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Superintendent’s contract extended to 2023

Superintendent’s contract extended to 2023

The vote waas unanimous.

Superintendent’s contract extended to 2023
Dimond Courthouse in downtown Juneau, where the double murder trial against defendant Laron Carlton Graham is being held. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Expert witness discusses firearms forensics before jury

Rounds fired both came from same missing weapon.

Dimond Courthouse in downtown Juneau, where the double murder trial against defendant Laron Carlton Graham is being held. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Cellist Zuill Bailey will be the next artistic director for Juneau Jazz & Classics. The decision was announced at Bailey’s concert Saturday, Sept. 7. (Courtesy Photo | Juneau Jazz & Classics)
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Say cello to Juneau Jazz Classics’ new artistic director

He’s a familiar face.

Cellist Zuill Bailey will be the next artistic director for Juneau Jazz & Classics. The decision was announced at Bailey’s concert Saturday, Sept. 7. (Courtesy Photo | Juneau Jazz & Classics)
Sneak Peek: Check out the new cabin being built at Eaglecrest Ski Area
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Sneak Peek: Check out the new cabin being built at Eaglecrest Ski Area

The cabin is set to open next month.

Sneak Peek: Check out the new cabin being built at Eaglecrest Ski Area
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Meet the Candidates: Bryson up for re-election to District 2 seat

Meet the Candidates: Bryson up for re-election to District 2 seat

He’s running uncontested for a three-year term.

Meet the Candidates: Bryson up for re-election to District 2 seat
Deedie Sorensen is running for one of two open seat on the Board of Education. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Meet the Candidates: Retired teacher Sorensen brings ground-level experience

Sorenson has been with Juneau schools for decades.

Deedie Sorensen is running for one of two open seat on the Board of Education. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Dr. Dan Grossman, gives a lecture on his current project “In the Heat of the Moment: Reports from the Front Lines of the Climate Crisis” at the Juneau Arts and Humanities Council on Monday, Sept. 9, 2019. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)

Audience packs in for climate journalist Dan Grossman

It’s only going to get hotter.

Dr. Dan Grossman, gives a lecture on his current project “In the Heat of the Moment: Reports from the Front Lines of the Climate Crisis” at the Juneau Arts and Humanities Council on Monday, Sept. 9, 2019. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)
Juneau police officers testify about 2015 double murder

Juneau police officers testify about 2015 double murder

They gave more details of the crime scene.

Juneau police officers testify about 2015 double murder
‘Not another penny for dirty energy’: Juneau climate ‘warriors’ urge state fund to stop investing in fossil fuels

‘Not another penny for dirty energy’: Juneau climate ‘warriors’ urge state fund to stop investing in fossil fuels

They don’t want to see another dime go to fossil fuels.

‘Not another penny for dirty energy’: Juneau climate ‘warriors’ urge state fund to stop investing in fossil fuels
The Alaska Marine Highway System ferries LeConte, left, and Fairweather at the Auke Bay Terminal on Monday, March 5, 2018. (Juneau Empire file)

Opinion: Ferry system being decimated piece by piece

The idea of “dynamic pricing” is only the latest assault.

  • Sep 10, 2019
  • By Bridget Smith
The Alaska Marine Highway System ferries LeConte, left, and Fairweather at the Auke Bay Terminal on Monday, March 5, 2018. (Juneau Empire file)
Churn it over: This beaked whale has 13 stomachs

Churn it over: This beaked whale has 13 stomachs

13!

Churn it over: This beaked whale has 13 stomachs
Empire Live: Climate change rally at the Capitol aims for international audience

Empire Live: Climate change rally at the Capitol aims for international audience

Live updates from the rally.

Empire Live: Climate change rally at the Capitol aims for international audience
Gov. Mike Dunleavy arrives at Centennial Hall on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019, to attend the first day of the 11th annual meeting of the International Forum of Sovereign Wealth Funds. The Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation is the host of the event. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

International investors are gathering in Juneau this week. Here’s what they’ll be discussing.

Annual investment fund meeting happening in the capital city.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy arrives at Centennial Hall on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019, to attend the first day of the 11th annual meeting of the International Forum of Sovereign Wealth Funds. The Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation is the host of the event. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Video: International finance meeting kicks off in Juneau, with 30 nations present
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Video: International finance meeting kicks off in Juneau, with 30 nations present

The Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation playing host.

Video: International finance meeting kicks off in Juneau, with 30 nations present
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Meet the Candidates: Mackey runs for school board again

Meet the Candidates: Mackey runs for school board again

He’s the only candidate who has previously held the seat.

Meet the Candidates: Mackey runs for school board again
Carole Triem is running for the Assembly Areawide seat. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Meet the Candidates: Triem up for re-election for areawide Assembly seat

Triem’s focus is readying Juneau for the future.

Carole Triem is running for the Assembly Areawide seat. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
The Juneau Arts & Culture Center on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Opinion: It’s time to build a new JACC

The arts need a place to thrive.

  • Sep 10, 2019
The Juneau Arts & Culture Center on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Katharine Hayhoe is an evangelical Christian, atmospheric scientist and a nationally known advocate for taking action to slow climate change. Hayhoe will be in Juneau this week for a pair of Friday talks. (Courtesy Photo | Artie Limmer, Texas Tech University)

Nationally known Christian-climate change advocate comes to Juneau

Hayhoe, let’s go.

Katharine Hayhoe is an evangelical Christian, atmospheric scientist and a nationally known advocate for taking action to slow climate change. Hayhoe will be in Juneau this week for a pair of Friday talks. (Courtesy Photo | Artie Limmer, Texas Tech University)
The City and Borough of Juneau Assembly voted Monday to include ordinances funding the New JACC and Centennial Hall repairs on October’s municipal ballot (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

Voters to decide fate of these three ballot measures on Oct. 1

Ordinances up for vote in October municipal election

The City and Borough of Juneau Assembly voted Monday to include ordinances funding the New JACC and Centennial Hall repairs on October’s municipal ballot (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)
Centennial Hall. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

Opinion: Centennial Hall needs to shine

After 35 years, it needs major renovations.

  • Sep 9, 2019
  • By Liz Perry
Centennial Hall. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)