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Copies of the Goldbelt Corp. annual report are seen Tuesday, July 17, 2018. (James Brooks | Juneau Empire)

Goldbelt Corp. re-elects incumbents to board of directors

Corporation also shows financial rebound from 2016.

Copies of the Goldbelt Corp. annual report are seen Tuesday, July 17, 2018. (James Brooks | Juneau Empire)
In a photo provided by the office of the governor, Gov. Bill Walker signs Senate Bill 63, a statewide public smoking ban, on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at the Lucky Wishbone restaurant in Anchorage. Standing at right is Sen. Peter Micciche, R-Soldotna, the legislative sponsor of the bill. On Walker’s lap is Stella Micciche, one of Micciche’s daughters. Also visible, from right to left behind Walker are Dr. Jay Butler, Alaska’s chief medical officer; Rep. Geran Tarr, D-Anchorage; Rep. Jason Grenn, I-Anchorage; Micciche; Rep. Chris Birch, R-Anchorage; and the smile of Emily Nenon of the American Cancer Society. (Courtesy photo)

Alaska Gov. Bill Walker signs bill banning indoor smoking

Effective Oct. 1, ban mirrors similar regulations approved by Bethel, Juneau, Anchorage.

In a photo provided by the office of the governor, Gov. Bill Walker signs Senate Bill 63, a statewide public smoking ban, on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at the Lucky Wishbone restaurant in Anchorage. Standing at right is Sen. Peter Micciche, R-Soldotna, the legislative sponsor of the bill. On Walker’s lap is Stella Micciche, one of Micciche’s daughters. Also visible, from right to left behind Walker are Dr. Jay Butler, Alaska’s chief medical officer; Rep. Geran Tarr, D-Anchorage; Rep. Jason Grenn, I-Anchorage; Micciche; Rep. Chris Birch, R-Anchorage; and the smile of Emily Nenon of the American Cancer Society. (Courtesy photo)
In this screenshot from a video shared Monday by Capital City Fire/Rescue, the waters of Suicide Basin have topped the low point in the dam holding the reservoir and are beginning to flow downhill. (Screenshot)

Suicide Basin begins releasing water, but flooding risk unknown

Suicide Basin began its long-awaited release of water late Monday, but there are no signs of incipient flooding along the banks of the Mendenhall River or Mendenhall Lake.

In this screenshot from a video shared Monday by Capital City Fire/Rescue, the waters of Suicide Basin have topped the low point in the dam holding the reservoir and are beginning to flow downhill. (Screenshot)
This file photo shows the Holland America Westerdam in Southeast Alaska. (National Park Service | Courtesy Photo)

Park Service suspends search for overboard cruise ship passenger

After a day-long search that spread across the waters and shores of Glacier Bay, the National Park Service suspended its efforts Saturday for a man… Continue reading

This file photo shows the Holland America Westerdam in Southeast Alaska. (National Park Service | Courtesy Photo)
Kenny Solomon-Gross, Vice President and Manager of Gross Alaska Theatres, demonstrates the use of their new closed captioning and assistive listening systems at the 20th Century Theatre in downtown Juneau on Monday, July 16, 2018. The systems are available both downtown and their Glacier Cinemas in the Mendenhall Valley. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Local movie theaters now offering devices for hearing, visually impaired

20th Century Theatre, Glacier Cinemas now Americans with Disabilities Act compliant.

Kenny Solomon-Gross, Vice President and Manager of Gross Alaska Theatres, demonstrates the use of their new closed captioning and assistive listening systems at the 20th Century Theatre in downtown Juneau on Monday, July 16, 2018. The systems are available both downtown and their Glacier Cinemas in the Mendenhall Valley. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Matt Barnaby of Barnaby Brewing, talks about brewing a beer at his North Franklin location on Monday, April 9, 2018 before a fire closed the brewery. Barnaby recently won an award for its “I’ll Have Another 2018” smoked beer. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Two local breweries win medals at US Open of Beer

Two local breweries were recently awarded for the craftsmanship of their ales. Alaskan Brewing Company and Barnaby Brewing Company each earned a medal during the… Continue reading

Matt Barnaby of Barnaby Brewing, talks about brewing a beer at his North Franklin location on Monday, April 9, 2018 before a fire closed the brewery. Barnaby recently won an award for its “I’ll Have Another 2018” smoked beer. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
The Coast Guard Cutter Douglas Munro sails past Margerie Glacier in Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska, July 15, 2018. The Douglas Munro crew assisted the Glacier Bay National Park Service personnel in rescuing four people whose kayaks overturned in rough waters, but all four people made it to shore. (U.S. Coast Guard | Courtesy Photo)

Four kayakers survive after boats overturn in Glacier Bay

It was a busy weekend for Coast Guard personnel in Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, as responders helped rescue two hikers and four kayakers… Continue reading

The Coast Guard Cutter Douglas Munro sails past Margerie Glacier in Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska, July 15, 2018. The Douglas Munro crew assisted the Glacier Bay National Park Service personnel in rescuing four people whose kayaks overturned in rough waters, but all four people made it to shore. (U.S. Coast Guard | Courtesy Photo)
A Department of Transportation and Public Facilities crew finishes the replacement of a section of guard rail on Egan Drive on Monday, July 16, 2018, that was taken out by a drunk driver over the weekend. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Car crashes into Egan guardrail after veering across median

