly sandwich as he waits for dinner at the Glory Hall on Tuesday, July 2, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Alaska Marine Exchange loses part of budget in capital cuts

Alaska Marine Exchange loses part of budget in capital cuts

It lost 11% of its state funding.

Alaska Marine Exchange loses part of budget in capital cuts
When biologists stocked Alaska with wolves

When biologists stocked Alaska with wolves

Alaska’s wolf-stocking experiment.

When biologists stocked Alaska with wolves
Police calls for Thursday, Aug. 16, 2019

Police calls for Thursday, Aug. 16, 2019

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction… Continue reading

Police calls for Thursday, Aug. 16, 2019
Despite traffic jam that held up police response, contractor avoids fine

Despite traffic jam that held up police response, contractor avoids fine

The July 2 road work problem slowed police response to a call.

Despite traffic jam that held up police response, contractor avoids fine
For first time in over 70 years, derby postponed

For first time in over 70 years, derby postponed

Gale force winds are to blame.

For first time in over 70 years, derby postponed
Derby open to kings again

Derby open to kings again

Event starts on Friday.

Derby open to kings again
NEA chair says loss of arts funding would hurt Alaska’s economy

NEA chair says loss of arts funding would hurt Alaska’s economy

Art is a billion-dollar industry in Alaska.

NEA chair says loss of arts funding would hurt Alaska’s economy
A Wings Airways floatplane takes off from Juneau’s downtown harbor as the Norwegian Bliss leaves it port of call on July 31, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Keeping it all in the air: How does Juneau handle all its air traffic?

Controlling the chaos.

A Wings Airways floatplane takes off from Juneau’s downtown harbor as the Norwegian Bliss leaves it port of call on July 31, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Now you see it, now you don’t: Trail Mix removes 4-ton boulder from trail
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Now you see it, now you don’t: Trail Mix removes 4-ton boulder from trail

See how they did it.

Now you see it, now you don’t: Trail Mix removes 4-ton boulder from trail
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Brad Robbins, the new owner of the Hooked Seafood Company, holds a fresh king salmon at their Industrial Boulevard location on Tuesday, June 19, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Hooked Seafood closes its doors

After nearly 30 years and 3 owners, the local seafood supplier cuts its line.

Brad Robbins, the new owner of the Hooked Seafood Company, holds a fresh king salmon at their Industrial Boulevard location on Tuesday, June 19, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Empire Live: Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts speaks in Juneau

Empire Live: Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts speaks in Juneau

Live updates from the Greater Juneau Chamber of Commerce luncheon.

Empire Live: Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts speaks in Juneau
Candidate withdraws from school board race

Candidate withdraws from school board race

Four candidates remain.

Candidate withdraws from school board race
In this Aug. 6 photo, Steven Downs is led into a courtroom for arraignment in Anchorage. Downs has pleaded not guilty after being charged in the sexual assault and murder of a woman in Alaska in a case that remained unsolved for years. Downs entered his plea Wednesday in a courtroom in Fairbanks. He is charged in the death of Sophie Sergie, who was found stabbed and shot in a bathtub at a University of Alaska Fairbanks dormitory. (AP Photo | Mark Thiessen)

Man charged in Alaska cold case killing pleads not guilty

FAIRBANKS — A Maine man pleaded not guilty in the rape and killing of a young Alaska Native woman more than 25 years ago at… Continue reading

  • Aug 15, 2019
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In this Aug. 6 photo, Steven Downs is led into a courtroom for arraignment in Anchorage. Downs has pleaded not guilty after being charged in the sexual assault and murder of a woman in Alaska in a case that remained unsolved for years. Downs entered his plea Wednesday in a courtroom in Fairbanks. He is charged in the death of Sophie Sergie, who was found stabbed and shot in a bathtub at a University of Alaska Fairbanks dormitory. (AP Photo | Mark Thiessen)
A salute to Woodstock, a musical event at the library and a day of play: Here’s what’s happening this week
Capital City Weekly

A salute to Woodstock, a musical event at the library and a day of play: Here’s what’s happening this week

Calendar of events for the week of Aug. 15-22, 2019.

A salute to Woodstock, a musical event at the library and a day of play: Here’s what’s happening this week
The first totem pole raising in almost a century took place in Old Massett in August 1969. (NFB photo)
Capital City Weekly

Haida story headed to the international stage

Old Massett totem pole raising revisited in Christopher Auchter’s documentary Now Is The Time

The first totem pole raising in almost a century took place in Old Massett in August 1969. (NFB photo)
Mudrooms is almost back and Northwest Coast arts scholarships for UAS are available
Capital City Weekly

Mudrooms is almost back and Northwest Coast arts scholarships for UAS are available

News briefs for the week.

Mudrooms is almost back and Northwest Coast arts scholarships for UAS are available
The Cornerstone Residential Facility will shut down Friday, Aug. 16. (Courtesy photo | Gus Marx)

Juneau Youth Services to close Cornerstone youth shelter

Juneau youth shelter will shut down Friday.

The Cornerstone Residential Facility will shut down Friday, Aug. 16. (Courtesy photo | Gus Marx)