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Gov. Mike Dunleavy is seen in a screenshot of a news conference on Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, in Anchorage. (Screenshot)

Alaska pays $350,000 to settle last wrongful-firing lawsuit from loyalty-pledge scheme

The state of Alaska has paid $350,000 to settle a four-year-old lawsuit that found Gov. Mike Dunleavy and his former chief of staff personally liable… Continue reading

Gov. Mike Dunleavy is seen in a screenshot of a news conference on Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, in Anchorage. (Screenshot)
An empty classroom at Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé in Juneau on July 20, 2022. (Photo by Lisa Phu/Alaska Beacon)

Alaska to use crowdsourcing website to distribute $2M in COVID-19 money for school supplies

Alaska public school teachers short of supplies this year have a new source to turn to for funding, and it’s not the local school budget.… Continue reading

An empty classroom at Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé in Juneau on July 20, 2022. (Photo by Lisa Phu/Alaska Beacon)
A map shows locations for new cabins being considered by the U.S. Forest Service in and near Juneau. A multiyear project to add about 25 cabins in the Tongass and Chugach national forests, funded largely by $14 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, is in the early stages. (U.S. Forest Service map)

New Forest Service cabin coming to Mendenhall Campground

Cabin may open by next summer, is among first of 25 planned in Tongass and Chugach national forests.

A map shows locations for new cabins being considered by the U.S. Forest Service in and near Juneau. A multiyear project to add about 25 cabins in the Tongass and Chugach national forests, funded largely by $14 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, is in the early stages. (U.S. Forest Service map)
President Donald Trump arrives at the White House after golfing Nov. 7, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

Trump indicted for efforts to overturn 2020 election and block transfer of power

Donald Trump was indicted on felony charges Tuesday for working to overturn the results of the 2020 election in the run-up to the violent riot… Continue reading

  • Aug 1, 2023
  • By Eric Tucker and Michael Kunzelman Associated Press
President Donald Trump arrives at the White House after golfing Nov. 7, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)
U.S. Coast Guard personnel conducts a rescue of a man aboard a commercial fishing vessel that began taking on water in Gastineau Channel Tuesday morning. (Courtesy / Coast Guard Sector Southeast Alaska)

Coast Guard: No injuries reported after fishing vessel nearly sinks in Juneau

No environmental impacts reported at this time, spokesperson says

U.S. Coast Guard personnel conducts a rescue of a man aboard a commercial fishing vessel that began taking on water in Gastineau Channel Tuesday morning. (Courtesy / Coast Guard Sector Southeast Alaska)
This rendering depicts Huna Totem Corp.’s proposed new cruise ship dock downtown that was approved for a conditional-use permit by the City and Borough of Juneau Planning Commission in early July. (City and Borough of Juneau)

City says more public outreach planned as permit for Huna Totem cruise ship dock moves forward

Upcoming meeting for uplands development permit scheduled for Aug. 8.

This rendering depicts Huna Totem Corp.’s proposed new cruise ship dock downtown that was approved for a conditional-use permit by the City and Borough of Juneau Planning Commission in early July. (City and Borough of Juneau)
(Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire File)

Juneau man turns himself into police, arrested on child pornography charges

He pleaded not guilty and is out on bail, according to court documents.

(Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire File)
The Alaska flag flies from the bow of a boat in one of Ketchikan’s small-boat harbors on July 24. (Photo by James Brooks/Alaska Beacon)

With Alaska’s maritime heritage at risk of being lost, program seeks to preserve it

Alaska Maritime Heritage Preservation Program is open to funding projects by museums, others

The Alaska flag flies from the bow of a boat in one of Ketchikan’s small-boat harbors on July 24. (Photo by James Brooks/Alaska Beacon)
A black bear catches a salmon, causing eggs to squirt out, at Peterson Lake on July 26. The bear then ignored the salmon and ate the eggs before hunting for more fish. (Photo by Steve Hamilton)

Wild Shots

To showcase our readers’ work to the widest possible audience, Wild Shots have been moved in front of the Juneau Empire’s paywall. Don’t have a… Continue reading

A black bear catches a salmon, causing eggs to squirt out, at Peterson Lake on July 26. The bear then ignored the salmon and ate the eggs before hunting for more fish. (Photo by Steve Hamilton)
This is a photo of a Capital City Fire/Rescue vehicle at the scene of a fire in June. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire File)

Police investigate abandoned vehicle fire as arson

The possible intentional fire appears to be an isolated incident, fire marshal says.

