Blackerby Ridge is now closed to goat hunting, according to an emergency order by the Alaska Department of Fish & Game. The closure takes effect… Continue reading
From Empire columnist Bjorn Dihle: Two weekends ago my kayak class made an interesting find washed up on a beach during an outing to Berners… Continue reading
On Oct. 18, Alaska Day, Sitka will celebrate the sesquicentennial of the Treaty of Cession, when the U.S. “purchased” Alaska from Russia. There will be… Continue reading
Normally, when it comes to the weather, I’m an undying optimist. Ask my wife; it drives her nuts. Ever hear the term “sucker hole?” I’m… Continue reading
Thanks to the community of Juneau and the people who attended Sealaska Heritage Institute’s Tináa Art Auction for making it a big success. Thank you… Continue reading
Hannah hits the docks in style in XtraTufs and a flannel shirt — always a Juneau classic! What I like about her outfit is her… Continue reading
Recent births at Bartlett Regional Hospital: • On Sept. 25, a son, Valor Raphael Ukatish, weighing 9 pounds, was born to Sequoia Miller and Timothy… Continue reading
During National Arts In Education Week, Sept. 10-16, 2017, Any Given Child Juneau invited every classroom teacher in the Juneau School District to celebrate the… Continue reading
The Women of the Moose, Juneau Chapter #439, need models for its sixth annual Frugal Fashion show and Tea, which will take place Oct. 22… Continue reading
A new Juneau organization, SouthEast Exchange, is hosting a kickoff event: “S.E.E. 2017: STEM,” a networking event for teachers and STEM community members, on Tuesday,… Continue reading
On behalf of the Southeast Alaska Food Bank Board of Directors and all our volunteers, I want to thank Josh at Papa John’s Pizza for… Continue reading
On behalf of the Southeast Alaska Food Bank board of directors, our volunteers, our member agencies, and the clients we serve, we thank the E&M… Continue reading
For those interested in helping support the Juneau Special Olympics Bowling Team, Thunder Mountain High School is the place to be this weekend. From 4:30-7… Continue reading
College can be a stressful time, and those at the University of Alaska Southeast will soon be able to better identify signs of psychological distress.… Continue reading
The Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority board of trustees Oct. 4 announced the hiring of Mike Abbott as Chief Executive Officer. Abbott is currently the… Continue reading
This past Wednesday, students across the state, including those at Gastineau Elementary School, participated in International Walk to School Day. The day, which was expected… Continue reading
United Way of Southeast Alaska’s annual giving campaign now has two co-chairs ready to lead the effort. Peggy Cowan and Tom Sullivan will lead the… Continue reading
There are many ways to mark the change of seasons in Juneau: When the fireweed blooms, fades to white fluff, then disappears altogether; when devil’s… Continue reading
The Empire Outdoors page is looking for superb images of Alaska’s wildlife, scenery or plant life. Send your photos to: Outdoors Editor, outdoors@juneauempire.com. For all… Continue reading
In her study of one of the farthest north lynx populations in North America this summer, Claire Montgomerie used her ears. While looking at the… Continue reading
