Juneau man Derick Nathaniel Skultka, 35, is wanted for a parole violation with original charges of weapons misconduct and reckless driving. (Courtesy photo | Juneau Police Department)

Police search for man with history of criminal activity, running from authorities

A man with a history of running from authorities is again at large in Juneau. The Juneau Police Department is searching for Derick Nathaniel Skultka,… Continue reading

Juneau man Derick Nathaniel Skultka, 35, is wanted for a parole violation with original charges of weapons misconduct and reckless driving. (Courtesy photo | Juneau Police Department)
The Alaska State Capitol, Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)The Alaska State Capitol, Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Bethel Democrats begin search for Fansler’s replacement

The Democrats of House District 38 in Southwest Alaska have been charged with picking a replacement for Rep. Zach Fansler, D-Bethel, but first, they have… Continue reading

The Alaska State Capitol, Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)The Alaska State Capitol, Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
The Juneau Empire and Capital City Weekly won 28 awards at this year’s Alaska Press Club. (Juneau Empire)

28 Press Club awards for Empire and CCW

We’re proud of the work we do at the Juneau Empire and our sister publication, the Capital City Weekly. So it comes with great pleasure… Continue reading

The Juneau Empire and Capital City Weekly won 28 awards at this year’s Alaska Press Club. (Juneau Empire)
Smoke rises from a small fire on Douglas Island on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018. The U.S. Forest Service extinguished the fire, as homes nearby were not in danger. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

Fire by Lucky Me doesn’t put homes in danger

On Sunday afternoon, white smoke began to rise over the trees on Douglas Island near Lucky Me, a community about a mile from the end… Continue reading

Smoke rises from a small fire on Douglas Island on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018. The U.S. Forest Service extinguished the fire, as homes nearby were not in danger. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

Lt. Gov. Mallott, Sen. Sullivan travel to Canada for boundary talks

Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott and U.S. Sen Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, have finished a day of meetings in Ottawa with high-ranking Canadian officials. In a conference… Continue reading

National Weather Service Meteorologist Jacob Byrd demonstrates the properties of air pressure and temperature to Harborview Elementary students Alijah Austin, left, Isabella Austin, middle, Jacob Olsen and his son Talin Branivyn Olsen at Science Night on Thursday. (Kevin Gullufsen | Juneau Empire)

Snakes and blowtorches at school? Must be Science Night

Sharon Sullivan lit a match over a fishbowl filled with a few inches of green liquid at Harborview Elementary School on Thursday. Trying to be… Continue reading

National Weather Service Meteorologist Jacob Byrd demonstrates the properties of air pressure and temperature to Harborview Elementary students Alijah Austin, left, Isabella Austin, middle, Jacob Olsen and his son Talin Branivyn Olsen at Science Night on Thursday. (Kevin Gullufsen | Juneau Empire)

Police calls for Sunday, Feb. 4, 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 4, 2018
  • By Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Former Rep. Beth Kerttula, left, introduces former University of Alaska Southeast Chancellor John Pugh during a rally in support of state funding for the University of Alaska in front of the Capitol on Friday, Feb. 2, 2018. University of Alaska Southeast Faculty Senate and Student Government hosted the event. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Education advocates gather at capitol to show support for University of Alaska system

Students, faculty and other supporters of the University of Alaska system had to hold tightly to their signs during a rally Friday on the steps… Continue reading

Former Rep. Beth Kerttula, left, introduces former University of Alaska Southeast Chancellor John Pugh during a rally in support of state funding for the University of Alaska in front of the Capitol on Friday, Feb. 2, 2018. University of Alaska Southeast Faculty Senate and Student Government hosted the event. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Delayed report reveals three state wiretaps in 2015

The Alaska Department of Law has revealed that police and prosecutors conducted three wiretaps in 2015 as part of a murder investigation in Fairbanks. The… Continue reading