This is a photo of a Capital City Fire/Rescue vehicle at the scene of a fire in June. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire File)
Two people ride an all-terrain vehicle on Utqiagvik’s beach on Aug. 2, 2022. (Photo by Yereth Rosen/Alaska Beacon)

Alaska natural resources agency OKs bigger off-road vehicles on most state land

Alaskans can now use larger and heavier recreational off-road vehicles on most state land without a specialty permit, a move intended to accommodate the growth… Continue reading

Two people ride an all-terrain vehicle on Utqiagvik’s beach on Aug. 2, 2022. (Photo by Yereth Rosen/Alaska Beacon)
A sexual assault kit. (Photo from Alaska Department of Public Safety)

Sexual assault survivors in Alaska can now track their rape kits online

A new online tool will allow survivors to check the status of their sexual assault kits, Alaska’s Department of Public Safety announced last week. The… Continue reading

A sexual assault kit. (Photo from Alaska Department of Public Safety)
Juneau catcher Isaac Kirsch looks to catch a pop-up foul against Dimond West in the deciding fifth game of the Alaska Little League Majors Baseball State Tournament in Anchorage. (Screenshot from Gastineau Channel Little League video of game)

Juneau all-stars defeated 14-7 in state Little League championship game

Anchorage’s Dimond West breaks away from earlier close games to win best-of-five series

Juneau catcher Isaac Kirsch looks to catch a pop-up foul against Dimond West in the deciding fifth game of the Alaska Little League Majors Baseball State Tournament in Anchorage. (Screenshot from Gastineau Channel Little League video of game)
A bike is parked outside the main entrance of Bartlett Regional Hospital on Thursday. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire)

Doctor: ‘Inhumane treatment’ of behavioral health care patients at Bartlett Regional Hospital

Staff shortage puts patients and employees at risk, some officials say; hospital CEO blames policies

A bike is parked outside the main entrance of Bartlett Regional Hospital on Thursday. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire)
A construction worker uses machinery Monday afternoon while working on the construction site of Central Council of Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska’s revived Haven House. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire)

Revived Haven House means safety and stability for women after incarceration

The construction of the non-congregate shelter is expected to be completed in spring 2024.

A construction worker uses machinery Monday afternoon while working on the construction site of Central Council of Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska’s revived Haven House. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire)
Longtime Juneau Board of Education member Brian Holst listens during a board meeting in May. Holst rescinded his run for candidacy for a fourth term on the board late last week. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire File)

Longtime school board member rescinds candidacy

Brian Holst pulls from race days after submitting, set to step away after nine years.

Longtime Juneau Board of Education member Brian Holst listens during a board meeting in May. Holst rescinded his run for candidacy for a fourth term on the board late last week. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire File)
Golfers test their skills at the “chip shot challenge” during the Annual Greater Juneau Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic on Saturday at the Mendenhall Golf Course. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire)

It’s not easy being on the green

88 participants brave heat, go clubbing on “fast” turf during annual Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic.

Golfers test their skills at the “chip shot challenge” during the Annual Greater Juneau Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic on Saturday at the Mendenhall Golf Course. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire)
This is a photo of the Treadwell Ditch Trail on South Douglas. On Saturday a teenage boy died after he failed to make it to shore after jumping into the water by the Glory Hole. His body was later recovered Sunday afternoon. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire)

Teenage boy dies after jumping in water near Treadwell Trail

The body of the boy was recovered Sunday afternoon by the Alaska State Troopers.

This is a photo of the Treadwell Ditch Trail on South Douglas. On Saturday a teenage boy died after he failed to make it to shore after jumping into the water by the Glory Hole. His body was later recovered Sunday afternoon. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire)
A Juneau player connects on a hit against Dimond West during the fourth game of the Alaska Little League Majors Baseball State Tournament in Anchorage on Sunday. Juneau won the game 3-1, tying the best-of-five series at two games apiece. The deciding fifth game for the state title is scheduled at 6:30 p.m. Monday in Anchorage. (Screenshot from video of game by Gastineau Channel Little League)

Juneau’s all-star Little League baseball team to play for state title Monday

Win on Sunday ties best-of-five series against Anchorage’s Dimond West at 2-2.

A Juneau player connects on a hit against Dimond West during the fourth game of the Alaska Little League Majors Baseball State Tournament in Anchorage on Sunday. Juneau won the game 3-1, tying the best-of-five series at two games apiece. The deciding fifth game for the state title is scheduled at 6:30 p.m. Monday in Anchorage. (Screenshot from video of game by Gastineau Channel Little League)
Samuel and Justine Carlisle, a couple from Asheville, North Carolina, cross the finish line of the Juneau Half Marathon on Saturday at Savikko Park. Organizers of the event, which includes full and half marathons, estimate about half of the participants are from outside Juneau because it is considered a "destination" race. (Photo courtesy of Juneau Trail and Road Runners)

A smokin’ Saturday for big crowd of racers in Juneau Marathon and Half Marathon

Big increase in runners this year who take on full- and half-length courses on hot and hazy day.

Samuel and Justine Carlisle, a couple from Asheville, North Carolina, cross the finish line of the Juneau Half Marathon on Saturday at Savikko Park. Organizers of the event, which includes full and half marathons, estimate about half of the participants are from outside Juneau because it is considered a "destination" race. (Photo courtesy of Juneau Trail and Road Runners)