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Juneau Style

I saw Christian Malik on the docks and thought, “This is how to dress like a modern day James Dean.” Simple, practical clothes that look… Continue reading

  • Sep 3, 2017
  • By Kerry Howard

How do sharks swallow?

I bet you haven’t thought much about that lately. After all, how would pondering this question ever help get you to the bottom of your… Continue reading

Dr. Will Elliott

The Dangerous Unselfishness of Sustainability

We’re often told to protect what we love. But love has its limitations. Most people have difficulty looking after even their own self-interest very far… Continue reading

Dr. Will Elliott
A yearling cub with a dog salmon. (Janice Gorle)

Wild Shots: Photos of Mother Nature in Southeast Alaska

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

A yearling cub with a dog salmon. (Janice Gorle)
Strange sprouts on the trunk of a red alder might be adventitious roots. (S.P. Stanway)

Trailside observations and mysteries

One day in mid-August, I wandered along the Eagle River trail, just to where the old Yankee Basin trail branches off up the hill. In… Continue reading

Strange sprouts on the trunk of a red alder might be adventitious roots. (S.P. Stanway)
Bjorn Dihle taking a break from pack-rafting down the north for of the Koyukuk.(Photo courtesy of Bjorn Dihle)

Remembering Bob Marshall

Bob Marshall once spoke to a Kobuk man named Tobuk, who explained to him how the world works. “Tobuk told me about the ‘dooneraks’ who… Continue reading

Bjorn Dihle taking a break from pack-rafting down the north for of the Koyukuk.(Photo courtesy of Bjorn Dihle)
Concert pianist Rachelle McCabe is pictured with environmental advocate Kathleen Dean Moore. (Courtesy Photo)

Unique event pairs musical performance with climate change

In partnership with 350 Juneau, the Con Brio Chamber Series presents “A Call to Life: Variations on a Theme of Extinction,” a dramatic call to… Continue reading

Concert pianist Rachelle McCabe is pictured with environmental advocate Kathleen Dean Moore. (Courtesy Photo)
The fuzzy underside of labrador tea. (Photo by Corinne Conlon)

A few simple labrador tea leaves makes the perfect cup of tea

I often think about how I am connected to Alaska, particularly this spot in Southeast. It is an area that captivates both visually, physically, and… Continue reading

The fuzzy underside of labrador tea. (Photo by Corinne Conlon)
Shipwrecked vase from Germany on a remote Alaskan beach. (Photo by Tara Neilson)

Shipwreck Salvage

The story I heard was that when the Sea Bear dropped anchor in Little Vixen, a bay five miles to the north of us, they… Continue reading

Shipwrecked vase from Germany on a remote Alaskan beach. (Photo by Tara Neilson)
First Friday features jazz band, rock group, totem pole talk

First Friday features jazz band, rock group, totem pole talk

Tahir McInnis presents Melanin Auntie Downtown Dames 217 Seward St. 4:30-7:30 p.m. Downtown Dames will be featuring local fashion designer Tahir McInnis and her brand… Continue reading

First Friday features jazz band, rock group, totem pole talk
Back wall of the Upholding Balance exhibit. (Photo by Felix Wong)

What ‘Upholding Balance’ means to Ketchikan Museums

The Tongass Historical Museum of the Ketchikan Museums has brought to its city an exhibit that is looking at both art created up to 100… Continue reading

Back wall of the Upholding Balance exhibit. (Photo by Felix Wong)
“Natural Selection,” is part of the Boneyard Series by Ian Grant, a Juneau painter. Courtesy image.

Painting As He Sees It

This First Friday, Sept. 1, meet abstract painter Ian Grant. His work will be display at Annie Kaill’s starting at 4:30 p.m. The Capital City… Continue reading

“Natural Selection,” is part of the Boneyard Series by Ian Grant, a Juneau painter. Courtesy image.

UA Board of Regents to host public testimony session

The University of Alaska Board of Regents will host a public testimony session on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017. The public is invited to call in… Continue reading

  • Aug 27, 2017
  • By Juneau Empire

AWARE seeks Women of Distinction

Do you know a woman who has made outstanding contributions to our Juneau community? Nominate her now for an AWARE Women of Distinction Award! Four… Continue reading

  • Aug 27, 2017
  • By Juneau Empire
Pastor Dan Wiese

The ugliness of sin and the hope through Christ

Often in conversation regarding suffering and injustice in this world, questions arise as to why there is so much violence in the Bible or questions… Continue reading

  • Aug 27, 2017
  • By PASTOR DAN WIESE
Pastor Dan Wiese

Thunder Mountain High School Robotics teams thank sponsors

The Thunder Mountain High School Robotics teams would like to thank all of their sponsors for the 2016-17 season. Four of our five teams qualified… Continue reading

  • Aug 27, 2017
  • By Juneau Empire
The masthead of the Alaska Daily Empire, predecessor to the Juneau Empire, is seen on Oct. 26, 1918, the date the steamship Princess Sophia sank on Vanderbilt Reef in Lynn Canal. (Chronicling America)

Alaska’s history made easier

It’s been a year since Alaska’s new State Library, Archives and Museum opened. Every time I stop by, I see throngs of tourists and Alaska… Continue reading

The masthead of the Alaska Daily Empire, predecessor to the Juneau Empire, is seen on Oct. 26, 1918, the date the steamship Princess Sophia sank on Vanderbilt Reef in Lynn Canal. (Chronicling America)

Juneau Community Garden Association’s 25th annual Harvest Fair a success

The Juneau Community Garden Association’s 25th Annual Harvest Fair was a grand success, thanks to the generosity of time, talent and treasures from so many… Continue reading

  • Aug 27, 2017
The Juneau Cruise Ship Berth project was completed in May 2017. The first cruise ships visited the new facility on May 5. (Courtesy photo)

Juneau Floating Cruise Ship Berths project recognized

PND Engineers recently announced that its Juneau Floating Cruise Ship Berths project has been recognized by the Pile Driving Contractors Association as a 2017 Project… Continue reading

  • Aug 27, 2017
  • By Juneau Empire
The Juneau Cruise Ship Berth project was completed in May 2017. The first cruise ships visited the new facility on May 5. (Courtesy photo)

Juneau woman named to Eastern Oregon University spring 2017 dean’s list

Juneau woman named to Eastern Oregon University spring dean’s list At the close of spring term, 458 Eastern Oregon University students qualified for the dean’s… Continue reading

  • Aug 27, 2017