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Thunder Mountain tries unseating defending champs at regions

Thunder Mountain tries unseating defending champs at regions

Falcons unleash fury on the mats.

Thunder Mountain tries unseating defending champs at regions
Jamboree brings together robots, solutions to city problems

Jamboree brings together robots, solutions to city problems

“They see the opportunities.”

Jamboree brings together robots, solutions to city problems
Draining state savings? Lawmakers, economists criticize governor’s budget

Draining state savings? Lawmakers, economists criticize governor’s budget

Dunleavy’s budget takes state savings to the limit.

Draining state savings? Lawmakers, economists criticize governor’s budget
Eaglecrest Ski Patrol keeps busy with or without much snow
Eaglecrest Ski Patrol keeps busy with or without much snow
The Juneau School District’s administration building is at the corner of Glacier Avenue and 12th Street. Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s proposed budget would not mean more money for the district, administrators said. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
The Juneau School District’s administration building is at the corner of Glacier Avenue and 12th Street. Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s proposed budget would not mean more money for the district, administrators said. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Spruce boughs hang near a pond in the Tongass National Forest on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Opinion: Past logging has disproportionately impacted the most valuable old-growth stands in Southeast Alaska

The Tongass is the only national forest that still clear-cuts old growth.

  • Dec 15, 2019
  • By John Schoen and Matt Kirchhoff
Spruce boughs hang near a pond in the Tongass National Forest on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Juneau residents attend a vigil to end gun violence sponsored by Moms Demand Action at the Mayor Bill Overstreet Park on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Vigil remembers lives lost to guns, hopes for improvements

It’s been seven years since Sandy Hook.

Juneau residents attend a vigil to end gun violence sponsored by Moms Demand Action at the Mayor Bill Overstreet Park on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Pedestrian struck by vehicle, medevaced to Seattle

Pedestrian struck by vehicle, medevaced to Seattle

JPD did not release the names of either person.

Pedestrian struck by vehicle, medevaced to Seattle
Man sentenced to 99 years for 2016 Klawock murder
Man sentenced to 99 years for 2016 Klawock murder
A tree swallow flies from a nesting box after feeding chicks at the Juneau Community Gardens in 2016. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
A tree swallow flies from a nesting box after feeding chicks at the Juneau Community Gardens in 2016. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Player of the Week: Alwen Carrillo

Player of the Week: Alwen Carrillo

He helped Floyd Dryden claim the Icebreaker championship.

Player of the Week: Alwen Carrillo
Loaded Tots and Afterschool Special from Imperial Grill at Imperial Billiard and Bar downtown. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

Beyond the Ale: Imperial Grill

There’s no need to keep looking for your god, because it’s called the Crunchy Wrap, and it loves you.

Loaded Tots and Afterschool Special from Imperial Grill at Imperial Billiard and Bar downtown. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)
Spruce boughs hang near a pond in the Tongass National Forest on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Opinion: A tale of two forests

Old-growth forests differ from second-growth in terms of wildlife habitat.

  • Dec 13, 2019
  • By Mary F. Willson and Katherine M. Hocker
Spruce boughs hang near a pond in the Tongass National Forest on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Residents walk Seward Street during Gallery Walk on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Opinion: Give the gift of commerce

Shop local this holiday season.

  • Dec 13, 2019
Residents walk Seward Street during Gallery Walk on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Running pioneer Marcie Trent and hockey professional Matt Carle will headline the Alaska Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2020. (Courtesy Photo | Alaska Sports Hall of Fame)

Hall of fame announces its class of 2020

A running pioneer and hockey pro head the class.

  • Dec 12, 2019
Running pioneer Marcie Trent and hockey professional Matt Carle will headline the Alaska Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2020. (Courtesy Photo | Alaska Sports Hall of Fame)
Norwegian VP promises to build for the community

Norwegian VP promises to build for the community

He’s in town this week meeting with local officials.

Norwegian VP promises to build for the community
Driver rams through Salvation Army gate downtown

Driver rams through Salvation Army gate downtown

The driver was arrested for drunken driving.

Driver rams through Salvation Army gate downtown
Where’s the snow? Warm weather to keep most of Eaglecrest closed this weekend
Where’s the snow? Warm weather to keep most of Eaglecrest closed this weekend
Juneau Police Officer Jim Quinto, center, and CJ Warnaca put Nick Morgan into the back of a police cruiser at the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities Buildig on Channel Drive on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019. Morgan was a suspect involved with a stolen vehicle parked in the department’s lot. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Civilian car chase ends in collision, arrests

The driver and passenger were arrested.

Juneau Police Officer Jim Quinto, center, and CJ Warnaca put Nick Morgan into the back of a police cruiser at the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities Buildig on Channel Drive on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019. Morgan was a suspect involved with a stolen vehicle parked in the department’s lot. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Community views on tourism industry aren’t great

Community views on tourism industry aren’t great

Neighborhood association members say they feel overwhelmed by industry.

Community views on tourism industry aren’t great