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The name is no longer Denali. The tallest mountain in the United States has been officially reverted to Mount McKinley, ...
01/25/2025

The name is no longer Denali. The tallest mountain in the United States has been officially reverted to Mount McKinley, the U.S. Department of the Interior announced in a press release Friday. The Gulf of Mexico is also now the Gulf of America.

Interior Department says change effective as of Friday; Gulf of Mexico is also now Gulf of America.

President Donald Trump said Friday he will sign an executive order "fundamentally reforming…or maybe getting rid” of FEM...
01/24/2025

President Donald Trump said Friday he will sign an executive order "fundamentally reforming…or maybe getting rid” of FEMA, stating he would prefer states to get direct payouts. The agency as of November had OK’d more than $2.6M for Juneau flood victims.

Federal agency approved more than $2.6M in aid for Juneau residents affected by 2024 flood.

Juneau Symphony will feature a guitar concerto for the first time this weekend at JDHS as part of its winter concert ser...
01/24/2025

Juneau Symphony will feature a guitar concerto for the first time this weekend at JDHS as part of its winter concert series titled “Virtuosity.” It’s also Dr. Wilbur Lin’s audition as music director following Christopher Koch’s retirement.

The symphony will play a guitar concerto for the first time.

Federal involvement in Juneau’s glacial flooding problem isn’t expected to change significantly with Trump back in the W...
01/24/2025

Federal involvement in Juneau’s glacial flooding problem isn’t expected to change significantly with Trump back in the White House, although officials working on behalf of the city said they’re omitting references to climate change causing such floods.

Local impacts may include “green” issues such as electric vehicles, Assembly members told by lobbyist.

Debate rages on about replacing a controversial courthouse sculpture, Juneau see the lowest housing vacancy rate in the ...
01/24/2025

Debate rages on about replacing a controversial courthouse sculpture, Juneau see the lowest housing vacancy rate in the state and the cruise industry battles a proposed statewide cruise passenger head tax in this week’s Empire Archives.

Three decades of capital city coverage.

Questions about whether Native Americans born in the U.S. have birthright citizenship were raised in a U.S. Justice Depa...
01/24/2025

Questions about whether Native Americans born in the U.S. have birthright citizenship were raised in a U.S. Justice Department filing this week defending President Donald Trump’s executive order suspending such citizenship.

Justice Department makes argument defending executive order suspending birthright citizenship.

Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she will vote against Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth, who is facing a barrage of per...
01/23/2025

Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she will vote against Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth, who is facing a barrage of personal conduct accusations, making the Alaska Republican the first in her party to oppose one of President Trump’s Cabinet picks.

Defense Secretary nominee facing barrage of accusations including sexual assault, drinking.

This in-depth critical examination by ProPublica of the Juneau-bound icebreaker originally known as the Aiviq looks at t...
01/23/2025

This in-depth critical examination by ProPublica of the Juneau-bound icebreaker originally known as the Aiviq looks at the vessel’s operational history and the political process resulting in its purchase last year by the U.S. Coast Guard.

Aiviq builders gave more than $7M in political donations since 2012; Coast Guard purchased vessel under pressure from Congress.

The first of two open houses this week to discuss Huna Totem Corp.’s proposed Aak’w Landing that would add a fifth cruis...
01/23/2025

The first of two open houses this week to discuss Huna Totem Corp.’s proposed Aak’w Landing that would add a fifth cruise ship dock to Juneau got a mix of reviews from the community on Wednesday. The second is 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday.

Community asks how the waterfront development project will be managed with the growth of tourism.

The JDHS hockey team will honor their senior players Friday as they host Northern Lights Conference foe Kenai. Senior re...
01/23/2025

The JDHS hockey team will honor their senior players Friday as they host Northern Lights Conference foe Kenai. Senior recognition is at 6 p.m. Friday followed by game one of their two-game weekend series against the Kardinals at 7:30 p.m.

Crimson Bears ready to de-ice conference foe Kardinals.

Nearly 130 bills and resolutions were introduced on the first real work day this session for the Alaska State Legislatur...
01/23/2025

Nearly 130 bills and resolutions were introduced on the first real work day this session for the Alaska State Legislature, including establishing tribally operated public schools and making guessing snow accumulation a form of charitable gaming statewide.

Nearly 130 bills and resolutions introduced as state lawmakers get down to work on Wednesday.

One of the most popular Southeast basketball tournaments showcased the state’s top non-high school talent over the weeke...
01/23/2025

One of the most popular Southeast basketball tournaments showcased the state’s top non-high school talent over the weekend in the 18th Annual Mt. Edgecumbe Invitational at Mt. Edgecumbe High School’s B.J. McGillis Gymnasium.

