Monte Skon Nix is seen in Juneau District Court on Monday, April 2, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Police arrest man who allegedly smashed downtown windows with rock

A Juneau man allegedly went on a vandalism spree Saturday night and Sunday morning, smashing windows with rocks, according to a release from the Juneau… Continue reading

Monte Skon Nix is seen in Juneau District Court on Monday, April 2, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Police calls for Monday, April 2, 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

  • Apr 2, 2018
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Margaret Brady Fund scholarship applications now accepted

Area students pursuing artistic excellence may apply for scholarships as part of the Margaret Frans Brady Fund. The Juneau Community Foundation and the Brady family… Continue reading

Juneau Airport holding public meeting about construction

Anyone who would like to learn what is in store for Juneau International Airport’s reconstruction of the North Wing will be able to see design… Continue reading

City to tackle new valley transit center, hospital detox addition, budget plans this week

The first look at the Fiscal Years 2019/2020 biennial budget books will be the task at hand when the City and Borough of Juneau Assembly… Continue reading

A Juneau businessman wants to open a hatchery at Baranof Warm Springs, despite protests by local land owners. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game shot down his plan Thursday. (Creative Commons photo by zug zwang/Flickr)

Hatchery near popular hot Baranof springs rejected

An unpopular proposal to open a salmon hatchery on Baranof Island was rejected Thursday, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game announced, following public opposition.… Continue reading

A Juneau businessman wants to open a hatchery at Baranof Warm Springs, despite protests by local land owners. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game shot down his plan Thursday. (Creative Commons photo by zug zwang/Flickr)
The Alaska State Capitol. (James Brooks | Juneau Empire)

How much will the PFD be this year, and other answers to your questions

Here’s a simple guide to what’s happening in the Legislature, where things stand, and why. Q: What will the Permanent Fund Dividend be this year?… Continue reading

The Alaska State Capitol. (James Brooks | Juneau Empire)

Woman shot in thigh in apparent accident

A 27-year-old woman was shot in the thigh downtown early Saturday morning in what appears to be an unintentional, self-inflicted shooting, according to a Saturday… Continue reading

Police calls for Sunday, April 1, 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

  • Mar 31, 2018
  • By Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Richard Bloom and Melissa Ramirez have expanded their business, Mar y Sol, from a food truck to an indoor restaurant at the Foodland Shopping Center. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Biz Briefs: Mar y Sol moves to a permanent location, offering family cook a chance to shine. Plus: Love and Matter closes, mall starts a flea market

Melissa Ramirez comes from a long line of Mexican family cooks. Her mother owns a restaurant. Her brother and son own restaurants. All told, there… Continue reading

Richard Bloom and Melissa Ramirez have expanded their business, Mar y Sol, from a food truck to an indoor restaurant at the Foodland Shopping Center. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Downtown Restaurant Week starts today

Juneau foodies can enjoy discounts and special items from downtown restaurants this week at the third annual Downtown Juneau Restaurant Week, which starts today and… Continue reading

  • Mar 31, 2018
  • By Juneau Empire
Two Capital City Fire/Rescue firefighters examine pet birds that survived a house fire in the Mendenhall Valley on Friday, March 30, 3018. A third bird died in the fire. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

Residents survive Valley house fire, pet bird perishes

Two people are safe after a fire broke out at a home in the Mendenhall Valley on Friday afternoon, Capital City Fire/Rescue responders said. John… Continue reading

Two Capital City Fire/Rescue firefighters examine pet birds that survived a house fire in the Mendenhall Valley on Friday, March 30, 3018. A third bird died in the fire. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)
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Man indicted for allegedly hitting family member in face with beer bottle

A Juneau man allegedly struck a family member in the face with a bottle this past weekend, according to charging documents, and was indicted for… Continue reading

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Rep. Lance Pruitt, R-Anchorage, center, talks to Rep. Chuck Kopp, R-Anchorage, left, and Rep. David Eastman, R-Wasilla during a break in the floor session Friday, March 30, 2018. (James Brooks | Juneau Empire)

Legislators move to reverse proposed PFD boost

With a rapid series of procedural moves Friday morning, the Alaska House of Representatives cut a proposed $2,700 Permanent Fund Dividend to $1,600 in an… Continue reading

Rep. Lance Pruitt, R-Anchorage, center, talks to Rep. Chuck Kopp, R-Anchorage, left, and Rep. David Eastman, R-Wasilla during a break in the floor session Friday, March 30, 2018. (James Brooks | Juneau Empire)
About 2 1/2 oz. of dried marijuana. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Wells Fargo forces closure of Alaska marijuana lab

Correction: Wells Fargo spokesman David Kennedy was misidentified in an earlier version of this article. He is David Kennedy, not Brian Kennedy. This article has been… Continue reading

About 2 1/2 oz. of dried marijuana. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
An open skate at Treadwell Arena Saturday night will honor Doug Jones

An open skate at Treadwell Arena Saturday night will honor Doug Jones

An anonymous donor is hosting a free open skate Saturday night at Treadwell Arena in honor of Doug Jones. Jones, who passed away last month,… Continue reading

  • Mar 30, 2018
  • By Juneau Empire
An open skate at Treadwell Arena Saturday night will honor Doug Jones
The Zach Gordon Youth Center on Thursday, March 29, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

City youth services will be under one roof

No longer will the administration of the city’s youth and recreation services be under two roofs. In a collaboration effort between the City and Borough… Continue reading

The Zach Gordon Youth Center on Thursday, March 29, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Police calls for Friday, March 30, 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

  • Mar 30, 2018
  • By Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Benjamin Brown, left, John Pugh and Ronalda Cadiente Brown speak about the New Juneau Arts and Culture Center to the Juneau Chamber of Commerce at its weekly luncheon at the Hangar Ballroom on Thursday, March 29, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Chamber ‘walks through’ new Juneau Arts and Culture Center

Walking through the New Juneau Arts and Culture Center (JACC) people will notice a welcoming atrium, a casual cafe and a 300-seat theater for performances.… Continue reading

Benjamin Brown, left, John Pugh and Ronalda Cadiente Brown speak about the New Juneau Arts and Culture Center to the Juneau Chamber of Commerce at its weekly luncheon at the Hangar Ballroom on Thursday, March 29, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Angela Gonzalez, Indigenous Communications Manager for First Alaskans Institute, left, Andrea Sanders, director of its Native Policy Center, center, and Liz Medicine Crow, President/CEO of First Alaskans, speak at the Native Issues Forum at Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall on Thursday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Native Issues Forum addresses racism in Alaska

In 2017, Chris Apassingok of Gambell made a remarkable strike on a whale, helping bring home thousands of pounds of meat in the annual subsistence… Continue reading

Angela Gonzalez, Indigenous Communications Manager for First Alaskans Institute, left, Andrea Sanders, director of its Native Policy Center, center, and Liz Medicine Crow, President/CEO of First Alaskans, speak at the Native Issues Forum at Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall on Thursday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)