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Young Tlingit hoopster wins spot on all-Alaska Native team

Young Tlingit hoopster wins spot on all-Alaska Native team

He’s Tlingit, Athabascan and Aquinnah Wampanoag.

Young Tlingit hoopster wins spot on all-Alaska Native team
Juneau Port Director Carl Uchytil speaks to the Juneau Chamber of Commerce at its weekly luncheon at the Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall on Thursday, June 20, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Juneau Port Director Carl Uchytil speaks to the Juneau Chamber of Commerce at its weekly luncheon at the Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall on Thursday, June 20, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
After news of mistreating children from Alaska and elsewhere, Montana facility closes doors
After news of mistreating children from Alaska and elsewhere, Montana facility closes doors
Photos: Wile-Eyed coyote appears in Excursion Inlet

Photos: Wile-Eyed coyote appears in Excursion Inlet

He’s got an eye on you.

Photos: Wile-Eyed coyote appears in Excursion Inlet
Port Director Carl Uchytil hands oversized scissors toTravel Juneau President & CEO Liz Perry during a ceremony to open the new Visitor’s Center Kiosk, Friday, May 17, 2019. Uchytil is talking to the Greater Juneau Chamber of Commerce today. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Live: Find out the latest about Juneau’s docks and harbors

Live updates from Port Director Carl Uchytil’s chamber presentation

Port Director Carl Uchytil hands oversized scissors toTravel Juneau President & CEO Liz Perry during a ceremony to open the new Visitor’s Center Kiosk, Friday, May 17, 2019. Uchytil is talking to the Greater Juneau Chamber of Commerce today. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Man suffers serious injury after fillet knife stabbing

Man suffers serious injury after fillet knife stabbing

He was flown to Seattle for treatment.

Man suffers serious injury after fillet knife stabbing
Baseball preview: Juneau Post 25 strives for three-peat

Baseball preview: Juneau Post 25 strives for three-peat

They’re going for their third consecutive state championship this summer.

Baseball preview: Juneau Post 25 strives for three-peat
Live: Ferries take center stage at Story town hall

Live: Ferries take center stage at Story town hall

Freshman legislator talks about her first session.

Live: Ferries take center stage at Story town hall
Helena Sardinha, a Los Angeles-based producer for Driven Equation and co-creator of “Sitka,” is in Sitka right now to teach at its fine arts camp. Sardinha said a short “proof of concept” will be filmed soon and has not yet been cast. (Courtesy Art | Helena Sardinha)
Helena Sardinha, a Los Angeles-based producer for Driven Equation and co-creator of “Sitka,” is in Sitka right now to teach at its fine arts camp. Sardinha said a short “proof of concept” will be filmed soon and has not yet been cast. (Courtesy Art | Helena Sardinha)
A distressed harbor seal pup suffered injuries to its face but was recovered at Auke Bay Wednesday morning. (Courtesy Photo | NOAA Fisheries)
A distressed harbor seal pup suffered injuries to its face but was recovered at Auke Bay Wednesday morning. (Courtesy Photo | NOAA Fisheries)
Juneau family finds community, competition at Gold Rush Days

Juneau family finds community, competition at Gold Rush Days

Hear from the reigning Bull of the Woods.

Juneau family finds community, competition at Gold Rush Days
A $12,000 grant awarded to Sealaska Heritage Institute will help it acquire for “Catcher of Souls” by John Hudson III of Metlakatla. Hudson is a Tsimshian carver and arts instructor. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
A $12,000 grant awarded to Sealaska Heritage Institute will help it acquire for “Catcher of Souls” by John Hudson III of Metlakatla. Hudson is a Tsimshian carver and arts instructor. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Exploration continues for mine near Haines

Exploration continues for mine near Haines

It’s still years away from becoming operational.

Exploration continues for mine near Haines
Opinion: Taking the emotion out of the PFD debate

Opinion: Taking the emotion out of the PFD debate

Look at the facts.

  • Jun 20, 2019
Opinion: Taking the emotion out of the PFD debate
This Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation map shows PFAS sites through Alaska. (Courtesy Photo | Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation)
This Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation map shows PFAS sites through Alaska. (Courtesy Photo | Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation)
Eaglecrests’ 3 newly appointed board members all interested in summer expansion
Eaglecrests’ 3 newly appointed board members all interested in summer expansion
In this Jan. 6, 2017 photo, Juneau residents participate in the World’s Largest Lesson at Eaglecrest Ski Area. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
In this Jan. 6, 2017 photo, Juneau residents participate in the World’s Largest Lesson at Eaglecrest Ski Area. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Rep. Andi Story, D-Juneau, holds a town hall meeting at the Mendenhall Valley Public Library on Wednesday, June 19, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Rep. Andi Story, D-Juneau, holds a town hall meeting at the Mendenhall Valley Public Library on Wednesday, June 19, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
With state government shutdown looming, university preparing for late, reduced budget
With state government shutdown looming, university preparing for late, reduced budget
Alaska teens charged in ‘murder for millions’ slaying

Alaska teens charged in ‘murder for millions’ slaying

They were hoping to cash in on a $9 million offer.

  • Jun 19, 2019
  • By MARK THIESSEN Associated Press
  • Crime
Alaska teens charged in ‘murder for millions’ slaying