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Death Notice: Mary Ruby Donley

Mary Ruby Donley died Nov. 6, 2018, in Redlands, California. She was 86. Born in Galveston, Texas, to William and Arneta Sweeney, Donley graduated high… Continue reading

Arts council continues cultural appropriation conversations

Arts council continues cultural appropriation conversations

The Juneau Arts & Humanities Council will host a community meeting about creating art respectful of cultures Monday. It’s part of a series of community… Continue reading

Arts council continues cultural appropriation conversations
The Alaska State Capitol. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Juneau architectural firm wins awards

Recognitions for Nov. 25, 2018.

The Alaska State Capitol. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
A piece of mailed campaign literature from the Republican Women of Juneau. (Courtesy Photo | Elizabeth Seliotes Bolling)

Opinion: Seller beware

Let this be the take-home message for the Republican Women of Juneau from their now-notorious attack mailer against Jesse Kiehl: it didn’t work. It was… Continue reading

A piece of mailed campaign literature from the Republican Women of Juneau. (Courtesy Photo | Elizabeth Seliotes Bolling)
Police calls for Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018

Police calls for Sunday, Nov. 25, 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 Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018
United Way of Southeast Alaska receives $26K contribution

United Way of Southeast Alaska receives $26K contribution

Mark Kiessling, General Manager of Coeur Alaska, Kensington Mine presents a check for $26,474.78 to Warren Russell, Chair of the United Way of Southeast Alaska… Continue reading

United Way of Southeast Alaska receives $26K contribution
Tree nets at night

Tree nets at night

It’s dark all the time now. When you leave for work or school, there is no light coming home either. Winter in Juneau.

Tree nets at night
Heidi Hansen.

Opinion: Lift the Roadless Rule for the Tongass

From the North Slope to the Panhandle, and the Interior to the Peninsula, rural Alaskans are prioritizing their access — to each other, the rest… Continue reading

Heidi Hansen.
Opinion: Tolerating dissent is good business and good for democracy

Opinion: Tolerating dissent is good business and good for democracy

Confident leadership understands that some dissention in the ranks fosters critical thinking and builds solid morale.

Opinion: Tolerating dissent is good business and good for democracy
Some advice for the season of giving advice
Some advice for the season of giving advice
What can I do with this umbrella?

What can I do with this umbrella?

Southeast Alaska is famous for rain. But we don’t care.

What can I do with this umbrella?
Alaska House control fate remains unsettled with race tied

Alaska House control fate remains unsettled with race tied

Democrat Kathryn Dodge and Republican Bart LeBon both have 2,661 votes, a tally that didn’t change after Friday’s review in Juneau.

Alaska House control fate remains unsettled with race tied
Gov. Walker reflects on rocky tenure, his legacy

Gov. Walker reflects on rocky tenure, his legacy

To some, Walker was a cool-headed leader who was dealt a bad hand and did what he thought was best for Alaska. For others, he was the guy who stole their dividend check.

Gov. Walker reflects on rocky tenure, his legacy
Salmonberry vinaigrette and cranberry ketchup: Here’s how to infuse traditional Alaska Native foods into your holiday dinner
Salmonberry vinaigrette and cranberry ketchup: Here’s how to infuse traditional Alaska Native foods into your holiday dinner
From my window

From my window

There hasn’t been a lot of observable biological activity on recent walks.

From my window
Opinion: There is no safe level of secondhand smoke

Opinion: There is no safe level of secondhand smoke

I want to commend the City and Borough of Juneau for bringing our local smokefree law into compliance with the new statewide smokefree workplaces law.… Continue reading

Opinion: There is no safe level of secondhand smoke
Police calls for Friday, Nov. 23, 2018

Police calls for Friday, Nov. 23, 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 Friday, Nov. 23, 2018
Short-lived salmon play a role in long-term survival

Short-lived salmon play a role in long-term survival

Jacks are an important part of most, if not all, sockeye runs.

Short-lived salmon play a role in long-term survival
Think Thanksy Thoughts

Think Thanksy Thoughts

Happy Thanksgiving, Juneau.

Think Thanksy Thoughts
The Chicago Bears celebrate after cornerback Kyle Fuller intercepted a pass in the end zone intended for Detroit Lions tight end Michael Roberts during the second half of their game on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018, in Detroit. (Duane Burleson | Associated Press)

Chase Daniel fills in, leads Bears to 23-16 win over Lions

Chase Daniel made the most of his chance to fill in for Mitchell Trubisky, having the best day of his journeyman career.

The Chicago Bears celebrate after cornerback Kyle Fuller intercepted a pass in the end zone intended for Detroit Lions tight end Michael Roberts during the second half of their game on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018, in Detroit. (Duane Burleson | Associated Press)