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Craig Campbell, President and CEO of the Alaska Aerospace Corporation, presents “Alaska &

Small rockets, big profits: Alaska Aerospace looks to commercial market for future

Craig Campbell remembers the night when they tested the missiles. Campbell, the president and CEO of the Alaska Aerospace Corporation (AAC), presented pictures of a… Continue reading

Craig Campbell, President and CEO of the Alaska Aerospace Corporation, presents “Alaska &
An electric motor coach provided by BYD Auto Co., Ltd., a Chinese automobile manufacturer based in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, and Alaska Coach Tours stops at the Mendenhall Glacier Visitors Center to showcase the potential for electric vehicle bus transportation as part of the tourism industry in Alaska on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2015. The city is working to get a permanent electric bus, but even with a grant it might take more than a year for it to get to town. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Even with grant, electric bus far off for Juneau

A federal grant for bringing an electric bus to Juneau has city officials excited, but it will be a while before the bus actually makes… Continue reading

An electric motor coach provided by BYD Auto Co., Ltd., a Chinese automobile manufacturer based in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, and Alaska Coach Tours stops at the Mendenhall Glacier Visitors Center to showcase the potential for electric vehicle bus transportation as part of the tourism industry in Alaska on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2015. The city is working to get a permanent electric bus, but even with a grant it might take more than a year for it to get to town. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Transportation Security Officer Renier Cava gives instructions to Father Roger Schwietz on Wednesday, Oct. 11 at the Juneau International Airport. A new policy from the Transportation Security Administration requires passengers to remove all electronic items larger than their cell phones and put them through the scanner. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

New TSA policy takes closer look at electronics

Transportation Safety Officer Renier Cava is likely used to repeating instructions over and over as passengers pass through security at the Juneau International Airport, and… Continue reading

Transportation Security Officer Renier Cava gives instructions to Father Roger Schwietz on Wednesday, Oct. 11 at the Juneau International Airport. A new policy from the Transportation Security Administration requires passengers to remove all electronic items larger than their cell phones and put them through the scanner. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

Pretrial finds offices in Juneau, opens in January

Juneau’s pretrial office now has a spot. After months of searching for a suitable spot in Juneau to station officers who assist in pretrial services,… Continue reading

In this May 2009 photo, the Mendenhall River flows out of the Mendenhall Valley past the northwestern tip of the Juneau International Airport and through the Mendenhall Wetlands State Game Refuge. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

River erosion leads to ‘unique’ pipe break

Last month, erosion on the Mendenhall River led to a situation that has never happened in Juneau. On Sept. 1, City and Borough of Juneau… Continue reading

In this May 2009 photo, the Mendenhall River flows out of the Mendenhall Valley past the northwestern tip of the Juneau International Airport and through the Mendenhall Wetlands State Game Refuge. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Bishop Andrew E. Bellisario, right, is greeted by Bishop Edward J. Burns during his ordination as the Sixth Bishop of the Diocese of Juneau at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017. Burns was the Diocese’s Fifth Bishop and is now the Bishop of Dallas. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Andrew Bellisario ordained, installed as Juneau’s bishop

As Father Andrew Bellisario sat down, nearly everyone else in the room stood. Bellisario, wearing a tall cap and holding a staff, eased himself into… Continue reading

Bishop Andrew E. Bellisario, right, is greeted by Bishop Edward J. Burns during his ordination as the Sixth Bishop of the Diocese of Juneau at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017. Burns was the Diocese’s Fifth Bishop and is now the Bishop of Dallas. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
This map, compiled by the City and Borough of Juneau, illustrates the maximum water depth that would be caused by an inshore, landslide-caused tsunami. (Courtesy of City and Borough of Juneau)

Study reveals worst-case scenarios for tsunamis in Juneau

Generally, there’s a low risk of a large tsunami hitting Juneau. There aren’t tsunami sirens in town, as City and Borough of Juneau Emergency Programs… Continue reading

This map, compiled by the City and Borough of Juneau, illustrates the maximum water depth that would be caused by an inshore, landslide-caused tsunami. (Courtesy of City and Borough of Juneau)
Don Morgan, owner of Haa Shagoon Gallery, said Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017, he is closing his downtown business next week because homeless people outside of the Marine View Building are keeping customers away. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

One business owner cites homelessness, economic downturn for store closure

Those walking down Ferry Way downtown might notice something missing. For the past two years, the stretch of windows lining the south side of the… Continue reading

Don Morgan, owner of Haa Shagoon Gallery, said Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017, he is closing his downtown business next week because homeless people outside of the Marine View Building are keeping customers away. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Natalie Soto, 2, helps sing with the All Nations Children Dancers as Juneau residents celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day at Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall on Monday, Oct. 9, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

First official Indigenous Peoples Day proves satisfying, hopeful

Richard Peterson walked to the microphone at Monday night’s Indigenous Peoples Day celebration at Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall, clearly emotional. Peterson, the president of Central Council… Continue reading

