In this March 2016 photo, Director Kara Nelson, left, and Board Chair June Degnan, second from left, share in a group dinner with residents Andrea Robinson, center, Samantha Garton and Brandi Vrabec, right, at Haven House on Tuesday. Haven House is celebrating their one year annversary as a transitional home for recently released female prisoners or women coming out of substance abuse treatment. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Haven House fundraiser happening Thursday

Haven House Juneau is more than helping incarcerated women transitioning out of prison and back to the streets — it’s about breaking through barriers. That… Continue reading

In this March 2016 photo, Director Kara Nelson, left, and Board Chair June Degnan, second from left, share in a group dinner with residents Andrea Robinson, center, Samantha Garton and Brandi Vrabec, right, at Haven House on Tuesday. Haven House is celebrating their one year annversary as a transitional home for recently released female prisoners or women coming out of substance abuse treatment. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Klukwan’s Tony Tompkins, right, attempts a steal against Hydaburg’s Damen Bell-Holter in their B bracket game at the Juneau Lion’s Gold Medal Basketball Tournament at Juneau-Douglas High School on Monday, March 19, 2018. Klukwan won 65-61. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Gold Medal: The basketball tournament where everybody knows your name

The distinctive sounds of Gold Medal basketball filled the Juneau-Douglas High School gym on Monday. The pounding of children’s shoes on the court as they… Continue reading

Klukwan’s Tony Tompkins, right, attempts a steal against Hydaburg’s Damen Bell-Holter in their B bracket game at the Juneau Lion’s Gold Medal Basketball Tournament at Juneau-Douglas High School on Monday, March 19, 2018. Klukwan won 65-61. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Kyle “Filipino Flower” De La Rosa, left, acknowledges his opponent Cody “The Wolverine” Williams after their main event at the 31st Alaska Beatdown at Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall on Saturday, March 17, 2018. (Erin Laughlin | For the Juneau Empire)

Local fighter makes statement with quick defeat of Anchorage fighter at AK Beatdown

Anchorage fighter Cody Williams pounded on the mat and yelled prior to his fight at Saturday’s AK Beatdown event, the St. Paddy’s Day Brawl. Across… Continue reading

Kyle “Filipino Flower” De La Rosa, left, acknowledges his opponent Cody “The Wolverine” Williams after their main event at the 31st Alaska Beatdown at Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall on Saturday, March 17, 2018. (Erin Laughlin | For the Juneau Empire)
A Fred Meyer store is shown in Portland, Oregon. The superstore company says it will stop selling guns and ammunition. The Portland, Oregon,-based chain in an announcement Friday, March 16 says it made the decision after evaluating customer preferences. The company has more than 130 stores in Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Alaska. (Don Ryan | The Associated Press File)

Fred Meyer to stop selling guns, ammunition

PORTLAND, Ore. — Superstore company Fred Meyer will stop selling guns and ammunition. The Portland, Oregon,-based chain in a statement Friday said it made the… Continue reading

A Fred Meyer store is shown in Portland, Oregon. The superstore company says it will stop selling guns and ammunition. The Portland, Oregon,-based chain in an announcement Friday, March 16 says it made the decision after evaluating customer preferences. The company has more than 130 stores in Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Alaska. (Don Ryan | The Associated Press File)
The city-owned property at 9290 Hurlock Avenue currently houses a Juneau Youth Services building. (Courtesy photo | City and Borough of Juneau)

Assembly down to two options for Hurlock property

The future of the former Juneau Youth Services building is becoming clearer. The City and Borough of Juneau Committee of the Whole decided to recommend… Continue reading

The city-owned property at 9290 Hurlock Avenue currently houses a Juneau Youth Services building. (Courtesy photo | City and Borough of Juneau)
In this Feb. 9 photo, University of Alaska Southeast assistant professor of Alaska Native Languages Lance Twitchell teaches a basic Northwest Coast Formline Art workshop at UAS. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

House asks Walker to declare emergency for Alaska Native languages

The Alaska House of Representatives is urging Gov. Bill Walker to declare a “linguistic emergency” in order to protect Alaska Native languages. The House voted… Continue reading

In this Feb. 9 photo, University of Alaska Southeast assistant professor of Alaska Native Languages Lance Twitchell teaches a basic Northwest Coast Formline Art workshop at UAS. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Responders pull unconscious woman from water near Marine Park

Responders from Capital City Fire/Rescue pulled an unconscious woman from the Gastineau Channel on Sunday night. Assistant Chief Chad Cameron said it’s unknown how she… Continue reading

