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The good, the bad and the thankful

Ah, Thanksgiving, that magical time of year when we all take a break from our busy lives to gather in the spirit of gratitude, togetherness… Continue reading

  • Nov 20, 2017
  • By Geoff Kirsch
Christopher Strawn raises an objection against Juneau Assistant District Attorney Amy Paige’s question of a witness at his trial in Juneau Superior Court on Friday, Oct. 6, 2017. Strawn, 34, faces charges of first-degree and second-degree murder, manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, third-degree assault and weapons misconduct in the shooting death of Brandon Cook in October 2015. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

As murder trial continues, Strawn prods eyewitness

Tuesday was a pivotal day in the ongoing murder trial of Christopher Strawn, as eyewitness Tiffany Johnson endured several hours of tense cross-examination from the… Continue reading

Christopher Strawn raises an objection against Juneau Assistant District Attorney Amy Paige’s question of a witness at his trial in Juneau Superior Court on Friday, Oct. 6, 2017. Strawn, 34, faces charges of first-degree and second-degree murder, manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, third-degree assault and weapons misconduct in the shooting death of Brandon Cook in October 2015. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Juneau: City of broad shoulder seasons

Normally, when it comes to the weather, I’m an undying optimist. Ask my wife; it drives her nuts. Ever hear the term “sucker hole?” I’m… Continue reading

  • Oct 8, 2017
  • By Geoff Kirsch

Board of Education candidates emphasize economic effects of schools

Prior to Thursday’s Chamber of Commerce Board of Education candidate forum, moderator Mike Satre had a question for those in attendance. Satre asked people in… Continue reading

Turning on the aurora switch with HAARP

People travel north from all over for a chance to see the aurora. Soon, Chris Fallen will make his own. Sometime around the darkness of… Continue reading

Kahyl Dybdahl, left, and Bronze Chevis eat an egg sandwich breakfast before school at Dzantik’i Heeni Middle School on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017. The Juneau Community Foundation presented a check for $24,300 to Juneau School District for in-school food programs on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

School district expands free breakfast for all elementary, middle school students

A.J. Wilson’s parents have always told him that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Now, the seventh grader at Dzantik’i Heeni Middle… Continue reading

Kahyl Dybdahl, left, and Bronze Chevis eat an egg sandwich breakfast before school at Dzantik’i Heeni Middle School on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017. The Juneau Community Foundation presented a check for $24,300 to Juneau School District for in-school food programs on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Beautiful imperfections

Beautiful imperfections

Have you heard the one about the wheat and weeds growing together in a field? It goes like this: an enemy comes and sows some… Continue reading

  • Aug 13, 2017
  • By Rev. Mark R. Peterson
Beautiful imperfections

King salmon fishing closed in all of Southeast

Fish and Game has canceled king salmon fishing in Southeast Alaska for the remainder of the summer because of record-low stock production, ADF&G announced in… Continue reading

Regulation is needed to fight addiction

On Tuesday, Governor Bill Walker signed legislation aimed at Alaska’s opioid epidemic. It was a bill he initially submitted to the legislature in March and… Continue reading

  • Jul 30, 2017
  • By Rich Moniak
Juneau resident John Bursell (left) reaches mile 20 of the Alaskaman Extreme Triathlon on Saturday, July 15, alongside support crew member Darren Booton (right). Bursell was the top finisher from Juneau, coming in 19th place out of 151 finishers. (Photo courtesy of Jamie Bursell)

Two Juneau residents endure cold water, steep mountain trek to finish extreme triathlon

During the swimming portion of Saturday’s Alaskaman Extreme Triathlon, Douglas resident Jim Ustasiewski thought the 57-degree water of Resurrection Bay near Seward was cold. Then… Continue reading

Juneau resident John Bursell (left) reaches mile 20 of the Alaskaman Extreme Triathlon on Saturday, July 15, alongside support crew member Darren Booton (right). Bursell was the top finisher from Juneau, coming in 19th place out of 151 finishers. (Photo courtesy of Jamie Bursell)

Trump’s voter commission is really about creating a nationwide voter tracking database

Trump’s Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity requested all 50 states to turn over voter information including names, the last four digits of their social… Continue reading

  • Jul 15, 2017
  • By Anselm Staack

Charter school selects principal

For the first time, the Juneau Community Charter School (JCCS) will have a principal. Representatives of the school selected Caron Smith, currently the principal at… Continue reading

In support of an independent commmission to investigate election meddling

We believe that our country’s democracy is in grave danger unless a few good elected officials stand up and band together in a nonpartisan way… Continue reading

  • May 16, 2017

Stop treating one another like the enemy

As we venture deeper into the new realities of a Donald Trump presidency, many people across this great country are still feeling anger and resentment… Continue reading

  • May 5, 2017
  • By Kris Craig

Living and Growing

“Living and Growing.” What an inviting column title. Living and growing is what we are all doing every day. We are all given the gift… Continue reading

  • Apr 30, 2017
  • By MARGARET VROLYK
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Juneau Soccer Club scammed out of more than $13K

A clever “spoofing” scheme — with the sender masking their email to look like a familiar email address — has scammed the Juneau Soccer Club… Continue reading

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One of six inmates accused of starting prison riot to stand trial Monday

Only one of the six defendants scheduled to go to trial Monday for their involvement in a 2015 riot at Lemon Creek Correctional Center will… Continue reading

Sealaska summer camp registration

The application period is now open for several Sealaska Heritage Institute camps and workshops for young adults. Opening the Box: Middle School Math and Culture… Continue reading

Empire’s online paywall returns Thursday

Dear readers, For the last month, we have removed the paywall and allowed full free access to our website and e-edition. When we removed our… Continue reading

Commentary: Making 'herstory'

Commentary: Making ‘herstory’

The President of the United States and his team are ushering in sweeping changes to almost every facet of the federal government. More than half… Continue reading

Commentary: Making 'herstory'