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Abbey Whitcomb and her client, Naknek resident Bryon Singly, pose with a small rainbow on the Naknek River. (Courtesy Photo | Sarah Miller)

Casting for fish — and guides — in Bristol Bay

Triston Chaney, a 19-year-old college student raised in Dillingham, knew before this year that he loved fly fishing. What he didn’t know is that he’d… Continue reading

Abbey Whitcomb and her client, Naknek resident Bryon Singly, pose with a small rainbow on the Naknek River. (Courtesy Photo | Sarah Miller)
A person identified as Ryan Jerome Bradshaw is seen in a photo provided by the Juneau Police Department. (Courtesy photo)

Juneau police arrest wanted man

Ryan Jerome Bradshaw is accused of multiple felonies.

A person identified as Ryan Jerome Bradshaw is seen in a photo provided by the Juneau Police Department. (Courtesy photo)
Juneau Municipal Clerk Laurie Sica in her office on Tuesday, June 19, 2018. Sica is retiring this month. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

‘Churn that butter’: Municipal clerk retires after 22 years working for the city

Laurie Sica never knows exactly what her day may entail. And for her, that is part of why she will miss her job. Sica, who… Continue reading

  • Jun 25, 2018
  • By Gregory Philson Juneau Empire
  • Local News
Juneau Municipal Clerk Laurie Sica in her office on Tuesday, June 19, 2018. Sica is retiring this month. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Governor Hilario Davide, from the Philippines Province of Cebu, meets with Mayor Ken Koelsch, left, and Assembly members Mary Becker, center, Jerry Nankervis and Jesse Kiehl (not pictured) at City Hall on Friday, June 22, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Filipino gov makes a trip to historic enclave

Gov. Hilario P. Davide III sat in front of a bowl of karioko on Friday at city hall, Juneau Mayor Ken Koelsch at his side.… Continue reading

  • Jun 25, 2018
  • By Kevin Gullufsen Juneau Empire
  • Local News
Governor Hilario Davide, from the Philippines Province of Cebu, meets with Mayor Ken Koelsch, left, and Assembly members Mary Becker, center, Jerry Nankervis and Jesse Kiehl (not pictured) at City Hall on Friday, June 22, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Alaska will ban mandatory tip pooling

The State of Alaska is banning mandatory tip-pooling starting this Friday, restoring labor protections revoked by the administration ofPresident Donald Trump.

Inside seven of Juneau’s greatest gardens

Inside seven of Juneau’s greatest gardens

It takes persistence to grow in Juneau. Frosts last longer, our cold soils don’t drain. Sometimes it seems the sun doesn’t poke through the clouds… Continue reading

  • Jun 25, 2018
  • By Kevin Gullufsen Juneau Empire
  • Local News
Inside seven of Juneau’s greatest gardens

Instacart hires Alaska lobbyist

Internet grocery firm Instacart has hired an Alaska lobbyist, according to filings released June 20 by the Alaska Public Offices Commission.

In this June 2017 photo, a pedestrian walks by City Hall on June 7, 2017. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire File)

City discussing possible ballot measure for pre-K funding program

Funding for a pre-K funding program aimed to help children prepare for kindergarten may be part of the Oct. 2, 2018 municipal ballot. There will… Continue reading

  • Jun 25, 2018
  • By Gregory Philson Juneau Empire
  • Local News
In this June 2017 photo, a pedestrian walks by City Hall on June 7, 2017. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire File)
Dave Branding, CEO of JAMHI Health & Wellness, Inc., greets Angelina Lundy during an open house at JAMHI’s Midtown Clinic located at the House First Project on Friday, June 22, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Open to all, new clinic at Housing First gaining patients

The Juneau Alliance for Mental Health Inc. recently added the phrase “Health and Wellness” to their name. It’s not a distinction without a difference, said… Continue reading

  • Jun 25, 2018
  • By Kevin Gullufsen Juneau Empire
  • Local News
Dave Branding, CEO of JAMHI Health & Wellness, Inc., greets Angelina Lundy during an open house at JAMHI’s Midtown Clinic located at the House First Project on Friday, June 22, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)