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High winds blow snow out of the Sheep Creek valley south of downtown Juneau in March 2013. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

A cold wind blows: Taku Winds coming Friday

The beginning of the weekend will be a blustery one.

High winds blow snow out of the Sheep Creek valley south of downtown Juneau in March 2013. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Theater leaders discuss Perseverance’s finances and future

Theater leaders discuss Perseverance’s finances and future

Money’s in the bank, and bills are being paid, manging director said.

Theater leaders discuss Perseverance’s finances and future
Adeline Hiemstra, a 14-year-old eighth grader at Randy Smith Middle School in Fairbanks, presented at the massive American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting in December 2019 in San Francisco. (Ned Rozell | For the Juneau Empire)

Northern news from a massive conference

Alaska Science Forum.

Adeline Hiemstra, a 14-year-old eighth grader at Randy Smith Middle School in Fairbanks, presented at the massive American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting in December 2019 in San Francisco. (Ned Rozell | For the Juneau Empire)
In this Oct. 18, 2018 file photo, then-Alaska Gov. Bill Walker addresses delegates at the annual Alaska Federation of Natives conference in Anchorag. (AP Photo | Mark Thiessen)

Ex-Alaska governor Bill Walker chosen for Harvard fellowship

He plans to talk to students about bridging the political divide.

In this Oct. 18, 2018 file photo, then-Alaska Gov. Bill Walker addresses delegates at the annual Alaska Federation of Natives conference in Anchorag. (AP Photo | Mark Thiessen)
In this Empire file photo, a cruise ship passenger photographs a ship in Juneau’s downtown harbor on August 29, 2017. (Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: There are positives to tourism

We are privileged to live in a beautiful area.

  • Jan 9, 2020
  • By Liz Perry
In this Empire file photo, a cruise ship passenger photographs a ship in Juneau’s downtown harbor on August 29, 2017. (Juneau Empire File)
In this file photo, Irene Gallion and Eric Nelson meet with Gov. Michael J. Dunleavy at the 34th Annual Community Welcome Reception at Centennial Hall on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Legislative Reception coming up soon

Come and meet Alaska’s lawmakers.

In this file photo, Irene Gallion and Eric Nelson meet with Gov. Michael J. Dunleavy at the 34th Annual Community Welcome Reception at Centennial Hall on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Mandatory disclosure laws could come to Juneau

Mandatory disclosure laws could come to Juneau

Laws will get another look in March.

Mandatory disclosure laws could come to Juneau
Inari Kylänen stands near her painting, “Act of Doing Nothing is Still an Act II The Southern Border” during an opening reception for the new exhibition “A Nation of Immigrants” Friday, Jan. 3, at the Juneau-Douglas City Museum. (Ben Hohenstatt | Capital City Weekly)
Inari Kylänen stands near her painting, “Act of Doing Nothing is Still an Act II The Southern Border” during an opening reception for the new exhibition “A Nation of Immigrants” Friday, Jan. 3, at the Juneau-Douglas City Museum. (Ben Hohenstatt | Capital City Weekly)
Sherry Patterson; SEARHC Executive Office Manager and ROAR Conference Chair; speaks at last year’s Reclaim Own and Renew Women’s Conference. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire File)
Sherry Patterson; SEARHC Executive Office Manager and ROAR Conference Chair; speaks at last year’s Reclaim Own and Renew Women’s Conference. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire File)
Like the first time

Like the first time

Hearing ourselves out.

Like the first time
File photo of Juneau Capital City Fire/Rescue firefighters at work. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

State pursues plan to modernize rural 911 system

Alaska lags behind the Lower 48, but is striving to catch up.

File photo of Juneau Capital City Fire/Rescue firefighters at work. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Monica Devine’s book “Water Mask” is a collection of autobiographical essays related to her time as a speech therapist working in more than 60 villages in Alaska. (Courtesy Photo | Monica Devine)
Monica Devine’s book “Water Mask” is a collection of autobiographical essays related to her time as a speech therapist working in more than 60 villages in Alaska. (Courtesy Photo | Monica Devine)
Juneau’s City Hall on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Juneau’s City Hall on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Alaska delegation supports killing of Iranian general

Alaska delegation supports killing of Iranian general

All three issued statements supporting the action.

Alaska delegation supports killing of Iranian general
Not taking no for an answer: Quest for New JACC continues with new leader
Not taking no for an answer: Quest for New JACC continues with new leader
A fire hydrant in the snow along Glacier Highway on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

CCFR: Clear your hydrants and help your neighbors

Lend a hand to your neighbors and your emergency personnel.

A fire hydrant in the snow along Glacier Highway on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
A First Student school bus stalls out at D and 4th Streets in Douglas after snowfall on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020. No students were on the bus at the time and the bus was safely backed down the street. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Late snow means safer roads this year compared to last

Juneau saw 58 total car crashes in December, way less than past two years.

A First Student school bus stalls out at D and 4th Streets in Douglas after snowfall on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020. No students were on the bus at the time and the bus was safely backed down the street. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Diane Fleeks, left, Shelley Virginia, center, and Margeaux Ljungberg rehearse in front of an invited audience for Perseverance Theatre’s production of “Silent Sky” on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020. (Michael Penn | Capital City Weekly)
Diane Fleeks, left, Shelley Virginia, center, and Margeaux Ljungberg rehearse in front of an invited audience for Perseverance Theatre’s production of “Silent Sky” on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020. (Michael Penn | Capital City Weekly)
Fungi — more friends than foe

Fungi — more friends than foe

It would be a dull life without them.

Fungi — more friends than foe
Your weekend guide: Learn about rainforests and glaciers, lawmakers plan open house and more
Your weekend guide: Learn about rainforests and glaciers, lawmakers plan open house and more