This Sept. 3, 2008 photo shows Track Palin, son of Republican vice presidential candidate Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin during the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minnesota. Palin, is set to appear in court Monday, Jan. 8, 2018, on charges he assaulted his father at the family’s Alaska home. (Charles Rex Arbogast | The Associated Press File)

Sarah Palin’s oldest son pleads not guilty in assault case

ANCHORAGE — Sarah Palin’s oldest son pleaded not guilty Monday to a felony charge in the case accusing him of assaulting his father at the… Continue reading

This Sept. 3, 2008 photo shows Track Palin, son of Republican vice presidential candidate Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin during the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minnesota. Palin, is set to appear in court Monday, Jan. 8, 2018, on charges he assaulted his father at the family’s Alaska home. (Charles Rex Arbogast | The Associated Press File)

State senator Mike Dunleavy resigns from Legislature to boost gubernatorial run

Dunleavy done left. In a surprise announcement, Sen. Mike Dunleavy, R-Wasilla, has announced he will resign his seat in the Alaska Legislature to focus on… Continue reading

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Police ID body found near Douglas Bridge

At just before noon Monday, a caller reported to the Juneau Police Department that they had found a body on Douglas Island near the Douglas… Continue reading

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Juneau Federal building to test fire alarms this week

Don’t be alarmed if you hear noise coming from the federal building Monday night. The General Services Administration has announced that it will test fire… Continue reading

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Court of Appeals upholds 2015 ruling in Juneau assault

Despite a victim testifying that she had no memory of an assault, the Alaska Court of Appeals upheld a Juneau Superior Court’s 2015 decision to… Continue reading

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Juneau woman Penny Cotten died in September, but her family is still working to get her remains back to Arkansas. (Courtesy photo | Kyra Matthews)

Family looks to bring mother, sister, ‘best friend’ home after death

More than three months after a Juneau woman’s death, her family is still working to bring her remains back to her original home in Arkansas.… Continue reading

Juneau woman Penny Cotten died in September, but her family is still working to get her remains back to Arkansas. (Courtesy photo | Kyra Matthews)
Audobon Society holds monthly meeting

Audobon Society holds monthly meeting

The Juneau Audubon Society’s monthly meeting is this Thursday at 7 p.m. at the University of Alaska Southeast recreation center, room 116. Jim Beedle will… Continue reading

Audobon Society holds monthly meeting

Police calls for Monday, Jan. 8, 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

  • Jan 8, 2018
  • By Juneau Empire
  • Crime

Assembly set to vote on cruise lawsuit money, Lemon Creek plan

As the City and Borough of Juneau prepares to spend more money on its lawsuit with the cruise line industry, members of the public can… Continue reading

Juneau Youth Services has moved its emergency shelter and transitional living services from the Cornerstone campus to the Black Bear facility on our Montana Creek campus on Back Loop Road. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Youth shelter, long-term housing move to new location

A decades-old service is moving locations, seeking to save costs and become more efficient. Juneau Youth Services has operated services in Juneau for more than… Continue reading

Juneau Youth Services has moved its emergency shelter and transitional living services from the Cornerstone campus to the Black Bear facility on our Montana Creek campus on Back Loop Road. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Classes offer intro to ‘art of peace’

Those at the Juneau Aiki Dojo want people to make a New Year’s resolution to learn the so-called “art of peace.” Aikido, a form of… Continue reading

City will hold open house for property, looking for community-minded buyer

At the end of 2017, Juneau Youth Services (JYS) vacated a City and Borough of Juneau property, and the property is currently for sale. CBJ… Continue reading

Police calls for Sunday, Jan. 7, 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

  • Jan 7, 2018
  • By Juneau Empire
  • Crime

Governor says Alaska’s deficit will not be fixed in 2018

Gov. Bill Walker is an optimist, but even he thinks Alaska’s multibillion-dollar budget deficit won’t be resolved this year. Walker spoke to the Empire in… Continue reading

Argument between neighbors leads to Friday stabbing at Cedar Park

Argument between neighbors leads to Friday stabbing at Cedar Park

A man was stabbed multiple times at Cedar Park housing complex on Douglas Island Friday night. Police say it happened after an altercation with a… Continue reading

Argument between neighbors leads to Friday stabbing at Cedar Park

Ketchikan company buys Alaska Zip Line Adventures, now owns both Juneau zip lines

Juneau’s two zip line companies will now operate under the same canopy. Alaska Zipline Adventures, a zip line tour at Eaglecrest Ski Area, has been… Continue reading

Alaska Legislature’s preseason starts today

With eight days to go before the start of the 2018 Legislative session, the Alaska Legislature’s unofficial preseason starts today with the release of the… Continue reading

Sen. Berta Gardner, D-Anchorage, speaks in her Capitol office in Feb. 2016. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

State senator seeks to overturn law allowing children to marry in Alaska

In Alaska, a 14-year-old can legally get married. Sen. Berta Gardner, D-Anchorage, has a problem with that and thinks other Alaskans do, too. On Thursday,… Continue reading

Sen. Berta Gardner, D-Anchorage, speaks in her Capitol office in Feb. 2016. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Jane Stokes dances with David Albert at the weekly Tango class at the Channel Dance Studio on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Trying out Tango: Learning new steps in the new year

Deciding to go to an Argentine Tango dance night when you possess the rhythm and grace of a Steller sea lion was nerve racking, but… Continue reading

  • Jan 5, 2018
  • By Erin Laughlin
Jane Stokes dances with David Albert at the weekly Tango class at the Channel Dance Studio on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Public comment wanted for ADF&G fish stock plan

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game expects to stock state waters with approximately 7 million sport fish this year, according to a recent press… Continue reading