Thursday, September 15, 2005
Business Digest
Staff reports of local businesses
Road isn't federal priority
In Michael Heiman's column of Sept. 11 regarding the proposed road towards Skagway, he mentioned a controversial road from the 18th century in which a precedent was established for the federal government to build an access road into a community against its citizens' wishes.
Mine threatens healthy fisheries
I remember about 15 years ago the Kensington Mine project started to rear its ugly head and several fishermen went and testified.
Stand up for clean water
It's good to see the conservation community standing up against Coeur Alaska's plan to dump mine tailings into a Juneau lake.
Comic relief
I loved the Tier I cartoon by Toe in Sunday's paper.
Army Corps shirks responsibility
The decision by the Army Corps of Engineers to allow Kensington gold mine to dump millions of chemically treated mine tailings into a pristine lake is immoral.
Build the pool
Having lived in Juneau for nearly 20 years, I am excited that voters will finally be given the opportunity to vote on the construction of a valley aquatic facility.
Day care trumps water park
As a single working mother of a 2-year-old, I find it incredibly stressful and difficult to find adequate child care in Juneau.
The other facts on road debate
Michael Heiman's My Turn (Empire, Sept. 11) piece in favor of the Juneau to Skagway road is an excellent example of purporting to use facts while expressing one's personal views.
Protect water quality
As one of many neighbors in the Matanuska Valley who fought to protect clean water from threats of coalbed methane development, I want to salute all the locals in the Juneau, Auke Bay and Haines region who have been speaking out to protect Berners Bay from contamination from the Kensington Mine.
Candidates field questions from public
At their first public forum Wednesday, five Juneau Assembly candidates answered questions ranging from domestic partner rights to relocation of the Glory Hole shelter.
Police & Fire
Reports from Juneau police, fire officials and state troopers
Hiking the Great Wall
The Mongol attackers are long gone, but the vast brick-and-stone barrier that helped China repel them and other invaders still stands - and awaits a new horde of travelers who can explore and even camp out on the centuries-old fortification.
Groups work to keep kids in state for counseling
Parents and children's advocacy groups are working to bring back hundreds of emotionally disturbed Alaska children who have been shipped outside the state for psychiatric treatment.
Photo: New firefighting tool
From left, Capital City Fire and Rescue firefighter-emergency medical technician Mark Fuette, firefighter-paramedic Marilyn DeVilbiss and firefighter-paramedic Todd Cameron practice using a new firefighting tool called the piercing nozzle Tuesday at the Juneau fire station.
Gov. Murkowski delivers gas terms to producers
Gov. Frank Murkowski said Wednesday he delivered to North Slope producers the state's terms for a natural gas pipeline agreement and he expects a response by next week.
Unprecedented numbers leave for Katrina relief
Juneau resident Dale Kelley is packed and ready to go help Hurricane Katrina victims for a few weeks.
Photo: Along for the ride
Molly the dog looks out of her window of a Kelly Trucking of Montana semi-truck on Wednesday as it passes through Anchorage.
Gas cost up; Oil industry: Katrina did it
Every time Joyce Simons drives to Haines from her home near the Canadian border, gasoline prices go up.
Alaska lawmakers seek tax breaks on fuel
State lawmakers are asking the governor to provide tax relief from ballooning energy costs before constituents are shoved into debt by high fuel prices this winter.
Around Town
Around town is a listing of nonprofit local events
Police & Fire
Reports from Juneau police, fire officials and state troopers
Voters asked to OK bonds
Juneau voters will once again be asked to approve the issuance of general obligation bond debt for education - this time to renovate Glacier Valley Elementary School.
Photo: Volunteer of the year
Jodi Kilcup, executive director of United Way of Southeast Alaska, presents the United Way of Southeast Alaska 2005 Volunteer of the Year award to Bill Elberson of Ketchikan during a ceremony Wednesday aboard the cruise ship Sapphire Princess.
Photo: Running up a new flag
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post Commander Gerald Dorsher runs up a new flag during a commemoration ceremony Wednesday at the USS Juneau memorial.
Around Town
Around town is a listing of nonprofit local events
School counselors' positions extended
The Juneau School District has extended the contracts of three problem solvers to address the district's dropout rate.
