Home

Welcome to the mushroom show

Welcome to the mushroom show

Roving around Boy Scout Beach.

Welcome to the mushroom show
Book it: Author born in Juneau publishes debut novel
Book it: Author born in Juneau publishes debut novel
Camp ‘hoops’ in Juneau athletes with disabilities
Camp ‘hoops’ in Juneau athletes with disabilities
Photos: Freshman stars at Region V Tennis Tourney

Photos: Freshman stars at Region V Tennis Tourney

Eight players to go to state championships.

Photos: Freshman stars at Region V Tennis Tourney
A team player: Juneau star runner grows into leadership role

A team player: Juneau star runner grows into leadership role

Haven’t heard of Tuckwood? You should.

A team player: Juneau star runner grows into leadership role
Longshoremen tie up the Norwegian Joy to the northern berth of the Juneau Cruise Ship Terminal on Monday, Sept. 30, 2019. Another Norwegian Cruise Lines ship, the Norwegian Jewel, will be the last ship of the season visiting from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 2. Two ships are scheduled for Tuesday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Longshoremen tie up the Norwegian Joy to the northern berth of the Juneau Cruise Ship Terminal on Monday, Sept. 30, 2019. Another Norwegian Cruise Lines ship, the Norwegian Jewel, will be the last ship of the season visiting from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 2. Two ships are scheduled for Tuesday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
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.

  • Oct 1, 2019
  • By Peter Segall Juneau Empire
  • Local News
Public hearings scheduled for proposed changes to Kensington gold mine
Overall Alaska crime down, but violent crime is at 5 year high
Overall Alaska crime down, but violent crime is at 5 year high
New JACC ad causes consternation in some ahead of municipal election
New JACC ad causes consternation in some ahead of municipal election
Prosecuting Attorney John Darnall, from the Office of Special Prosecutions, right, shows pictures of recovered bullets and their casings to Juneau Police Department Sgt. Matt DuBois during the double murder trial of Laron Carlton Graham in Juneau Superior Court on Monday, Sept. 30, 2019. Graham is charged with two counts of first-degree murder for the November 2015 shooting deaths of 36-year-old Robert H. Meireis and 34-year-old Elizabeth K. Tonsmeire. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Prosecuting Attorney John Darnall, from the Office of Special Prosecutions, right, shows pictures of recovered bullets and their casings to Juneau Police Department Sgt. Matt DuBois during the double murder trial of Laron Carlton Graham in Juneau Superior Court on Monday, Sept. 30, 2019. Graham is charged with two counts of first-degree murder for the November 2015 shooting deaths of 36-year-old Robert H. Meireis and 34-year-old Elizabeth K. Tonsmeire. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
See the Seawolf: Goldbelt Transportation gets new vessel
See the Seawolf: Goldbelt Transportation gets new vessel
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.

  • Sep 29, 2019
  • By Rich Moniak
The Juneau Arts & Culture Center on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
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.

  • Sep 29, 2019
  • By Patricia Turner Custard For the Juneau Empire
Tashlich, Challah, Shofar: The traditions of the Jewish New Year
What’s Cooking on TV?

What’s Cooking on TV?

I’ve been watching a lot of cooking shows lately.

  • Sep 29, 2019
  • By Peggy Barnhill For the Juneau Empire
What’s Cooking on TV?
Preparation pays off for Juneau-Douglas, Sadie Tuckwood at regions
Preparation pays off for Juneau-Douglas, Sadie Tuckwood at regions
‘Everything to play for:’ Huskies remain upbeat after setback
‘Everything to play for:’ Huskies remain upbeat after setback
Firefighters respond to early morning flames in Mendenhall Valley
Firefighters respond to early morning flames in Mendenhall Valley
Steve Henrikson, Curator of Collections at the Alaska State Museum, displays a plastic replica of a Tlingit throwing stick before his presentation on spear throwing with Richard VanderHoek, State Archaeologist with the Alaska Department of Natural Resources’ Office of History and Archaeology, as part of the “Sharing Our Knowledge” conference on Friday, Sept. 27, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Video

Video: Spear throws in action

A quick snap is all it takes.

Steve Henrikson, Curator of Collections at the Alaska State Museum, displays a plastic replica of a Tlingit throwing stick before his presentation on spear throwing with Richard VanderHoek, State Archaeologist with the Alaska Department of Natural Resources’ Office of History and Archaeology, as part of the “Sharing Our Knowledge” conference on Friday, Sept. 27, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Video
Steve Henrikson, Curator of Collections at the Alaska State Museum, displays a plastic replica of a Tlingit throwing stick before his presentation on spear throwing with Richard VanderHoek, State Archaeologist with the Alaska Department of Natural Resources’ Office of History and Archaeology, as part of the Sharing Our Knowledge conference on Friday, Sept. 27, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Steve Henrikson, Curator of Collections at the Alaska State Museum, displays a plastic replica of a Tlingit throwing stick before his presentation on spear throwing with Richard VanderHoek, State Archaeologist with the Alaska Department of Natural Resources’ Office of History and Archaeology, as part of the Sharing Our Knowledge conference on Friday, Sept. 27, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
A moon jellyfish swims in Gastineau Channel on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
A moon jellyfish swims in Gastineau Channel on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)