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Police calls for Monday, May 14, 2018

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction… Continue reading

  • May 14, 2018
  • By Juneau Empire
  • Crime
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In this August 2015 photo, visitors line up to view Juneau’s downtown harbor. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

City celebrating importance of local infrastructure

Infrastructure, when everything works according to plan, probably does not get a second-thought from everyone. That is why this week it will be getting the… Continue reading

In this August 2015 photo, visitors line up to view Juneau’s downtown harbor. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Jean Hunt, left, and Fred Thorsteinson are the new queen regeant and king regeant of the Alaska Pioneer’s, Igloo 6. (Kevin Gullufsen | Juneau Empire)

Behold the new stars: Pioneers crown new royalty

“Behold the new star” is the translation of the Alaska Pioneers, Grand Igloo’s motto, Ecce Novum Astrum. Friends and visitors to the Juneau Pioneers Home… Continue reading

Jean Hunt, left, and Fred Thorsteinson are the new queen regeant and king regeant of the Alaska Pioneer’s, Igloo 6. (Kevin Gullufsen | Juneau Empire)
Rep. Jason Grenn, I-Anchorage (left) speaks to Rep. Dan Saddler, R-Eagle River (standing center), Rep. George Rauscher, R-Sutton (standing right) and Rep. Lora Reinbold, R-Eagle River (seated) before the final vote Friday, May 11, 2018 on House Bill 44. (Brian Hild | Alaska House Majority)

Legislature will boot ballot measure if governor signs ‘government accountability’ bill

The Alaska Legislature has likely removed a ballot measure from this fall’s statewide election. In a 39-1 vote Friday night, the Alaska House of Representatives… Continue reading

Rep. Jason Grenn, I-Anchorage (left) speaks to Rep. Dan Saddler, R-Eagle River (standing center), Rep. George Rauscher, R-Sutton (standing right) and Rep. Lora Reinbold, R-Eagle River (seated) before the final vote Friday, May 11, 2018 on House Bill 44. (Brian Hild | Alaska House Majority)
Conference Committee members Rep. Steve Thompson, R-Fairbanks, left, shakes hands with Sen. Donald Olson, R-Golovin, after the committee finished its work on the budgets at the Capitol on Thursday, May 10, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Alaska Legislature’s session will dodge record for fewest bills

In the final days of the two-year legislative session, lawmakers were making up for lost time. At the end of their first year, the 30th… Continue reading

Conference Committee members Rep. Steve Thompson, R-Fairbanks, left, shakes hands with Sen. Donald Olson, R-Golovin, after the committee finished its work on the budgets at the Capitol on Thursday, May 10, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Police calls for Sunday, May 13, 2018

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction… Continue reading

  • May 13, 2018
  • By Juneau Empire
  • Crime
James H. “Pat” Carothers, Jr. (Courtesy photo)

WWII, Korea and Vietnam veteran Carothers, 91, passes

When World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War veteran James H. “Pat” Carothers retired from the U.S. Marine Corp in 1979, he was the… Continue reading

James H. “Pat” Carothers, Jr. (Courtesy photo)
Alaska Legislature adjourns after passing $10.4 billion operating budget

Alaska Legislature adjourns after passing $10.4 billion operating budget

The Alaska Legislature adjourned its 2018 session just before 2 a.m. Sunday morning after passing a $10.4 billion state operating budget that funds ferries, health… Continue reading

Alaska Legislature adjourns after passing $10.4 billion operating budget
Sen. Peter Micciche, R-Soldotna (left), receives a hug from Emily Nenon, Alaska government relations director for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network. The action network was a major supporter of Senate Bill 63, and the pair were celebrating the passage of SB 63 on Saturday, May 12, 2018. (James Brooks | Juneau Empire)

Alaska Legislature bans smoking in bars, restaurants and other public places

After six years of work, the Alaska Legislature on Saturday afternoon approved a statewide ban on smoking in most public places across Alaska. Senate Bill… Continue reading