Neighbors Digest
Staff reports from the residents of Juneau
Campaign contributions right now are on the back burner
With the present concern for hurricane Katrina, the war in Iraq and Afghanistan, Social Security reform and other issues, the whole question of campaign contributions to political candidates is on the back burner. But the back burner is turned off.
Steps to a healthier SE Alaska
When I was a kid, I used to walk three miles in the snow to get to school."
Photo: Removing temptation
J.J. Johnson picks some pretty-ripe Braeburn apples last week off her backyard tree in Switzer Creek.
Thank you
Messages of thanks to the community, from the community
Mary Anita Abbott Aspinwall
Juneau resident Mary Anita Abbott Aspinwall, 66, died Sept. 10, 2005, in Seattle.
My Turn: Anti-mine letter writers miss points
Just when it appeared the Kensington project may actually proceed, the Southeast Alaska Conservation Council has filed a lawsuit to try once again to block Coeur Alaska from developing their permitted mine.
My Turn: Get real on potential gas line
As Alaskans consider our options for a North Slope gas project, we'll do well to remember that wishful thinking is no substitute for actual thought.
JDHS volleyball off to Washington
Though the Juneau-Douglas High School volleyball team already has four matches under their belt, it feels as if the season is just starting.
Juneau rocks the Klondike relays
On the surface, it's just a 108-mile stretch of land that connects Skagway to Whitehorse in the Yukon Territory.
Sports in Juneau
Sports in Juneau is a service provided by the Juneau Empire to provide information on upcoming sports and outdoors events in Juneau.
Sports in Juneau
Sports in Juneau is a service provided by the Juneau Empire to provide information on upcoming sports and outdoors events in Juneau.
Damian's TD late pass lifts Bruins to thrilling win
Beau Damian completed a touchdown pass to Franklin Hotch in the game's waning seconds as the Bruins earned a stunning 18-12 victory in the Juneau Youth Football League's Senior Division.
Alaska lawmakers seek tax breaks on fuel
State lawmakers are asking the governor to provide tax relief from ballooning energy costs before constituents are shoved into debt by high fuel prices this winter.
Alaska Digest
Staff reports from around the state
Gov. Murkowski delivers gas terms to producers
Gov. Frank Murkowski said Wednesday he delivered to North Slope producers the state's terms for a natural gas pipeline agreement and he expects a response by next week.
Soldier from Palmer in Iraq roadside blast
Army Sgt. Kurtis Arcala had joined the military in hopes of paying his way through college and becoming a teacher.
This Day in History
In Alaska, the nation, and the world
Alaska Digest
Staff reports from around the state
Anchorage zoo installs treadmill for its elephant
A 16,000-pound treadmill specifically built to exercise Maggie the elephant arrived at the Alaska Zoo, but the question remains: Just how do you get a more than 4-ton animal fighting the battle of the bulge to use a treadmill?
Teacher strives for highest elevations in each U.S. county
Dick Ellsworth gets high in a natural County Highpointers kind of way.
Groups work to keep kids in state for counseling
Parents and children's advocacy groups are working to bring back hundreds of emotionally disturbed Alaska children who have been shipped outside the state for psychiatric treatment.
Exotic fish show up in Kodiak fishing nets the last two weeks
Visitors are common in Kodiak and lately the island has been getting some with fins.
Photo: Along for the ride
Molly the dog looks out of her window of a Kelly Trucking of Montana semi-truck on Wednesday as it passes through Anchorage.
Sixth Annual UAS Fall Lecture Series
News of upcoming lectures.
The art of song:
In the heart of the Romantic period, when lyric poetry was at its height, musicians seized upon the idea of reinterpreting text into their own compositions.
Cinema Guide
What's playing on the silver screen
what's happening
entertainment events around town
music briefly
news of local musicians
Tale of a cursed ship
In 1991, Kodiak marine biologist Brad Stevens was approached by an Anchorage archaeologist, Mike Yarborough, who had spent more than a decade researching the 1860 wreck of the 132-foot Russian American Co. ship Kad'yak.
briefly
news of local arts