Natalie Soto, 2, helps sing with the All Nations Children Dancers as Juneau residents celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day at Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall on Monday, Oct. 9, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Members of the Absentee Questioned Ballot Review Board open ballots before counting at the City Hall on Friday, Oct. 6, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Absentee, early ballots boost turnout, but still short of 2016 numbers

Though the results are still unofficial until they’re certified this Tuesday, voter turnout climbed by nearly 7 percent thanks to absentee and questioned ballots counted… Continue reading

Members of the Absentee Questioned Ballot Review Board open ballots before counting at the City Hall on Friday, Oct. 6, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

University of Alaska system wants help from businesses to see future employment needs

The University of Alaska is looking to almost double the amount of Alaskans who attend college in the next decade, but has to do so… Continue reading

V’s Cellar Door owner Venietia Santana sits near her newest menu item, the Shiz Boom Pop! Corn, at her restaurant on Oct. 5, 2017. V’s Cellar Door is one of 15 restaurants involved with Downtown Restaurant Week. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

Downtown Restaurant Week looks to bring more locals downtown

Venietia Santana, the owner of V’s Cellar Door downtown, laughs when people say they don’t come out to eat downtown because the 15-minute commute from… Continue reading

V’s Cellar Door owner Venietia Santana sits near her newest menu item, the Shiz Boom Pop! Corn, at her restaurant on Oct. 5, 2017. V’s Cellar Door is one of 15 restaurants involved with Downtown Restaurant Week. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)
Juneau residents Hilary Rehfield-Green and her husband, Ryan Green, talk Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017, about surviving the mass shooting at the Route 91 Harvest Music Festival in Las Vegas last weekend. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Juneau couple survives Las Vegas shooting, recounts harrowing experience

Hiding in an abandoned area in the MGM Grand Las Vegas late Sunday night, Hilary Rehfield-Green and her husband Ryan Green faced an impossible question.… Continue reading

Juneau residents Hilary Rehfield-Green and her husband, Ryan Green, talk Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017, about surviving the mass shooting at the Route 91 Harvest Music Festival in Las Vegas last weekend. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Rob Edwardson, left, greets Debbie White after election results showed him winning by a wide margin at the Assembly chambers on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Newcomer Rob Edwardson ousts incumbent Debbie White for Assembly seat

When Rob Edwardson walked into a workshop in June about how to run for public office, he wasn’t sure he fully intended on running. When… Continue reading

Rob Edwardson, left, greets Debbie White after election results showed him winning by a wide margin at the Assembly chambers on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Mike Jones exits a voting booth in full rain gear after walking to the Mendenhall Valley Public Library to vote in the Municipal election on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Voter turnout drops after strong showing in 2016

After seeing a spike in voter turnout a year ago, every voting precinct experienced a downturn in ballots counted Tuesday. The 2016 election brought out… Continue reading

Mike Jones exits a voting booth in full rain gear after walking to the Mendenhall Valley Public Library to vote in the Municipal election on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

How prepared is Juneau for an active shooter?

For staff at the Juneau School District, thoughts of life-threatening disasters are a daily consideration. In the wake of a mass shooting in Las Vegas… Continue reading

Early voting numbers high after big 2016 turnout

Hali Denton has been regularly volunteering in Juneau elections for 10 years, and she’s seen slow election cycles. “I’ve seen days here, not this election… Continue reading

REACH client Niall Johnson, right, shares a laugh with Laurel Stafford, a employment specialist at REACH, on Friday, Sept. 29, 2017. Johnson currently works at Office Max in the Nugget Mall. October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

REACH community employment program benefits employees, employers

Loud laughter sounded from aisle C22 at JO-ANN Fabrics and Craft Store on Friday afternoon as Chevelle Hogan remembered the dance parties. Hogan was folding… Continue reading

REACH client Niall Johnson, right, shares a laugh with Laurel Stafford, a employment specialist at REACH, on Friday, Sept. 29, 2017. Johnson currently works at Office Max in the Nugget Mall. October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

One Assembly candidate far outpaces others in fundraising effort

With just a few days left before Juneau’s Oct. 3 municipal election, candidates and political action committees are wrapping up their fundraising efforts. District 1… Continue reading

Attendees of the Juneau Chamber of Commerce luncheon don “rose-colored glasses” to view economic data presented by Brian Holst, executive director of the Juneau Economic Development Council at the Moose Lodge on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Chamber of Commerce members wary but optimistic about economic future

For just a moment, members of the Juneau Chamber of Commerce looked like the crowd at a 3D movie. Employees from the Juneau Economic Development… Continue reading

Attendees of the Juneau Chamber of Commerce luncheon don “rose-colored glasses” to view economic data presented by Brian Holst, executive director of the Juneau Economic Development Council at the Moose Lodge on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)