Distillery cocktails: 7 parts for, 1 against

A bill allowing Alaska distilleries to once again serve cocktails and mixed drinks in tasting rooms received public testimony Saturday, with a 7-1 ratio of… Continue reading

Sommers Cole, right, hands Rep. Louise Stutes, R-Kodiak a letter with other local commercial fisherman in support for her fisheries bill at the Capitol on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Local fishermen, mining companies divided over fish habitat

Local fishermen and mining companies are picking sides this week over stringent new rules for construction on Alaska salmon habitat. One group did it through… Continue reading

Sommers Cole, right, hands Rep. Louise Stutes, R-Kodiak a letter with other local commercial fisherman in support for her fisheries bill at the Capitol on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Former real estate agent sentenced to brief jail stay for stealing about $30K in company money

Almost two years after she was indicted for misusing tens of thousands of dollars while working as a real estate agent, Juneau woman Rosalinda Ainza,… Continue reading

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Domestic dispute ends in stabbing

Early Saturday morning, a domestic dispute on Gastineau Avenue turned bloody. According to a release from the Juneau Police Department, a neighbor called JPD at… Continue reading

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JPD tracks down man after standoff

What could have been a simple warrant arrest turned into a standoff Thursday night. When Juneau Police Department officers approached James Urbanec outside a Tongass… Continue reading

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This Nov. 9, 2016 photo shows state Rep. Zach Fansler during a House news conference in Anchorage after the 2016 general election. House Speaker Bryce Edgmon on Jan. 27, 2018, requested Fansler’s resignation after a report in the Juneau Empire in which a woman alleged that Fansler hit her during a night of drinking. Fansler’s attorney has said there was no crime. (Mark Thiessen | The Associated Press File)

Rep. Fansler resigns after assault allegations

Rep. Zach Fansler, D-Bethel, has resigned six days after the Juneau Empire published details of an alleged assault by the first-term Alaska lawmaker against a… Continue reading

This Nov. 9, 2016 photo shows state Rep. Zach Fansler during a House news conference in Anchorage after the 2016 general election. House Speaker Bryce Edgmon on Jan. 27, 2018, requested Fansler’s resignation after a report in the Juneau Empire in which a woman alleged that Fansler hit her during a night of drinking. Fansler’s attorney has said there was no crime. (Mark Thiessen | The Associated Press File)
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Empire gets new publisher

The Juneau Empire has a new publisher. Joseph Leong has been named Senior Group Publisher for GateHouse Media Alaska Holdings, Inc. He will oversee operations… Continue reading

Joseph Leong
This Nov. 9, 2016 photo shows state Rep. Zach Fansler during a House news conference in Anchorage after the 2016 general election. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen, File)

Rep. Fansler, absent from Legislature, continues to collect pay

An Alaska lawmaker, under pressure to resign after being accused of hitting a woman, has missed committee hearings and floor sessions this week but continues… Continue reading

  • Feb 2, 2018
  • By Becky Bohrer
This Nov. 9, 2016 photo shows state Rep. Zach Fansler during a House news conference in Anchorage after the 2016 general election. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen, File)
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Juneau man files to run for state senate

A Juneau man is seeking to run for the Alaska Senate seat held by Sen. Dennis Egan, D-Juneau. Larry Cotter of Thane Road filed a… Continue reading

Senator Egan
Samuel Sheakley, one of SHI’s featured artists for First Friday, works on a piece of jewelry. Photo by Brian Wallace.

First Friday features Mack Provisions, Tsimshian carver and sea creatures

Mack Provisions Pop-Up Shop The Kindred Post 145 S. Franklin 4:30-7 p.m. Mack Provisions is a one man outfit run by KC Mack. The company’s… Continue reading

  • Feb 1, 2018
  • By Capital City Weekly
Samuel Sheakley, one of SHI’s featured artists for First Friday, works on a piece of jewelry. Photo by Brian Wallace.

School Board seeks public input in advance of budget process

Prior to beginning their budget process, the members of the Board of Education are hoping to hear from the public. There will be two public… Continue reading