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Members of the Arctic Council take a tour Treadwell Historic Preservation and Restoration Society member Wayne Jensen, right, on Monday, March 6, 2017. The roof of the “New Office Building” was recently removed and will be replaced this summer to help maintain the structure. The Arctic Council is holding their meetings in Juneau this week. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Arctic Council meets in Juneau

For a few days, Juneau is serving as the center of collaboration between countries in the Arctic. The Arctic Council’s Senior Arctic Officials (SAOs) are… Continue reading

Members of the Arctic Council take a tour Treadwell Historic Preservation and Restoration Society member Wayne Jensen, right, on Monday, March 6, 2017. The roof of the “New Office Building” was recently removed and will be replaced this summer to help maintain the structure. The Arctic Council is holding their meetings in Juneau this week. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
CBJ Assembly member Jerry Nankervis speaks in favor of an ordinance exempting cruise ships from charging sales tax aboard their boats while in port in Juneau. The Assembly approved the ordinance. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

Assembly passes ordinance to exempt sales taxes on cruise ships

The importance of the cruise ship industry was apparent during Monday night’s City and Borough of Juneau Assembly meeting as the group determined whether or… Continue reading

CBJ Assembly member Jerry Nankervis speaks in favor of an ordinance exempting cruise ships from charging sales tax aboard their boats while in port in Juneau. The Assembly approved the ordinance. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

Fighting for those who ‘don’t always have a voice’

A string of individuals lined up at Centennial Hall on Thursday night, prepared to address a packed house. One by one, the speakers shared individual… Continue reading

Kevin Ritchie, former Juneau city manager, speaks to the Juneau Chamber of Commerce on “Making Juneau More Family & Business Friendly with Youth Investment” at the Hangar Ballroom on Thursday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

How investing in early education is good for Alaska’s economy

Juneau serves as a symbol of the state in a number of ways, and presenters at the Chamber of Commerce luncheon believe that the city… Continue reading

Kevin Ritchie, former Juneau city manager, speaks to the Juneau Chamber of Commerce on “Making Juneau More Family & Business Friendly with Youth Investment” at the Hangar Ballroom on Thursday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Two Juneau engineering projects win statewide awards

Two Juneau projects earned statewide honors Saturday, as the Alaska Capital Engineers named its Outstanding Engineering Projects of 2016. The Whittier Street Reconstruction earned the… Continue reading

Lands Manager Greg Chaney presents his case for the Pederson Hill Preliminary Plat on Tuesday night. The Planning Commission unanimously approved the Preliminary Plat proposal at the meeting. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

City takes a step toward affordable housing

After nearly three hours of presentations, public comment and pondering Tuesday night, the Juneau Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve a Preliminary Plat for Phase… Continue reading

Lands Manager Greg Chaney presents his case for the Pederson Hill Preliminary Plat on Tuesday night. The Planning Commission unanimously approved the Preliminary Plat proposal at the meeting. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)
Many locals are skeptical of Uber coming to Juneau, in part to protect the well-being of local taxi companies. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

Why is Uber wrong for Juneau?

As state legislators debate the big-picture effects of Senate Bill 14, one that would bring ride-sharing companies such as Uber or Lyft to Alaska, local… Continue reading

Many locals are skeptical of Uber coming to Juneau, in part to protect the well-being of local taxi companies. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)
School board members said Monday that the challenges facing the Juneau School District are “unprecedented,” and asked for continued support from the CBJ Assembly. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

School board details ‘unprecedented’ challenges, financial uncertainty

Monday night’s joint meeting with the Juneau School District Board of Education and the City and Borough of Juneau Assembly centered around “unprecedented” challenges facing… Continue reading

School board members said Monday that the challenges facing the Juneau School District are “unprecedented,” and asked for continued support from the CBJ Assembly. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

City committee talks arboretum money, emergency route, sewage, future budget

The Public Works and Facilities Committee discussed four major topics at Monday’s meeting, ranging from short-term issues to a six-year plan of sorts. In terms… Continue reading

In this file photo from January 2016, vehicles fill the Juneau Walmart parking lot on the first day of its going out of business sale. Juneau’s Walmart, which has been open since 2007, was among 154 stores in the U.S. being “pruned” from the corporate tree, according to Walmart spokesperson Delia Garcia. About 180 Juneau residents lost their jobs. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Sold: Anchorage investment group purchases former Walmart building

After rumors and speculation swirling for the past year, the 10-acre property on Glacier Highway that formerly housed Walmart has been sold. D’s Investment Corporation… Continue reading

In this file photo from January 2016, vehicles fill the Juneau Walmart parking lot on the first day of its going out of business sale. Juneau’s Walmart, which has been open since 2007, was among 154 stores in the U.S. being “pruned” from the corporate tree, according to Walmart spokesperson Delia Garcia. About 180 Juneau residents lost their jobs. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Pederson Hill subdivision to go in front of Juneau Planning Commission

The Pederson Hill Subdivision is inching closer and closer to becoming a reality. The proposed subdivision will go before the Juneau Planning Commission on Tuesday,… Continue reading

Kevin Miller talks about his father, former Rep. Mike Miller of Juneau, who died recently. Rep. Miller served in the Alaska Legislature from 1971 to 1986. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

‘One of Alaska’s giants’: Former legislator leaves legacy of integrity, love for Alaska after death

In walking through Juneau, there isn’t anything overtly dedicated to Mortimer “Mike” Miller, the former state representative who died Feb. 11. Not even his son… Continue reading

Kevin Miller talks about his father, former Rep. Mike Miller of Juneau, who died recently. Rep. Miller served in the Alaska Legislature from 1971 to 1986. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Alec Mesdag, Director of Energy Services at AEL&P, speaks to the Juneau Chamber of Commerce during their luncheon at the Hangar Ballroom on Thursday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

AEL&P shelves natural gas hopes, but still promotes energy efficiency

Natural gas isn’t coming to Juneau anytime soon, and that has Alaska Electric Light &Power President Tim McLeod “disappointed,” he said at the Juneau Chamber… Continue reading

Alec Mesdag, Director of Energy Services at AEL&P, speaks to the Juneau Chamber of Commerce during their luncheon at the Hangar Ballroom on Thursday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)