Members of United Academics - American Association of University Professors/American Federation of Teachers Local 4996 gathered on the steps of the Alaska State Capitol on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, to call on University of Alaska officials to agree to a negotiated contract. Monday, an Unfair Labor Practice complaint has been filed by a representative of the University of Alaska’s faculty union against the university’s administration. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

UA staff union files unfair labor practice complaint

University administration accused of bad faith during year-long negotiations

Members of United Academics - American Association of University Professors/American Federation of Teachers Local 4996 gathered on the steps of the Alaska State Capitol on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, to call on University of Alaska officials to agree to a negotiated contract. Monday, an Unfair Labor Practice complaint has been filed by a representative of the University of Alaska’s faculty union against the university’s administration. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)
Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File 
In an open letter, a spokesperson for Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s reelection campain questioned an Anchorage Daily News reporter’s coverage of matters related to the governor in light of a reporter’s marriage to City and Borough of Juneau Assembly member Carole Triem, who has been a vocal supporter of candidate Les Gara.

Dunleavy campaign: Marriage of ADN reporter, Juneau Assembly member a ‘conflict’

Letter from Dunleavy spokesperson questions Carole Triem’s husband’s ability to cover campaign fairly.

Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File 
In an open letter, a spokesperson for Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s reelection campain questioned an Anchorage Daily News reporter’s coverage of matters related to the governor in light of a reporter’s marriage to City and Borough of Juneau Assembly member Carole Triem, who has been a vocal supporter of candidate Les Gara.
A Princess Cruise Line ship is docked in Juneau on Aug. 25, 2021. (Michael Lockett / Juneau Empire File)

Ships in Port for the week of Aug. 28

Here’s what to expect this week.

A Princess Cruise Line ship is docked in Juneau on Aug. 25, 2021. (Michael Lockett / Juneau Empire File)
Jarrell Williams streaks down the sideline for Juneau's second touchdown of the game. The Huskies are now 3-0 on the season with each win coming against other Cook Inlet Conference teams. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)
Jarrell Williams streaks down the sideline for Juneau's second touchdown of the game. The Huskies are now 3-0 on the season with each win coming against other Cook Inlet Conference teams. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)
Lady Baltimore, the Juneau Raptor Center’s static display bird, perches atop a ramp in her new home atop Mount Roberts. (Courtesy photo / JRC)

Moving on up: Lady Baltimore gets used to new home

One of the best seats in town, for one of Juneau’s sharpest eyes.

Lady Baltimore, the Juneau Raptor Center’s static display bird, perches atop a ramp in her new home atop Mount Roberts. (Courtesy photo / JRC)
It's a police car until you look closely and see the details don't quite match. (Juneau Empire File / Michael Penn)

Police calls for Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022

This report contains public information from law enforcement and public safety agencies.

  • Aug 27, 2022
  • Juneau Empire
  • Crime
It's a police car until you look closely and see the details don't quite match. (Juneau Empire File / Michael Penn)
Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File 
A roll of I voted stickers await voters on Saturday at the Alaska Division of Elections office in Juneau.

Special House race set for photo finish

Peltola now leads by nearly 9% in special House race, pollster calls ranked choice outcome a toss-up

Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File 
A roll of I voted stickers await voters on Saturday at the Alaska Division of Elections office in Juneau.
The MV Tazlina is docked at the Auke Bay ferry terminal in this Nov. 15, 2021, photo. The Alaska Marine Highway System ferry is expected to provide service from early January through February, according to the Alaska Department of Public Transportation and Public Facilities. Updates on some aspects of winter operations from October until next April were provided by top ferry and state transportation officials during an Alaska Marine Highway Operations Board meeting Friday.  (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)

Chilly reception for proposed winter ferry schedule

Fears about no or little service for critical needs expressed from Southeast to Southwest Alaska

The MV Tazlina is docked at the Auke Bay ferry terminal in this Nov. 15, 2021, photo. The Alaska Marine Highway System ferry is expected to provide service from early January through February, according to the Alaska Department of Public Transportation and Public Facilities. Updates on some aspects of winter operations from October until next April were provided by top ferry and state transportation officials during an Alaska Marine Highway Operations Board meeting Friday.  (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)
Bradley Grigg, 48, was arrested on charges of first-degree theft on Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022. (Jonson Kuhn / Juneau Empire)
Bradley Grigg, 48, was arrested on charges of first-degree theft on Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022. (Jonson Kuhn / Juneau Empire)
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Douglas-Dornan Foundation Fund grants announced

Thirteen Southeast Alaska nonprofits receive funds.

