Neighbors

Mary Ann Dlugosch stands next to her Little Free Library set up in her front yard at Radcliffe Court in early July. The library includes a lower shelf that mainly focuses on books for children.

An act of goodwill: Little free libraries

In an act of goodwill, my father rang a bell for three hours on Christmas Eve for the Salvation Army to collect money for charity.… Continue reading

  • Jul 10, 2016
  • By ALEX MARVEL
Mary Ann Dlugosch stands next to her Little Free Library set up in her front yard at Radcliffe Court in early July. The library includes a lower shelf that mainly focuses on books for children.
Ciela Davidson and Richard Directo pose together in wedding photo.

Davidson, Directo wed

Ciela Davidson wed Richard Directo on May 8, 2016, at Kiana Lodge on Bainridge Island, Washington, where a reception followed.The bride is the daughter of… Continue reading

  • Jul 10, 2016
Ciela Davidson and Richard Directo pose together in wedding photo.
Dr. Karen Carey is the new Provost at the University of Alaska Southeast.

Introducing the new UAS provost

Meet Dr. Karen Carey, the new University of Alaska Southeast provost, who was announced last week after a year long, national search. She replaces former… Continue reading

Dr. Karen Carey is the new Provost at the University of Alaska Southeast.

Local student graduates from Wichita State

Kaela J. Burke of Juneau graduated with a bachelor’s of science degree in health science from the Wichita State University in spring 2016. She was… Continue reading

  • Jul 10, 2016
Found these busy little Red-breasted Sapsuckers along Boy Scout Beach Trail.

Wild Shots

Submit your wild shots: The Empire Outdoors page is looking for superb images of Alaska’s wildlife, scenery or plant life. Send your photos to: Outdoors… Continue reading

Found these busy little Red-breasted Sapsuckers along Boy Scout Beach Trail.
FILE--In this Oct. 22, 2014, file photo, a black bear sow and her cub walk along the Trail of Time at the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center in Juneau, Alaska. A basic rule on what to do when encountering a bear in the wilderness is so common, it's long been a mantra: "If it's brown, you lie down and if it's black, you fight back." (Michael Penn/The Juneau Empire via AP )

Be bear aware: Outdoor survival tips for living in Bear Country

ANCHORAGE — A basic rule on what to do when encountering a bear in the wilderness is so common, it’s long been a mantra: “If… Continue reading

FILE--In this Oct. 22, 2014, file photo, a black bear sow and her cub walk along the Trail of Time at the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center in Juneau, Alaska. A basic rule on what to do when encountering a bear in the wilderness is so common, it's long been a mantra: "If it's brown, you lie down and if it's black, you fight back." (Michael Penn/The Juneau Empire via AP )

Alaska Science Forum: Sheefish a shiny surprise on interior river

ZITZIANA RIVER — Fishing at the spot where this long, squiggly stream mixes with a floury channel of the Tanana River, Alison Beamer feels a… Continue reading

Kenai late run king management opens conservatively

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game will restrict sport and commercial fishing on the Kenai River to begin July based on total late run… Continue reading

Pinesap parasitizes conifer trees via fungal connections.

Off the Trails: Some June sightings

The Sheep Creek trail in spring and early summer is almost always good for hearing bird songs, but this day was hot (in Juneau, that… Continue reading

Pinesap parasitizes conifer trees via fungal connections.
Starr Hill residents eat and listen to music from the Fleet Street Band at their annual neighborhood party on June 18. Photo by Claire Richardson.

Photos: Starr Hill party

Starr Hill residents eat and listen to music from the Fleet Street Band at their annual neighborhood party on June 18.… Continue reading

Starr Hill residents eat and listen to music from the Fleet Street Band at their annual neighborhood party on June 18. Photo by Claire Richardson.

Celebrate 40 years with JLO

The Juneau Lyric Opera (JLO) is celebrating 40 years of vocal and theatrical programming at its Anniversary Gala on Friday, July 29, 7 p.m. at… Continue reading

The interior of Northern Tea House, located at 9310 Glacier Highway, in the Valley.

Northern Tea House brings a world of tea to Juneau

At the Northern Tea House, there may be no such thing as a bad choice. Owners Maria and Ibn Bailey want every visit to be… Continue reading

The interior of Northern Tea House, located at 9310 Glacier Highway, in the Valley.

Alaska wants to know your choice for historic places

The Alaska Office of History and Archaeology is launching a statewide historic preservation planning effort by inviting Alaskans to identify historic places throughout the state… Continue reading

Salmonfest celebrates Alaska bands

Salmonfest 2016 runs Aug. 5-7 and features a wide-ranging collection of Alaskan bands. Come celebrate during Alaska’s biggest festival weekend right here in Ninilchik.Bands from… Continue reading

Feasting Southeast style

Salmon Beyond Borders and The Rookery are hosting the first-ever Southeast Feast on Saturday, July 23 at the Juneau Arts and Culture Center from noon-4… Continue reading

This t-shirt design, created by David Robert Boxley and David Albert Boxley, shows the life cycle of salmon. The Haayk Foudnation is selling t-shirts with the design to raise money for Sm'algyax preservation and revitalization.

Saving Sm’algyax, one t-shirt at a time

The Tsimshian people are fighting to save their language, Sm’algyax — and they’re fighting part of the battle with t-shirts designed by father and son… Continue reading

This t-shirt design, created by David Robert Boxley and David Albert Boxley, shows the life cycle of salmon. The Haayk Foudnation is selling t-shirts with the design to raise money for Sm'algyax preservation and revitalization.
Clarissa Rizal, left, talks about weaving the Thunderbird Chilkat robe at a symposium during Celebration 2016.

Master weaver receives prestigious NEA heritage fellowship

Master weaver Clarissa Rizal of Juneau has received a 2016 National Heritage Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts, the biggest honor in the… Continue reading

Clarissa Rizal, left, talks about weaving the Thunderbird Chilkat robe at a symposium during Celebration 2016.
A raffle kiosk awaits visitors at Tracy's King Crab Shack in downtown Juneau.

Cruise ship passengers give back to local arts – via kiosk

Skagway is anticipating 791,260 cruise ship passengers this year. These visitors will pour money into the local economy, but it can be difficult for local… Continue reading

A raffle kiosk awaits visitors at Tracy's King Crab Shack in downtown Juneau.
A tangle of chickweed. Photo by Corinne Conlon

Gathering Alaska: Eat your weeds

I remember hearing someone from the community garden comment on how you could make a good pesto out of chickweed a few years back, but… Continue reading

A tangle of chickweed. Photo by Corinne Conlon

Terrors of the Lower 48

If you’re like me, when familiar and unfamiliar intersect, nonsense occurs.I’m driving with my brother from North Carolina to California. He’s a general practice physician… Continue reading