University of Alaska Southeast instructor Forest Wagner, left, leads Casey Burkert, center, and Makaila Olson across Auke Lake in pack rafts during his Outdoor Leadership Class on Wednesday.

University of Alaska Southeast instructor Forest Wagner, left, leads Casey Burkert, center, and Makaila Olson across Auke Lake in pack rafts during his Outdoor Leadership Class on Wednesday.

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University of Alaska Southeast instructor Forest Wagner, left, leads Casey Burkert, center, and Makaila Olson across Auke Lake in pack rafts during his Outdoor Leadership Class on Wednesday.

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Biden highlights Rosita Worl’s harsh childhood, life achievements in apology for U.S. abuse of Native children

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Volunteers operate an in-person polling place for the special U.S. House primary election on Friday, May 27, 2022, in the atrium of the State Office Building at Juneau, Alaska. (James Brooks/Alaska Beacon)
Early voting in Alaska is off to a fast start and is on pace for a record, figures show

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Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, shakes hands with members of the Alaska Legislature on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, following her annual address in the state Capitol. (James Brooks/Alaska Beacon)
Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski again endorses Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola

Alaska’s senior U.S. Senator endorsed Peltola in 2022 and says cross-party collaboration is important.

Jasmine Chavez, a crew member aboard the Quantum of the Seas cruise ship, waves to her family during a cell phone conversation after disembarking from the ship at Marine Park on May 10, 2024. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire file photo)
Another record year: 1.68 million cruise passengers visit in 2024, up from 1.64 million in 2023

Biggest issues for visitors were lack of connectivity and crossing guards, tourism director says.

Elizabeth Pisel-Davis and Roblin Davis rehearse Thursday evening for “Love Letters” at McPhetres Hall. The play staged by Juneau Ghost Light Theatre debuts Friday. (Photo by Max Rosen)
Different cast and director every weekend as ‘Love Letters’ opens Juneau Ghost Light Theatre’s season

Production will also feature different musicians each weekend and first sign-language interpreters.

The Norwegian Jewel begins its departure from Juneau on Thursday evening, marking the official end of the 2024 cruise ship season. (Laurie Craig / Juneau Empire)
Cruise ship season dominated by politics ends on a pleasant — and short — day for Juneau visitors

Departure of Norwegian Jewel two hours early due to wind warnings comes in wake of stormy ship debate.

Jonathan Swinton, executive director of Gastineau Human Services, presides over a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the opening of a remodeled behavioral health clinic at the nonprofit organization’s Lemon Creek campus on Thursday. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire)
Gastineau Human Services completes hasty expansion one month after Rainforest Recovery Center closes

Two four-bed apartments added to 19 existing beds for substance abuse recovery at nonprofit’s campus.

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