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One of four windows that show damage on the backside of Dzantik’i Heeni Middle School on Monday, Feb. 19, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Principal catches burglar in act from afar

On Saturday, Feb. 17, Dzantik’i Heeni Middle School Principal Molly Yerkes caught a burglar breaking into the school — and Yerkes wasn’t even there. Watching… Continue reading

One of four windows that show damage on the backside of Dzantik’i Heeni Middle School on Monday, Feb. 19, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Loretto Jones ran for the Assembly District 1 seat in the 2017 municipal election. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Former Assembly candidate facing felony charges

A former City and Borough of Juneau Assembly candidate allegedly lied to get her Permanent Fund Dividend, according to an investigation from the Department of… Continue reading

Loretto Jones ran for the Assembly District 1 seat in the 2017 municipal election. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Juneau police respond to two apparent suicides on same day

Juneau police on Wednesday responded to two apparent suicides on Wednesday, just four hours apart. Police say the two cases (which took place in public)… Continue reading

The Juneau Arts and Humanities Council (JAHC) board listens to community member Catherine Hatch at its Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018 board meeting. More than 100 people showed up to speak about the issue of cultural appropriation. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

JAHC: We ‘let the entire community down’ at Wearable Arts Show

The Juneau Arts and Humanities Council Board issued an apology Thursday afternoon to all involved in the fallout from running a piece that some found… Continue reading

The Juneau Arts and Humanities Council (JAHC) board listens to community member Catherine Hatch at its Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018 board meeting. More than 100 people showed up to speak about the issue of cultural appropriation. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)
Kiana Christopherson, a senior at Yaakoosge Daakahidi Alternative High School, right, complains on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018, about the school’s lack of support for students holding a 17 minute vigil to honor the students gunned down Wednesday at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. With Christopherson are senior Nathaniel Hensley-Williams, second from right, junior Nick Porter, background, senior Delilah Maki and freshman Tray Lee, right. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Students speak out about violence in schools, not allowed back into class

At exactly 1 p.m. Thursday, a small group of students at Yaakoosge Daakahidi Alternative High School stepped into the snowy and windy afternoon, knowing that… Continue reading

Kiana Christopherson, a senior at Yaakoosge Daakahidi Alternative High School, right, complains on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018, about the school’s lack of support for students holding a 17 minute vigil to honor the students gunned down Wednesday at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. With Christopherson are senior Nathaniel Hensley-Williams, second from right, junior Nick Porter, background, senior Delilah Maki and freshman Tray Lee, right. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
In this May 1, 2017 photo, tourists line up with their selfie sticks in front of the “Welcome to Juneau” sign after arriving by the first cruise ships of the season. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Number of cruise visitors expected to leap in 2019

A record number of cruise visitors came to Alaska in 2017, and that number is expected to make a sizeable jump in the next two… Continue reading

In this May 1, 2017 photo, tourists line up with their selfie sticks in front of the “Welcome to Juneau” sign after arriving by the first cruise ships of the season. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Mariyan Aleksiev, of Earthmovers, cuts into the pavement at the intersection of Franklin and Front Streets on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018. A section of Front Street will be closed as remodeling work to replace utilities, pavement, sidewalk and lighting fixtures take place over the next few months. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Street construction begins downtown

This Monday, fences and orange construction signs descended upon downtown Juneau. The second phase of the City and Borough of Juneau’s downtown street improvement plan… Continue reading

Mariyan Aleksiev, of Earthmovers, cuts into the pavement at the intersection of Franklin and Front Streets on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018. A section of Front Street will be closed as remodeling work to replace utilities, pavement, sidewalk and lighting fixtures take place over the next few months. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
A Subaru is towed away after being hit by an SUV that slid on the ice Tuesday morning. Neither driver suffered major injuries, though the driver of the SUV was taken to the hospital as a precaution. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

Winter conditions lead to morning crash

Icy conditions continue to plague Juneau drivers. The driver of a Subaru Outback sat in the turn lane on Egan inbound, waiting to turn left… Continue reading

A Subaru is towed away after being hit by an SUV that slid on the ice Tuesday morning. Neither driver suffered major injuries, though the driver of the SUV was taken to the hospital as a precaution. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)
“Doragon” by Beth Bolander, modeled by Dani Gross, at the Wearable Art Show at Centennial Hall on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018. Doragon placed third in the Juror’s Best in Show. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Cultural inspiration or cultural appropriation? Wearable Art piece sparks debate

The work of artist Beth Bolander has been featured in Juneau’s annual Wearable Art Show for five years, and her contribution to this year’s show… Continue reading

“Doragon” by Beth Bolander, modeled by Dani Gross, at the Wearable Art Show at Centennial Hall on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018. Doragon placed third in the Juror’s Best in Show. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
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Juneau man sentenced to 22 years for accessing child pornography

This past Friday, a Juneau man was sentenced to nearly 22 years in prison for accessing hundreds of photos of child pornography. Jim Wayne Thornhill,… Continue reading

