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University of Alaska Fairbanks hockey team forward Steven Jandric skates with the puck against the UAA Seawolves. (Courtesy photo | JR Ancheta via UAF Photography)

Alaska Science Forum: The physics of slapshots and mid-ice collisions

A look at one of the north’s favorite sports.

  • Feb 6, 2020
  • By Ned Rozell For the Juneau Empire
  • hockey
University of Alaska Fairbanks hockey team forward Steven Jandric skates with the puck against the UAA Seawolves. (Courtesy photo | JR Ancheta via UAF Photography)
Charred octopus at Red Spruce on Jan. 28, 2020. (Emily Russo Miller | Juneau Empire)

A complementary pair: Beyond The Ale visits Red Spruce

The brand new indoor eatery is open for business.

Charred octopus at Red Spruce on Jan. 28, 2020. (Emily Russo Miller | Juneau Empire)
Capitol Live: Senate Finance looks at supplemental budget

Capitol Live: Senate Finance looks at supplemental budget

Live updates from the Capitol.

Capitol Live: Senate Finance looks at supplemental budget
New show confronts clash between church and sexual orientation
Capital City Weekly

New show confronts clash between church and sexual orientation

The ‘Saints’ are coming.

New show confronts clash between church and sexual orientation
Of words and warmth

Of words and warmth

They say the next best thing to fly fishing is reading about fly fishing.

Of words and warmth
Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File Beth Weigel, Director of the Juneau-Douglas City Museum, gives an overview of the newly announced Marie Darlin Prize during a meeting of the Friends of the Juneau-Douglas City Museum in November 2019. Nominations are being accepted for the prize.
Capital City Weekly

Prize is accepting nominees; art classes and scholarships announced

CCW news briefs for the week of Feb. 6, 2020.

Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File Beth Weigel, Director of the Juneau-Douglas City Museum, gives an overview of the newly announced Marie Darlin Prize during a meeting of the Friends of the Juneau-Douglas City Museum in November 2019. Nominations are being accepted for the prize.
Your guide to First Friday: Salmon photos, hands-on weaving, a suffrage celebration and more
Capital City Weekly

Your guide to First Friday: Salmon photos, hands-on weaving, a suffrage celebration and more

February First Friday fun.

Your guide to First Friday: Salmon photos, hands-on weaving, a suffrage celebration and more
Your weekend guide: An open-stage night returns, stand-up comedy and more
Capital City Weekly

Your weekend guide: An open-stage night returns, stand-up comedy and more

Here’s what’s happening this week.

Your weekend guide: An open-stage night returns, stand-up comedy and more
Juneau Police Department Chief Ed Mercer, photographed on Wednesday, has worked to spearhead three initiatives coming to fruition in the next month to make Juneau a safer place. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

JPD looking to engage citizens, protect community in 3 big new ways

The initiatives have been months or years in the making.

Juneau Police Department Chief Ed Mercer, photographed on Wednesday, has worked to spearhead three initiatives coming to fruition in the next month to make Juneau a safer place. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)
Gov releases supplemental budget, adds back Medicaid cuts

Gov releases supplemental budget, adds back Medicaid cuts

It’s to the Legislature now.

Gov releases supplemental budget, adds back Medicaid cuts
Spruce Root business development manager Paul Hackenmueller, Village Coffee Company owner Justyne Wheeler, Foundroot co-owner Leah Wagner, Spruce Root Board Chairwoman Susan Bell and Spruce Root programs manager Ashley Snookes smile together after the presentation of the Path to Prosperity awards Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

These two Southeast businesses just won $25K

Alaska-ready seeds and village’s first drive-thru earn awards.

Spruce Root business development manager Paul Hackenmueller, Village Coffee Company owner Justyne Wheeler, Foundroot co-owner Leah Wagner, Spruce Root Board Chairwoman Susan Bell and Spruce Root programs manager Ashley Snookes smile together after the presentation of the Path to Prosperity awards Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)
Capitol Live: Lots of opportunity for tourism in Southeast, cruise line exec says

Capitol Live: Lots of opportunity for tourism in Southeast, cruise line exec says

Live updates from the capitol.

Capitol Live: Lots of opportunity for tourism in Southeast, cruise line exec says
Courtesy photo | Deborah Rudis Mountain sentinels: Snow-laden trees at Eaglecrest Ski Area on Sunday.

Strange winter: Warm December yields to deep cold January

December was so warm that beavers stayed active, collecting branches for their winter caches and dam repairs, leaving trails in a thin snow cover. The… Continue reading

Courtesy photo | Deborah Rudis Mountain sentinels: Snow-laden trees at Eaglecrest Ski Area on Sunday.
Alaska Reads Act gets a closer look

Alaska Reads Act gets a closer look

Intervention is key.

Alaska Reads Act gets a closer look
Keith Anders Hermann, 54, sits in court Tuesday. Hermann is charged with multiple counts of sexual assault of a minor. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

Man arrested Friday for sexual abuse makes court appearance

He’s being held Lemon Creek Correctional Center on $50,000 bail.

Keith Anders Hermann, 54, sits in court Tuesday. Hermann is charged with multiple counts of sexual assault of a minor. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)
From left, Senate President Cathy Giessel, R-Anchorage, Sen. Bert Stedman, R-Sitka and Sen. Natasha Von Imhof, R-Anchorage, speak at the Southeast Conference mid-session summit at Elizabeth Peratovich Hall on Tuesday. (Peter Segall |Juneau Empire)

Responsible budget doesn’t include full PFD, Alaska senators say

There’s only so much money.

From left, Senate President Cathy Giessel, R-Anchorage, Sen. Bert Stedman, R-Sitka and Sen. Natasha Von Imhof, R-Anchorage, speak at the Southeast Conference mid-session summit at Elizabeth Peratovich Hall on Tuesday. (Peter Segall |Juneau Empire)
Schools and bus routes are cancelled in Juneau following heavy snow, Feb. 4, 2020. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

Snow causes closings for schools, bus service across Juneau

Many other offices and businesses are open as usual.

Schools and bus routes are cancelled in Juneau following heavy snow, Feb. 4, 2020. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)
Meilani Schijvens, owner and director of Rain Coast data and former executive director of Southeast Conference, gives a presentation on Southeast Alaska By the Numbers at Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall, Tuesday. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

Juneau could clear 1.5 million cruise ship tourists by 2021

Projections show more tourists coming next year.

Meilani Schijvens, owner and director of Rain Coast data and former executive director of Southeast Conference, gives a presentation on Southeast Alaska By the Numbers at Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall, Tuesday. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)
Gov’s chief of staff says getting ferries back in service is a top priority

Gov’s chief of staff says getting ferries back in service is a top priority

Plans for new Juneau ferry terminal continue too

Gov’s chief of staff says getting ferries back in service is a top priority
Crimson Bears hockey close out season after rebuilding year

Crimson Bears hockey close out season after rebuilding year

Seniors say farewell.

Crimson Bears hockey close out season after rebuilding year