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DEC rejects climate change petition

The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation has rejected a petition from a group of Alaska youths that sought tougher state regulation of greenhouse gases. In… Continue reading

Have you been in crisis lately?

At some point we all experience our own crisis or that of a family member, friend, or co-worker. Some forms of crisis are newsworthy and… Continue reading

  • Oct 1, 2017
  • By Rev. Larry Rorem
Dr. Lora Vess at a lecture on food security on Friday at the University of Alaska Southeast. (Kevin Gullufsen | Juneau Empire)

Juneauites worry about Southeast’s food supply, threats to growing, harvesting

Alicia Miller’s Juneau Community Garden plot overflowed with kale and swiss chard. Scattered in her four plots this year are garlic, sunflower, collard greens and… Continue reading

Dr. Lora Vess at a lecture on food security on Friday at the University of Alaska Southeast. (Kevin Gullufsen | Juneau Empire)

Gov. Bill Walker fails Alaska’s environment

Gov. Bill Walker has made some difficult, yet necessary decisions on budgetary and social issues for Alaska. Kudos for that. But on protecting Alaska’s natural… Continue reading

  • Sep 28, 2017
  • By RICK STEINER

Save civilization with health care

Waste not, the energy of civilized culture, by producing the energy benefits of economic synergy (and God knows the climate catastrophe demands economizing our energy… Continue reading

  • Sep 28, 2017

Commission sets ambitious goal for future of renewable energy in Juneau

After two years of discussion and analysis, the Juneau Commission on Sustainability released an ambitious recommendation and challenge to the City and Borough of Juneau… Continue reading

Sen. Mia Costello speaks to the Juneau Chamber of Commerce in 2012. (Juneau Empire file)

Former backer of SB 91 now seeks its repeal in Legislature

Sen. Mia Costello has heard enough. Seventeen months ago, the Anchorage Republican was among the co-sponsors of Senate Bill 91, a sweeping reform of Alaska’s… Continue reading

Sen. Mia Costello speaks to the Juneau Chamber of Commerce in 2012. (Juneau Empire file)

Jewish High Holy Days

Jews around the world are celebrating the High Holy Days. These 10 Days of Awe begin with Rosh Hashanah, (the Jewish New year) and end… Continue reading

  • Sep 23, 2017
  • By CHAVA LEE

Group of teachers promotes voter engagement, turnout for fall election

During Thursday’s Chamber of Commerce candidate forum, the three candidates for the Board of Education spoke of the importance of teachers. On Friday afternoon, one… Continue reading

The end is one poet’s beginning

Kate Partridge’s first book of poetry “Ends of the Earth” combines her personal life experiences in Alaska with history, both ancient and contemporary. Partridge published… Continue reading

Actor Leonardo DiCaprio donates $80,000 to Southeast group

You might call it a titanic contribution. The Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation, founded in 1998 by the eponymous screen actor, announced an $80,000 grant to the… Continue reading

John Waterhouse of Elliott Bay Design speaks about the Alaska Marine Highway Reform Project to Southeast Conference attendees on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017 in Haines, Alaska. (James Brooks | Juneau Empire)

To fix ferry system, Southeast Conference looks to railroad as a model

HAINES — Southeast Alaska leaders believe they have a solution to some of the problems plaguing the Alaska Marine Highway System: Run it like a… Continue reading

John Waterhouse of Elliott Bay Design speaks about the Alaska Marine Highway Reform Project to Southeast Conference attendees on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017 in Haines, Alaska. (James Brooks | Juneau Empire)

The do-nothing politics of floods and climate change

Hurricanes Harvey and Irma dominated the news cycle during the past few weeks as they left a trail of devastation in their wake. But it… Continue reading

  • Sep 15, 2017
  • By Rich Moniak
An insider-look at ‘The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity’

An insider-look at ‘The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity’

Opening Perseverance Theatre’s 2017-2018 season, “The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity” will give audiences a pro-wrestling show. The dramatic comedy by Kristoffer Diaz which was… Continue reading

An insider-look at ‘The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity’

Appreciation in workplace more than just monetary

As a 10-year employee of Alaska Airlines I have seen many changes to the industry. Being that it is our second round of negotiations since… Continue reading

  • Sep 14, 2017

Thank you for supporting ‘A Call to Life’

350 JUNEAU would like to thank all the wonderful volunteers who contributed to the success of a unique and beautiful musical/spoken word event, “A Call… Continue reading

  • Sep 10, 2017

Do you know how your utility rates are set?

As a privately owned utility, AEL&P is overseen by the Regulatory Commission of Alaska (RCA). When AEL&P wants to change the price of electricity, they… Continue reading

  • Sep 10, 2017
  • By DANIELLE REDMOND
Finding a tussock in a partially drained lake, removed by a muskox who used the area as a sanctuary to cool down from the summer heat. (Photo by Heidi Steltzer/Polaris Project/Woods Hole Research Institute)

‘Science is my life’

One year after completing her degree in natural sciences at University of Alaska Anchorage, Jasmine Gil stands at a crossroads. What comes next? The signpost… Continue reading

Finding a tussock in a partially drained lake, removed by a muskox who used the area as a sanctuary to cool down from the summer heat. (Photo by Heidi Steltzer/Polaris Project/Woods Hole Research Institute)
UAS and UAF researchers Nina Lundstrom, left, Anne Beadreau, middle, and Doug Duncan sort through marine life caught in a beach seine on Wednesday near Fish Creek. (Kevin Gullufsen | Juneau Empire)

As glaciers melt, scientists try to figure out how fish will respond

Glaciers in Southeast and around the world are melting. This much scientists know. About half of the water in the Gulf of Alaska comes from… Continue reading

UAS and UAF researchers Nina Lundstrom, left, Anne Beadreau, middle, and Doug Duncan sort through marine life caught in a beach seine on Wednesday near Fish Creek. (Kevin Gullufsen | Juneau Empire)
A panoramic view of downtown Juneau on Aug. 22. (Angelo Saggiomo | Juneau Empire)

After hot start, August cools off with rain

In hindsight, the switch was thrown on Aug. 11. In the first 11 days of August, the high temperature was no lower than 67 degrees.… Continue reading

A panoramic view of downtown Juneau on Aug. 22. (Angelo Saggiomo | Juneau Empire)