A pickup truck swerved across the median on Egan Drive in the early hours of the morning Sunday, police say, and the truck took out… Continue reading

A Department of Transportation and Public Facilities crew finishes the replacement of a section of guard rail on Egan Drive on Monday, July 16, 2018, that was taken out by a drunk driver over the weekend. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Eating Wild: Lovage & Sorghum Salad

Eating Wild: Lovage & Sorghum Salad

Fresh, clean, with a little bite and celery undertones, this easy and delicious salad highlights the flavor of wild lovage. Lovage, a member of the… Continue reading

Eating Wild: Lovage & Sorghum Salad
Clyde Didrickson and his wife, Charlotte, smile and hug each other in their new home Friday morning. The couple were able to get their new home through a Tlingit Haida Regional Housing Authority grant funding program aimed to help veterans. (Gregory Philson | Juneau Empire)

‘It is a blessing’: Grant offering housing for Alaska Native veterans

Program has helped 19 individuals or familes in the last year.

Clyde Didrickson and his wife, Charlotte, smile and hug each other in their new home Friday morning. The couple were able to get their new home through a Tlingit Haida Regional Housing Authority grant funding program aimed to help veterans. (Gregory Philson | Juneau Empire)
Wade Bryson. (Kevin Gullufsen | Juneau Empire)

Businessman Wade Bryson joins District 2 race

Businessman Wade Bryson has joined the race for the District 2 City and Borough of Juneau Assembly seat. The 44-year-old father of five announced his… Continue reading

Wade Bryson. (Kevin Gullufsen | Juneau Empire)
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Man indicted for Fourth of July assault

An assault on the Fourth of July led to an indictment for charges of first- and second-degree assault for a Juneau man this week. A… Continue reading

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Princess Sophia gets permanent memorial at Eagle Beach

Princess Sophia gets permanent memorial at Eagle Beach

Just miles northwest of Eagle Beach, the relic of the Princess Sophia sits awash in the icy waters of Lynn Canal. Vanderbilt Reef claimed the… Continue reading

Princess Sophia gets permanent memorial at Eagle Beach
Richard “Dick” Goto runs down Riverside Drive in the Mendenhall Valley on Friday. (Nolin Ainsworth | Juneau Empire)

Meet the Juneau man who hasn’t missed a morning run for over 30 years

Dick Goto is Juneau’s “Energizer Bunny.”

Richard “Dick” Goto runs down Riverside Drive in the Mendenhall Valley on Friday. (Nolin Ainsworth | Juneau Empire)
In this photo provided by the Alaska Division of Elections, Carolyn Brown (left) and Judy Andree of the Juneau Chapter of the League of Women Voters examine materials before visiting Lemon Creek Correctional Center on July 10, 2018. The division and league have begun a pilot program to allow eligible Alaska inmates to register to vote and seek absentee ballots. (Samantha Miller | Courtesy Photo)

Pilot program aids voter registration, absentee balloting for eligible prisoners in Alaska

Volunteers visit prisons in Juneau, Fairbanks.

In this photo provided by the Alaska Division of Elections, Carolyn Brown (left) and Judy Andree of the Juneau Chapter of the League of Women Voters examine materials before visiting Lemon Creek Correctional Center on July 10, 2018. The division and league have begun a pilot program to allow eligible Alaska inmates to register to vote and seek absentee ballots. (Samantha Miller | Courtesy Photo)
Suicide Basin is seen on July 12, 2018 in this photograph provided by U.S. Geological Survey hydrologist Jamie Pierce. (Courtesy photo)

Juneau scientists await unprecedented flood from Mendenhall Glacier’s Suicide Basin

Glacier-caused dam could be topped by water as early as Sunday.

Suicide Basin is seen on July 12, 2018 in this photograph provided by U.S. Geological Survey hydrologist Jamie Pierce. (Courtesy photo)
The sign of Kodzoff Acres Mobile Home Park is pictured Friday, July 13, 2018. A fire rendered one mobile home a total loss, according to a statement from Capital City Fire/Rescue. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

Second Valley fire this week stems from suspicious circumstances, fire marshal says

This article has been updated with more information from the fire department. For the second time this week, there was a large fire in the… Continue reading

The sign of Kodzoff Acres Mobile Home Park is pictured Friday, July 13, 2018. A fire rendered one mobile home a total loss, according to a statement from Capital City Fire/Rescue. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)
Auke Bay lab set to be demolished this fall

Auke Bay lab set to be demolished this fall

UAS will build new facility to house natural sciences building, aiming for 2020 completion.

Auke Bay lab set to be demolished this fall
Juneau’s cost of living rises; is now more expensive than Anchorage or Fairbanks

Juneau’s cost of living rises; is now more expensive than Anchorage or Fairbanks

Juneau’s cost of living has risen in the past year, according to new figures from the Council for Community and Economic Research. Each year, the… Continue reading

Juneau’s cost of living rises; is now more expensive than Anchorage or Fairbanks
The Marine Parking Garage is pictured in November 2017. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire File)

Man in critical condition after fall from dock

A man was flown to Anchorage in critical condition after a fall off the downtown dock early Friday morning, police and hospital spokespeople said. At… Continue reading

The Marine Parking Garage is pictured in November 2017. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire File)