Bail lowered in punching death case

A judge substantially lowered the bail for a Juneau man accused of manslaughter and homicide. Bail had been set at $500,000 for David Valentine Evenson,… Continue reading

Trial postponed for defendant in officer-involved shooting

The trial of a Juneau man injured in an officer-involved shooting has been postponed for at least a month, in part due to a possible… Continue reading

City, university splitting former NOAA lab

City, university splitting former NOAA lab The University of Alaska Southeast and the City and Borough of Juneau Docks &Harbors are both getting what they… Continue reading

Police & Fire for Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017

Police & Fire for Tuesday, Aug. 22, 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

  • Aug 22, 2017
  • By Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Police & Fire for Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017

JPD investigating body found in hot tub

A Juneau man made a disturbing discovery Monday morning, finding a dead body in his covered outdoor hot tub. The man, a resident of Muir… Continue reading

The campground in Thane designated for the homeless. (Juneau Empire File)

City staff makes list of options for homeless campground

Winter is approaching, and Juneau’s increasingly large homeless population needs a place to go. At the request of the City and Borough of Juneau Assembly… Continue reading

The campground in Thane designated for the homeless. (Juneau Empire File)
Gov. Bill Walker and Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott speak to the press after filing for re-election at the state’s election office in Juneau on Monday, Aug. 21, 2017.

Walker, Mallott file for re-election

Gov. Bill Walker and Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott will attempt to repeat the “unity ticket” in a second term. On Monday morning, both men filed… Continue reading

Gov. Bill Walker and Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott speak to the press after filing for re-election at the state’s election office in Juneau on Monday, Aug. 21, 2017.
In this 2015 photo, Juneau residents recite a prayer at a gathering at Evergreen Cemetery honoring the anniversary of the Princess Sophia passenger vessel’s sinking.

Walk the Evergreen Cemetery with local historian

Established in 1891, some of Juneau’s most notable figures rest in Evergreen Cemetery downtown. Marie Drake, Andrew P. Kashevaroff, John Olds and Mary Joyce are… Continue reading

In this 2015 photo, Juneau residents recite a prayer at a gathering at Evergreen Cemetery honoring the anniversary of the Princess Sophia passenger vessel’s sinking.
Police & Fire for Monday, Aug. 21, 2017

Police & Fire for Monday, Aug. 21, 2017

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Police & Fire for Monday, Aug. 21, 2017
A youngster takes a ride in Capital City Fire/Rescue’s Aircraft Response Firefighting vehicle on Saturday. (Kevin Gullufsen | Juneau Empire)

New truck, bay for CCFR airport crew

Capital City Fire/Rescue celebrated the addition of a new truck and the completion of a remodeled bay at their Juneau International Airport station on Saturday.… Continue reading

A youngster takes a ride in Capital City Fire/Rescue’s Aircraft Response Firefighting vehicle on Saturday. (Kevin Gullufsen | Juneau Empire)
A pedestrian walks by City Hall on June 7, 2017. Elections for the City and Borough of Juneau are Oct. 3, and there are two initiatives on the ballot. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

Ballot initiatives set for fall election

The ballot for the Oct. 3 election is set, with the public set to decide on two initiatives in addition to the Assembly and Board… Continue reading

A pedestrian walks by City Hall on June 7, 2017. Elections for the City and Borough of Juneau are Oct. 3, and there are two initiatives on the ballot. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)
Assembly member Maria Gladziszewski speaks at a May 1 City and Borough of Juneay Assembly meeting. The Assembly passed a resolution of Gladziszewski’s this week, reaffirming Juneau’s commitment to reducing its emissions. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

Assembly passes climate change resolution, but no specific mention of Paris Accord

After multiple months of consideration, the City and Borough of Juneau Assembly voted Monday to make a public commitment to its climate efforts. The resolution,… Continue reading

Assembly member Maria Gladziszewski speaks at a May 1 City and Borough of Juneay Assembly meeting. The Assembly passed a resolution of Gladziszewski’s this week, reaffirming Juneau’s commitment to reducing its emissions. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)
Jeff Short

School board race begins with eye on economic impact

The Juneau Board of Education will have at least one new member this fall, as one sitting member and two challengers are running for two… Continue reading

Jeff Short
Education Coordinator Kris Weixelman talks about the benefits of growing more food at the Lemon Creek Correctional Center on Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2017. (Micheal Penn | Juneau Empire)

‘Farm to prison’

In a twist on the popular farm to table movement that has swept the country, with restaurants and cities promoting ways to bring fresh-from-the-dirt produce… Continue reading

  • Aug 20, 2017
  • By LIZ KELLAR
Education Coordinator Kris Weixelman talks about the benefits of growing more food at the Lemon Creek Correctional Center on Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2017. (Micheal Penn | Juneau Empire)
Police & Fire for Sunday, Aug. 20, 2017

Police & Fire for Sunday, Aug. 20, 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

  • Aug 20, 2017
  • By Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Police & Fire for Sunday, Aug. 20, 2017
Ted Stevens Marine Research Institute Director Phil Mundy speaks at a 10-year anniversary dedication for the institute on Satuday. (Kevin Gullufsen | Juneau Empire)

NOAA lab reaches 10-year milestone

The Ted Stevens Marine Research Institute celebrated the 10th anniversary of its opening Saturday with an open house and the dedication of a new park… Continue reading

Ted Stevens Marine Research Institute Director Phil Mundy speaks at a 10-year anniversary dedication for the institute on Satuday. (Kevin Gullufsen | Juneau Empire)
Captain Ed Page explains the vessel tracking system the Marine Exchage of Alaska uses during a tour of their new building on Friday, Aug. 18, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

State-of-the-art facility in Harris Harbor matches boat watcher’s growth

Captain Ed Page, the Executive Director of the Marine Exchange of Alaska, stood on the roof of their new $4-million facility on the edge of… Continue reading

Captain Ed Page explains the vessel tracking system the Marine Exchage of Alaska uses during a tour of their new building on Friday, Aug. 18, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Eugene Graham, who calls himself the Traveler, talks about living in a homeless encampment on property belonging to the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority on Friday, Aug. 18, 2017. The Trust Authority will give campers a two-week notice to vacate the area starting Tuesday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Homeless at Gold Creek being forced to vacate

A cold rain fell on the land at the mouth of Gold Creek, near the Coast Guard facility on Egan Drive, also known as the… Continue reading

Eugene Graham, who calls himself the Traveler, talks about living in a homeless encampment on property belonging to the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority on Friday, Aug. 18, 2017. The Trust Authority will give campers a two-week notice to vacate the area starting Tuesday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Clouds to block solar eclipse from view

This Monday, Aug. 21, the continental United States will see its first total solar eclipse in 38 years. Though the path of “totality” — a… Continue reading

  • Aug 18, 2017
Police & Fire for Friday, Aug. 18, 2017

Police & Fire for Friday, Aug. 18, 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

  • Aug 18, 2017
  • By Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Police & Fire for Friday, Aug. 18, 2017