Home

In this Nov. 29, 2018 photo, clouds swirl over Douglas Island. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Sustainable Alaska: Vote for the trees and stop recycling bad ideas

I am not against logging. And call me hopelessly naïve but I am for living-wage jobs in Southeast and all of Alaska (don’t worry, this… Continue reading

In this Nov. 29, 2018 photo, clouds swirl over Douglas Island. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Finance Committee takes a hard look at city’s fiscal future

Finance Committee takes a hard look at city’s fiscal future

Much to do about deficit.

Finance Committee takes a hard look at city’s fiscal future
Report: Juneau’s economy doing well, but loss of government jobs remains concern

Report: Juneau’s economy doing well, but loss of government jobs remains concern

It’s the economy …

Report: Juneau’s economy doing well, but loss of government jobs remains concern
Jacqueline Pata, President & CEO of the Tlingit-Haida Regional Housing Authority, speaks at an announcement of a $1 million grant to help veteran’s housing needs in Southeast Alaska on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Tlingit and Haida gets more than $1 million in housing grants

THRHA will help homeless veterans through the grant.

Jacqueline Pata, President & CEO of the Tlingit-Haida Regional Housing Authority, speaks at an announcement of a $1 million grant to help veteran’s housing needs in Southeast Alaska on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Sifting volcanic paydirt to help forecast eruptions

Sifting volcanic paydirt to help forecast eruptions

The science behind predicting volcano eruptions.

Sifting volcanic paydirt to help forecast eruptions
Empire Live: Brian Holst speaks at the Chamber Luncheon

Empire Live: Brian Holst speaks at the Chamber Luncheon

Live updates from the Luncheon.

Empire Live: Brian Holst speaks at the Chamber Luncheon
An old silent film and a lot of new art part of First Friday
Capital City Weekly

An old silent film and a lot of new art part of First Friday

A schedule of October’s First Friday fun.

An old silent film and a lot of new art part of First Friday
Community through coffee: JPD partakes in National Coffee with a Cop day

Community through coffee: JPD partakes in National Coffee with a Cop day

A “cop” of joe.

Community through coffee: JPD partakes in National Coffee with a Cop day
New-look, younger Assembly will shape future close votes

New-look, younger Assembly will shape future close votes

There’s been a lot of turnover.

New-look, younger Assembly will shape future close votes
Fishermen catch 2 billionth sockeye salmon in Bristol Bay this year

Fishermen catch 2 billionth sockeye salmon in Bristol Bay this year

‘It wasn’t supposed to happen this fast.’

Fishermen catch 2 billionth sockeye salmon in Bristol Bay this year
The Huskies are playing Bartlett on Saturday. Here’s what’s on the line.

The Huskies are playing Bartlett on Saturday. Here’s what’s on the line.

Slowing the Golden Bears’ rushing will be key to success.

The Huskies are playing Bartlett on Saturday. Here’s what’s on the line.
Voter participation turns out to be about average

Voter participation turns out to be about average

Not the best, but not the worst.

Voter participation turns out to be about average
Prosecuting Attorney John Darnall, from the Office of Special Prosecutions, right, shows pictures of recovered bullets and their casings to Juneau Police Department Sgt. Matt DuBois during the double murder trial of Laron Carlton Graham in Juneau Superior Court on Monday, Sept. 30, 2019. Graham is charged with two counts of first-degree murder for the November 2015 shooting deaths of 36-year-old Robert H. Meireis and 34-year-old Elizabeth K. Tonsmeire. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Case officer in 2015 double murder continues testimony

The officer is a major witness.

Prosecuting Attorney John Darnall, from the Office of Special Prosecutions, right, shows pictures of recovered bullets and their casings to Juneau Police Department Sgt. Matt DuBois during the double murder trial of Laron Carlton Graham in Juneau Superior Court on Monday, Sept. 30, 2019. Graham is charged with two counts of first-degree murder for the November 2015 shooting deaths of 36-year-old Robert H. Meireis and 34-year-old Elizabeth K. Tonsmeire. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Living on the edge of wilderness means the lives of humans and wildlife often intersect. Sometimes planned, sometimes not. (Jeff Lund | For the Juneau Empire

Accidents and negligence

“My bad” doesn’t always do the trick.

Living on the edge of wilderness means the lives of humans and wildlife often intersect. Sometimes planned, sometimes not. (Jeff Lund | For the Juneau Empire
Welcome to the mushroom show

Welcome to the mushroom show

Roving around Boy Scout Beach.

Welcome to the mushroom show
Book it: Author born in Juneau publishes debut novel
Capital City Weekly

Book it: Author born in Juneau publishes debut novel

She’s finding success on young adult fiction charts.

Book it: Author born in Juneau publishes debut novel
Camp ‘hoops’ in Juneau athletes with disabilities

Camp ‘hoops’ in Juneau athletes with disabilities

Wanna hoop?

Camp ‘hoops’ in Juneau athletes with disabilities
Photos: Freshman stars at Region V Tennis Tourney

Photos: Freshman stars at Region V Tennis Tourney

Eight players to go to state championships.

Photos: Freshman stars at Region V Tennis Tourney
A team player: Juneau star runner grows into leadership role

A team player: Juneau star runner grows into leadership role

Haven’t heard of Tuckwood? You should.

A team player: Juneau star runner grows into leadership role
Longshoremen tie up the Norwegian Joy to the northern berth of the Juneau Cruise Ship Terminal on Monday, Sept. 30, 2019. Another Norwegian Cruise Lines ship, the Norwegian Jewel, will be the last ship of the season visiting from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 2. Two ships are scheduled for Tuesday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Last cruise ship of the season leaves Wednesday

Until next year.

Longshoremen tie up the Norwegian Joy to the northern berth of the Juneau Cruise Ship Terminal on Monday, Sept. 30, 2019. Another Norwegian Cruise Lines ship, the Norwegian Jewel, will be the last ship of the season visiting from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 2. Two ships are scheduled for Tuesday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)