Sen. Peter Micciche, R-Soldotna (left), receives a hug from Emily Nenon, Alaska government relations director for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network. The action network was a major supporter of Senate Bill 63, and the pair were celebrating the passage of SB 63 on Saturday, May 12, 2018. (James Brooks | Juneau Empire)
Capital City Fire/Rescue personnel respond to a house fire at 19140 Randall Road on Friday, May 11, 2018. According to Chuck Collins the house was recently bought by his daughter, Brooke, and her husband, Kevin Walker. Collins said the fire started in the attached apartment. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Tee Harbor home likely a total loss after fire, fire official says

A house near Tee Harbor is considered a total loss after a fire Friday morning, Capital City Fire/Rescue fire marshals said in a statement Friday.… Continue reading

Capital City Fire/Rescue personnel respond to a house fire at 19140 Randall Road on Friday, May 11, 2018. According to Chuck Collins the house was recently bought by his daughter, Brooke, and her husband, Kevin Walker. Collins said the fire started in the attached apartment. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Two hikers rescued after getting stranded in rocky Mount Juneau terrain

Two teenage girls found themselves in more hazardous terrain than they were prepared for Wednesday, according to a dispatch from the Alaska Department of Public… Continue reading

Matt Roda flying away to neverland. (Gabe Donohoe | For the Juneau Empire)

Trying out mountain biking

Recently, I had been riding my bike around town and thought it would be fun to take it to the trails. I called up my… Continue reading

  • May 10, 2018
  • By GABE DONOHOE
Matt Roda flying away to neverland. (Gabe Donohoe | For the Juneau Empire)
Irat De La Mora acknowledges the crowd after showing his talent for slicing up coho salmon at the Juneau Maritime Festival at Marine Park on Saturday, May 7, 2016. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Maritime Festival adds cruises to this year’s lineup

Who doesn’t like a boat ride? That question is why this year’s ninth annual Maritime Festival, put on by the Juneau Economic Development Council, has… Continue reading

Irat De La Mora acknowledges the crowd after showing his talent for slicing up coho salmon at the Juneau Maritime Festival at Marine Park on Saturday, May 7, 2016. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Test of tsunami warning system causes brief alarm

Test of tsunami warning system causes brief alarm

An error with Alaska’s emergency alert system caused a false tsunami warning alarm about 7 a.m. Friday morning. Bryan Fisher, incident commander for the Alaska… Continue reading

Test of tsunami warning system causes brief alarm

Airport North Gate renovation project still up in the air

The North Gate of the Juneau International Airport desperately needs a renovation, but it’s unknown when that will happen. Patty Wahto, airport manager, said the… Continue reading

Pogo Mine Rescue team member Prabin Rashali reachers the top of a scissor lift during a ropes rescue event at the Central Mine Rescue competition at Centennial Hall on Thursday. (Kevin Gullufsen | Juneau Empire)

Central Mine Rescue holds competition at Centennial Hall

Prabin Rashali, of Pogo Mine Rescue, floated in the air about 15 feet over the craned necks of his five team members, who hoisted Rashali… Continue reading

Pogo Mine Rescue team member Prabin Rashali reachers the top of a scissor lift during a ropes rescue event at the Central Mine Rescue competition at Centennial Hall on Thursday. (Kevin Gullufsen | Juneau Empire)

People of Juneau: Thunder Mountain senior Brady Allio does not let deafness deter him from pursuing goals

Brady Allio is just like any other high school senior. He is on the swim team, dance team and a member of the high school… Continue reading

Police calls for Friday, May 11, 2018

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction… Continue reading

  • May 11, 2018
  • By Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Mark De Simone enters Juneau Superior Court on Wednesday, May 9, 2018. De Simone is accused of killing Duilio Antonio “Tony” Rosales during a hunting trip in Excursion Inlet in 2016. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Issue of intent is key as jury deliberates in murder trial

Attorneys in the murder trial of Mark De Simone made their final cases Thursday before the jury began its deliberations at about 10:30 a.m. The… Continue reading

Mark De Simone enters Juneau Superior Court on Wednesday, May 9, 2018. De Simone is accused of killing Duilio Antonio “Tony” Rosales during a hunting trip in Excursion Inlet in 2016. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Alaska election officials respond to revealed hack attempt

Alaska election officials respond to revealed hack attempt

As the Alaska Legislature held a Thursday hearing examining the security state’s election system, the Alaska Division of Elections responded to claims that a hacker… Continue reading

Alaska election officials respond to revealed hack attempt