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Photos and Video: Sculpin hat returns to Tlingit clan

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Photos and Video: Sculpin hat returns to Tlingit clan

Video and photos of today’s ceremony.

Video: Conference features Southeast tribes, culture bearers and academics

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Video: Conference features Southeast tribes, culture bearers and academics

Sharing Our Knowledge returns to the capital city.

Evan Fabrello, 17, stands on a staircase he built this summer on the Favorite Channel Beach Access Trail on Monday, Sept. 23, 2019. Learn more by watching the video below (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Video: This Juneau high schooler just made your beach access easier

Check out this senior’s Eagle Scout project.

James LeBlanc-Tweedy reacts on the witness stand to questioning by defense attorney Natasha Norris in Juneau Superior Court on Monday, Sept. 23, 2019. Watch the video below. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Video: Defense attorney calls key witness in double murder trial a liar

Inside the courtroom.

Sealaska Heritage Institute announced Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019, it is raising money to build a Sealaska Heritage Arts Campus in the current location of the Sealaska Corp. parking lot. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Video: Sealaska’s Rosita Worl talks about her vision for new arts campus

She’s president of Sealaska Heritage Institute.

Juneau School Board candidates Deedie Sorensen, left, Martin Stepetin, Sr., Bonny Jensen and Emil Mackey, right, respond to questions during a candidate forum at KTOO on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019. The event was sponsored by the Juneau League of Women Voters. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Video: Watch the municipal candidate forum live here

Learn more about the candidates running for local office.

William Brown, a resident of Juneau Housing First Collaborative’s Forget-Me-Not Manor, talks about the positive impacts the home had made on his life on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019. It is the two-year anniversary of the project that provides housing and support services to chronically homeless adults who have struggled with alcohol and are high utilizers of emergency services within the City and Borough of Juneau. Phase II to build another 32 apartments is currently underway and will open late next year. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire) William Brown, a resident of Juneau Housing First Collaborative’s Forget-Me-Not Manor, talks about the postive impacts the home had made on his life on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019. It is the two-year anniversary of the project that provides housing and support services to chronically homeless adults who have struggled with alcohol and are high utilizers of emergency services within the City and Borough of Juneau. Phase II to build another 32 apartments is currently underway and will open late next year. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Home Sweet Home: Once-controversial housing program seems like a success

Small rooms make big difference in the lives of Juneau’s homeless.

Video: Housing First residents talk about life at Forget-Me-Not Manor

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Video: Housing First residents talk about life at Forget-Me-Not Manor

Residents and staff share stories.

‘Guerrilla gardener’ in Juneau grows giant greenhouse pumpkin

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‘Guerrilla gardener’ in Juneau grows giant greenhouse pumpkin

It was kind of by accident.

Juneau residents greet first responders during a 9/11 Memorial at Rotary Park on Sept. 11, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Video: Juneau gathers to remember 9/11

Never forget.

Sneak Peek: Check out the new cabin being built at Eaglecrest Ski Area

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Sneak Peek: Check out the new cabin being built at Eaglecrest Ski Area

The cabin is set to open next month.

Video: International finance meeting kicks off in Juneau, with 30 nations present

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Video: International finance meeting kicks off in Juneau, with 30 nations present

The Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation playing host.

Photos and Video: A look at Juneau’s newest neighborhood

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Photos and Video: A look at Juneau’s newest neighborhood

Officer Reishus honored at Pederson Hill Subdivision ribbon-cutting.

Diving for Crab Pots: US Army dive team helps clean up Gastineau Channel

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Diving for Crab Pots: US Army dive team helps clean up Gastineau Channel

Photos and video.

John Tonsmeire speaks about finding his daughter during the trial of Laron Carlton Graham in Juneau Superior Courton Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019. Graham is facing two counts of first-degree murder for the Nov. 14, 2015 shooting deaths of 36-year-old Robert H. Meireis and 34-year-old Elizabeth K. Tonsmeire. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Video: Juneau father testifies about finding his murdered daughter

The murder trial is happening now in Juneau.

Visiting Yup’ik artists get crowd involved in performance

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Visiting Yup’ik artists get crowd involved in performance

They did the twist.

Twenty-four pounder wins 2019 Salmon Derby

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Twenty-four pounder wins 2019 Salmon Derby

His first king in 40 years was a winner.

Steve Bogert is the winner of the 2019 Golden North Salmon Derby. Bogert caught a 24-pound king on the last day of the derby. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Video: Bogert wins 2019 Golden North Salmon Derby

A 24-pound king wins the derby.

Video & Photos: Orientation Day at UAS

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Video & Photos: Orientation Day at UAS

Classes start Monday.

Bombshell Report: 7 local clergy named in sex misconduct cases

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Bombshell Report: 7 local clergy named in sex misconduct cases

Report brings to light cases spanning nearly 70 years.