Gregory Philson

Lizette Stiehr, executive director for the Alaska Association on Developmental Disabilities, holds up a loud speaker microphone during singing at Key Coalition Rally at the Capitol on Friday, March 2, 2018. The Key Coalition of Alaska educates legislators about the importance of sustaining community-based services for people with disabilities and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Group cheerfully promotes equal rights for those with disabilities

Singing to the tune of “You Are My Sunshine,” Key Coalition of Alaska members and supporters flooded the steps of the Alaska State Capitol cheerfully… Continue reading

Lizette Stiehr, executive director for the Alaska Association on Developmental Disabilities, holds up a loud speaker microphone during singing at Key Coalition Rally at the Capitol on Friday, March 2, 2018. The Key Coalition of Alaska educates legislators about the importance of sustaining community-based services for people with disabilities and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Mandy Cole stands on the corner of 10th St. and Egan Dr. on Thursday, March 1, 2018, encouraging drivers to donate money to non-profit organizations. (Richard McGrail | Juneau Empire)

Juneau nonprofits rally for Pick.Click.Give donations

Making people aware of a simple charitable donation brought out a group of sign-holders braving the early-morning wind encouraging people to “Pick.Click.Give” at the Douglas… Continue reading

Mandy Cole stands on the corner of 10th St. and Egan Dr. on Thursday, March 1, 2018, encouraging drivers to donate money to non-profit organizations. (Richard McGrail | Juneau Empire)
Glacier Valley Shoppe General Manager Adam Gray, left, and Store Manager Grace Doubrava in their new store located at 8505 Old Dairy Road. Glacier Valley Shoppe is the fourth retail outlet for marijuana in Juneau. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Mendenhall Valley’s first licensed marijuana shop opens

Mendenhall Valley residents no longer need to make the trek downtown to purchase legal marijuana and related products. Glacier Valley Shoppe, located at 8505 Old… Continue reading

Glacier Valley Shoppe General Manager Adam Gray, left, and Store Manager Grace Doubrava in their new store located at 8505 Old Dairy Road. Glacier Valley Shoppe is the fourth retail outlet for marijuana in Juneau. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Public addresses potential sale between to representatives from AEL&P, Avista and Hydro One

Juneau residents were able to voice their concerns, ask questions and air grievances about the potential sale of Avista Corp. (parent company of Juneau’s Alaska… Continue reading

Assembly approves $75K to intervene in AEL&P sale

The City and Borough of Juneau will have a say in Canadian-owned Hydro One Limited’s attempt to acquire Avista Corp., which owns Alaska Electric Light… Continue reading

St. Vincent de Paul Society purchases Valley Auto building

While one long-standing Juneau local business plans to close its doors after nearly four decades in business, another organization finds a new, and better, space… Continue reading

This illustration in a preliminary drawing of the future “Native Arts Park.” (Courtesy Photo | MRV Architects via Sealaska Heritage Institute)

Sealaska is building a Native Art Park in its downtown parking lot

Sealaska Heritage Institute is planning on building an Alaska Native “art park” in the Sealaska Plaza parking lot in downtown Juneau. Rosita Worl, President of… Continue reading

This illustration in a preliminary drawing of the future “Native Arts Park.” (Courtesy Photo | MRV Architects via Sealaska Heritage Institute)
Ati Nasiah, prevention outreach director for AWARE, leads a Racial Equity and Liberation meeting at Northern Light United Church on Friday, Feb. 23, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Confronting Racism: Group gathers for discussions on racial, cultural issues

During a week filled with hot-topic issues from cultural appropriation and racial institutionalization locally and nationwide, it is fitting a group focused in on racism… Continue reading

Ati Nasiah, prevention outreach director for AWARE, leads a Racial Equity and Liberation meeting at Northern Light United Church on Friday, Feb. 23, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
A view from Don D. Statter Memorial Boat Harbor in Auke Bay. (Angelo Saggiomo | Juneau Empire)

CBJ receives Alaska Clean Harbor certification

Efforts to clean up the waters and the surrounding areas in town are paying off. The City and Borough Docks &Harbors recently announced it was… Continue reading

A view from Don D. Statter Memorial Boat Harbor in Auke Bay. (Angelo Saggiomo | Juneau Empire)
In this June 2017 photo, a pedestrian walks by City Hall on June 7, 2017. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire File)

Here’s what’s on the city docket this week

Monday will be busy for the City and Borough of Juneau as several meetings, including the regular Committee of the Whole, will be held. One… Continue reading

In this June 2017 photo, a pedestrian walks by City Hall on June 7, 2017. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire File)
In this May 2016 photo, Anthony Mallott, president and CEO of Sealaska. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Sealaska CEO explains company’s innovation plan

Using traditional Tlingit concepts and stories, Anthony Mallott, presented Sealaska Corporation's approach to innovation during the Juneau Economic Development Council and Chamber Luncheon at the Innovation… Continue reading

In this May 2016 photo, Anthony Mallott, president and CEO of Sealaska. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
In this June 2008 photo, Becky Iverson sorts her plastic container at the Waste Management site in Lemon Creek. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Lemon Creek recycling building closes but service continues

Juneau residents who use the Lemon Creek recycling facility may be slightly confused when they see the building closed, but should not worry because recycling… Continue reading

In this June 2008 photo, Becky Iverson sorts her plastic container at the Waste Management site in Lemon Creek. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
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‘Alaska Food Network’ idea wins Pitch Contest prize

Michael Wheeler, of Anchorage, beat out five other entrepreneurs with goals of expanding or starting their home-grown business in a “Shark Tank”-style pitch competition during… Continue reading

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Innovation Summit starts today

Progress is always the theme for the Innovation Summit, and it will ring especially true this year. “Driving Innovation through Diversity” is this year’s motto… Continue reading

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A halibut hook. (University of Alaska Museum of the North)

Traditional halibut hook inducted into Alaska Hall Of Fame

The hook on the first day of the Juneau Economic Development Council Innovation Summit was exactly that. The halibut hook, a wooden fishing tool created… Continue reading

A halibut hook. (University of Alaska Museum of the North)