Wire Service

Feds push deal for Admiralty Island land

The U.S. Forest Service finalized a deal Thursday with Sitka urban Native corporation Shee Atiká, Incorporated, to return 6,077 acres of heavily-logged land on Admiralty… Continue reading

Police and fire for Monday, July 2, 2018

Police and fire for Monday, July 2, 2018

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction… Continue reading

Police and fire for Monday, July 2, 2018
Scenes from the Juneau Fourth of July parade in 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Juneau parades will be packed with political participants

In the first week of July 1776, John Adams sat down to write a letter to his wife about the Continental Congress’ recent adoption of… Continue reading

Scenes from the Juneau Fourth of July parade in 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Former Alaska U.S. Senator Mark Begich greets and speaks to Juneau residents interested in his campaign for governor at the IBEW Local 1547 Union office on Thursday, June 29, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Our labor rights are on the line

During the Great Depression, 15 million Americans were unemployed and many of the few who did have jobs were exposed to horrific working conditions. It… Continue reading

Former Alaska U.S. Senator Mark Begich greets and speaks to Juneau residents interested in his campaign for governor at the IBEW Local 1547 Union office on Thursday, June 29, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Mikko Wilson demonstrates his DJI Phantom 4 drone during a meetup at the Makers Space in Douglas on Thursday, June 28, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Drone group takes flight

As number of local hobbyists and pilots grow, quadcopter enthusiasts start meetup.

Mikko Wilson demonstrates his DJI Phantom 4 drone during a meetup at the Makers Space in Douglas on Thursday, June 28, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
A taste of downtown: In search of eclectic foods on S. Franklin

A taste of downtown: In search of eclectic foods on S. Franklin

Reindeer, chaga, boba, salmon ice cream are all on the menu.

A taste of downtown: In search of eclectic foods on S. Franklin
Juneau Superior Court Judge Louis Menendez, left, and Juneau District Court Judge Thomas Nave talk with each other outside their individual offices at the Dimond Courthouse on Friday, June 29, 2018. Both judges are retiring and Friday was their last day at work. Speaking about Judge Nave Judge Menendez said, “He is my best friend. I would do anything for him.”

‘Respect the process’: Two Juneau judges retired on Friday

Two Juneau judges spent their last day at work trying to tie up any loose ends and clean up their offices.

Juneau Superior Court Judge Louis Menendez, left, and Juneau District Court Judge Thomas Nave talk with each other outside their individual offices at the Dimond Courthouse on Friday, June 29, 2018. Both judges are retiring and Friday was their last day at work. Speaking about Judge Nave Judge Menendez said, “He is my best friend. I would do anything for him.”
The top-three finishers of the first annual Hoonah Only Fools Run at Midnight, second place finisher Michael Croasmun, left, winner Wilbur Skeek, middle, and third-place finisher Nick Hughes. (Photo courtesy Paul Comolli)

Hoonah run raises funds for playground

The first Hunatics — Only Fools Run at Midnight fundraiser took place last Friday. Over $850 was raised for Hoonah’s Project Playground, a planned playground… Continue reading

The top-three finishers of the first annual Hoonah Only Fools Run at Midnight, second place finisher Michael Croasmun, left, winner Wilbur Skeek, middle, and third-place finisher Nick Hughes. (Photo courtesy Paul Comolli)
Luke Fanning named head of APICDA

Luke Fanning named head of APICDA

Luke Fanning has been named chief executive officer of the Aleutian-Pribilof Island Community Development Association, which is headquartered in Juneau. Fanning, the organization’s chief financial… Continue reading

Luke Fanning named head of APICDA

Kindness for youth with special needs

Embedded within the mission and vision of R.O.C.K. Juneau (Raising Our Children with Kindness), is the intention to build a community where kids are loved,… Continue reading

Davidson and Forbes wed

Davidson and Forbes wed

Tessina Davidson, of Juneau, and Jim Forbes, of Redmond, Washington, were married May 12, 2018, at The Lairmont Manor in Bellingham, Washington. The bride is… Continue reading

Davidson and Forbes wed

The champion of nothing

The Save Our Seas Act isn’t really an act at all.

Ciera Kelly, a Juneau-Douglas High School graduate, talks Friday about her swimming career at Washington State University where she will return as a senior in the fall. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Checking in with Ciera Kelly

Ciera Kelly, a pre-dentistry student and swimmer at Washington State University, has thrived in her three years in Pullman, Washington. The 2015 Juneau-Douglas High School… Continue reading

Ciera Kelly, a Juneau-Douglas High School graduate, talks Friday about her swimming career at Washington State University where she will return as a senior in the fall. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Arts education is critical for Juneau

The Juneau Arts & Humanities Council (JAHC) is the designated art agency for Alaska’s capital city. Arts education is an essential part of JAHC’s mission.… Continue reading

Yukon Wide Adventures pulls their voyageur canoe ashore on Friday evening in Dawson City, Yukon. The team finished the race first overall and first in the voyageur canoe category. (Courtesy Photo | Eva Holland)

Canadian, UK teams claim top spots at Yukon River Quest

For the second year in a row, Yukon Wide Adventures finished first overall at the Yukon River Quest. The six-person canoe team made up of… Continue reading

Yukon Wide Adventures pulls their voyageur canoe ashore on Friday evening in Dawson City, Yukon. The team finished the race first overall and first in the voyageur canoe category. (Courtesy Photo | Eva Holland)
Mansour Sadeghi speaks to a crowd of protestors Saturday at Capital Park during a rally against family separation at the U.S. southern border. (Kevin Gullufsen | Juneau Empire)

‘Give me your tired, your hungry’: Juneau protesters rally against family separation

The Families Belong Together Rally on Saturday drew an estimated 400 people.

Mansour Sadeghi speaks to a crowd of protestors Saturday at Capital Park during a rally against family separation at the U.S. southern border. (Kevin Gullufsen | Juneau Empire)
Clearing of land by Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska about three-and-a-half miles up Fish Creek Road on the way to the Eaglecrest Ski Area on Friday, June 29, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Parcel of land being logged along Eaglecrest road, purpose unclear

A significant land-clearing operation is under way on a parcel near the road leading to Eaglecrest Ski Area, and the purpose of the clearing could… Continue reading

Clearing of land by Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska about three-and-a-half miles up Fish Creek Road on the way to the Eaglecrest Ski Area on Friday, June 29, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Juneau Empire file.

Six-figure donation saves Perseverance Theatre

An “outpouring of support” will help Perseverance Theatre pull out of a cash crisis.

Juneau Empire file.

Police arrest man for punching ex-girlfriend, stealing her car

A man was arrested on felony charges on Friday for reportedly trying to take his ex-girlfriend’s cellphone, punching her in the head and driving off… Continue reading

Dr. Rosita Worl, President of the Sealaska Heritage Institute, attends an event at the Walter Soboleff Center in November 2015. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Sealaska announces Alaska Native language summit

Sealaska Heritage Institute on Thursday announced it will be hosting an Alaska Native language summit, geared toward fluent elders speakers of the Tlingit, Haida and… Continue reading

Dr. Rosita Worl, President of the Sealaska Heritage Institute, attends an event at the Walter Soboleff Center in November 2015. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)