In this Dec. 5, 2017 photo, lead carver Nicholas Galanin works on the Wolf Totem Pole at Harborview Elementary School. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Artist Nicholas Galanin selected for Native Burial Ground Monument

The City and Borough of Juneau and the Douglas Indian Association are constructing a Native Burial Ground Monument at Sayéik Gastineau Community School. Nicholas Galanin,… Continue reading

In this Dec. 5, 2017 photo, lead carver Nicholas Galanin works on the Wolf Totem Pole at Harborview Elementary School. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Alaska Senate approves bill to boost Interior natural gas project

The Alaska Senate has approved a bill to extend the deadline for the Alaska Industrial Development and Energy Authority to issue bonds backing the Interior… Continue reading

Police calls for Friday, Feb. 23, 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

  • Feb 23, 2018
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The Juneau Arts and Humanities Council (JAHC) board listens to community member Catherine Hatch at its Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018 board meeting. More than 100 people showed up to speak about the issue of cultural appropriation. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

JAHC: We ‘let the entire community down’ at Wearable Arts Show

The Juneau Arts and Humanities Council Board issued an apology Thursday afternoon to all involved in the fallout from running a piece that some found… Continue reading

The Juneau Arts and Humanities Council (JAHC) board listens to community member Catherine Hatch at its Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018 board meeting. More than 100 people showed up to speak about the issue of cultural appropriation. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)
Kiana Christopherson, a senior at Yaakoosge Daakahidi Alternative High School, right, complains on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018, about the school’s lack of support for students holding a 17 minute vigil to honor the students gunned down Wednesday at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. With Christopherson are senior Nathaniel Hensley-Williams, second from right, junior Nick Porter, background, senior Delilah Maki and freshman Tray Lee, right. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Students speak out about violence in schools, not allowed back into class

At exactly 1 p.m. Thursday, a small group of students at Yaakoosge Daakahidi Alternative High School stepped into the snowy and windy afternoon, knowing that… Continue reading

Kiana Christopherson, a senior at Yaakoosge Daakahidi Alternative High School, right, complains on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018, about the school’s lack of support for students holding a 17 minute vigil to honor the students gunned down Wednesday at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. With Christopherson are senior Nathaniel Hensley-Williams, second from right, junior Nick Porter, background, senior Delilah Maki and freshman Tray Lee, right. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Former Air Force pilot confirmed as Senate pick; Gov nominates former Bethel mayor for House District 38

More than a month after the start of its 2018 session, the Alaska Legislature is nearing full strength. In a Thursday morning vote, Senate Republicans… Continue reading

Three arrested as part of JPD, Troopers, FBI investigations

The Federal Bureau of Investigation, Alaska State Troopers and Juneau Police Department arrested three people in a Mendenhall Valley neighborhood Wednesday afternoon while serving a… Continue reading

U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, center, is greeted by Sen. Anna MacKinnon, R-Eagle River, left, and Sen. Mia Costello, R-Anchorage, after her speech to a joint session of the Alaska Legislature at the Capitol on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Sen. Murkowski offers optimism for state mired in recession and deficit

This is Lisa Murkowski, victorious. On Thursday morning, Murkowski addressed to a joint session of the Alaska Legislature and delivered a 30-minute ray of optimism.… Continue reading

U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, center, is greeted by Sen. Anna MacKinnon, R-Eagle River, left, and Sen. Mia Costello, R-Anchorage, after her speech to a joint session of the Alaska Legislature at the Capitol on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
In this May 2016 photo, Anthony Mallott, president and CEO of Sealaska. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Sealaska CEO explains company’s innovation plan

Using traditional Tlingit concepts and stories, Anthony Mallott, presented Sealaska Corporation's approach to innovation during the Juneau Economic Development Council and Chamber Luncheon at the Innovation… Continue reading

In this May 2016 photo, Anthony Mallott, president and CEO of Sealaska. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
In this June 2008 photo, Becky Iverson sorts her plastic container at the Waste Management site in Lemon Creek. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Lemon Creek recycling building closes but service continues

Juneau residents who use the Lemon Creek recycling facility may be slightly confused when they see the building closed, but should not worry because recycling… Continue reading

In this June 2008 photo, Becky Iverson sorts her plastic container at the Waste Management site in Lemon Creek. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Police calls for Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018

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  • Feb 22, 2018
  • By Juneau Empire
  • Crime
The Juneau Police Department is looking for the identity of this woman who was seen vandalizing an ATM on Mall Road in January. (Courtesy photos | Juneau Police Department)

Police looking to identify this ATM vandal

Police are searching for the identity of a woman who vandalized an ATM on Mall Road in mid-January. At about 12:30 a.m. Jan. 12, a… Continue reading

The Juneau Police Department is looking for the identity of this woman who was seen vandalizing an ATM on Mall Road in January. (Courtesy photos | Juneau Police Department)
Elaine Schroeder speaks to the Board of Trustees of the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation on divesting from fossil fuel investments during public testimony at its Quarterly Meeting in Juneau on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018.

Climate change activists push Permanent Fund to go green

A Juneau group of climate change activists pushed the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation Wednesday to stop investing in fossil fuel companies. The group said it… Continue reading

Elaine Schroeder speaks to the Board of Trustees of the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation on divesting from fossil fuel investments during public testimony at its Quarterly Meeting in Juneau on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018.
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‘Alaska Food Network’ idea wins Pitch Contest prize

Michael Wheeler, of Anchorage, beat out five other entrepreneurs with goals of expanding or starting their home-grown business in a “Shark Tank”-style pitch competition during… Continue reading

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Alaska Rep. Don Young speaks during an interview at the Juneau Empire on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Empire Exclusive: A Q&A with Rep. Don Young

This is Don Young triumphant. In the past year, the Republican who bills himself as the Congressman for All Alaskans has helped the federal government… Continue reading

Alaska Rep. Don Young speaks during an interview at the Juneau Empire on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Police searching for culprits in Lemon Creek break-in

At least two people conspired to break into a Lemon Creek business in mid-January, and the Juneau Police Department is still searching for them, according… Continue reading

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Permanent Fund armored against downturn, analysis finds

The Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation took a $1.5 billion hit when American stock markets plunged last week, but fund managers said Wednesday that results of… Continue reading

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Young halibut fisherman, grandfather, to accept award today

Sealaska Heritage Institute (SHI) has invited a young Tlingit fisherman and his grandfather to accept an award from the Juneau Economic Development Council and the… Continue reading

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In this May 1, 2017 photo, tourists line up with their selfie sticks in front of the “Welcome to Juneau” sign after arriving by the first cruise ships of the season. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Number of cruise visitors expected to leap in 2019

A record number of cruise visitors came to Alaska in 2017, and that number is expected to make a sizeable jump in the next two… Continue reading

In this May 1, 2017 photo, tourists line up with their selfie sticks in front of the “Welcome to Juneau” sign after arriving by the first cruise ships of the season. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
This diagram shows the two major phases of the 2005 Juneau International Airport Terminal Master Plan. The Airport Board is looking for public comment before demolishing and rebuilding the North Wing in 2019. (Courtesy photo | City and Borough of Juneau)

Airport Board accepting public comment on upcoming demolition project

The Juneau International Airport is becoming more modern, and part of that modernization includes tearing down older parts of the terminal. The Airport Board is… Continue reading

This diagram shows the two major phases of the 2005 Juneau International Airport Terminal Master Plan. The Airport Board is looking for public comment before demolishing and rebuilding the North Wing in 2019. (Courtesy photo | City and Borough of Juneau)