Neighbors

Fish Factor: The start of salmon season

Alaska’s salmon season has gotten underway with lots of optimism, a far cry from the bleak feelings of a year ago.Last year’s fishery was blown… Continue reading

Here are the tools and safety gear Dick Callahan used to cut the wood you see in the background. Photo by Dick Callahan.

Woodshed Kings: Wood heat part II

Wealth is different things to different people. When September rolls around two of the best things in the world are a freezer full of fish… Continue reading

Here are the tools and safety gear Dick Callahan used to cut the wood you see in the background. Photo by Dick Callahan.
The Tlingit cedar clan house represents Aak'w Kwaan moiety hosts with hats from other moieties inside on the benches that represent guests. The former clan house was a amalgam of several moieties and didn't really represent any one group. This time the museum is working hard to "get it right." The theme of the Native American section is 'Resilience" and will include recent art to show that Alaska Natives are still here, still creating. Photos courtesy of the Alaska State Library, Archives, and Museum.

Inside the SLAM: An exclusive preview

On June 4, Southeast residents have a chance at a date with history: an exclusive preview tour for 200 people inside the new Father Andrew… Continue reading

The Tlingit cedar clan house represents Aak'w Kwaan moiety hosts with hats from other moieties inside on the benches that represent guests. The former clan house was a amalgam of several moieties and didn't really represent any one group. This time the museum is working hard to "get it right." The theme of the Native American section is 'Resilience" and will include recent art to show that Alaska Natives are still here, still creating. Photos courtesy of the Alaska State Library, Archives, and Museum.
People celebrating Kupreanof's 40th birthday gather on Petersburg Creek sandbars. Photo by Chelsea Tremblay.

Kupreanof, Alaska’s smallest city, celebrates 40 years

KUPREANOF — How does Alaska’s smallest city celebrate 40 years? By inviting the neighbors over for company. The community of Kupreanof offered free rides for… Continue reading

People celebrating Kupreanof's 40th birthday gather on Petersburg Creek sandbars. Photo by Chelsea Tremblay.

My Turn: Legislators should act for families of officers lost in the line of duty

When I discovered during my service as governor that an Alaska State Trooper who was killed on the job would not only leave a spouse… Continue reading

Juneau resident to receive doctorate

Matthew Josephson of Juneau will graduate today, May 15, with his Doctor of Philosophy in molecular, cellular and developmental biology from the University of Kansas.… Continue reading

  • May 15, 2016

Three Juneau residents selected for awards from Rasmuson Foundation

The Rasmuson Foundation selected 10 artists to receive Fellowship Awards ($18,000 each) and 25 who will receive Project Awards ($7,500 each). Of those, three are… Continue reading

  • May 15, 2016
Laurinne Balstad poses.

JDHS student to compete for Stockholm Junior Water Prize

Laurinne Balstad has been selected by Alaska Water Wastewater Management Association to represent Alaska at the National Stockholm Junior Water Prize competition this June at… Continue reading

  • May 15, 2016
Laurinne Balstad poses.
Ben Ng poses with frame at the Geo Bee.

Ben Ng wins Geo Bee for second consecutive year

Test your geography prowess and see if you could answer these questions without your smart phone and within 10 seconds.In the newest Star Wars movie,… Continue reading

  • May 15, 2016
Ben Ng poses with frame at the Geo Bee.

Juneau resident to receive degree from Whitman College

Marlena Sloss is a 2012 graduate of Juneau-Douglas High School and will receive a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from Whitman College in Walla Walla,… Continue reading

  • May 15, 2016

Juneau resident gradautes with bachelor’s degree from UAA

Nathel Sims of Juneau graduated with her bachelor of arts in legal studies from the University of Alaska Anchorage on May 1. Her parents are… Continue reading

  • May 15, 2016

Recent Births

Recent births at Bartlett Regional Hospital• A son, Dennis Michael Lavigne, weighing 7 lbs. 11 oz., was born to Rachael and Dennis Lavigne of Juneau… Continue reading

  • May 15, 2016

Senior Menu

Monday, May 16Chili with Beef and CheeseCornbreadColeslawTuesday, May 17Sweet and Sour ChickenRiceCarrotsCauliflower and Broccoli TossWednesday, May 18Beef and Noodle CasserolePeasCottage Cheese and TomatoesThursday, May 19Spaghetti… Continue reading

  • May 15, 2016
Juneau Empire news clipping from May 11, 1966, during Alaska's first Arbor Day celebration. Children featured were fourth graders from Capitol School and St. Ann's Parochial School.

Alaska’s 50-year anniversary of Arbor Day

On Monday it’ll be Alaska’s 50th Arbor Day, and a variety of events will be happening around Juneau to celebrate, such as the reenactment of… Continue reading

Juneau Empire news clipping from May 11, 1966, during Alaska's first Arbor Day celebration. Children featured were fourth graders from Capitol School and St. Ann's Parochial School.

Living & Growing: Does the emergency button work?

In a recent power outage, my wife and I had the unfortunate timing of being between floors two and three while riding the elevator. The… Continue reading

  • May 15, 2016
  • By LARRY ROREM

400th baby born at JFHBC

Since 2008, 400 babies have been born at the Juneau Family Health and Birth Center. April 25 marked the day when Alden Michael Bethel entered… Continue reading

  • May 15, 2016

Thank you scientists!

The Riverbend Elementary staff and families would like to thank the following people and agencies for their wonderful science exploration activities and presentations at our… Continue reading

  • May 15, 2016
Cindy Hudson of the Women of the Moose presents the award to Nancy DeCherney, executive director of JAHC. Nancy Lehnhart, Juneau School District Art Specialist is on the left. Jen LaRoe, Juneau Arts & Humanities Council Education Director, is on the right.

Women of the Moose award grant to the Elementary School Juried Art Show

The Juneau Arts and Humanities Council is the recipient of $300 granted by the Juneau Women of the Moose for the purposes of assisting with… Continue reading

  • May 15, 2016
Cindy Hudson of the Women of the Moose presents the award to Nancy DeCherney, executive director of JAHC. Nancy Lehnhart, Juneau School District Art Specialist is on the left. Jen LaRoe, Juneau Arts & Humanities Council Education Director, is on the right.

Livng & Growing: The toughest job ever

I watched a video interview recently where applicants for a director of operations position were given the requirements of the position they were seeking. They… Continue reading

  • May 8, 2016
  • By DAN WIESE
Benjamin Island sea lion haul out.

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

Benjamin Island sea lion haul out.