Doctor opens a new door for women’s health in Southeast

Six years after giving birth to her daughter, Dr. Tamar “Tam” Boyd found herself on a weekend backpacking trip with a friend in the Olympic… Continue reading

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Lecture to explore treatment options for opioid addiction

Opioid addiction is a growing concern for Juneau residents. Locals can learn about treatment options available in Juneau at a Monday lecture from an expert… Continue reading

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Auke Lake Boat Launch opens for season

As the big cruise ships arrive in Juneau, it’s also the season for local recreational boats to hit the water. The Auke Lake Boat Launch… Continue reading

Mark Mitchell, left, and Spencer Davis, of North Pacific Erectors, align some of the last planks to be laid on the newest Sea Walk near the Bridge Park on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Seawalk set to open this month

Juneau’s new Seawalk is nearing completion, but Juneauites will have to wait a little longer to access Bridge Park. The City and Borough of Juneau… Continue reading

Mark Mitchell, left, and Spencer Davis, of North Pacific Erectors, align some of the last planks to be laid on the newest Sea Walk near the Bridge Park on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Callie Conerton stands in front of Mount Juneau. Courtesey of Callie Conerton.

Graduating college: UAS students tell their stories

Graduating from college is a momentous occasion filled with silly hats and cards of congratulations, but as a graduating student, I can say that there… Continue reading

Callie Conerton stands in front of Mount Juneau. Courtesey of Callie Conerton.
A pair of tundra swans bond at Moose Lake in Juneau. (Photo by Gina Vose)

Photo: Love birds

A pair of tundra swans bond at Moose Lake in Juneau. (Photo by Gina Vose)… Continue reading

A pair of tundra swans bond at Moose Lake in Juneau. (Photo by Gina Vose)

Suspect pleads guilty to two car thefts in return for residential drug treatment

A man who has racked up more than 100 criminal charges since 1997, with 14 cases last year alone, took a plea agreement in his… Continue reading

Reggie Peterson has carved two totem poles, this one is the raven pole, that will be presented at the Macaulay Salmon Hatchery on Saturday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

DIPAC raising two totem poles

It took a quarter-century for it to happen, but Ladd Macaulay’s vision has come to fruition, and it’s happening this Saturday. Macaulay, the namesake of… Continue reading

Reggie Peterson has carved two totem poles, this one is the raven pole, that will be presented at the Macaulay Salmon Hatchery on Saturday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
JoMarie Alba will be the student speaker at University of Alaska Southeast’s graduation ceremony this Sunday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Meet JoMarie Alba, UAS student graduation speaker

University of Alaska Southeast doesn’t name a valedictorian, but students and faculty nominate students to speak at commencement. Of the four finalists, Chancellor Richard Caulfield… Continue reading

JoMarie Alba will be the student speaker at University of Alaska Southeast’s graduation ceremony this Sunday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Tlingit & Haida crowdsources name for coffee shop

The Tlingit & Haida Central Council has a caffeine conundrum on its hands. The organization has two coffee shops, but not a name for either… Continue reading

Csonka entertains with football tales

Larry Csonka can’t argue he was lucky to find a post-football career without even turning in a resume. After retiring from 11 years of playing… Continue reading

Eddie Petrie, left, talk with Mike Walters, right, as Jason Cameron and Alan Gordon, listen during Coeur’s Kensington Mine Rescue team practice at Savikko Park on Tuesday, May 2, 2017. The Kensington team and one from Hecla’s Green Creek Mine will compete next week at the Central Mine Rescue Competition in Kellogg, Idaho. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Mine rescue crews train for competition

Dominic Hoy had an important message for Alan Gordon, who was deep in an imaginary mine. “Alan, listen carefully … it’s not fully sealed, so… Continue reading

Eddie Petrie, left, talk with Mike Walters, right, as Jason Cameron and Alan Gordon, listen during Coeur’s Kensington Mine Rescue team practice at Savikko Park on Tuesday, May 2, 2017. The Kensington team and one from Hecla’s Green Creek Mine will compete next week at the Central Mine Rescue Competition in Kellogg, Idaho. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

City unveiling new cruise dock Friday

After two years of construction downtown, the new cruise dock is ready for business. At noon Friday, Docks &Harbors is holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony for… Continue reading

Annual Police Memorial ceremonies in Juneau set for May 10

Alaska’s Police Memorial Week will begin this Friday to honor the fallen law enforcement officers from across the state; there will be multiple ceremonies at… Continue reading

Irat De La Mora acknowledges the crowd after showing his talent for slicing up coho salmon at the Juneau Maritime Festival at Marine Park in Juneau on Saturday, May 7, 2016. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Maritime Festival taking place at new cruise dock Saturday

Saturday’s Maritime Festival won’t only mark the beginning of the summer in Juneau, but it will also mark the opening of a new attraction in… Continue reading

Irat De La Mora acknowledges the crowd after showing his talent for slicing up coho salmon at the Juneau Maritime Festival at Marine Park in Juneau on Saturday, May 7, 2016. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Alleged drug smuggler’s federal trial postponed to July

The trial for a Washington man facing federal charges for allegedly smuggling large amounts of heroin and meth into Southeast Alaska, which was set to… Continue reading

City sets up Adopt-a-Sailor program

More than 300 Navy officers and crew members are expected to be in Juneau as a Navy ship visits Juneau in mid-May, and they’ll be… Continue reading

This photo of Christopher Davison was released by the Juneau Police Department when they issued a BOLO advisory April 21. (Photo courtesy of Juneau Police Department)

Inmate accused of rioting racks up new charges

One of several inmates charged with rioting at Lemon Creek Correctional Center in October 2015 could be facing new charges in connection with an act… Continue reading

This photo of Christopher Davison was released by the Juneau Police Department when they issued a BOLO advisory April 21. (Photo courtesy of Juneau Police Department)

Utility rates set to rise July 1

Rates for water and wastewater rates are set to rise, and will go into effect soon. As of July 1, rates for water will raise… Continue reading

Pastor Suellen Bahleda, of Resurrection Lutheran Church, blesses the fishing vessel Trinity to start the Blessing of the Fleet and Dedication of Names at the Alaska Commercial Fishermen’s Memorial in Juneau on Saturday, May 7, 2016. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire file)

Blessing of the Fleet takes place May 6

The annual Blessing of the Fleet and Reading of the Names ceremony is set for Saturday, May 6. Organizers of the local event encourage the… Continue reading

Pastor Suellen Bahleda, of Resurrection Lutheran Church, blesses the fishing vessel Trinity to start the Blessing of the Fleet and Dedication of Names at the Alaska Commercial Fishermen’s Memorial in Juneau on Saturday, May 7, 2016. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire file)