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In this Nov. 29, 2018 photo, clouds swirl over Douglas Island. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Sustainable Alaska: Vote for the trees and stop recycling bad ideas

I am not against logging. And call me hopelessly naïve but I am for living-wage jobs in Southeast and all of Alaska (don’t worry, this… Continue reading

In this Nov. 29, 2018 photo, clouds swirl over Douglas Island. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Sifting volcanic paydirt to help forecast eruptions

Sifting volcanic paydirt to help forecast eruptions

The science behind predicting volcano eruptions.

Sifting volcanic paydirt to help forecast eruptions
An old silent film and a lot of new art part of First Friday
An old silent film and a lot of new art part of First Friday
Police calls for Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019

Police calls for Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019

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

Police calls for Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019
Fishermen catch 2 billionth sockeye salmon in Bristol Bay this year

Fishermen catch 2 billionth sockeye salmon in Bristol Bay this year

‘It wasn’t supposed to happen this fast.’

Fishermen catch 2 billionth sockeye salmon in Bristol Bay this year
Living on the edge of wilderness means the lives of humans and wildlife often intersect. Sometimes planned, sometimes not. (Jeff Lund | For the Juneau Empire

Accidents and negligence

“My bad” doesn’t always do the trick.

Living on the edge of wilderness means the lives of humans and wildlife often intersect. Sometimes planned, sometimes not. (Jeff Lund | For the Juneau Empire
In this file photo from Feb. 27, Sen. Jesse Kiehl, D-Juneau, speaks during a rally of state union workers in front of the Capitol. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Stop the Janus stone slinging and start delivering solutions

Perhaps the union leaders or Kiehl could offer a legislative fix?

In this file photo from Feb. 27, Sen. Jesse Kiehl, D-Juneau, speaks during a rally of state union workers in front of the Capitol. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Welcome to the mushroom show

Welcome to the mushroom show

Roving around Boy Scout Beach.

Welcome to the mushroom show
Police calls for Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019

Police calls for Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019

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

Police calls for Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019
Public hearings scheduled for proposed changes to Kensington gold mine

Public hearings scheduled for proposed changes to Kensington gold mine

Public comments will be accepted through Nov. 7.

Public hearings scheduled for proposed changes to Kensington gold mine
Margaret Williams (Courtesy photo | Jim Gipe via Pivot Media)

Opinion: Alaska as we know it will be gone if we don’t act now

U.N report offers bleak glimpse into Alaska’s future if no action is taken.

Margaret Williams (Courtesy photo | Jim Gipe via Pivot Media)
In this Nov. 6, 2018 photo, voters fill the voting booths at Glacier Valley Baptist Church on Election Day. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
In this Nov. 6, 2018 photo, voters fill the voting booths at Glacier Valley Baptist Church on Election Day. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Don’t oppose new JACC out of fear

It’s the math that apparently eludes these fiscal wizards.

The Juneau Arts & Culture Center on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Opinion: New JACC makes good economic sense for Juneau

New JACC can keep its head above water.

The Juneau Arts & Culture Center on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
The Alaska Marine Highway System’s Tazlina, right, arrives at the Auke Bay Terminal as the Kennicott departs on Wednesday, July 24, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Reduced ferry schedules matter of ‘health, life and public safety’

Reducing ferry schedules will have cascading effects.

The Alaska Marine Highway System’s Tazlina, right, arrives at the Auke Bay Terminal as the Kennicott departs on Wednesday, July 24, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Opinion: The five stages of a task force
Opinion: The five stages of a task force
The Juneau Arts & Culture Center on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Opinion: The new JACC deserves public funding

There’s more on the ballot than what readily meets the eye.

The Juneau Arts & Culture Center on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Recognitions for the week of Sept. 29, 2019

Recognitions for the week of Sept. 29, 2019

Recognizing local achievement.

Recognitions for the week of Sept. 29, 2019
Tashlich, Challah, Shofar: The traditions of the Jewish New Year

Tashlich, Challah, Shofar: The traditions of the Jewish New Year

Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, starts this evening.

Tashlich, Challah, Shofar: The traditions of the Jewish New Year
Thank you letters for Sept. 29, 2019

Thank you letters for Sept. 29, 2019

Thank you, Merci, Danke.

Thank you letters for Sept. 29, 2019