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Women, Infants and Children walk-in clinic, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., SEARHC Juneau WIC Clinic, 3245 Hospital Drive, first floor. Free nutrition services for income-eligible women who… Continue reading

Bruce Simonson used 900 images of historical posters and memorabilia from over 50 arts organizations in Juneau to decorate the six-foot whale's tail. For construction of the sculpture, Simonson was assisted by Harry and Thomas James, Roald Simonson, and Gary Vetesy. For the virtual rendering of the sculpture, he received help from Kurt Smith (for photography of the sculpture and construction of the mount), and from Finn Sinclair (for computer modeling and 3D rendering).

Photos: Tales on the tail

Nancy DeCherney, Executive Director of the Juneau Arts & Humanities Council, receives a decorated six-foot whale’s tail from Bruce Simonson in front of the Juneau… Continue reading

Bruce Simonson used 900 images of historical posters and memorabilia from over 50 arts organizations in Juneau to decorate the six-foot whale's tail. For construction of the sculpture, Simonson was assisted by Harry and Thomas James, Roald Simonson, and Gary Vetesy. For the virtual rendering of the sculpture, he received help from Kurt Smith (for photography of the sculpture and construction of the mount), and from Finn Sinclair (for computer modeling and 3D rendering).

This Day in Juneau History: Aug. 7, 1986

On Aug. 7, 1986, a newly proposed state regulation that would allow school districts to lay off tenured teachers if they have exhausted all options… Continue reading

Police & fire for Sunday, Aug. 7, 2016

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction information. Anyone listed… Continue reading

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Open trap shooting, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Juneau Gun Club, 5680 Montana Creek Road. The Juneau Gun Club is open to members and public trap shooting… Continue reading

In this May 2015 photo, First Lady Donna Walker, left, and Sherry Patterson speak about the formation of Bridge Builders to celebrate the diversity in the community. An event called "A Call to Unity!" will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday in St. Paul's Catholic Church.

First lady asks Juneau to join a call to unity against racism

Donna Walker was born in Alabama, and she still remembers growing up in a segregated state.Since 2014, when her husband, Bill Walker, was elected governor… Continue reading

In this May 2015 photo, First Lady Donna Walker, left, and Sherry Patterson speak about the formation of Bridge Builders to celebrate the diversity in the community. An event called "A Call to Unity!" will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday in St. Paul's Catholic Church.
Shakira Vallejo, right, breastfeeds her daughter, Gabriela, 10 months, as Chastity Walker, center, breastfeeds her son, Logan, 16 months, as her husband, Lawnell, watches during the Big Latch On event at Dimond Park Fieldhouse on Saturday.

Ready, set, latch on! Juneau moms, babies & families celebrate breastfeeding

Juneau mom Ericka Beery sometimes breastfeeds at Fred Meyer. In the past, when nursing was still fairly new, she used to sit down in the… Continue reading

Shakira Vallejo, right, breastfeeds her daughter, Gabriela, 10 months, as Chastity Walker, center, breastfeeds her son, Logan, 16 months, as her husband, Lawnell, watches during the Big Latch On event at Dimond Park Fieldhouse on Saturday.
Institute faculty member Lorrie Heagy leads other teachers in a song at the University of Alaska Southeast on Thursday. The teachers were all part of the Juneau Basic Arts Institute, an annual two-week summer program during which educators and administrators learn how they can incorporate art into their classrooms on a daily basis.

In summer program, teachers get schooled in the arts

To the beat of a deerskin drum and the tune of a Tlingit song, 16 teachers from several Alaskan communities danced into the University of… Continue reading

Institute faculty member Lorrie Heagy leads other teachers in a song at the University of Alaska Southeast on Thursday. The teachers were all part of the Juneau Basic Arts Institute, an annual two-week summer program during which educators and administrators learn how they can incorporate art into their classrooms on a daily basis.