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Mercy Ships volunteer Hospital Physician, Dr. Mark Peterson, examines a patient before their admission to the Africa Mercy for surgery. (Shawn Thompson | Mercy Ships)

Juneau doctor helps treat patients in Africa aboard hospital ship

Stationed on a floating hospital off the coast of Cameroon, Dr. Mark Peterson witnesses extreme transformations on a regular basis. Peterson is a longtime Juneau… Continue reading

Mercy Ships volunteer Hospital Physician, Dr. Mark Peterson, examines a patient before their admission to the Africa Mercy for surgery. (Shawn Thompson | Mercy Ships)

Mumps confirmed in Juneau for first time in 20 years

For the first time in 20 years, doctors have confirmed the presence of mumps in Juneau. As of Thursday, there has been one confirmed case… Continue reading

Laron Carlton Graham is seen in Juneau Superior Court in June 2016. Graham represented himself on 14 counts of allegedly assaulting a woman and stealing a car in the Lemon Creek area. On Friday, Feb. 16, 2018, Juneau police announced they arrested him in connection to an unsolved double murder in Douglas in 2015. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Man indicted for 2015 double murder

More than two years after a double murder on Douglas Island, authorities believe they’ve identified the killer. A Juneau grand jury on Friday indicted Laron… Continue reading

Laron Carlton Graham is seen in Juneau Superior Court in June 2016. Graham represented himself on 14 counts of allegedly assaulting a woman and stealing a car in the Lemon Creek area. On Friday, Feb. 16, 2018, Juneau police announced they arrested him in connection to an unsolved double murder in Douglas in 2015. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

City considering having YMCA run Juneau’s pools

The YMCA might be coming to Juneau. Max Mertz, chair the Aquatics Board, spoke at the Juneau Chamber of Commerce luncheon Thursday detailing the options… Continue reading

Rep. Sam Kito III, D-Juneau, right, speaks alongside Marc Luiken, Commissioner of the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities during a breakout session on Alaska Marine Highway System Reform at Southeast Conference at the Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Backers of ferry reform seek backing from Alaska Legislature

The movement to reform the Alaska Marine Highway System is reaching a critical point as proponents meet with legislators this week. The plan for reforming… Continue reading

Rep. Sam Kito III, D-Juneau, right, speaks alongside Marc Luiken, Commissioner of the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities during a breakout session on Alaska Marine Highway System Reform at Southeast Conference at the Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Capital City Fire/Rescue firemen pack up fire hoses after responding to a house fire at 4513 Kanata Street on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Neighbors band together to stop dryer fire

Dawn Houston was watching a movie about wildfires, “Only the Brave,” around noon Wednesday when a fire broke out in her home. Houston, 52, heard… Continue reading

Capital City Fire/Rescue firemen pack up fire hoses after responding to a house fire at 4513 Kanata Street on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
In this June 2016 photo, David R. Boxley gives an acceptance speech for winning “Best of Show” in the Northwest Coast Juried Art Show during the awards ceremony in the Walter Soboleff Building’s clan house. (Lisa Phu | Juneau Empire File)

Initiative looks to promote Native art, make it economic driver for Southeast

Watching the Winter Olympics this past week, Sealaska Heritage Institute Senior Research Fellow Rick Harris saw something that surprised him. The Canadian snowboarding team was… Continue reading

In this June 2016 photo, David R. Boxley gives an acceptance speech for winning “Best of Show” in the Northwest Coast Juried Art Show during the awards ceremony in the Walter Soboleff Building’s clan house. (Lisa Phu | Juneau Empire File)
Devany Plentovich, a program manager for the Alaska Energy Authority, speaks at the Southeast Conference&

Could biomass be the future of energy in Juneau?

Businesses and homes in Alaska are looking to find more efficient ways to heat their buildings, and multiple Juneau organizations have identified one possible solution:… Continue reading

Devany Plentovich, a program manager for the Alaska Energy Authority, speaks at the Southeast Conference&
The Kensington Mine in 2007. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Mining Subcommittee welcomes public comment on possible ordinance changes

The City and Borough of Juneau Assembly Mining Subcommittee has not taken public comment at its meetings to date. That will change soon. As the… Continue reading

The Kensington Mine in 2007. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Recommendations for areas to include in Juneau’s borough annexation application. The CBJ Assembly agreed to include areas A, B, C (the area above the dotted line) and D in its application, but removed Funter Bay, in area D, from its application. (Courtesy of the City and Borough of Juneau)

City will not annex Funter Bay

The City and Borough of Juneau will not be annexing Funter Bay. During a lengthy voting process Monday night, the CBJ Assembly members decided to… Continue reading

Recommendations for areas to include in Juneau’s borough annexation application. The CBJ Assembly agreed to include areas A, B, C (the area above the dotted line) and D in its application, but removed Funter Bay, in area D, from its application. (Courtesy of the City and Borough of Juneau)