Kevin Gullufsen

After Trump inauguration, UAS climate researchers discuss national uncertainty

President Donald Trump took down the whitehouse.gov webpage on climate change after taking office Friday, but scientists and academics at the University of Alaska Southeast… Continue reading

Local woodworkers Max Stanley and Chris Hinkley, of Latitude Woodwares, in their Auke Bay shop on Thursday. The craftsmen, known for wood topographical maps of Southeast, launched a crowdsourcing campaign this week in an attempt to expand their business to national markets. The pair have developed what they call “skyline hangs” — magnetic knife hangers shaped into cityscapes — they hope will sell big in major metropolitan areas. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

A new way to hang your keys: Juneau woodworkers laser-cut new business

Local woodworkers Max Stanley and Chris Hinkley aren’t your typical hobbyists. For the past three years, the pair of engineers by training have perfected a… Continue reading

Local woodworkers Max Stanley and Chris Hinkley, of Latitude Woodwares, in their Auke Bay shop on Thursday. The craftsmen, known for wood topographical maps of Southeast, launched a crowdsourcing campaign this week in an attempt to expand their business to national markets. The pair have developed what they call “skyline hangs” — magnetic knife hangers shaped into cityscapes — they hope will sell big in major metropolitan areas. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Thunder Mountain junior Josh McAndrews dribbles the ball down court while defended by West Valley’s Isaiah Winfrey at Friday night’s basketball game at Thunder Mountain. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Weekend Preview: Falcons boys, girls host Colony; JDHS at Elks Showdown

In this weekend’s only local high school sports action, Thunder Mountain High School boys and girls basketball host Colony for two games each Friday and… Continue reading

Thunder Mountain junior Josh McAndrews dribbles the ball down court while defended by West Valley’s Isaiah Winfrey at Friday night’s basketball game at Thunder Mountain. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Starrigavan Cabin on the Tongass National Forest near Sitka.

Fees go up for popular Juneau-area Public Use Cabins

Offering miles of access to world-class hiking and camping terrain, the U.S. Forest Service’s 184 Public Use Cabins are in high demand across Alaska. Bookings… Continue reading

Starrigavan Cabin on the Tongass National Forest near Sitka.
The World’s Largest Lesson at Eaglecrest took place on Jan. 6, 2017.

Eaglecrest to pitch beer and wine sales

After lift close on a typical day at Eaglecrest Ski Area, small groups gather around SUVs and pickup trucks to unburden their boot-locked feet, stretch,… Continue reading

The World’s Largest Lesson at Eaglecrest took place on Jan. 6, 2017.

Last-second win over Lathrop caps JDHS boys road trip

The Juneau-Douglas High School boys completed a three-game road trip with a 61-59 win over Lathrop Saturday, closing the Malemutes out in a free throw… Continue reading

Kendyl Carson drives to the basket during a game against Ketchikan High School. Carson's 26 points on Saturday were her highest total to date.

Carson’s big night pushes JDHS girls to series sweep

Freshman Kendyl Carson made the Crimson Bears' clock tick Saturday in their second win over Ketchikan on the weekend, putting up 26 points and adding… Continue reading

Kendyl Carson drives to the basket during a game against Ketchikan High School. Carson's 26 points on Saturday were her highest total to date.

JDHS boys open road trip clean

The Juneau-Douglas High School boys basketball team netted its second win in as many nights Friday with a 44-37 takedown of the Soldotna Stars at… Continue reading

JDHS' Kendyl Carson attempts a layup with Kayhi defender Payton Simmons looking on.

Team to beat: JDHS girls convincing in conference opener

Juneau-Douglas High School hasn’t beaten the Ketchikan Lady Kings since junior post Cassie Dzinich put on a Crimson Bears jersey. Ketchikan has had its grips… Continue reading

JDHS' Kendyl Carson attempts a layup with Kayhi defender Payton Simmons looking on.

TMHS boys drop two games by fewer than 10 points

The Thunder Mountain High School boys basketball team went to overtime with the Barrow Whalers Friday, but was outscored 10-3 in extra time to ultimately… Continue reading

Low-scorer turns in JDHS boys favor

Juneau-Douglas High School boys basketball netted their second win in as many nights Friday with a 37-44 takedown of the Soldotna Stars at a Fairbanks-based… Continue reading

Overtime loss in Barrow for TMHS boys

The Thunder Mountain High School boys basketball team went to overtime with the Barrow Whalers Friday, but were outscored 10-3 in extra time to ultimately… Continue reading

Watts’ 20 push Crimson Bears past Eielson

Prior to this season, Juneau-Douglas High School senior guard Kasey Watts hadn’t played a minute of organized basketball since eighth grade. The court rust apparently… Continue reading

Energy Fund manager talks renewables at Chamber luncheon

Juneau sources all of its electricity from renewable hydroelectric power, but that doesn’t mean the city can’t benefit from emerging energy technology.Just ask Josh Craft,… Continue reading

Girls on the Run coach registration

Girls on the Run and Boys Run, after-school running programs for students third through fifth grade, are currently looking for local coaches.The programs, run by… Continue reading

Weekend Preview: JDHS girls host Ketchikan this weekend

The Juneau-Douglas High School girls basketball team heads into their third weekend of play with just one loss, but that number may grow as they… Continue reading

Thunder Mountain senior Chase Saviers gathers the ball in the lane at Saturday's home game against West Valley. Saviers finished with 22 points.

Thunder Mountain boys split with West Valley

The TMHS boys shut down West Valley’s leading scorers Jaden Whiteside and Cornelius Mingo Jr. Saturday, but the Wolfpack’s role players filled the void to… Continue reading

Thunder Mountain senior Chase Saviers gathers the ball in the lane at Saturday's home game against West Valley. Saviers finished with 22 points.
TMHS basketball's Cyrene Uddipa drives to the hoop at Saturday's home game against West Valley. Uddipa, a junior, scored a game-high 15 points.

Falcons girls use defense, earn second win

Thunder Mountain High School girls basketball secured their second win of the season Saturday, defeating West Valley to complete a two-game series sweep of the… Continue reading

TMHS basketball's Cyrene Uddipa drives to the hoop at Saturday's home game against West Valley. Uddipa, a junior, scored a game-high 15 points.
In this file photo from Dec. 27, Thunder Mountain's Izzy Luna steals the ball from Juneau-Douglas' Caitlin Pusich during the Capital City Classic at JDHS.

TMHS girls, new coach notch first win

In developing a new squad, you have to first establish belief. The Thunder Mountain High School girls team did just that Friday against the visiting… Continue reading

In this file photo from Dec. 27, Thunder Mountain's Izzy Luna steals the ball from Juneau-Douglas' Caitlin Pusich during the Capital City Classic at JDHS.

JDHS hockey beats Houston with five third period goals

After a few weeks off for the holidays, Crimson Bears hockey didn’t show any rink rust in their Friday win over the visiting Houston High… Continue reading