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In a proposed ordinance, the City and Borough of Juneau would give $2 million to Torrey Pines Development, a private developer which would build and run a $32 million assisted living facility on Clinton Drive in Vintage Park in the Mendenhall Valley.The City and Borough of Juneau purchased 2.35 acres of land in Vintage Park solely for senior assisted living. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Senior housing project gets tentative go ahead

Assembly members like it, in theory.

In a proposed ordinance, the City and Borough of Juneau would give $2 million to Torrey Pines Development, a private developer which would build and run a $32 million assisted living facility on Clinton Drive in Vintage Park in the Mendenhall Valley.The City and Borough of Juneau purchased 2.35 acres of land in Vintage Park solely for senior assisted living. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
City plows ahead with more snow expected tonight

City plows ahead with more snow expected tonight

Buses are running and roads are plowed.

City plows ahead with more snow expected tonight
U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Steve White makes a presentation to the Visitor Industry Task Force during its meeting Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Empire Live: Tourism task force hears from Coast Guard

A presentation and discussion are on the agenda.

U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Steve White makes a presentation to the Visitor Industry Task Force during its meeting Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
A helicopter crew from Coast Guard Air Station Sitka carries out training in Juneau, Alaska, June 26, 2018. (Petty Officer 1st Class Jon-Paul Rios | U.S. Coast Guard)
A helicopter crew from Coast Guard Air Station Sitka carries out training in Juneau, Alaska, June 26, 2018. (Petty Officer 1st Class Jon-Paul Rios | U.S. Coast Guard)
Volunteers from Humane Borders, a charitable organization, fill a water drum in the Arizona desert for immigrants traveling the waste. (Ken Huse | Courtesy Photo)

A long way from home: Juneau man lends a hand on Mexico border

Mexico is a long way from Juneau, but humanity is universal.

Volunteers from Humane Borders, a charitable organization, fill a water drum in the Arizona desert for immigrants traveling the waste. (Ken Huse | Courtesy Photo)
Empire Live: Committee of the Whole moves ahead with senior housing ordinance
Empire Live: Committee of the Whole moves ahead with senior housing ordinance
In this Sept. 23 photo, rescued migrants look at a map of Europe aboard the Ocean Viking humanitarian ship as it sails in the Mediterranean Sea. (AP Photo | Renata Brito)

Dunleavy agrees to continue accepting refugees

He said the resettlement program is in line with Alaska values.

In this Sept. 23 photo, rescued migrants look at a map of Europe aboard the Ocean Viking humanitarian ship as it sails in the Mediterranean Sea. (AP Photo | Renata Brito)
Tommy Reber cleans a fresh coat of snow off his vehicle at Gruening Park on Monday, Jan. 6, 2020. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Tommy Reber cleans a fresh coat of snow off his vehicle at Gruening Park on Monday, Jan. 6, 2020. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
A helicopter crew from Coast Guard Air Station Sitka carries out training in Juneau, Alaska, June 26, 2018. (Petty Officer 1st Class Jon-Paul Rios | U.S. Coast Guard)

Kayaker reported missing near Sitka

The missing man’s kayak was found empty and overturned.

A helicopter crew from Coast Guard Air Station Sitka carries out training in Juneau, Alaska, June 26, 2018. (Petty Officer 1st Class Jon-Paul Rios | U.S. Coast Guard)
TMHS hoopsters remain positive after defeat

TMHS hoopsters remain positive after defeat

Falcons can’t make up for poor first half.

TMHS hoopsters remain positive after defeat
‘Like a son’: Basketball coach, nephew chase region title

‘Like a son’: Basketball coach, nephew chase region title

Once a ball boy, senior point guard strives for dream with help from his uncle.

‘Like a son’: Basketball coach, nephew chase region title
Player of the Week: Brady Carandang

Player of the Week: Brady Carandang

He can get hot from 3.

Player of the Week: Brady Carandang
Carson’s big week ends with another JDHS win
Carson’s big week ends with another JDHS win
JDHS defense slows Bartlett

JDHS defense slows Bartlett

Crimson vs. Golden Bears.

JDHS defense slows Bartlett
Officer from the Juneau Police Department investigate an officer involved shooting that occured early Sunday morning off of Cinema Drive, Dec. 29, 2019. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)
Officer from the Juneau Police Department investigate an officer involved shooting that occured early Sunday morning off of Cinema Drive, Dec. 29, 2019. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)
Volcano briefly erupts on Alaska island, sends up ash cloud
Volcano briefly erupts on Alaska island, sends up ash cloud
Alaska’s delegation absent from brief urging reconsideration of Roe v. Wade

Alaska’s delegation absent from brief urging reconsideration of Roe v. Wade

207 lawmakers signed on. Alaska’s Republican lawmakers did not.

Alaska’s delegation absent from brief urging reconsideration of Roe v. Wade
Two cars were involved in a wreck near the Auke Bay Ferry Terminal, totaling both vehicles, on Dec. 31, 2019. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

Two vehicles totaled in wreck by ferry terminal

One driver was taken to BRH for minor injuries.

Two cars were involved in a wreck near the Auke Bay Ferry Terminal, totaling both vehicles, on Dec. 31, 2019. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)
At the tipping point: How do we stop cruise ship tourism from going overboard?

At the tipping point: How do we stop cruise ship tourism from going overboard?

How did we get here and are we doing enough to protect our town from tourism’s effects?

At the tipping point: How do we stop cruise ship tourism from going overboard?
Your weekend guide: A family fair, a 5K run and more
Your weekend guide: A family fair, a 5K run and more