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A man shops at a supermarket on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in New York.  An inflation gauge that is closely tracked by the Federal Reserve, Friday, July 29,  jumped 6.8% in June from a year ago, the biggest increase in four decades, and leaving Americans with no relief from surging costs.    (AP Photo /Andres Kudacki)

Hints of cooling prices, but Fed vows firm inflation stance

The Fed appears ready to continue efforts to ensure prices are moving in the right direction

A man shops at a supermarket on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in New York.  An inflation gauge that is closely tracked by the Federal Reserve, Friday, July 29,  jumped 6.8% in June from a year ago, the biggest increase in four decades, and leaving Americans with no relief from surging costs.    (AP Photo /Andres Kudacki)
Matthew Wooller of the University of Alaska Fairbanks poses amid woolly mammoth tusks at the university. (Courtesy Photo / JR Ancheta)

Alaska Science Forum: Adopt a woolly mammoth and win

The public can be a mammoth help.

  • Aug 26, 2022
  • By Ned Rozell
Matthew Wooller of the University of Alaska Fairbanks poses amid woolly mammoth tusks at the university. (Courtesy Photo / JR Ancheta)
Supporters of U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski wait for an opportunity to talk to her at her newly Juneau campaign headquarters Thursday evening at Kootznoowoo Plaza. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire)

Murkowski opens up at Juneau HQ debut

Senator chats with supporters about U.S. vs. Belgium voting, moose chili and Project Veritas

Supporters of U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski wait for an opportunity to talk to her at her newly Juneau campaign headquarters Thursday evening at Kootznoowoo Plaza. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire)
Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire 
A State of Alaska Department of Health Social Services sign remains on the main building providing in Juneau providing related services, even though the agency officially split into two departments on July 1.

Commissioners of new departments say transition has been smooth

Commisioners of new departments say IT and other key transitions smooth, more visible changes coming

Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire 
A State of Alaska Department of Health Social Services sign remains on the main building providing in Juneau providing related services, even though the agency officially split into two departments on July 1.
It's a police car until you look closely and see the details don't quite match. (Juneau Empire File / Michael Penn)

Police calls for Friday, Aug. 26, 2022

This report contains public information from law enforcement and public safety agencies.

  • Aug 26, 2022
  • Juneau Empire
  • Crime
It's a police car until you look closely and see the details don't quite match. (Juneau Empire File / Michael Penn)
Bruce Abel, the president of Don Abel Building Supply, raises his hand to ask City and Borough of Juneau Assembly member Wade Bryson a question at his speech at the Greater Juneau Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Thursday. Abel said he doesn’t follow the math Bryson laid out in the presentation, and said he finds a problem with the lack of clarity and information being given to the public on such a large-scale topic. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire)

Bryson dishes on City Hall plans at chamber luncheon

CBJ Assembly member Wade Bryson shares his opinion of the importance of a new city hall

Bruce Abel, the president of Don Abel Building Supply, raises his hand to ask City and Borough of Juneau Assembly member Wade Bryson a question at his speech at the Greater Juneau Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Thursday. Abel said he doesn’t follow the math Bryson laid out in the presentation, and said he finds a problem with the lack of clarity and information being given to the public on such a large-scale topic. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire)
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Ex-Bartlett Regional Hospital senior employee arrested for theft

Arrest made early Thursday evening.

  • Aug 25, 2022
  • By Lisa Phu Alaska Beacon
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The MV Tustumena sails into Homer after spending the day in Seldovia in 2010. (Homer News File Photo)
The MV Tustumena sails into Homer after spending the day in Seldovia in 2010. (Homer News File Photo)
A Coast Guard boat crew helped medevac a patient experiencing a medical emergency from the Ovation of the Seas late Tuesday to medical personnel in Ketchikan. (Courtesy photo / USCG)
A Coast Guard boat crew helped medevac a patient experiencing a medical emergency from the Ovation of the Seas late Tuesday to medical personnel in Ketchikan. (Courtesy photo / USCG)
Apple and Sealaska Corp. announced Thursday they’d be one of several companies partnering as part of an Apple program to assist minority-owned companies in advancing environmental agendas. (Michael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire)

Sealaska and Apple partner for environmental program

Sixteen companies were selected for the program, intended to advance environmental agendas.

Apple and Sealaska Corp. announced Thursday they’d be one of several companies partnering as part of an Apple program to assist minority-owned companies in advancing environmental agendas. (Michael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire)