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Crew members with the Hoonah Native Forest Partnership map anadromous streams that have not previously been documented in an effort to further knowledge about salmon distribution and health in Southeast Alaska that is essential for addressing climate change. (Photo by Lee House)

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Woven Peoples and Place: Climate adaptation and resilience in Southeast Alaska

A conversation with Annika Ord, climate adaptation catalyst for Sustainable Southeast Partnership.

A gathering of friends rent Skater’s Cabin on Mendenhall Lake from the U.S. Forest Service on a sunny day in July of 2024. The cabin and the West Glacier Trail beyond it were Civilian Conservation Corps projects. (Laurie Craig / Juneau Empire)

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Rock Solid: The 1930s Civilian Conservation Corps built many of Juneau’s recreational, cultural landmarks

Forest Service shelters, trails, totem poles, early ski area among Depression-era program’s fixtures.

The front page of the Juneau Empire on Aug. 29, 1984. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire)

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Empire Archives: Juneau’s history for the week ending Aug. 31

Three decades of capital city coverage.

Roasting marshmallows over a campfire. (U.S. Forest Service photo)

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Gimme A Smile: Enjoy the ritual of the campfire

The campfire is a summer tradition. Who doesn’t love sitting on a slimy log, batting away mosquitoes while…

Tlingít Code Talker Robert Jeff David Sr., is buried in the Jones Point Cemetery in Haines. (Francisco Martínezcuello / Chilkat Valley News)

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Q&A: The role of Alaska Native and Tlingít soldiers in WWII code talking

A conversation with author William Meadows

The front page of the Juneau Empire on Aug. 24, 1994. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire)

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Empire Archives: Juneau’s history for the week ending Aug. 24

Three decades of capital city coverage.

Curried rice artichoke salad ready to serve. (Photo by Patty Schied)

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Cooking for Pleasure: Curried rice artichoke salad

One of my family’s favorite picnic salads is this one with curried rice and marinated artichokes. I originally…

The front page of the Juneau Empire on Aug. 16, 1994. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire)

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Empire Archives: Juneau’s history for the week ending Aug. 17

Three decades of capital city coverage.

The front page of the Juneau Empire on Aug. 9, 1994. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire)

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Empire Archives: Juneau’s history for the week ending Aug. 10

Three decades of capital city coverage.

Flowers, notes, cash donations and other items are placed Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at a memorial for Steven Kissack, a longtime Juneau resident experiencing homelessness, at the spot he was fatally shot by police the previous day. The stuffed malamute is in recognition of his dog Juno, who was present when the shooting occurred. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire file photo)

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Memorial benefit show for Steven Kissack seeks to help others facing his struggles

Ten music acts scheduled to perform Saturday at Crystal Saloon in memory of well-known homeless resident.

A prepared ratatouille tart ready to serve. (Photo by Patty Schied)

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Cooking For Pleasure: Recreating a ratatouille tart from a trip to southern France

The other day my sister Mary and I were reminiscing about our favorite things to eat when we…

From left to right: Lynda Laurence and Scherrie Payne, formerly of The Supremes with Joyce Vincent. (Former Ladies of The Supremes collection)

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‘Supreme Sisters’: Former Ladies of The Supremes will perform in Juneau

Legendary trio will perform classic R&B show Aug. 10 at Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall.

In 2024, the work of the Lynn Canal Food Web expanded into an additional community garden located in Deishú Haines using plants and seeds from the Victory Garden at Xunt’i Áa Mosquito Lake. Pictured, Erika Merklin and Liz Landes tend to the Henderson field property. Landes is funded to manage site development for the year through an additional USDA Southeast Alaska Sustainability mini-grant made available by Southeast Conference demonstrating how USDA funding continues to develop new leadership in local communities. (Photo by Shaelene Grace Moler)

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Woven Peoples and Place: Upper Lynn Canal food systems boosted by regional sustainability initiatives

Network of grassroots efforts, volunteers and community gardens helping ensure access to local food.

The front page of the Juneau Empire on July 26, 1994. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire)

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Empire Archives: Juneau’s history for the week ending Aug. 3

Three decades of capital city coverage.

The front page of the Juneau Empire on July 26, 1994. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire)

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Empire Archives: Juneau’s history for the week ending July 27

Three decades of capital city coverage.

Cloudy sky silhouettes a solitary raven near Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center early Tuesday morning as the bird perched atop the U.S. Forest Service pavilion framing the glacier’s blue ice across Mendenhall Lake. (Laurie Craig / Juneau Empire file photo)

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Gimme A Smile: Be my guest

Life in Alaska is one of great beauty and adventure. But with great beauty comes great responsibility. If…

Anchorage musician Quinn Christopherson sings to the crowd during a performance as part of the final night of the Áak’w Rock music festival at Centennial Hall on Sept. 23, 2023. He is the featured musician at this year’s Climate Fair for a Cool Planet on Saturday. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire file photo)

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Climate Fair for a Cool Planet expands at Earth’s hottest moment

Annual music and stage play gathering Saturday comes five days after record-high global temperature.

Employees gather in front the historic Red Onion Saloon in Skagway, which will be taken over by Juneau restaurant owner Tracy LaBarge at the end of the summer tourism season. (Photo courtesy of the Red Onion Saloon)

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Owner of Tracy’s King Crab Shack buys historic Red Onion Saloon in Skagway

Tracy LaBarge will take over the establishment after the 2024 summer tourism season

Ingredients for cauliflower shrimp salad ready to prepare. (Photo by Patty Schied)

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Cooking for pleasure: Cauliflower shrimp salad

I realize that this combination sounds a bit odd, but I’ve become quite fond of it. Many years…

The front page of the Juneau Empire on July 20, 1994. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire)

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Empire Archives: Juneau’s history for the week ending July 20

Three decades of capital city coverage.