Juneau’s women’s shelter opens doors to men, all genders

Starting next month, Juneau’s domestic violence shelter is going to offer its full services to people of all gender identities. AWARE, which stands for Aiding… Continue reading

Young says Arctic drilling is priority from tax bill; Murkowski wants quality

Young says Arctic drilling is priority from tax bill; Murkowski wants quality

Rep. Don Young is clear about what he wants from the Republican tax legislation being debated in Congress. “ANWR’s the No. 1 thing,” he told… Continue reading

Young says Arctic drilling is priority from tax bill; Murkowski wants quality
Jeanne Bowie, a transportation engineer for Kinney Engineering, explains the findings of a Kinney study on the dangers of the intersection of Egan Drive and Yandukin Drive near Fred Meyer on Dec. 12, 2017. Bowie presented the initial findings of the report and answered questions in front of more than 80 Juneau residents Tuesday night. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

Community members share thoughts on future of Fred Meyer intersection

More than 80 Juneau residents gathered at the Mendenhall Valley Public Library on Tuesday night, ready to share their thoughts on the future of the… Continue reading

Jeanne Bowie, a transportation engineer for Kinney Engineering, explains the findings of a Kinney study on the dangers of the intersection of Egan Drive and Yandukin Drive near Fred Meyer on Dec. 12, 2017. Bowie presented the initial findings of the report and answered questions in front of more than 80 Juneau residents Tuesday night. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

Hearing gunshots? It might be police training

If you live in Lemon Creek and you hear gunshots this month and next, it might be the Juneau Police Department. Starting last night, JPD’s… Continue reading

In this Jan. 17, 2017 photo, state Rep. Dean Westlake, D-Kotzebue, talks with another legislator during a break in the opening session of the Alaska Legislature in Juneau. (Mark Thiessen | The Associated Press File)

House speaker declines to speculate on Westlake’s future

An Alaska lawmaker has not responded to calls for him to resign amid allegations of inappropriate behavior, leaving House and Democratic party leadership waiting for… Continue reading

  • Dec 11, 2017
  • By Becky Bohrer
In this Jan. 17, 2017 photo, state Rep. Dean Westlake, D-Kotzebue, talks with another legislator during a break in the opening session of the Alaska Legislature in Juneau. (Mark Thiessen | The Associated Press File)
Two competitors in the Juneau Robot Jamboree react to an uncooperative robot at Centennial Hall Convention Center on Saturday. (Kevin Gullufsen | Juneau Empire)

Juneau’s next generation of tech leaders learn early at Robot Jamboree

Legorobotics is a party. That’s the first thing you’ll notice when you walk through the doors at Centennial Hall Convention Center at the annual Juneau… Continue reading

Two competitors in the Juneau Robot Jamboree react to an uncooperative robot at Centennial Hall Convention Center on Saturday. (Kevin Gullufsen | Juneau Empire)

Police calls for Monday, Dec. 11, 2017

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

  • Dec 11, 2017
  • By Juneau Empire
  • Crime

Police calls for Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017

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

  • Dec 10, 2017
  • By Juneau Empire
  • Crime

Winter Holiday Barn Dance taking place this Saturday

This coming Saturday, some Juneauites will get away from the sound of sleigh bells and Christmas carols and dance to some old-time string music. The… Continue reading

Assembly member and legislative candidate Jerry Nankervis chairs a public safety committee meeting at City Hall on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Deputy Mayor Nankervis seeks to leap from city hall to Capitol

Deputy Mayor Jerry Nankervis doesn’t let much get in the way of his fall deer hunt. That includes a run for the Alaska Legislature. Last… Continue reading

Assembly member and legislative candidate Jerry Nankervis chairs a public safety committee meeting at City Hall on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Police search for Franklin Street burglar

The Juneau Police Department is still looking for the suspect or suspects who burglarized a business on South Franklin Street in October. At 9:55 a.m.… Continue reading

