Refine Search

  •  
  •  
Snow on the crocuses

...Alaska, after all. What's wrong with snow lingering on into May?My theory is that people have certain expectations and assumptions about what is normal. If you ask any preschooler, she'll tell you that the sky is blue and grass is green and cows say...

http://juneauempire.com/neighbors/2013-05-05/snow-crocuses
Neighbors
Time for tough conversations

...whereas an English-only curriculum is not seen as that. This is the world we live in. But it is time to face these assumptions and dig deep into the things that keep us from finding out more about each other, about keeping one another alive and well...

http://juneauempire.com/art/2013-05-02/time-tough-conversations
Art
Energy Sec. backs natural gas 'revolution'

...chairman of the Senate energy panel, called the DOE study flawed and said it relied on old data and unrealistic market assumptions.Moniz said he is open to reviewing the study to ensure that officials have the best possible data before making any decisions...

http://juneauempire.com/state/2013-04-10/energy-sec-backs-natural-gas-revolution
State
Photo: Northern lights over Kenai

The aurora borealis, or northern lights, fill the sky early Sunday above the Holy Assumption of the Virgin Mary Russian Orthodox church in Kenai. The bright display at times filled the sky.

http://juneauempire.com/state/2013-03-18/photo-northern-lights-over-kenai
State
LGBTQ in the capital, Part I: Coming out and early struggles of the community

...Unless you know me, it would be easy for the average person to assume that I'm straight, because I think that's what the assumption is for the average person."In Juneau and around the world, straight may be the societal norm, but there are people who...

http://juneauempire.com/local/2013-04-28/coming-out-and-early-struggles-communit
Local
Huggins: Knik Arm bridge bill won't be rushed

...officials respond to the audit.They said that it is inaccurate because the economic model used by auditors is based on an assumption that says there will be no change to the traditional population, economic and job growth rates in the lower Mat-Su borough...

http://juneauempire.com/state/2013-04-14/huggins-knik-arm-bridge-bill-wont-be-ru
State
Alaska Supreme Court remands gun case back to trial court

...argued Ray Coxe sold Coday the rifle off the books, while attorneys for Coxe said that allegation was based on "unsupported assumptions and speculation." Coxe asserted immunity under the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA), a federal law...

http://juneauempire.com/local/2013-02-26/alaska-supreme-court-remands-gun-case-b
Local
Empire Editorial: Oil tax reform: trickling toward a state of dispair

...grievous miscalculation in ACES is the tremendous impact this will have on Alaska's financial future.Making a dangerous assumption that Alaskan oil prices will remain relatively constant for the next five years, oil production declines of 4 percent a year...

http://juneauempire.com/opinion/2013-03-19/empire-editorial-oil-tax-reform-trick
Opinion
Battle over channels

...television stations. And that it would use this monopoly to promote certain views in its news service.Morris disagrees with this assumption. "It is in our interest that we make a television product that people want to watch," Morris said. The idea that GCI...

http://juneauempire.com/local/2013-03-09/battle-over-channels
Local
JSD holds public budget meeting

...testimony to the committee. In addition to public testimony the meeting's agenda includes a presentation on the budget assumptions for the next fiscal year, discussion of the strategic plan and an overview of district programs.The budget committee is...

http://juneauempire.com/local/2013-01-22
Local

CONTACT US

  • Switchboard: 907-586-3740
  • Circulation and Delivery: 907-523-2295
  • Newsroom Fax: 907-586-3028
  • Business Fax: 907-586-9097
  • Accounts Receivable: 907-523-2270
  • View the Staff Directory
  • or Send feedback

ADVERTISING

SUBSCRIBER SERVICES

SOCIAL NETWORKING