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Empire Live: Former CIA Director David Petraeus part of panel on global Arctic interests

Empire Live: Former CIA Director David Petraeus part of panel on global Arctic interests

Live coverage of the International Forum of Sovereign Wealth Funds.

Empire Live: Former CIA Director David Petraeus part of panel on global Arctic interests
Alicia Hughes-Skandijs is running for re-election for a Assembly District 1 seat. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Meet the Candidates: Hughes-Skandijs to fence for Assembly District 1 seat

She’s one of three millenials running for Assembly seats.

Alicia Hughes-Skandijs is running for re-election for a Assembly District 1 seat. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Martin Stepetin Sr. is running for the Juneau Board of Education. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Meet the candidates: Stepetin raises his hand again

With four children in Juneau schools, Stepetin is invested.

Martin Stepetin Sr. is running for the Juneau Board of Education. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Jackson Pearson identifies Labrador tea, left, and Bog Laurel, right. (Vivian Faith Prescott | For the Capital City Weekly)

Planet Alaska: One of these could kill you, the other makes great tea

Here’s how to tell the difference.

Jackson Pearson identifies Labrador tea, left, and Bog Laurel, right. (Vivian Faith Prescott | For the Capital City Weekly)
Superintendent’s contract extended to 2023
Superintendent’s contract extended to 2023
Dimond Courthouse in downtown Juneau, where the double murder trial against defendant Laron Carlton Graham is being held. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Expert witness discusses firearms forensics before jury

Rounds fired both came from same missing weapon.

Dimond Courthouse in downtown Juneau, where the double murder trial against defendant Laron Carlton Graham is being held. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Cellist Zuill Bailey will be the next artistic director for Juneau Jazz & Classics. The decision was announced at Bailey’s concert Saturday, Sept. 7. (Courtesy Photo | Juneau Jazz & Classics)
Cellist Zuill Bailey will be the next artistic director for Juneau Jazz & Classics. The decision was announced at Bailey’s concert Saturday, Sept. 7. (Courtesy Photo | Juneau Jazz & Classics)
Sneak Peek: Check out the new cabin being built at Eaglecrest Ski Area
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Sneak Peek: Check out the new cabin being built at Eaglecrest Ski Area
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Meet the Candidates: Bryson up for re-election to District 2 seat
Meet the Candidates: Bryson up for re-election to District 2 seat
Deedie Sorensen is running for one of two open seat on the Board of Education. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Deedie Sorensen is running for one of two open seat on the Board of Education. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Dr. Dan Grossman, gives a lecture on his current project “In the Heat of the Moment: Reports from the Front Lines of the Climate Crisis” at the Juneau Arts and Humanities Council on Monday, Sept. 9, 2019. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)

Audience packs in for climate journalist Dan Grossman

It’s only going to get hotter.

Dr. Dan Grossman, gives a lecture on his current project “In the Heat of the Moment: Reports from the Front Lines of the Climate Crisis” at the Juneau Arts and Humanities Council on Monday, Sept. 9, 2019. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)
Juneau police officers testify about 2015 double murder
Juneau police officers testify about 2015 double murder
‘Not another penny for dirty energy’: Juneau climate ‘warriors’ urge state fund to stop investing in fossil fuels
‘Not another penny for dirty energy’: Juneau climate ‘warriors’ urge state fund to stop investing in fossil fuels
The Alaska Marine Highway System ferries LeConte, left, and Fairweather at the Auke Bay Terminal on Monday, March 5, 2018. (Juneau Empire file)

Opinion: Ferry system being decimated piece by piece

The idea of “dynamic pricing” is only the latest assault.

  • Sep 10, 2019
  • By Bridget Smith
The Alaska Marine Highway System ferries LeConte, left, and Fairweather at the Auke Bay Terminal on Monday, March 5, 2018. (Juneau Empire file)
Churn it over: This beaked whale has 13 stomachs

Churn it over: This beaked whale has 13 stomachs

13!

Churn it over: This beaked whale has 13 stomachs
Empire Live: Climate change rally at the Capitol aims for international audience
Empire Live: Climate change rally at the Capitol aims for international audience
Gov. Mike Dunleavy arrives at Centennial Hall on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019, to attend the first day of the 11th annual meeting of the International Forum of Sovereign Wealth Funds. The Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation is the host of the event. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Gov. Mike Dunleavy arrives at Centennial Hall on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019, to attend the first day of the 11th annual meeting of the International Forum of Sovereign Wealth Funds. The Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation is the host of the event. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Video: International finance meeting kicks off in Juneau, with 30 nations present
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Video: International finance meeting kicks off in Juneau, with 30 nations present

The Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation playing host.

Video: International finance meeting kicks off in Juneau, with 30 nations present
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Meet the Candidates: Mackey runs for school board again

Meet the Candidates: Mackey runs for school board again

He’s the only candidate who has previously held the seat.

Meet the Candidates: Mackey runs for school board again
Carole Triem is running for the Assembly Areawide seat. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Carole Triem is running for the Assembly Areawide seat. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)