Public meeting to delve into study on future of Fred Meyer intersection

A study into the intersection of Egan Drive and Yandukin Drive near Fred Meyer is exploring future options for the dangerous intersection, and the Department… Continue reading

Baton-wielding burglar indicted on two counts

A man who allegedly broke into a Mendenhall Valley residence and beat a man with a metal baton was indicted Thursday on one count of… Continue reading

In this Jan. 17, 2017 photo, state Rep. Dean Westlake, D-Kotzebue, talks with another legislator during a break in the opening session of the Alaska Legislature in Juneau, Alaska. An Alaska state representative accused of inappropriate behavior by a former legislative aide says he apologizes if an encounter with him “made anyone uncomfortable.” Westlake released the statement after allegations against him were made public by the aide, Olivia Garrett, who did not work in Westlake’s office. (Mark Thiessen | The Associated Press File)

House leaders ask Rep. Westlake to resign amid complaints

Leaders of the coalition in charge of the Alaska House called on one of their members — Democratic Rep. Dean Westlake — to resign Friday… Continue reading

  • Dec 9, 2017
  • By Becky Bohrer
In this Jan. 17, 2017 photo, state Rep. Dean Westlake, D-Kotzebue, talks with another legislator during a break in the opening session of the Alaska Legislature in Juneau, Alaska. An Alaska state representative accused of inappropriate behavior by a former legislative aide says he apologizes if an encounter with him “made anyone uncomfortable.” Westlake released the statement after allegations against him were made public by the aide, Olivia Garrett, who did not work in Westlake’s office. (Mark Thiessen | The Associated Press File)
Carvers Lee Burkhart, left, and Herb Sheakley work on the Wolf Totem Pole at Harborview Elementary School on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Healing totem pole taking shape with figures of wolf, Taku River, bear, Tlingit clansmen

Nicholas Galanin can’t wait to see the totem pole from far away. Galanin, the lead carver on a 40-foot Yanyeidi Wolf totem pole that will… Continue reading

Carvers Lee Burkhart, left, and Herb Sheakley work on the Wolf Totem Pole at Harborview Elementary School on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Clayton Hamilton is one of five fishermen in the inaugural class of Fishing Fellows sponsored by the Alaska Marine Conservation Council in partnership with the Alaska Young Fishermen’s Network. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Pushing back against the greying of the fleet

The average age of an Alaska fisherman today is more than 50 years old. That number is growing statewide, according to a November report, as… Continue reading

Clayton Hamilton is one of five fishermen in the inaugural class of Fishing Fellows sponsored by the Alaska Marine Conservation Council in partnership with the Alaska Young Fishermen’s Network. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

December ‘heat wave’ is warmest in 73 years for Juneau

A heat wave unprecedented in the past 73 years has toppled weather records across Alaska, particularly in Southeast Alaska. On Friday, the National Weather Service… Continue reading

Bethel high school students caught selling pot gummy bears

BETHEL — High school students in Alaska were caught selling marijuana gummy bears to their classmates. The Bethel Regional High School students were busted after… Continue reading

  • Dec 8, 2017
  • By The Associated Press
In this file photo, Capital City Fire and Rescue firefighter David Edmunds hands out candle canes to Joanna Magalotti, 6, and her sister, Joella, 3, as firemen make their way through town in December 2012 as part of their annual “Santa on a Fire Truck” event in Juneau and Douglas. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Santa to take annual firetruck ride this weekend and next

One of the world’s foremost chimney experts will briefly join forces with Juneau’s fire department this weekend and next. This Saturday and the following Saturday,… Continue reading

In this file photo, Capital City Fire and Rescue firefighter David Edmunds hands out candle canes to Joanna Magalotti, 6, and her sister, Joella, 3, as firemen make their way through town in December 2012 as part of their annual “Santa on a Fire Truck” event in Juneau and Douglas. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Police calls for Friday, Dec. 8, 2017

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

  • Dec 8, 2017
  • By Juneau Empire
  • Crime