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The front page of the Juneau Empire on Nov. 14, 1985. (Mari Kanagy / Juneau Empire)

Empire Archives: Juneau’s history for the week of Nov. 22

Capital city coverage from a century ago.

The front page of the Juneau Empire on Nov. 14, 1985. (Mari Kanagy / Juneau Empire)
Former Juneau police officer Brandon LeBlanc stands second from the left as paramedics secure Christopher Williams Jr. to a stretcher following his arrest by LeBlanc. (Juneau Police Department screenshot)

Juneau man files suit against CBJ and former police officer for violent arrest

Christopher Williams Jr. has filed a civil lawsuit against former Juneau police officer Brandon LeBlanc and the City and Borough of Juneau, alleging excessive force… Continue reading

Former Juneau police officer Brandon LeBlanc stands second from the left as paramedics secure Christopher Williams Jr. to a stretcher following his arrest by LeBlanc. (Juneau Police Department screenshot)
A bus passes by City Hall downtown. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire file)

Juneau grocery and utility taxes drop this week

Exemptions come with parameters and restrictions.

A bus passes by City Hall downtown. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire file)
Assembly member Ella Adkison moves to table the ordinance to implement ranked-choice voting indefinitely at the Monday, Nov. 17 Assembly meeting at Centennial Hall. (Mari Kanagy / Juneau Empire)

Assembly tables implementation of ranked choice voting indefinitely

They said they should be focussed on the budget, at present.

Assembly member Ella Adkison moves to table the ordinance to implement ranked-choice voting indefinitely at the Monday, Nov. 17 Assembly meeting at Centennial Hall. (Mari Kanagy / Juneau Empire)
City employees clear the unhoused encampment on Teal Street on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025. (Mari Kanagy / Juneau Empire)

Teal Street encampment cleared as winter maintenance rules take effect

Unhoused residents seek shelter elsewhere, many opting to stay in Mendenhall Valley.

City employees clear the unhoused encampment on Teal Street on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025. (Mari Kanagy / Juneau Empire)
The front page of the Juneau Empire on Nov. 14, 1985. (Mari Kanagy / Juneau Empire)

Empire Archives: Juneau’s history for the week of Nov. 15

Capital city coverage from four decades ago

The front page of the Juneau Empire on Nov. 14, 1985. (Mari Kanagy / Juneau Empire)
Win Gruening (courtesy)

Opinion: Sen. Dan Sullivan – promises made, promises kept

The senator has promised and delivered on red-tape slashing solutions

Win Gruening (courtesy)
The aurora borealis is seen from Mendenhall Lake in Juneau on Nov. 12, 2025. A series of solar flares caused unusually bright displays of the northern lights across Alaska Tuesday and Wednesday nights. (Chloe Anderson/Peninsula Clarion)

In photos: Dark clear skies and solar storm put on a show near Juneau

The aurora borealis danced over the Mendenhall Glacier in Juneau on Nov. 12, 2025. Hundreds of Juneauites flocked to dark areas of town to catch… Continue reading

  • Nov 13, 2025
  • Chloe Anderson Peninsula Clarion
The aurora borealis is seen from Mendenhall Lake in Juneau on Nov. 12, 2025. A series of solar flares caused unusually bright displays of the northern lights across Alaska Tuesday and Wednesday nights. (Chloe Anderson/Peninsula Clarion)
State Sen. Jesse Kiehl (D-Juneau) discusses a fisheries bill on the Senate floor on May 20, 2025. Kiehl recently spoke at the Oct. 6 Juneau Chamber of Commerce Luncheon alongside	(Mark Sabbatini/Juneau Empire file photo)

What does the future hold for the permanent fund dividend?

As Alaska braces for another challenging budget season, state Sen. Jesse Kiehl, D-Juneau, is calling for realism in Governor Mike Dunleavy’s soon-to-be-released spending plan. Speaking… Continue reading

State Sen. Jesse Kiehl (D-Juneau) discusses a fisheries bill on the Senate floor on May 20, 2025. Kiehl recently spoke at the Oct. 6 Juneau Chamber of Commerce Luncheon alongside	(Mark Sabbatini/Juneau Empire file photo)
High school culinary arts teacher and former Juneau Education Association President Chris Heidemann testifies before the Board of Education on Oct. 28. (Mari Kanagy/Juneau Empire).

Juneau School District initiates arbitration. The teacher’s union disagrees

This step comes after months of collective bargaining.

High school culinary arts teacher and former Juneau Education Association President Chris Heidemann testifies before the Board of Education on Oct. 28. (Mari Kanagy/Juneau Empire).
Mari Kanagy/Juneau Empire
Local artist Johanna Griggs looks at “The Ocean Mirror,” her favorite piece from her exhibit “Landscapes of Southeast Alaska,” on display at the Juneau Arts and Culture Center.

