The offer that changed Devita Stipek Writer’s life came as a surprise. In 2001, the Juneau artist received a Saturday phone call from a man… Continue reading
Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day has been an event in Anchorage for years, and now it’s coming to Juneau. The collaboration between Girl Scouts… Continue reading
Best pictures from the week of Sept. 16-21, 2018. Contact staff photographer Michael Penn at 523-2262 and mpenn@juneauempire.com.… Continue reading
City officials are growing increasingly impatient with the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority.
They’re on the ballot, but you won’t see any ads for them. On Nov. 6, Alaskans across the state will be asked to decide whether… Continue reading
Municipal candidates will take the stage Thursday night.
Sitka judge will hear arguments on a lawsuit with billion-dollar implications for Alaska.
Owner of Don Abel Building Supply buys similar business near Nugget Mall.
Candidates circled back to educational topics during the first public forum of election season.
During the first public forum of election season, the City and Borough of Juneau Assembly candidates kept circling back to the topic of improving education.… Continue reading
Candidates mostly agree on methods to boost Juneau economy.
Alaska, Washington and Oregon representatives settled negotiation Monday with Canada on how to share dwindling Chinook salmon harvests through a 10-year international treaty. The agreement,… Continue reading
“Did you notice that his name ends in a nah? It’s nah, nada, no way.”
Two weeks remain before Juneau’s municipal election and the statewide general election is next.
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Tickets are still available for Capital Brewfest, which is taking place this Saturday. Though VIP tickets and non-drinking tickets are sold out, beer fans can… Continue reading
The lawsuit between the city and the cruise industry won’t be resolved any time soon.
Applause is rare at CBJ Assembly meetings, but many in attendance broke into a standing ovation during Monday’s meeting.
Anyone who steps into Marie Drake Planetarium tonight will be stepping back in time. Starting at 7 p.m., planetarium board member Rosemary Walling will give… Continue reading
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