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Recent births

Recent births at Bartlett Regional Hospital:On Nov. 29, a daughter, Naya Elizabeth Wilson, weighing 7 pounds, 5 ounces, was born to Chastity and Lawnell Wilson… Continue reading

  • Dec 17, 2017
  • By Juneau Empire

Thank you, generous community members

I am writing to sing the praises of members of our community who take time to improve the lives of others. The Learning Connection, a… Continue reading

  • Dec 17, 2017
  • By Juneau Empire

Thank you from Hike it Baby

Hike it Baby Juneau would like to give thanks to the following businesses for donating prizes to its members: Second Wind Sports, Nugget Alaska Outfitter… Continue reading

  • Dec 17, 2017
  • By Juneau Empire

Thank you IGA

The Juneau Co-op Preschool would like to send a huge thank you to the downtown Juneau Foodland IGA for allowing us to use their space… Continue reading

  • Dec 17, 2017
  • By Juneau Empire
Alaska USA donation check

Thanks from the Southeast Alaska food bank

On behalf of the Southeast Alaska Food Bank board of directors and our volunteers, would like to thank Alaska USA Federal Credit Union and the… Continue reading

  • Dec 17, 2017
  • By Juneau Empire
Alaska USA donation check

Thank you to 5k participants, coaches, sponsors & volunteers!

On Dec. 2, the Juneau community joined AWARE (Aiding Women in Abuse and Rape Emergencies) to celebrate the accomplishment of students participating in the Girls… Continue reading

  • Dec 17, 2017
  • By Juneau Empire
Kimberly Martus

Tlingit & Haida welcomes new tribal appellate court administrator

Juneau Empire Central Council of Tlingit &Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska (Tlingit &Haida) has hired Kimberly Martus as the tribe’s new Tribal Appellate Court Administrator… Continue reading

  • Dec 17, 2017
Kimberly Martus

Craig High School teacher Shelby Beck honored for ‘inspirational teaching’

Juneau Empire Boise State University and Alan and Wendy Pesky, founders of the Lee Pesky Learning Center, are honoring Craig High School and teacher Shelby… Continue reading

  • Dec 17, 2017
  • By Juneau Empire

Thank you: Sharing is caring

On November 17, the Southeast Alaska Food Bank conducted the largest food drive in its history. Super Bear IGA and Foodland IGA, along with the… Continue reading

  • Dec 17, 2017
  • By Juneau Empire

Alaska Pacific University Graduates ready to contribute to Alaska’s future

Faculty, students, friends and family gathered Saturday, Dec. 9 for the Alaska Pacific University (APU) Fall 2017 graduation ceremony. Dr. Esther Beth Sullivan bestowed faculty… Continue reading

  • Dec 17, 2017

Strength in numbers: United Way’s annual workplace giving campaign

Each year, the United Way of Southeast Alaska sets a fundraising goal for its Annual Workplace Giving Campaign. The 2017 target: $450,000. “Sounds like a… Continue reading

  • Dec 17, 2017
  • By Geoff Kirsch
Ken Truitt

Ken Truitt promoted to Chief Operating Officer

Central Council of Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska (Tlingit & Haida) is pleased to announce the promotion of Ken Truitt to Chief Operating… Continue reading

  • Dec 17, 2017
  • By Juneau Empire
Ken Truitt

Juneau Style: Kammie and Kacie

Midwinter solstice on Dec. 21 will bring the shortest day and longest night of the year. When Kammie and Kacie walked into view on a… Continue reading

  • Dec 17, 2017
  • By Kerry Howard

Thank you from TrailMix

We at Trail Mix, Inc, held our annual fundraising dinner and auction on Saturday, Nov. 18. Your generous support allows us to carry out our… Continue reading

  • Dec 17, 2017
  • By Juneau Empire

Christmas About Town

Hello, Juneau! Iiiiiiiiiiiit’s Christmas time! Get the garlands! Dust off your Josh Groban Spotify channel! Try to navigate the ever-tightening corridors of Fred Meyer as… Continue reading

  • Dec 15, 2017
  • By GUY UNZICKER

Preparing for an invasion in the Bering Sea

Invasive species have devastated marine ecosystems in the Lower 48 but, thanks to its icy waters, the Bering Sea has been largely unaffected. So far.… Continue reading

Fellowship focuses on coastal flooding

The average number of flooding disaster declarations or severe storms in Alaska has increased from one to four and a half a year, according to… Continue reading

US Forest Service to raise prices for printed maps

The price of national forest and grassland visitor maps will increase on Jan. 1, 2018. Currently, visitor maps are $10 for the plastic or $9… Continue reading

Fisheries Board calls for proposals

Want to have a say in how Alaska’s fisheries are managed? The Alaska Board of Fisheries wants to hear from you. The board issued its… Continue reading

Forest Wagner leads the way up to Black Bear chairlift at Eaglecrest Ski Area on Wednesday, Dec. 6.

Photo blog: Eaglecrest Run

What happened to winter? Rain on Douglas in December? Why no snow on the road? Avy gear? Yeah, probably should. First ODS run of the… Continue reading

Forest Wagner leads the way up to Black Bear chairlift at Eaglecrest Ski Area on Wednesday, Dec. 6.