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Opinion: Here’s why I’m not fishing the derby this year

Opinion: Here’s why I’m not fishing the derby this year

King salmon are in dire straights in Southeast Alaska and most of Alaska. King salmon fishing in and around Juneau has been closed for the… Continue reading

Opinion: Here’s why I’m not fishing the derby this year

Opinion: Stop encouraging violence via computer games

On Friday, I was sitting at the computers at the Douglas Library still shocked at the horrific events in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio,… Continue reading

Police calls for Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019

Police calls for Tuesday, Aug. 13, 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, Aug. 13, 2019
Opinion: Moving helps Glory Hall with ‘sacred responsibility’

Opinion: Moving helps Glory Hall with ‘sacred responsibility’

This is why the Glory Hall Board wants to move.

Opinion: Moving helps Glory Hall with ‘sacred responsibility’
Thank you letters for Aug. 11, 2019

Thank you letters for Aug. 11, 2019

Thank you, Merci, Danke.

Thank you letters for Aug. 11, 2019
Opinion: Obama, Trump and guns

Opinion: Obama, Trump and guns

One person can’t do it all.

Opinion: Obama, Trump and guns
Alaska vs. the Lower 48

Alaska vs. the Lower 48

We do things a little differently around here.

Alaska vs. the Lower 48

Opinion: Pioneer Home rate increase seems ‘cruel and unjust’

This week, I feel particularly powerless.

The Sacred Bear

The Sacred Bear

Care for creation.

The Sacred Bear
Photos: Juneau Time Capsule

Photos: Juneau Time Capsule

25 years down, 75 to go.

Photos: Juneau Time Capsule
Opinion: Let’s help the Glory Hall with their move to the valley

Opinion: Let’s help the Glory Hall with their move to the valley

For most Juneau residents, our community is a wonderful place to live, work and raise a family. Our magnificent scenery, small footprint, cultural and recreational… Continue reading

Opinion: Let’s help the Glory Hall with their move to the valley
From Alaska to Africa: Northern wheatears now on remarkable journey

From Alaska to Africa: Northern wheatears now on remarkable journey

Birds that spent their summer next to muskoxen are now leaving Alaska to spend winter with zebras.

From Alaska to Africa: Northern wheatears now on remarkable journey
Bugs, spelling bees, a film festival, ‘Molly of Denali’ and opera: Here’s what’s happening this week
Bugs, spelling bees, a film festival, ‘Molly of Denali’ and opera: Here’s what’s happening this week

Death notice: Elsie Lee Brown

Elsie Lee Brown died Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019, surrounded by family on her final days. Brown was born in Juneau, and graduated from high school… Continue reading

Police calls for Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019

Police calls for Thursday, Aug. 8, 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, Aug. 8, 2019
Sea lettuce: The treat beneath your feet

Sea lettuce: The treat beneath your feet

You can eat it raw or chop it up for soups, salads, spring rolls or ramen.

Sea lettuce: The treat beneath your feet
Watch: Forest Service renovates Auke Nu Trail
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Watch: Forest Service renovates Auke Nu Trail

Crew takes on the worst part of the trail.

Watch: Forest Service renovates Auke Nu Trail
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Sandy Fortier is Juneau Jazz & Classics’ new executive director. (Courtesy Photo | Juneau Jazz & Classics)
Sandy Fortier is Juneau Jazz & Classics’ new executive director. (Courtesy Photo | Juneau Jazz & Classics)
Juneau looks to continue historic run at Northwest Regional
Juneau looks to continue historic run at Northwest Regional

Death Notice: Dr. Terry Quinn

A celebration of the life for Dr. Terry Quinn will be held on Aug. 10 at 2 p.m. at the Juneau Arts and Culture Center.… Continue reading