190 players on 22 teams participate in regional tournament; Juneau’s Travis Dybdahl wins Iron Man Award.

The Trump administration has ordered federal health agencies to halt external communications — including health advisori...
01/22/2025

The Trump administration has ordered federal health agencies to halt external communications — including health advisories and ongoing scientific updates — until at least Feb. 1.

Directive in effect at least through Feb. 1, future communications will need OK of Trump appointee.

While the JDHS Crimson Bears boys varsity was taking on some of the top ranked teams in the state last week in Palmer, t...
01/22/2025

While the JDHS Crimson Bears boys varsity was taking on some of the top ranked teams in the state last week in Palmer, their feeder program was busy battling established varsity programs in Petersburg.

Crimson Bears show they are ready for next step

Money’s going to be tight, but a permanent education funding increase rather than another one-time increase is among the...
01/22/2025

Money’s going to be tight, but a permanent education funding increase rather than another one-time increase is among the essential achievements needed this session, state Senate leaders said as the 34th Alaska State Legislature gaveled in Tuesday.

An increase to the Base Student Allocation and in resource development among coming proposals.

With the usual ceremony and an unusual lack of leadership battles the 34th Alaska Legislature gaveled in on Tuesday for ...
01/22/2025

With the usual ceremony and an unusual lack of leadership battles the 34th Alaska Legislature gaveled in on Tuesday for the start of a two-year session expected to be lean in terms of revenue available, but heavy on policy goals.

Leadership battle in House from past sessions avoided, but minority has enough votes to sway agenda.

What could Donald Trump’s re-election mean for climate protection in the Arctic? While Alaska’s congressional delegation...
01/21/2025

What could Donald Trump’s re-election mean for climate protection in the Arctic? While Alaska’s congressional delegation looks ahead to further oil development, climate groups express their concern.

His decision receives praise from Alaska congressional delegation, concern from environmental groups.

Alaskans oppose reverting the name of Denali to Mount McKinley by more than a two-to-one margin, according to a survey o...
01/21/2025

Alaskans oppose reverting the name of Denali to Mount McKinley by more than a two-to-one margin, according to a survey of residents conducted several days before President Donald Trump announced Monday he would make the change.

Trump voters in state favor change 43%-37%, Harris voters oppose 7%-86%, according to survey.

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Update: This video of a home being washed into the Mendenhall River due to flooding from Suicide Basin on Saturday was shared by Sam Nolan. According to officials, no injuries were reported from the collapse. https://www.juneauempire.com/news/record-flooding-from-suicide-basin-swamps-homes-cuts-off-access/

Trail Mix, responsible for maintaining more than 200 miles of trails, celebrated its 30th birthday Saturday by making improvements to the Kingfisher Pond Loop Trail. See staff and volunteers at work, and discussing the organization’s work. Full story at https://www.juneauempire.com/news/trail-mix-celebrates-wild-30th-birthday/

See and hear the 1928 Kimball organ at the State Office Building for the first time in three years, as two experts this week tuned and restored it to playable condition. Officials hope noontime shows can resume this month. Read the full story at juneauempire.com

Beyond the Ale
Beyond the Ale

Keep an eye out tomorrow for Beyond the Ale, the first part of a series diving into Juneau's bar food scene.

Thanksgiving Special!
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Don't forget to pick up Juneau Empire's Thanksgiving Day paper! Save HUNDREDS with our Ulimate Black Friday Savings Guide!

#live Coast Guard gives an update on the missing medevac flight.

Snowing in downtown Juneau
Snowing in downtown Juneau

It's time for snow! Video by Michael Penn | Juneau Empire

Man survives falling through Mendenhall Lake
Man survives falling through Mendenhall Lake

Juneau resident Bob Funk was riding his bike on frozen Mendenhall Lake yesterday, and next thing he knew, he broke through the ice. Here’s his story. (Video by Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Juneau Cabaret
Juneau Cabaret

Juneau Cabaret brings "Christmas Cheer" with 19 performers scheduled to sing holiday tunes in the cabaret style 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19, in Centennial Hall for the pay-as-you-can event that’s been dubbed a rush-hour concert. Video by Michael Penn | Juneau Empire

Gov. Bill Walker Interview
Gov. Bill Walker Interview

What's next for former Gov. Bill Walker? Read more here: https://www.juneauempire.com/news/walker-laments-how-fiscal-crisis-dominated-tenure/

Gov. Bill Walker Interview
Gov. Bill Walker Interview

Coming Sunday: Empire reporter Alex McCarthy's exclusive interview with Gov. Bill Walker. Here, the outgoing governor talks about his time in Juneau and what he'll miss most about living in the capital city. Video by Michael Penn | Juneau Empire

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