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Sustainable Alaska: Saving Energy at UAS

Sustainable Alaska: Saving Energy at UAS

How the campus saves energy (and money).

Sustainable Alaska: Saving Energy at UAS
Opinion: Tongass Roadless Rule reversal threatens brown bear populations

Opinion: Tongass Roadless Rule reversal threatens brown bear populations

Once it’s gone, it’s gone forever.

  • Dec 1, 2019
  • By LaVern Beier
Opinion: Tongass Roadless Rule reversal threatens brown bear populations
Annie Fritze of Dillingham moves stuffed animals made of fur at Juneau Public Market, Friday Nov. 30, 2019. The handmade creatures were created using a variety of furs, including otter and lynx. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

Public Market offers feathers, fur and fun

A Juneau tradition.

Annie Fritze of Dillingham moves stuffed animals made of fur at Juneau Public Market, Friday Nov. 30, 2019. The handmade creatures were created using a variety of furs, including otter and lynx. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, speaks during an interview at the Juneau Empire in February 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Murkowski is stifling innovation

Sen. Lisa Murkowski’s recent column in these pages touted her many efforts to support Alaskan fisheries and fishermen. I couldn’t agree more with her goals… Continue reading

  • Nov 29, 2019
  • By James C. Greenwood
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, speaks during an interview at the Juneau Empire in February 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Thomas Thornton, dean of Arts and Science at University of Alaska Southeast, gives a lecture about the state and nontangible benefits of Alaska’s herring egg trade at the Sealaska Heritage Institute, Nov. 26, 2019. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

Herring egg gathering in Southeast Alaska hangs on despite commercial fishing

The social benefits of herring eggs are under fire.

Thomas Thornton, dean of Arts and Science at University of Alaska Southeast, gives a lecture about the state and nontangible benefits of Alaska’s herring egg trade at the Sealaska Heritage Institute, Nov. 26, 2019. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)
Members of the Juneau Community Foundation receive a donation from First Bank in support of the Youth Equity Project. Pictured from left: Luliia Segal, First Bank, Jamie Waste and Jenna Rutecki, Juneau Community Foundation, and Bob Anderson, First Bank. (Courtesy photo | First Bank)

Neighbors News: Red Cross seeks volunteers, two groups get grants, applications open for scholarship

Neighbors News in Brief for Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019.

  • Nov 10, 2019
  • Juneau Empire
Members of the Juneau Community Foundation receive a donation from First Bank in support of the Youth Equity Project. Pictured from left: Luliia Segal, First Bank, Jamie Waste and Jenna Rutecki, Juneau Community Foundation, and Bob Anderson, First Bank. (Courtesy photo | First Bank)
Empire Live: University of Alaska Board of Regents votes to delay tuition increase decision

Empire Live: University of Alaska Board of Regents votes to delay tuition increase decision

Five percent hike put on hold.

Empire Live: University of Alaska Board of Regents votes to delay tuition increase decision
These three Alaskans are disrupting the salmon business
Capital City Weekly

These three Alaskans are disrupting the salmon business

They want to hook fish and customers.

These three Alaskans are disrupting the salmon business
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, speaks during an interview at the Juneau Empire on Monday, Feb. 18, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Investing in fisheries pays off

Alaskans know just how essential fisheries are to life in the 49th state.

  • Nov 7, 2019
  • By Lisa Murkowski
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, speaks during an interview at the Juneau Empire on Monday, Feb. 18, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
The sounds and the furry: Sea otters are back, and they’re changing the environment

The sounds and the furry: Sea otters are back, and they’re changing the environment

It’s their turn to hunt.

The sounds and the furry: Sea otters are back, and they’re changing the environment
Opinion: Is capping cruise ship visitors a good idea?

Opinion: Is capping cruise ship visitors a good idea?

Probably not.

  • Nov 1, 2019
  • By Win Gruening
Opinion: Is capping cruise ship visitors a good idea?
Sustainable Alaska: Mining decisions need better science

Sustainable Alaska: Mining decisions need better science

Biologists, ecological experts arrive at a consensus.

Sustainable Alaska: Mining decisions need better science
Opinion: CBJ Assembly walks a tightrope during budget review

Opinion: CBJ Assembly walks a tightrope during budget review

Tough decesions ahead on budget.

  • Oct 29, 2019
  • By Win Gruening
Opinion: CBJ Assembly walks a tightrope during budget review
Cruise ship visitors gather for their tours on the Seawalk on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Tourism is going unchecked in Juneau

The tipping point is at hand.

  • Oct 29, 2019
  • By Jim Ayers
Cruise ship visitors gather for their tours on the Seawalk on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Malaspina to end service in December

Malaspina to end service in December

“Keep Alaska Moving” just got harder.

Malaspina to end service in December
Kirby Day speaks after being given the 2018 Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award during the Chamber’s annual dinner at Centennial Hall during last year’s dinner in October 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Capital City Weekly

Weekend Guide: An awards banquet, comedy, and so much more

Here’s what’s happening this week.

Kirby Day speaks after being given the 2018 Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award during the Chamber’s annual dinner at Centennial Hall during last year’s dinner in October 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Politicians praise, conservationists condemn effort to amend Roadless Rule

Politicians praise, conservationists condemn effort to amend Roadless Rule

It’s about politics

Politicians praise, conservationists condemn effort to amend Roadless Rule
In this Empire file photo, then mayoral candidate Beth Weldon, with family and friends, react as they watch Election results come in at the Assembly chambers on Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Weldon reflects on her first year as mayor

There’s a lot of emails.

In this Empire file photo, then mayoral candidate Beth Weldon, with family and friends, react as they watch Election results come in at the Assembly chambers on Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Alaska Fish and Game applauds decision not to list species as protected

Alaska Fish and Game applauds decision not to list species as protected

Not warranted at this time.

Alaska Fish and Game applauds decision not to list species as protected
Yellow cedar denied protected status

Yellow cedar denied protected status

No protections needed.

Yellow cedar denied protected status