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STEM Corner: Growing career paths through science

STEM Corner: Growing career paths through science

Students should not fret about being on a specific track.

STEM Corner: Growing career paths through science
Traffic at Riverside and Stephen Richards drives backs up past Gee Street the morning of Feb. 8, 2019. There is a plan to alleviate traffic at the congestion-prone intersection. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

Mendenhall Valley residents could find their morning commutes getting better

Lights, traffic, action.

Traffic at Riverside and Stephen Richards drives backs up past Gee Street the morning of Feb. 8, 2019. There is a plan to alleviate traffic at the congestion-prone intersection. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)
Iceland tourism manager to share advice at Innovation Summit

Iceland tourism manager to share advice at Innovation Summit

Event also features “pitch contest” for entrepreneurs.

Iceland tourism manager to share advice at Innovation Summit
Police calls for Monday, Feb. 11, 2019

Police calls for Monday, Feb. 11, 2019

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  • Feb 12, 2019
  • Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Police calls for Monday, Feb. 11, 2019
Leadership remains unsolved in the House of Representatives on Friday, Jan. 25, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire) Leadership remains unsolved in the House of Representatives on Friday, Jan. 25, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Capitol Live: All eyes on House as buzz circulates

Follow along with updates about the state government.

Leadership remains unsolved in the House of Representatives on Friday, Jan. 25, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire) Leadership remains unsolved in the House of Representatives on Friday, Jan. 25, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Crime bill held up over conflict of interest

Crime bill held up over conflict of interest

Lawmakers say new ethics rule too ‘fuzzy.’

Crime bill held up over conflict of interest
Health insurance costs strain school districts’ budgets

Health insurance costs strain school districts’ budgets

Health insurance accounts for 16 percent of one district’s budget.

Health insurance costs strain school districts’ budgets
Laron Carlton Graham appears in Juneau Superior Court on Monday, Feb. 26, 2018, for an arraignment on two counts of first-degree murder for the Nov. 15, 2015 shooting deaths of 36-year-old Robert H. Meireis and 34-year-old Elizabeth K. Tonsmeire. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

A year after indictment, double murder trial still far off

The defendant is unhappy with his attorney.

Laron Carlton Graham appears in Juneau Superior Court on Monday, Feb. 26, 2018, for an arraignment on two counts of first-degree murder for the Nov. 15, 2015 shooting deaths of 36-year-old Robert H. Meireis and 34-year-old Elizabeth K. Tonsmeire. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
House Speaker Jim Duncan, D-Juneau, confers with Majority Leader Russ Meekins on Feb. 3, 1981, after the 22-day gridlock over House organization was broken late the previous afternoon following a series of parliamentary maneuvers. (Mark Kelley | Juneau Empire File)

Key legislator in 1981 House gridlock offers advice for current reps

The two are quite different sessions.

House Speaker Jim Duncan, D-Juneau, confers with Majority Leader Russ Meekins on Feb. 3, 1981, after the 22-day gridlock over House organization was broken late the previous afternoon following a series of parliamentary maneuvers. (Mark Kelley | Juneau Empire File)
Police calls for Monday, Feb. 11, 2019

Police calls for Monday, Feb. 11, 2019

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  • Feb 11, 2019
  • Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Police calls for Monday, Feb. 11, 2019
University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen, left, listens to Dr. Steve Atwater, Executive Dean of the university’s new Alaska College of Education, during an interview at the University of Alaska Southeast on Friday, August 3, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

University of Alaska officials expect major budget cuts

UA would have to stop doing some things.

University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen, left, listens to Dr. Steve Atwater, Executive Dean of the university’s new Alaska College of Education, during an interview at the University of Alaska Southeast on Friday, August 3, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Photos: Wine and beer tasting and silent auction held to benefit Juneau Animal Rescue

Photos: Wine and beer tasting and silent auction held to benefit Juneau Animal Rescue

For the love of animals.

Photos: Wine and beer tasting and silent auction held to benefit Juneau Animal Rescue
Police calls for Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019

Police calls for Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019

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  • Feb 10, 2019
  • Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Police calls for Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019
Bear 153 was the topic of Laurie Craig’s Fireside Lecture Friday, Feb. 8, 2019. (Courtesy Photo | Laurie Craig)

Since a young age, this bear has lived with an audience

Think Nicky is too mainstream? Here’s your bear.

Bear 153 was the topic of Laurie Craig’s Fireside Lecture Friday, Feb. 8, 2019. (Courtesy Photo | Laurie Craig)
Staff Picks for February: What we’re reading, watching and listening to
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Staff Picks for February: What we’re reading, watching and listening to

‘True Detective,’ ‘The Revolution of Marina M,’ Mike Krol and more.

  • Feb 10, 2019
  • Capital City Weekly
Staff Picks for February: What we’re reading, watching and listening to
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Haida artist’s exhibition blends old and new school art

Haida artist’s exhibition blends old and new school art

David Boxley and Trent Reznor are both great in his book.

Haida artist’s exhibition blends old and new school art
Harris Harbor on Friday, Feb. 8, 2019. David Little, 67, who lived aboard the boat Quality Time, was found dead in the water next to his boat in Harris Harbor on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Man found dead in Harris Harbor after apparent fall

He lived aboard his boat in the harbor.

Harris Harbor on Friday, Feb. 8, 2019. David Little, 67, who lived aboard the boat Quality Time, was found dead in the water next to his boat in Harris Harbor on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
The Alaska State Capitol. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

No-bid contract for psychiatric institute raises questions

A previous report advised against privatizing the institute.

The Alaska State Capitol. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Sen. Jesse Kiehl, D-Juneau, receives a kiss from his daughter, Adara, before Kiehl is sworn in on the first day of the 31st Session of the Alaska Legislature on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Juneau senator proposes first legislation

It continues a theme from his days on Juneau’s Assembly.

Sen. Jesse Kiehl, D-Juneau, receives a kiss from his daughter, Adara, before Kiehl is sworn in on the first day of the 31st Session of the Alaska Legislature on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Things to do in Juneau for Valentine’s Day

Things to do in Juneau for Valentine’s Day

Put the Conversation Hearts down and hit the town.

Things to do in Juneau for Valentine’s Day