Police calls for Sunday, March 4, 2018

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  • Mar 4, 2018
  • By Juneau Empire
  • Crime

Juneau Empire News Quiz!

Did you pay attention to the news this week? Test yourself to see how informed you are. For the week of Feb. 25, 2018-March 4,… Continue reading

Juneau police still looking for outboard thief

Juneau Police Department is still trying to locate two outboard motors and the thief that stole them in mid-January. A Juneau business owner reported the… Continue reading

Assembly Mining Subcommittee listens to public on possible ordinance change

Assembly Mining Subcommittee listens to public on possible ordinance change

Juneau residents were able to weigh in on proposed changes to the city’s mining ordinance during a public comment session at a completely full City… Continue reading

Assembly Mining Subcommittee listens to public on possible ordinance change
In this June 2017 photo, a pedestrian walks by City Hall. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire File)

City Assembly to consider several ordinances Monday

The City and Borough of Juneau Assembly will look over and possibly approve a wide-array of ordinances during its meeting 7 p.m. Monday. The Assembly… Continue reading

In this June 2017 photo, a pedestrian walks by City Hall. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire File)
Lizette Stiehr, executive director for the Alaska Association on Developmental Disabilities, holds up a loud speaker microphone during singing at Key Coalition Rally at the Capitol on Friday, March 2, 2018. The Key Coalition of Alaska educates legislators about the importance of sustaining community-based services for people with disabilities and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Group cheerfully promotes equal rights for those with disabilities

Singing to the tune of “You Are My Sunshine,” Key Coalition of Alaska members and supporters flooded the steps of the Alaska State Capitol cheerfully… Continue reading

Lizette Stiehr, executive director for the Alaska Association on Developmental Disabilities, holds up a loud speaker microphone during singing at Key Coalition Rally at the Capitol on Friday, March 2, 2018. The Key Coalition of Alaska educates legislators about the importance of sustaining community-based services for people with disabilities and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Legislature passes insurance bill amid warnings of higher costs for the elderly, poor

The Alaska Legislature has approved a measure that minority Senate Democrats say will result in higher auto insurance costs for rural Alaskans, racial minorities, the… Continue reading

Alaska made a marijuana million in January, figures show

For the first time since Alaskans legalized recreational marijuana, the state has collected more than $1 million in marijuana taxes in a single month. According… Continue reading

Gabriel Rivera talks about his new men’s clothing shop called 4th Coast Outfitters located on Seward Street on Thursday, March 1, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

New men’s clothing shop opens downtown; Vintage Fare out of mall while Peter’s hangs on

4th Coast Outfitters opens men’s boutique Finding something new and unique in men’s fashion isn’t easy in Juneau. Gabriel Rivera wants to change that. His… Continue reading

Gabriel Rivera talks about his new men’s clothing shop called 4th Coast Outfitters located on Seward Street on Thursday, March 1, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Police and Fire for Friday, March 2, 2018

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  • Mar 2, 2018
  • By Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Gastineau Apartments are pictured in January 2016, just prior to the city’s demolition of the building. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Gastineau Apartments trial could take place this summer

Two years ago today, the City and Borough of Juneau filed a lawsuit against James and Kathleen Barrett and Gastineau Apartments LLC. Later this summer,… Continue reading

Gastineau Apartments are pictured in January 2016, just prior to the city’s demolition of the building. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Mandy Cole stands on the corner of 10th St. and Egan Dr. on Thursday, March 1, 2018, encouraging drivers to donate money to non-profit organizations. (Richard McGrail | Juneau Empire)

Juneau nonprofits rally for Pick.Click.Give donations

Making people aware of a simple charitable donation brought out a group of sign-holders braving the early-morning wind encouraging people to “Pick.Click.Give” at the Douglas… Continue reading

Mandy Cole stands on the corner of 10th St. and Egan Dr. on Thursday, March 1, 2018, encouraging drivers to donate money to non-profit organizations. (Richard McGrail | Juneau Empire)
Glacier Valley Shoppe General Manager Adam Gray, left, and Store Manager Grace Doubrava in their new store located at 8505 Old Dairy Road. Glacier Valley Shoppe is the fourth retail outlet for marijuana in Juneau. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Mendenhall Valley’s first licensed marijuana shop opens

Mendenhall Valley residents no longer need to make the trek downtown to purchase legal marijuana and related products. Glacier Valley Shoppe, located at 8505 Old… Continue reading

Glacier Valley Shoppe General Manager Adam Gray, left, and Store Manager Grace Doubrava in their new store located at 8505 Old Dairy Road. Glacier Valley Shoppe is the fourth retail outlet for marijuana in Juneau. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Study: Chinook salmon much smaller, younger these days

SEATTLE — A new study has found that chinook salmon in the Columbia River and the northeastern Pacific from California to western Alaska are not… Continue reading

Agency weighs new rules for climbers’ poop on Denali

ANCHORAGE — Climbers on North America’s tallest mountain may have to start packing out more of their poop after a researcher determined a glacier in… Continue reading

  • Mar 1, 2018
  • By Dan Joling
Parked vehicles and piles of snow line 11th Street on Thursday, March 1, 2018. February was cold and the forecast for March is for more of the same. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

February was coldest since ‘94

Juneau has just finished its coldest February since 1994, according to the National Weather Service office here, and climate forecasters say they expect chilly conditions… Continue reading

Parked vehicles and piles of snow line 11th Street on Thursday, March 1, 2018. February was cold and the forecast for March is for more of the same. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Gunman who robbed Travelodge Hotel had accomplice

It’s been more than a year since a man walked into the Travelodge Hotel in the Mendenhall Valley, brandished what appeared to be a gun… Continue reading

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Kroger tightens gun restrictions at Fred Meyer stores

NEW YORK — Kroger will no longer sell guns to anyone under 21 at the stores it owns, becoming the third major retailer this week… Continue reading

  • Mar 1, 2018
  • By JOSEPH PISANI
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Police calls for Thursday, March 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 1, 2018
  • By Juneau Empire
  • Crime

The Juneau Empire News Quiz!

Did you pay attention to the news this week? Test yourself to see how informed you are. For the week Feb. 13-23.… Continue reading