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District Attorney Angie Kemp speaks with Assembly member Wade Bryson after her Greater Juneau Chamber of Commerce luncheon presentation, Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

Juneau District Attorney applauds new crime bill

It’s a step in the right direction, she says.

District Attorney Angie Kemp speaks with Assembly member Wade Bryson after her Greater Juneau Chamber of Commerce luncheon presentation, Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)
This screenshot, taken Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019, from the PurpleAir website, shows how monitors record and report data in real time. (Courtesy photo)

Air pollution study’s early data surprises researchers and residents

We’re in the final weeks of data collection.

This screenshot, taken Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019, from the PurpleAir website, shows how monitors record and report data in real time. (Courtesy photo)
Handmade guitars, custom fly rods and abstract paintings: Here’s what’s happening for First Friday
Handmade guitars, custom fly rods and abstract paintings: Here’s what’s happening for First Friday
The late Sen. Chris Birch, R-Anchorage, offers an amendment for a $900 dividend during debate in the Senate in June 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: The flaw in how Alaska fills legislative vacancies

Dunleavy is putting his PFD agenda ahead of the voters’ concerns.

  • Sep 6, 2019
  • By Rich Moniak
The late Sen. Chris Birch, R-Anchorage, offers an amendment for a $900 dividend during debate in the Senate in June 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
The Juneau Arts & Culture Center on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Opinion: An Immodest Proposal: Why I’m voting ‘no’ on Proposition 3

Perhaps we’re not that creative after all.

  • Sep 6, 2019
  • By Paulette Simpson
The Juneau Arts & Culture Center on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Shootin’ sharp: 80-year-old trap shooter from Juneau wins gold medal

Shootin’ sharp: 80-year-old trap shooter from Juneau wins gold medal

Trap shooter remains sharp at senior games.

Shootin’ sharp: 80-year-old trap shooter from Juneau wins gold medal
Opinion: More state budget cuts are coming next year — will Alaskans be ready?
Opinion: More state budget cuts are coming next year — will Alaskans be ready?
Thermometers at work everywhere in Alaska

Thermometers at work everywhere in Alaska

Let’s talk temperatures.

Thermometers at work everywhere in Alaska
John Kelly Tonsmeire answers questions from the witness stand in Juneau Superior Court on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019, during the trial of Laron Carlton Graham on 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. John Kelly Tonsmeire was the first to discover the murder scene when he went to check up on his daughter. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
John Kelly Tonsmeire answers questions from the witness stand in Juneau Superior Court on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019, during the trial of Laron Carlton Graham on 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. John Kelly Tonsmeire was the first to discover the murder scene when he went to check up on his daughter. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Laron Carlton Graham listens in Juneau Superior Court on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019, during his trial on 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)
Laron Carlton Graham listens in Juneau Superior Court on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019, during his trial on 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)
Parkinson’s advocate heads from Juneau to Capitol Hill

Parkinson’s advocate heads from Juneau to Capitol Hill

Kerry Howard is on a mission to Washington.

Parkinson’s advocate heads from Juneau to Capitol Hill
Kelly Tonsmeire answers questions from the witness stand in Juneau Superior Court on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019, during the trial of Laron Carlton Graham on 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. Kelly Tonsmeire was the first to discover the murder scene when he went to check up on his daughter. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Kelly Tonsmeire answers questions from the witness stand in Juneau Superior Court on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019, during the trial of Laron Carlton Graham on 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. Kelly Tonsmeire was the first to discover the murder scene when he went to check up on his daughter. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Meet a few of Juneau’s Klondike teams

Meet a few of Juneau’s Klondike teams

The race starts Friday in Skagway.

Meet a few of Juneau’s Klondike teams
John Tonsmeire speaks about finding his daughter during the trial of Laron Carlton Graham in Juneau Superior Courton Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019. Graham is facing two counts of first-degree murder for the Nov. 14, 2015 shooting deaths of 36-year-old Robert H. Meireis and 34-year-old Elizabeth K. Tonsmeire. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
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Video: Juneau father testifies about finding his murdered daughter

The murder trial is happening now in Juneau.

John Tonsmeire speaks about finding his daughter during the trial of Laron Carlton Graham in Juneau Superior Courton Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019. Graham is facing two counts of first-degree murder for the Nov. 14, 2015 shooting deaths of 36-year-old Robert H. Meireis and 34-year-old Elizabeth K. Tonsmeire. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
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Proposed changes to water quality rules irk some in Juneau
Proposed changes to water quality rules irk some in Juneau
The Juneau Arts & Culture Center on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Opinion: Give Juneau the arts and culture center it deserves

Fifty years have passed since the old JACC was built.

  • Sep 4, 2019
The Juneau Arts & Culture Center on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Designer from Juneau to show new collection in New York City
Designer from Juneau to show new collection in New York City
Logainne Schwartzandgrubenniere (Kristina Paulick), William Barfee (Nomi Saxton), Chip Tolentino (Zebadiah Bodine) and Leaf Coneybear (Felix Thillet) covet a trophy held aloft by Rona Liza Perretti (Jess Skiba) during rehearsals for “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019. (Ben Hohenstatt | Capital City Weekly)
Logainne Schwartzandgrubenniere (Kristina Paulick), William Barfee (Nomi Saxton), Chip Tolentino (Zebadiah Bodine) and Leaf Coneybear (Felix Thillet) covet a trophy held aloft by Rona Liza Perretti (Jess Skiba) during rehearsals for “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019. (Ben Hohenstatt | Capital City Weekly)
Juneau broadcaster will be inducted into hall of fame

Juneau broadcaster will be inducted into hall of fame

You might know him from KJNO, KTOO and KINY.

Juneau broadcaster will be inducted into hall of fame
Stuck in the chuck

Stuck in the chuck

Adventures in a salt chuck.

Stuck in the chuck