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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)
Fitch and Associates members Steve Knight and BJ Jungman make a presentation along with Capital City and Fire Rescue Fire Chief Steve Etheridge during the City and Borough of Juneau Committee of the Whole meeting Wednesday. (Gregory Philson| Juneau Empire)

Fire department may receive additional staff members

The city’s fire department is short on staff and may get the help it needs. The City and Borough of Juneau Committee of the Whole… Continue reading

Fitch and Associates members Steve Knight and BJ Jungman make a presentation along with Capital City and Fire Rescue Fire Chief Steve Etheridge during the City and Borough of Juneau Committee of the Whole meeting Wednesday. (Gregory Philson| Juneau Empire)
Alison Lewis, left, and Dr. Tamar Boyd, right, speak about women’s health care at Wellspring Integrative Medical Center on Thursday. (Kevin Gullufsen | Juneau Empire)

Biz Spotlight: Changing the conversation around post-pregnancy care

Struggling to heal emotionally and physically after pregnancy is normal. But it’s not something people talk about readily, said Dr. Tamar “Tam” Boyd, of Wellspring… Continue reading

Alison Lewis, left, and Dr. Tamar Boyd, right, speak about women’s health care at Wellspring Integrative Medical Center on Thursday. (Kevin Gullufsen | Juneau Empire)
Bartlett Regional Hospital CEO Chuck Bill talks during the weekly Juneau Chamber of Commerce luncheon at Moose Lodge Thursday. (Gregory Philson | Juneau Empire)

Bartlett Regional CEO discusses state of hospital

Bartlett Regional Hospital is progressing with more ways to care for its patients. Bartlett Regional Hospital CEO Chuck Bill explained what the hospital is doing… Continue reading

Bartlett Regional Hospital CEO Chuck Bill talks during the weekly Juneau Chamber of Commerce luncheon at Moose Lodge Thursday. (Gregory Philson | Juneau Empire)
Mayo Schmidt, former CEO of Hydro One Limited, left retired from the company. The entire board of directors at Hydro One also resigned. The announcement was made by Canadian Premier Doug Ford Wednesday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Hydro One CEO, entire board no longer with company

The Chief Executive Officer of Canadian-owned Hydro One Limited and the entire Hydro One board of directors are officially no longer with the company. Canadian… Continue reading

Mayo Schmidt, former CEO of Hydro One Limited, left retired from the company. The entire board of directors at Hydro One also resigned. The announcement was made by Canadian Premier Doug Ford Wednesday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
A soft-sided carport sits in the 9100 block of Cohen Drive on Wednesday, July 11, 2018. Law enforcement officials say pet carcasses were kept in this carport, and bears had begun to eat the carcasses. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

Pet cremator cited for leaving dead animals out, attracting bears

The lingering smell of decomposing pets attracted bears to a backlogged cremator’s carport.

A soft-sided carport sits in the 9100 block of Cohen Drive on Wednesday, July 11, 2018. Law enforcement officials say pet carcasses were kept in this carport, and bears had begun to eat the carcasses. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)
This image from the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation’s Wednesday presentation to the Alaska Legislature shows the major components of the proposed trans-Alaska natural gas pipeline. (screenshot)

Gas pipeline negotiations continue

Correction: The proposed pipeline would be 807 miles, not 907 miles. The multibillion-dollar trans-Alaska natural gas pipeline project is still advancing, state lawmakers were told… Continue reading

This image from the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation’s Wednesday presentation to the Alaska Legislature shows the major components of the proposed trans-Alaska natural gas pipeline. (screenshot)
A salmon is seen in an undated file photo. (Juneau Empire)

Alaska fisheries ballot battle becomes more expensive

This year’s fish fight is already half as expensive as the 2014 ballot battle over Alaska’s oil and gas tax system. According to new filings… Continue reading

A salmon is seen in an undated file photo. (Juneau Empire)
Juneau Police Department Chief Ed Mercer speaks at a special meeting of the Uptown Neighborhood Association on Tuesday, July 10, 2018. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

Progress remains slow in addressing Harris Street disturbances

Around 70 frustrated neighbors gathered at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church downtown on Tuesday night to ask for answers from police and city officials about a… Continue reading

Juneau Police Department Chief Ed Mercer speaks at a special meeting of the Uptown Neighborhood Association on Tuesday, July 10, 2018. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)
The intersection of Riverside Drive and Stephen Richards Drive is seen in the Mendenhall Valley on Tuesday, June 19, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Alaska DOT plans changes to Valley intersection

An open house at 5-7 p.m. tonight is planned to fix traffic congestion at the intersection of Riverside Drive and Stephen Richards Memorial Drive.

