New JACC board requests that city not raise bed tax

At meeting Monday night, the members of the Partnership Board for the new Juneau Arts and Culture Center (JACC) agreed that they no longer want… Continue reading

Christian John Peters, 44, walks out of U.S. District Court in the Federal Building on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017, after an appearence on drug conspiracy charges after allegedly having oxycodone and methamphetamine shipped by mail. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Defendant in federal drug case released to mother’s custody

A Juneau man facing federal drug conspiracy charges will be released to the custody of his mother, a judge has ruled. But Christian John Peters,… Continue reading

Christian John Peters, 44, walks out of U.S. District Court in the Federal Building on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017, after an appearence on drug conspiracy charges after allegedly having oxycodone and methamphetamine shipped by mail. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Dakota Gallant (Photo Courtesy of JPD)

Suspect in two burglaries continues to evade police

A Juneau man suspected of multiple burglaries remains on the lam Tuesday, evading police on Friday and Saturday and missing a court date Monday. The… Continue reading

  • Aug 15, 2017
  • By LIZ KELLAR
Dakota Gallant (Photo Courtesy of JPD)
Paul Oliva is seen in an undated photo with a cat, Mishu. (Contributed photo)

This man is trolling the Anchorage municipal election, just because he can

The Alaska Public Offices Commission has never seen anything like it. Neither has Jerry McBeath, who literally wrote the book on politics in Alaska. In… Continue reading

Paul Oliva is seen in an undated photo with a cat, Mishu. (Contributed photo)
City and Borough of Juneau Assembly candidate Chuck Collins turns in his paperwork to City Clerk Laurie Sica on Monday. Collins said the people of Juneau “need to take control of our town again.” (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

Homelessness, crime inspire new challengers to run

Every seat is contested in this year’s City and Borough of Juneau regular election. Seven candidates will be competing for three Assembly seats, while three… Continue reading

City and Borough of Juneau Assembly candidate Chuck Collins turns in his paperwork to City Clerk Laurie Sica on Monday. Collins said the people of Juneau “need to take control of our town again.” (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)
Golden North Salmon Derby winner Don Zenger poses at Amalga Harbor with his 18.8-pound, Derby-winning coho salmon on Aug. 12, 2017. (Courtesy Don Zenger)

A Derby win 50 years in the making

Don Zenger sat at the bar at Louie’s Douglas Inn, waiting for a bomb to explode. It was Sunday afternoon on the last day of… Continue reading

Golden North Salmon Derby winner Don Zenger poses at Amalga Harbor with his 18.8-pound, Derby-winning coho salmon on Aug. 12, 2017. (Courtesy Don Zenger)
Juneau’s Food Festival keeps on growing

Juneau’s Food Festival keeps on growing

Juneau’s ability to become more sustainable continues to grow. On Saturday, Aug. 26, the Juneau Arts & Humanities Council is prepared to bring some amazing… Continue reading

Juneau’s Food Festival keeps on growing
Police & Fire for Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017

Police & Fire for Tuesday, Aug. 15, 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 15, 2017
  • By Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Police & Fire for Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017
City and Borough of Juneau Assembly candidate Chuck Collins turns in his paperwork to City Clerk Laurie Sica on Monday. Collins said the people of Juneau “need to take control of our town again.” (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

Registration closes for candidates to run in fall election

Monday afternoon at the City Clerk’s office in City Hall, it became clear that October’s election won’t be easy for any of the candidates. Ten… Continue reading

City and Borough of Juneau Assembly candidate Chuck Collins turns in his paperwork to City Clerk Laurie Sica on Monday. Collins said the people of Juneau “need to take control of our town again.” (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)
Alaskan artist Herb Bonnet discusses his painting career at the Pioneer Home in 2015. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Local painter Herb Bonnet dies at 87

Renowned Alaska painter Herb Bonnet died peacefully the morning of Aug. 14, at the Juneau Pioneer Home. He was 87. “He was an incredibly loved… Continue reading

Alaskan artist Herb Bonnet discusses his painting career at the Pioneer Home in 2015. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Murder trial postponed to January

The murder trial for Mark De Simone, suspect in the fatal shooting of a Juneau jeweler on a hunting trip last spring, has been postponed… Continue reading

In this 2012 file photo, Sen. Albert Kookesh receives the Soboleff Award at the Lion’s Club Gold Medal Basketball Tournament at Juneau-Douglas High School.

Fundraiser for Tlingit elder Kookesh takes place Aug. 25

Tlingit & Haida, Sealaska and Sealaska Heritage Institute have joined together to host a medical fundraiser and appreciation dinner later this month for Sen. Albert… Continue reading

  • Aug 12, 2017
In this 2012 file photo, Sen. Albert Kookesh receives the Soboleff Award at the Lion’s Club Gold Medal Basketball Tournament at Juneau-Douglas High School.
The file image from 2014 shows Coghlan at the entrance of Auke Bay. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Small plane crashes near Coghlan Island; no injuries reported

An Alaska Seaplanes aircraft crashed Monday morning near Coghlan Island in Auke Bay on a flight from Skagway to Juneau, but its four passengers and… Continue reading

The file image from 2014 shows Coghlan at the entrance of Auke Bay. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Police & Fire for Monday, Aug. 14, 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

Trump’s transportation plans may cause trouble for Marine Highway

Trump’s transportation plans may cause trouble for Marine Highway

The design is ready. The money’s in the bank. Now, what does President Donald Trump think? In a meeting with the state Marine Transportation Advisory… Continue reading

Trump’s transportation plans may cause trouble for Marine Highway
In this July 13 photo, Norman Staton talks about how the Mendenhall River is eroding his Meander Way property. Stanton is trying convince the city and his neighbors to pay to fortify the embankment. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

City offers solutions to save money for homeowners facing erosion

For the first time, the City and Borough of Juneau offered to commit funds to battling erosion on the Mendenhall River — in a way.… Continue reading

In this July 13 photo, Norman Staton talks about how the Mendenhall River is eroding his Meander Way property. Stanton is trying convince the city and his neighbors to pay to fortify the embankment. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Police & Fire for Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017

Police & Fire for Sunday, Aug. 13, 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 13, 2017
  • By Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Police & Fire for Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017
Weaver Kay Field Parker examines a Chilkat robe that was donated to Sealaska Heritage Institute this week. The robe is estimated to be from the late 1800s or late 1900s and is expected to be an important teaching tool for weavers. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

Rare Chilkat robe returns to Juneau after donation

Haida weaver Delores Churchill’s hand hovered a few inches above the 100-year-old fabric, her finger outstretched. She was pointing at a small circle woven into… Continue reading

Weaver Kay Field Parker examines a Chilkat robe that was donated to Sealaska Heritage Institute this week. The robe is estimated to be from the late 1800s or late 1900s and is expected to be an important teaching tool for weavers. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

Owner of Tracy’s Crab Shack registers to run for Assembly

One of Juneau’s most well known restaurateurs has filed paperwork with the state to run for a seat on the City and Borough Assembly in… Continue reading

Dylan Kubley and Abbey Wilwert bring in a silver salmon during in the 71st Annual Golden North Salmon Derby on Friday, August 11, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

A silver lining

Drifting in front of Douglas Harbor at 7 a.m., there weren’t many boats pouring out for the Golden North Salmon Derby. Unlike year’s past, boat… Continue reading

Dylan Kubley and Abbey Wilwert bring in a silver salmon during in the 71st Annual Golden North Salmon Derby on Friday, August 11, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)