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The Importance of Sustainable Whale Watching in Juneau

The Importance of Sustainable Whale Watching in Juneau

For whale watching to remain a viable industry, we need to ensure it’s sustainable for the whales.

The Importance of Sustainable Whale Watching in Juneau
The science behind geothermal springs

The science behind geothermal springs

Alaska has its share of geothermal sites — at least 79 of them.

The science behind geothermal springs
Weird world of northern dinosaurs coming into focus

Weird world of northern dinosaurs coming into focus

The tale is separate from the one we learned as kids.

Weird world of northern dinosaurs coming into focus
Photos: Juneau 4th of July Parade

Photos: Juneau 4th of July Parade

Juneau residents enjoy a sunny 4th of July.

Photos: Juneau 4th of July Parade
Photos: Douglas 4th of July Parade

Photos: Douglas 4th of July Parade

Juneau turns out for Douglas Parade.

Photos: Douglas 4th of July Parade
Alaska Court System responds to governor’s budget vetoes

Alaska Court System responds to governor’s budget vetoes

FAIRBANKS — The Alaska Court System responded to a pair of vetoes by the state’s Republican governor, including a budget cut related to a ruling… Continue reading

Alaska Court System responds to governor’s budget vetoes
Economists: Dunleavy’s vetoes could result in job losses
Economists: Dunleavy’s vetoes could result in job losses
Photos: July 4th watermelon eating contest

Photos: July 4th watermelon eating contest

The competitive juices are flowing.

Photos: July 4th watermelon eating contest
Photos: July 4th fireworks in downtown Juneau
Photos: July 4th fireworks in downtown Juneau
Summer’s Bounty: 8 jam, jelly and syrup recipes featuring Alaska’s berries
Summer’s Bounty: 8 jam, jelly and syrup recipes featuring Alaska’s berries
What’s happening the week of July 4-July 11, 2019
What’s happening the week of July 4-July 11, 2019
Police calls for July 3, 2019

Police calls for July 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 July 3, 2019
Police calls for Tuesday, July 2, 2019

Police calls for Tuesday, July 2, 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, July 2, 2019
Man stabbed at Juneau home dies at Seattle hospital

Man stabbed at Juneau home dies at Seattle hospital

A Juneau man who suffered a stab wound to his abdomen two weeks ago has died at a Seattle hospital. Juneau police said 61-year-old Gregory… Continue reading

Man stabbed at Juneau home dies at Seattle hospital
Opinion: It’s time we earned our PFDs

Opinion: It’s time we earned our PFDs

Let’s void the notion PFDs are an entitlement.

Opinion: It’s time we earned our PFDs
Share goodness and #sharegoodness

Share goodness and #sharegoodness

Find little ways to show people you care.

Share goodness and #sharegoodness
DIY — How Hard Could It Be?

DIY — How Hard Could It Be?

Just call me Caulk Woman.

DIY — How Hard Could It Be?
Photos: Pickleballers at Cope Park

Photos: Pickleballers at Cope Park

Fast paced game a hit.

Photos: Pickleballers at Cope Park
Police calls for Sunday, June 30, 2019

Police calls for Sunday, June 30, 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 Sunday, June 30, 2019
A screenshot from the Coast Guard video of the rescue, released to the public Friday.

Update: Injured climber dies after being rescued off Mendenhall Towers

He was a 23-year-old climber from Washington.

A screenshot from the Coast Guard video of the rescue, released to the public Friday.