The intersection of Riverside Drive and Stephen Richards Drive is seen in the Mendenhall Valley on Tuesday, June 19, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
This is an aerial view at the intersection of Front Street and Seward Street downtown. (Courtesy Photo | Josh McGraw)

Local artists showcase talent as part of downtown revitalization

Rico Worl, Christy Eriksen discuss medallions, Front and Seward streets intersection.

This is an aerial view at the intersection of Front Street and Seward Street downtown. (Courtesy Photo | Josh McGraw)
Lemon Creek Correctional Center pictured on Friday, April 13, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Case with nine co-defendants proving difficult to schedule

Trials likely coming soon in Lemon Creek Correctional Center drug smuggling case.

Lemon Creek Correctional Center pictured on Friday, April 13, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Alaska Air National Guard Col. Torrence Saxe, Commander of the168th Wing, celebrates the opening of the service branch’s Juneau recruiting office, the first outside the Anchorage and Fairbanks road system. Senior Master Sgt. Vickie Padello, who oversaw the office’s opening, and Technical Sgt. Jasmine Gallatin, a recruiter, hold a ceremonial ribbon in front of the new office at the National Guard Armory in the University of Alaska Southeast Rec Center. (Kevin Gullufsen | Juneau Empire)

Alaska Air National Guard looks to increase presence in Juneau

New recruiting office opens, aims to get capital on drill flight rotation.

Alaska Air National Guard Col. Torrence Saxe, Commander of the168th Wing, celebrates the opening of the service branch’s Juneau recruiting office, the first outside the Anchorage and Fairbanks road system. Senior Master Sgt. Vickie Padello, who oversaw the office’s opening, and Technical Sgt. Jasmine Gallatin, a recruiter, hold a ceremonial ribbon in front of the new office at the National Guard Armory in the University of Alaska Southeast Rec Center. (Kevin Gullufsen | Juneau Empire)
Two Coast Guard Air Station Sitka MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crews rescue 11 people after a float plane crashed 39 miles south southwest of Ketchikan, Alaska, on Prince of Wales Island, July 10, 2018. All 11 people were taken to a staging area nearby for further transfer to Ketchikan. (U.S. Coast Guard | Courtesy Photo)

All 11 rescued from crashed plane on Prince of Wales

All 11 people aboard a plane that crashed Tuesday have been rescued in mountainous terrain on Prince of Wales Island in Alaska, officials said. A… Continue reading

Two Coast Guard Air Station Sitka MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crews rescue 11 people after a float plane crashed 39 miles south southwest of Ketchikan, Alaska, on Prince of Wales Island, July 10, 2018. All 11 people were taken to a staging area nearby for further transfer to Ketchikan. (U.S. Coast Guard | Courtesy Photo)
The finished Housing First Project. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Man dies at Housing First

Cause of death unknown, but not seen as suspicious, police say.

The finished Housing First Project. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Eric Forrer, left, and Joe Geldhof, right, have sued the state of Alaska in an attempt to stop a plan that calls for borrowing up to $1 billion from global bond markets to pay oil and gas tax credits owed by the state. They are pictured May 22, 2018 in an interview at the Juneau Empire. (James Brooks | Juneau Empire File)

Alaska pauses plan to borrow $1 billion for oil-company payouts

State officials confirmed Tuesday that a billion-dollar bond issue is on hold amid a pending lawsuit by two Juneau men.

Eric Forrer, left, and Joe Geldhof, right, have sued the state of Alaska in an attempt to stop a plan that calls for borrowing up to $1 billion from global bond markets to pay oil and gas tax credits owed by the state. They are pictured May 22, 2018 in an interview at the Juneau Empire. (James Brooks | Juneau Empire File)