Police calls for Monday, March 19, 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 19, 2018
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Range officer Bruce Bowler dons his hearing protection before two teams participate in the pistol-shooting competition at the 21st annual Legislative Shoot on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at the Juneau Gun Club. (James Brooks | Juneau Empire)

Alaska lawmakers, staff and more muster for 21st annual Legislative Shoot

For the 21st consecutive year, lawmakers, staff and their families gathered at the Juneau Gun Club for the annual Legislative Shoot. The shoot invites teams… Continue reading

Range officer Bruce Bowler dons his hearing protection before two teams participate in the pistol-shooting competition at the 21st annual Legislative Shoot on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at the Juneau Gun Club. (James Brooks | Juneau Empire)

Alaska House prepares to take up operating budget

The Alaska House of Representatives is taking the budget to the floor. Late Friday, the House Finance Committee, along caucus lines, approved its version of… Continue reading

Progress happening on Front Street

Progress is happening at the Front Street construction area. New storm drain structures, piping and corrosion protection devices have been installed at the current work… Continue reading

Kathy Miller talks on March 7 about her 10 years as a volunteer firefighter/EMT for Capital City Fire/Rescue at the Lynn Canal Fire Station after a career as a nurse. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

‘The toughest job you’ll ever love:’ Longtime volunteer firefighters reflect on time with department

Kathy Miller keeps her windshield clean and her pager on. For the past 10 years, Miller has been on call as a volunteer with Capital… Continue reading

Kathy Miller talks on March 7 about her 10 years as a volunteer firefighter/EMT for Capital City Fire/Rescue at the Lynn Canal Fire Station after a career as a nurse. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Brown bear season opens for ABC islands

The spring brown bear hunting season opens today in Game Management Unit 4 (GMU4), which includes Sitka as well as Chichigof, Baranof and Admiralty islands.… Continue reading

Police calls for Sunday, March 18, 2018

Police calls for Sunday, March 18, 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 18, 2018
  • By Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Police calls for Sunday, March 18, 2018
Damen Bell-Holter shares words during his basketball camp on Saturday at Floyd Dryden Middle School. The camp was a partnership with Sealaska and Central Council of Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska. (Konrad Frank | For the Juneau Empire)

Southeast-raised basketball star leads next generation at CCTHITA , Sealaska camp

Hydaburg-raised Damen Bell-Holter gives young people a lot to look up to. A pro basketball player who worked his way up the ranks from tiny… Continue reading

Damen Bell-Holter shares words during his basketball camp on Saturday at Floyd Dryden Middle School. The camp was a partnership with Sealaska and Central Council of Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska. (Konrad Frank | For the Juneau Empire)
Pat Dryer of Juneau Mountain Rescue, testing out the RECCO Rescue System on the tarmac, in the Blackhawk Helicopter. JMR personnel believe this search is the first in Alaska that used a RECCO system from an aircraft to locate missing persons. (Courtesy photo | Ben Huff)

Searchers use radar technology to locate missing climbers, wait for recovery continues

As clouds swirled, snow blew and avalanche activity changed the layout of the Mendenhall Towers last weekend, the searchers waited. Responders from Juneau Mountain Rescue… Continue reading

Pat Dryer of Juneau Mountain Rescue, testing out the RECCO Rescue System on the tarmac, in the Blackhawk Helicopter. JMR personnel believe this search is the first in Alaska that used a RECCO system from an aircraft to locate missing persons. (Courtesy photo | Ben Huff)
JPD arrests two for attempting alleged snowplow theft

JPD arrests two for attempting alleged snowplow theft

Juneau police say they caught two men suspected of stealing a snowplow from in front of a Lemon Creek residence on Thursday. When police found… Continue reading

JPD arrests two for attempting alleged snowplow theft

Police seek wanted man after probation violation

A Juneau resident is wanted by police after failing to comply with the conditions of his probation, according to a release on Friday from the… Continue reading

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Alaska finances better, not good, new report suggests

The State of Alaska will earn more money from oil than previously expected, but it still faces a multibillion-dollar deficit, according to new predictions released… Continue reading

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Sen. Lyman Hoffman, D-Bethel, presents House Bill 321, the “fast-track” supplemental budget bill, Friday, March 16, 2018 on the floor of the Alaska Senate. (Daniel McDonald | Alaska Senate Majority)

Alaska Legislature passes bill to avert shutdown of Medicaid, ferries

The Alaska Legislature on Friday morning approved a stopgap spending plan that keeps the Alaska Marine Highway System operating and the state’s Medicaid program working.… Continue reading

Sen. Lyman Hoffman, D-Bethel, presents House Bill 321, the “fast-track” supplemental budget bill, Friday, March 16, 2018 on the floor of the Alaska Senate. (Daniel McDonald | Alaska Senate Majority)