Life-sized whale sculpture expected in town Monday

The most famous whale since Free Willy — for Juneau residents at least — is making its way from Bellingham, Washington, to Alaska’s capital city… Continue reading

Sisters Laura Sheldon, Myrna Brown and Maureen Brown (left to right) gather at Maureen's apartment to plan a community event at Twin Lakes on Sunday from 2-5:30 p.m. for families across Juneau to gather and focus on healing and culture. The three sisters are also working on their own healing - each woman has lost one or more of her children to violent deaths in different Alaska cities.

Three Juneau sisters shattered by the violent deaths of their children plan ‘healing’ event

Maureen Brown was the first of three sisters in the Brown family to lose a child to a violent death. Before he was stabbed in… Continue reading

Sisters Laura Sheldon, Myrna Brown and Maureen Brown (left to right) gather at Maureen's apartment to plan a community event at Twin Lakes on Sunday from 2-5:30 p.m. for families across Juneau to gather and focus on healing and culture. The three sisters are also working on their own healing - each woman has lost one or more of her children to violent deaths in different Alaska cities.
C. Allen Truitt, right, program coordinator of the city's Youth Employment in Parks program, looks over a finished bridge on the Mt. Jumbo Trail with Brandon Jack, 15, left, and Chris Worrell, 18, on Thursday.

A summer job worth bragging about

Remember your first job? The first time you worked and earned a paycheck?For many young people in Juneau, that happened this summer, perhaps working in… Continue reading

C. Allen Truitt, right, program coordinator of the city's Youth Employment in Parks program, looks over a finished bridge on the Mt. Jumbo Trail with Brandon Jack, 15, left, and Chris Worrell, 18, on Thursday.
Genesis Ransom straightens shirts at The AP Showroom in the Merchants Wharf on Wednesday. The new store has its grand opening on Friday.

First Friday: Meet two new businesses

For those who will be roaming downtown tonight for First Friday, take note because there’s two new businesses in town.First, the AP Showroom inside the… Continue reading

Genesis Ransom straightens shirts at The AP Showroom in the Merchants Wharf on Wednesday. The new store has its grand opening on Friday.
Support breastfeeding by 'latching on' this Saturday

Support breastfeeding by ‘latching on’ this Saturday

For the first time, Juneau is participating in the Big Latch On, a global celebration promoting and supporting breastfeeding. The event takes place from 10… Continue reading

Support breastfeeding by 'latching on' this Saturday

This Day in Juneau History: Aug. 6, 1986

On Aug. 6, 1986, construction of the new Juneau Pioneers Home held up against impending cuts to Alaska’s public construction budget. Gov. Bill Sheffield formally… Continue reading

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Storytime, 11 a.m., Mendenhall Valley Library. Details: 586-5267. Organ concert, noon, State Office Building. T.J. Duffy to play a variety of music.Senior Lunch, noon, Juneau… Continue reading

This Day in Juneau History: Aug. 5, 1986

On Aug. 5, 1986, the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries agreed to a two-month production cut, effective Sept. 1. It may be good news for… Continue reading

Police & fire for Friday, Aug. 5, 2016

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction information. Anyone listed… Continue reading

Marine Exchange of Alaska Executive Director Ed Page talks Wednesday about the new 5,000-square-foot building that will house a growing nonprofit organization that tracks ships all over the world.

New headquarters in the works for Marine Exchange

The closest thing Alaska has to air-traffic control for ships is getting a new control tower.On Thursday afternoon at the Juneau Moose Lodge, Marine Exchange… Continue reading

Marine Exchange of Alaska Executive Director Ed Page talks Wednesday about the new 5,000-square-foot building that will house a growing nonprofit organization that tracks ships all over the world.

Lost at the glacier: Elderly woman spends night in woods, rescues self

A 79-year-old cruise ship passenger spent Wednesday night in the woods alone and without any camping gear after she got lost while hiking near the… Continue reading

Greg Fitch has started a nonprofit to help advocate for those with mental health issues. This photo was taken in May.

How the former head of ACORN became president of a Juneau mental health organization

At age 20, Wade Rathke was a community organizer fighting for the welfare rights of single mothers in Massachusetts. The following year, in 1970, he… Continue reading

Greg Fitch has started a nonprofit to help advocate for those with mental health issues. This photo was taken in May.