Juneau painter explores local color and reflection

The exhibit display at the Juneau Arts and Culture Center through November.

Mari Kanagy/Juneau Empire
Local artist Johanna Griggs looks at “The Ocean Mirror,” her favorite piece from her exhibit “Landscapes of Southeast Alaska,” on display at the Juneau Arts and Culture Center.
Juneau International Airport stands on Shell Simmons Drive. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire File)

Juneau flights not yet affected by FAA restrictions

Although local departures are unaffected, connecting flights from Sea-Tac are at risk.

Juneau International Airport stands on Shell Simmons Drive. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire File)
City Hall stands at 155 South Seward Street. (file photo, Clarise Larson/Juneau Empire File)
City Hall stands at 155 South Seward Street. (file photo, Clarise Larson/Juneau Empire File)
Members of Juneau Education Association and supporters of the union dress in green at the Board of Education Meeting on Oct. 28, 2025. (Mari Kanagy/Juneau Empire)

Teacher’s union speaks on lapsed contract as board members shuffle

Juneau Educators Association’s contract expired at the end of July.

Members of Juneau Education Association and supporters of the union dress in green at the Board of Education Meeting on Oct. 28, 2025. (Mari Kanagy/Juneau Empire)
“Tide Pools” is part of the “Landscapes of Southeast Alaska” exhibit by Johanna Griggs, presented by Juneau Arts & Humanities Council. The exhibit will open at the Juneau Arts and Culture Center on Friday, Nov. 7 2025. (courtesy Juneau Arts and Humanities Council)

November’s First Friday: Here’s what to see

Juneau Arts & Humanities Council announces community events at attend Nov. 7.

“Tide Pools” is part of the “Landscapes of Southeast Alaska” exhibit by Johanna Griggs, presented by Juneau Arts & Humanities Council. The exhibit will open at the Juneau Arts and Culture Center on Friday, Nov. 7 2025. (courtesy Juneau Arts and Humanities Council)
One of the houses on Telephone Hill stands vacant on Wednesday, Nov. 5. A lawsuit filed against the city Friday seeks to reverse the eviction of residents and halt demolition of homes on the hill. (Mari Kanagy/Juneau Empire)

Telephone Hill residents file lawsuit against city to stop evictions and demolition

The city says legal action is “without factual or legal support.”

One of the houses on Telephone Hill stands vacant on Wednesday, Nov. 5. A lawsuit filed against the city Friday seeks to reverse the eviction of residents and halt demolition of homes on the hill. (Mari Kanagy/Juneau Empire)
Goldbelt Inc. illustrates a potential cruise ship port and development along the coast of west Douglas Island. (Port of Tomorrow MG image)

Assembly approves one step in Douglas cruise port plan, but pauses next move

Goldbelt’s “new cultural cruise destination” in west Douglas is still years out.

Goldbelt Inc. illustrates a potential cruise ship port and development along the coast of west Douglas Island. (Port of Tomorrow MG image)
Gov. Mike Dunleavy discusses his new proposed omnibus education legislation at a news conference on Jan. 31, 2025. (Photo by Corinne Smith/Alaska Beacon)

Alaska declares disaster over federal food aid failure, diverts $10 million for temporary help

Following a request by state legislators and similar action by other states, Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy on Monday declared a 30-day state of disaster that… Continue reading

  • Nov 3, 2025
  • By James Brooks and Claire Stremple Alaska Beacon
Gov. Mike Dunleavy discusses his new proposed omnibus education legislation at a news conference on Jan. 31, 2025. (Photo by Corinne Smith/Alaska Beacon)
HESCO barriers line the Mendenhall River on Monday, May 12, 2025. (File photo, Jasz Garrett/Juneau Empire)

Army Corps to fund next steps of flood barrier improvements

CBJ accepts federal help for flood mitigation

HESCO barriers line the Mendenhall River on Monday, May 12, 2025. (File photo, Jasz Garrett/Juneau Empire)
Glass clan house screen and house posts made by Tlingit artist Preston Singletary at the Walter Soboleff Center in Juneau, Alaska. The screen shows a Northwest Coast design in sandblasted glass. On the left stands an Eagle warrior; while on the right stands a Raven created in a dark charcoal color. (photo courtesy SHI)

SHI to host November lecture series on SE Alaska Native history

The monthlong series brings together artists, scholars and leaders.

Glass clan house screen and house posts made by Tlingit artist Preston Singletary at the Walter Soboleff Center in Juneau, Alaska. The screen shows a Northwest Coast design in sandblasted glass. On the left stands an Eagle warrior; while on the right stands a Raven created in a dark charcoal color. (photo courtesy SHI)