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Evening at Egan welcomes ‘Molly of Denali’

Evening at Egan welcomes ‘Molly of Denali’

A university lecture series and upcoming children’s show are coming together. Friday’s Evening at Egan lecture will feature Princess Daazhraii Johnson, creative producer for PBS’… Continue reading

Evening at Egan welcomes ‘Molly of Denali’
Marian Call and Zahasky sisters to perform Thursday night

Marian Call and Zahasky sisters to perform Thursday night

It’s a hometown concert. Singer, songwriter and musician Marian Call will perform at 7 p.m. tonight at the Gold Town Nickelodeon, 171 Shattuck Way Suite… Continue reading

Marian Call and Zahasky sisters to perform Thursday night
Police calls for Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018

Police calls for Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction… Continue reading

Police calls for Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018
In this July 9, 2014 photo, an adult humpback whale breaches in Lynn Canal near Juneau. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Food chain disruption eyed in Hawaii whale sighting decline

Issue likely caused by warmer ocean temperatures in Alaska.

In this July 9, 2014 photo, an adult humpback whale breaches in Lynn Canal near Juneau. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Bald eagles fight over salmon on the outgoing tide near the Macaulay Salmon Hatchery on Tuesday, July 17, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Tlingit Word of the Week: ch’áak

This week’s word is ch’áak’, which means eagle.

Bald eagles fight over salmon on the outgoing tide near the Macaulay Salmon Hatchery on Tuesday, July 17, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Death Notice: David F. Blackwell

David Frank Blackwell died Nov. 13, 2018. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Dec. 8, at 10:30 a.m. at the First Church of God… Continue reading

Our Private Cove (A Spoonerism poem)
Our Private Cove (A Spoonerism poem)
Police calls for Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018

Police calls for Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction… Continue reading

Police calls for Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018
SHI announces new books; library shares bookmark winners
SHI announces new books; library shares bookmark winners
Talk after the movie: Free film screening and panel discussion about colonization

Talk after the movie: Free film screening and panel discussion about colonization

A short film and a longer discussion are planned for tonight at the Gold Town Nickelodeon. There will be a free screening of the film… Continue reading

Talk after the movie: Free film screening and panel discussion about colonization
Alaska Marine Lines to expand service to Arctic ports

Alaska Marine Lines to expand service to Arctic ports

Expansion comes through an agreement with Bowhead Transport.

Alaska Marine Lines to expand service to Arctic ports
Eaglecrest Ski Area postpones opening day to Dec. 8
Eaglecrest Ski Area postpones opening day to Dec. 8
Appeals court ruling mixed on Alaska campaign finance laws

Appeals court ruling mixed on Alaska campaign finance laws

The case brought by three individuals and an Alaska Republican Party district challenged elements of state campaign finance law.

Appeals court ruling mixed on Alaska campaign finance laws
Photos: 2018 Public Market

Photos: 2018 Public Market

Scenes from this year’s Public Market.

Photos: 2018 Public Market
Alaska Native word of the week

Alaska Native word of the week

This week’s word is s’áxt’, which means devil’s club.

Alaska Native word of the week
A pedestrian walks by City Hall on June 7, 2017. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire File)
A pedestrian walks by City Hall on June 7, 2017. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire File)
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Physics time at the planetarium

It could be a good time event. The Sands of Time: The Physics of Time, 7 p.m., Tuesday at Marie Drake Planetarium, 1415 Glacier Ave.,… Continue reading

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Police calls for Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018

Police calls for Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction… Continue reading

Police calls for Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018
Photos: Best Pictures of the Week

Photos: Best Pictures of the Week

Turkeys, tattoos and tree lighting.

Photos: Best Pictures of the Week
Dunleavy announces environmental, health commissioners

Dunleavy announces environmental, health commissioners

Alaska Gov.-elect Mike Dunleavy’s pick to lead the Department of Environmental Conservation has a resource development background. His pick for health commissioner is a workforce… Continue reading

Dunleavy announces environmental, health commissioners