‘Just give us a chance’: One Juneau refugee family puts faith in God, another flees as departure orders arrive
Both families arrived legally; validity of demands by Trump administration to depart being challenged
News
Ships in port for the week of April 20
This information comes from the Cruise Line Agencies of Alaska’s 2024 schedule. Capacity figures in parenthesis were pulled from cruise… Continue reading
Juneau man in prison on federal weapons charges gets 13 years on additional state charges
Clyde Pasterski, 44, was convicted by a jury last November for drug and assault offenses.
‘Just give us a chance’: One Juneau refugee family puts faith in God, another flees as departure orders arrive
Empire Archives: Juneau’s history for the week ending April 26
Police calls for Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Assembly tries to clear the air with cruise line officials as tensions rise about future projects
Higher-than-normal border crossings north of Haines last month defy national trends
Sports
JDHS soccer teams start successful road trip
Crimson Bears win openers and now play conference foe Colony.
Edgar Jesus Vera Alvarado finding running groove at UAA
Crimson Bears’ “Juneau Juggernaut” now part of talented Seawolves team.
Neighbors
Cooking For Pleasure: Tortilla ‘dry soup’ (sopa seca de tortillas)
This recipe is based upon one in an old Mexican cookbook I’ve had for ages. Over the years I changed… Continue reading
Living and Growing: It is all about the resurrection
This past weekend Christians celebrated the resurrection of Jesus. His resurrection from the dead is the hinge pin of the… Continue reading
Alaska Outdoors
I Went to the Woods: The theater is over, let the work begin
The election is over. It’s time to catch our collective breath and… Continue reading
Alaska Science Forum: Geologic hydrogen may be an answer
The internal combustion engine is less than 100 years old. Same for… Continue reading
Events
Here’s what’s happening for First Friday in April
A poster tribute leading up to the 50th Alaska Folk Festival and… Continue reading
Here’s what’s happening for First Friday in March
Performance and presentation on historic SOB organ, community exhibit at city museum among events.
Here’s what’s happening for First Friday in February
Here’s what’s happening for First Friday in January
An icebreaker, a world-premiere play, a new ski season and holiday events galore arriving at week’s end
Here’s what’s happening for First Friday in November
Candidate seeks to convey ‘Brilliant Defiance’ during Juneau Symphony’s election-season concerts
Opinion
My Turn: Even marginalized people can petition their government
In response to Win Gruening’s latest column (“Juneau taxpayers fight back”), Gruening admits that even “marginalized groups” like those of… Continue reading
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‘Out of sight, out of mind’: Engineers are the ones who keep state ferries moving
Juneau’s leaders to discuss city’s long-term future, cruise industry in series of public meetings
Opinion: Stand with Murkowski
Carcasses, recliners and butts all part of a bustling annual Juneau spring cleaning
Dunleavy’s veto of education funding bill puts pressure on lawmakers during final month of session