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Rule to limit gas ‘flaring’ at drilling sites OK’d

WASHINGTON — With two months left in President Barack Obama’s term, his administration issued a rule Tuesday intended to clamp down on oil companies that… Continue reading

A boy in Wainwright, Alaska, wearing a mosquito net.

Chasing Alaska: Community journalism across the state

An upcoming workshop and lecture from photographers Ash and Brian Adams aims to give attendees the tools they need to tell their own community’s stories… Continue reading

A boy in Wainwright, Alaska, wearing a mosquito net.

Slacktide: Donald Trump isn’t Hitler

That’s right: I’m a Hillary voter and I don’t think Donald Trump is Hitler.In fact, it it’s one thing I can’t stomach — in addition… Continue reading

  • Nov 13, 2016
  • By Geoff Kirsch
Gov. Bill Walker speaks during a press conference in Juneau on Sunday after calling for another special session to start in July. Both the House and Senate adjourned the fourth special session over the weekend without passing revenue bills.

Walker fires back after ‘D’ business grade

ANCHORAGE — Gov. Bill Walker took umbrage with the conclusion drawn by Alaska business groups that his policies have almost failed the state’s private sector.The… Continue reading

Gov. Bill Walker speaks during a press conference in Juneau on Sunday after calling for another special session to start in July. Both the House and Senate adjourned the fourth special session over the weekend without passing revenue bills.

Final film for Climate Action Film Series: “Time to Choose”

The final film of the Climate Action Film Series, Time to Choose, will be shown Sunday, Nov. 20, at 4:30 p.m. and Monday, Nov. 21,… Continue reading

  • Nov 13, 2016
In this file May 5, 2016 photo, coal miners wave signs as Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a rally in Charleston, West Virginia. Trump's election could signal the end of many of President Barack Obama's signature environmental initiatives. Trump has said he loathes regulation and wants to use more coal and expand offshore drilling and hydraulic fracturing.

Trump likely to try to reverse Obama environment initiatives

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — President-elect Donald Trump has not minced words about his approach to environment and energy policy: He loathes regulation and wants to increase… Continue reading

In this file May 5, 2016 photo, coal miners wave signs as Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a rally in Charleston, West Virginia. Trump's election could signal the end of many of President Barack Obama's signature environmental initiatives. Trump has said he loathes regulation and wants to use more coal and expand offshore drilling and hydraulic fracturing.

Editorial: Leaving the EU just got stickier for Great Britain

The following editorial first appeared in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:The question of whether Britain will leave the European Union or not, believed settled by the June… Continue reading

  • Nov 8, 2016

Climate change research underway in Héen Latinee

On a Saturday morning, University of Alaska Southeast biology student Alannah Johnson loaded up her pickup with science equipment, drove out to Echo Cove and… Continue reading

My Turn: The Legislature is broken, so let’s fix it

Our state and our community face numerous challenges. For the sake of our families and neighbors, we must face them head-on. When we do, I… Continue reading

  • Nov 6, 2016
  • By JUSTIN PARISH
Iceberg, Baffin Island, Canada

Study links human actions to specific Arctic sea ice melt

WASHINGTON — Driving a gas-powered car about 90 miles — the distance between New York and Philadelphia — melts about a square foot of Arctic… Continue reading

Iceberg, Baffin Island, Canada

Empire Editorial: The Empire ticket

Editor's note: This editorial has been updated to reflect Justin Parish's leadership experience within the Juneau School District and Tongass Democrats.We call this a presidential… Continue reading

  • Nov 4, 2016
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Writers’ Weir: Autumn Equinox

Newsfeed rampant —with the most absurd presidential election season in American history, irreversible climate change, and deadly racism. The feeling of dread over our collective… Continue reading

Autumn Equinox
Arctic Alaska

My Turn: The arctic refuge: The home that lasts forever

It seems the conversation never ends about the need to protect our environment. Every time we reach a settlement in one area, a new disagreement… Continue reading

  • Nov 2, 2016
  • By DAVID MAHAFFEY
Arctic Alaska
A poster for Bidder 70.

Environmental film series continues with ‘Bidder 70’

JUNEAU — The second film in the Climate Action Film Series, “Bidder 70,” will be at the Goldtown Nickelodeon at 4:30 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 6… Continue reading

A poster for Bidder 70.
Kirsten Faulkner takes her newly adopted bulldog named Neka for a sunny walk in the Mendenhall Wetlands State Game Refuge on Monday.

October is driest ever in Southeast Alaska

From Yakutat to Ketchikan, October has never been this dry in Southeast Alaska.“It’s certainly the driest October in a century, certainly,” said Rick Thoman, a… Continue reading

Kirsten Faulkner takes her newly adopted bulldog named Neka for a sunny walk in the Mendenhall Wetlands State Game Refuge on Monday.

Opinion: Criminalizing climate change dissent an abuse of power

What issues matter the most to you this election?If you’re like most Americans, climate change either isn’t on the list or it comes in last.… Continue reading

  • Oct 31, 2016
  • By HANS VON SPAKOVSKY and NICOLAS LORIS

My Turn: Public comment is open on draft CBJ energy plan until Oct. 31

Did you know that Juneau gets only 20 percent of its total energy use from hydropower? CBJ recently published a draft energy plan that is… Continue reading

  • Oct 27, 2016
  • By DANIELLE REDMOND
Bob Vos, maintenance supervisor for Capital Transit, shows the lower wheelchair ramp on one of the four new buses the city will put into service by December.

With four new buses, Capital Transit gets face-lift

During the 26 years that Bob Vos has worked with Capital Transit he has seen about two dozen new buses join the fleet. He’s been… Continue reading

Bob Vos, maintenance supervisor for Capital Transit, shows the lower wheelchair ramp on one of the four new buses the city will put into service by December.
FILE - In this Monday, May 2, 2016 file photo, Seattle SuperSonics fans Kris Brannon, center, and Kenneth Knutsen react to the Seattle City Council's 5-4 no vote against vacating stretch of road where investor Chris Hansen hopes to eventually build an arena that could house an NBA and NHL team. Five women on Seattle's City Council outvoted four men to derail the sports arena project. (Genna Martin/seattlepi.com via AP)

Investor group offering to fund NBA arena in Seattle

SEATTLE — The quest to bring the NBA back to Seattle took a significant step Tuesday with investor Chris Hansen and his investment group offering… Continue reading

  • Oct 26, 2016
  • By TIM BOOTH
FILE - In this Monday, May 2, 2016 file photo, Seattle SuperSonics fans Kris Brannon, center, and Kenneth Knutsen react to the Seattle City Council's 5-4 no vote against vacating stretch of road where investor Chris Hansen hopes to eventually build an arena that could house an NBA and NHL team. Five women on Seattle's City Council outvoted four men to derail the sports arena project. (Genna Martin/seattlepi.com via AP)
Bearded seal pup

Court: US agency acted reasonably to protect seals

JUNEAU — An appeals court panel on Monday ruled that a federal agency acted reasonably in proposing to list a certain population of bearded seals… Continue reading

Bearded seal pup