City discussing Hurlock Property vacancy

The City and Borough of Juneau Assembly Committee of the Whole may decide which organization will take over the former Juneau Youth Services building during… Continue reading

City’s ‘intervening’ in sale between Hydro One and Avista will go on as planned

The “intervening” process between the City and Borough of Juneau and the potential sale of Avista One Corp., which owns the Alaska Electric Light and… Continue reading

Steve Reifenstuhl, general manager of Northern Southeast Regional Aquaculture Association speaks to the Juneau Chamber of Commerce at the Hangar Ballroom on Thursday, March 15, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

New tech, facility on tap in year ahead for northern Southeast’s hatcheries

Northern Southeast Regional Aquaculture Association has a few things on tap for 2018. The private nonprofit, which operates hatcheries from Petersburg to Haines, is reopening… Continue reading

Steve Reifenstuhl, general manager of Northern Southeast Regional Aquaculture Association speaks to the Juneau Chamber of Commerce at the Hangar Ballroom on Thursday, March 15, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

33rd annual Sham Jam fundraiser is Saturday

The Alaska Young Democrats and the Canvas will host their 33rd annual charity fundraiser, the Sham Jam at 8 p.m. Saturday in the Canvas art… Continue reading

Valentine setting examples in and out of the ring

Al Valentine wants to set an example to younger boxers. He thinks doing it in the ring is the best way. Valentine, 58, will be… Continue reading

Police calls for Friday, March 16, 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 16, 2018
  • By Juneau Empire
  • Crime

North Pole Blockbuster video store to close in April

NORTH POLE — Time has run out for one of the last remaining Blockbuster video stores in the U.S. Kevin Daymude, general manager of the… Continue reading

  • Mar 15, 2018
  • By The Associated Press

Parish’s education trust fund bill passes House

Juneau Democratic Rep. Justin Parish guided his second bill across a finish line in the Alaska House of Representatives on Thursday as the House voted… Continue reading

Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation issues warning to Alaska lawmakers

The Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation’s board of trustees issued advice and a warning to the Alaska Legislature on Thursday, marking only the sixth time in… Continue reading

The ferry Taku departs from Ward Cove in Ketchikan, Alaska, Tuesday, March 13, 2018. The vessel will make a couple inspection stops before reaching its final destination of India. (Dustin Safranek | Ketchikan Daily News)

Ferry Taku, in service for 50 years, leaves Alaska

KETCHIKAN — A former state ferry has departed from Alaska after serving in the Alaska Marine Highway System since 1963. The Taku left Ward Cove… Continue reading

  • Mar 15, 2018
  • By The Associated Press
The ferry Taku departs from Ward Cove in Ketchikan, Alaska, Tuesday, March 13, 2018. The vessel will make a couple inspection stops before reaching its final destination of India. (Dustin Safranek | Ketchikan Daily News)
Chum salmon swim beneath the surface of Salmon Creek. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Salmon initiative headed to court hearing

Update: This article has been updated to include a comment from Stand for Alaska, a group opposing the Stand for Salmon ballot initiative. A controversial… Continue reading

Chum salmon swim beneath the surface of Salmon Creek. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Police calls for Thursday, March 15, 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 15, 2018
  • By Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Officer Blain Hatch of the Juneau Police Department visits Thunder Mountain High School on Friday. Hatch is JPD’s one school resource officer who is assigned to all the schools in the district. Hatch has been named Municipal Employee of the Year. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Fifth-graders express appreciation for retiring school officer

School Resource Officer Blain Hatch spent the first part of Tuesday night’s DARE graduation shaking the hand of every Juneau fifth-grader who went through the… Continue reading

Officer Blain Hatch of the Juneau Police Department visits Thunder Mountain High School on Friday. Hatch is JPD’s one school resource officer who is assigned to all the schools in the district. Hatch has been named Municipal Employee of the Year. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
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Alaska House votes to boost unemployment benefits

The Alaska House of Representatives has voted along caucus lines to boost unemployment benefits statewide. In a floor session Wednesday morning, the House voted 22-16… Continue reading

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The Augustus G. Brown swimming pool. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Board will decide on pools with extra time

One more year. That is how much more time the Aquatics Board will have to decide on the future of who will run the city’s… Continue reading

The Augustus G. Brown swimming pool. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Juneau-Douglas High School student Theo Houck, left, leads a cheer as student participate in the National School Walk Out on Wednesday, March 14, 2018. The students marched from school to the Capitol in support of the 17 victims of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting one month ago. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Hundreds of Juneau high schoolers join nationwide protest on Florida shooting’s anniversary

Inside the Alaska State Capitol, a shout echoed in the stairwell: “The kids are coming!” Outside the building was a louder shout, one that reverberated… Continue reading

Juneau-Douglas High School student Theo Houck, left, leads a cheer as student participate in the National School Walk Out on Wednesday, March 14, 2018. The students marched from school to the Capitol in support of the 17 victims of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting one month ago. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Joar Ulsom of Norway drives his team to the finish line to win the Iditarod sled dog race in Nome, Alaska, Wednesday, March 14, 2018. (Diana Haecker | The Associated Press)

Norwegian musher wins Iditarod

ANCHORAGE — Joar Ulsom of Norway won the world’s most famous sled dog race Wednesday after a grueling dash across Alaska’s rough terrain, but he… Continue reading

  • Mar 14, 2018
  • By MARK THIESSEN
Joar Ulsom of Norway drives his team to the finish line to win the Iditarod sled dog race in Nome, Alaska, Wednesday, March 14, 2018. (Diana Haecker | The Associated Press)

City accepting comment on Centennial Hall/JAHC management

Juneau residents will be able to express their thoughts as the City and Borough of Juneau considers entering into an agreement with the Juneau Arts… Continue reading

City Assembly to discuss future of Hurlock Avenue property

The future tenants on the former land of the Juneau Youth Services property will be a topic of discussion during the City and Borough Assembly… Continue reading

North Pacific science board seeks member

A board which advises the U.S. Secretary of Commerce on how to spend marine science research dollars is looking for a fishing industry representative to… Continue reading

  • Mar 14, 2018
  • By Juneau Empire