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Suspect in burglaries sentenced to two years

A man arrested in August 2016 after being linked to several burglaries, including one in which the homeowner saw the suspects on a webcam, was… Continue reading

Police & Fire for Monday, Aug. 7, 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 7, 2017
  • By Juneau Empire
  • Crime
A young Sitka black-tailed deer finds fresh greens to eat along Glacier Highway on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Biologists optimistic for deer season

All indications point to a good season for deer hunters in the Juneau area, wildlife biologists say. Deer season opened on Aug. 1 for bucks… Continue reading

A young Sitka black-tailed deer finds fresh greens to eat along Glacier Highway on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Utility increase goes into effect

No, that wasn’t a typo on your billing statement this week. Water and wastewater rates just went up. Rates went up 6.5 percent on July… Continue reading

Police & Fire for Sunday, Aug. 6, 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 6, 2017
  • By Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Cocaine, marijuana and cash reportedly were seized from a vehicle being driven by Carlos Zavala-Flores in Oregon. (Photo courtesy Oregon State Police)

Juneau man facing federal drug charges

A Juneau man has been indicted on a federal charge of drug conspiracy following an April arrest in Oregon after he reportedly was stopped with… Continue reading

Cocaine, marijuana and cash reportedly were seized from a vehicle being driven by Carlos Zavala-Flores in Oregon. (Photo courtesy Oregon State Police)
Competitors make their way back to land Saturday during the Aukeman Triathlon. (Konrad Frank | For the Juneau Empire)

The usual suspects take Aukeman

It was a case of the usual suspects at this year’s Aukeman sprint triathlon. For the second year in a row, Jordan Callahan took first… Continue reading

Competitors make their way back to land Saturday during the Aukeman Triathlon. (Konrad Frank | For the Juneau Empire)
An Alaska State Trooper stands guard at the Fourth Street intersection to secure the perimeter while a search warrant is being served at 423 Fourth St. on Friday afternoon. (Photo courtesy of Matt Gruening)

Juneau Police serve search warrant on Fourth Street house

Juneau Police Department officers in full SWAT gear descended on a house in the 400 block of Fourth Street just before 5 p.m. Friday. JPD… Continue reading

An Alaska State Trooper stands guard at the Fourth Street intersection to secure the perimeter while a search warrant is being served at 423 Fourth St. on Friday afternoon. (Photo courtesy of Matt Gruening)
Adams and Watson stand in front of the food bank’s delivery/pick-up van. Photo by Mackenzie Fisher.

Southeast Alaska Food Bank takes part in new program for seniors

This past Saturday The Southeast Alaska Food Bank handed out 1,595 pounds of free food to those in the community that are in need. However,… Continue reading

Adams and Watson stand in front of the food bank’s delivery/pick-up van. Photo by Mackenzie Fisher.
Rep. Lynn Gattis, R-Wasilla, left, speaks during a March 2016 meeting of the House Finance Committee. Gattis, who lost her bid for the Alaska Senate later that year, is running for lieutenant governor. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire file)

Second Republican enters race for lieutenant governor

A second Republican has joined the race for lieutenant governor. On Thursday, former Rep. Lynn Gattis filed a letter of intent with the Alaska Public… Continue reading

Rep. Lynn Gattis, R-Wasilla, left, speaks during a March 2016 meeting of the House Finance Committee. Gattis, who lost her bid for the Alaska Senate later that year, is running for lieutenant governor. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire file)
Police & Fire for Friday, Aug. 4, 2017

Police & Fire for Friday, Aug. 4, 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 4, 2017
  • By Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Police & Fire for Friday, Aug. 4, 2017
Sen. Dennis Egan, D-Juneau, speaks to the Juneau Chamber of Commerce’s weekly luncheon Thursday, Aug. 3, 2017 at the Juneau Moose Lodge. (James Brooks | Juneau Empire)

Egan: Fourth special session possible in October

The Alaska Legislature is likely to meet for a fourth special session starting in late October. That was the word from Sen. Dennis Egan, D-Juneau,… Continue reading

Sen. Dennis Egan, D-Juneau, speaks to the Juneau Chamber of Commerce’s weekly luncheon Thursday, Aug. 3, 2017 at the Juneau Moose Lodge. (James Brooks | Juneau Empire)
A pedestrian walks by City Hall on June 7, 2017. Elections for the City and Borough Assembly and School Board are Oct. 3, and candidates can officially register starting this Friday, Aug. 4. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

Candidates for city election can file paperwork today

Election season has officially begun. Starting at 8 a.m. today, candidates for the Oct. 3 city election can file paperwork with the City and Borough… Continue reading

A pedestrian walks by City Hall on June 7, 2017. Elections for the City and Borough Assembly and School Board are Oct. 3, and candidates can officially register starting this Friday, Aug. 4. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)
SALT Executive Chef Lionel Uddipa smiles as he prepares his dish for the 2017 Great American Seafood Cookoff. Uddipa will prepare a Dungeness crab risotto to represent Alaska. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

Local chef participates in national seafood competition

Lionel Uddipa is trying to keep the crabs alive. Uddipa, the Executive Chef of SALT in Juneau, has a dish in mind to represent Alaska… Continue reading

SALT Executive Chef Lionel Uddipa smiles as he prepares his dish for the 2017 Great American Seafood Cookoff. Uddipa will prepare a Dungeness crab risotto to represent Alaska. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)
In this August 2012 photo, Cindy Stadt, left, finishes Saturday’s Beat The Odds race with daughters Riley Stadt, center, and Lindsey Daniel, right. (Juneau Empire File)

Cancer Connection hosts 26th annual ‘Beat the Odds’ race

Cancer Connection is hosting the 26th annual “Beat the Odds” race against cancer this month. The race, which is both a 5K run and a… Continue reading

In this August 2012 photo, Cindy Stadt, left, finishes Saturday’s Beat The Odds race with daughters Riley Stadt, center, and Lindsey Daniel, right. (Juneau Empire File)
A black bear near Steep Creek on Aug 1. (Angelo Saggiomo | Juneau Empire)

Be bear aware: When to call 911 for help

The Juneau Police Department on Thursday released a public safety announcement regarding bears — and when to call the police about bear activity. “Bears are… Continue reading

A black bear near Steep Creek on Aug 1. (Angelo Saggiomo | Juneau Empire)

Juneau man arrested in connection with vehicle theft

Juneau Police Department officers made a quick turnaround on a reported vehicle theft, arresting the suspect a little more than an hour later in the… Continue reading

  • Aug 3, 2017
  • By Juneau Empire
Gov. Bill Walker, left, and Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott are seen at their 2014 inauguration in Centennial Hall. Mallott said Wednesday on KINY-AM that he and Walker are running for re-election in 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire file)

Walker and Mallott will run for re-election

Gov. Bill Walker and Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott will run for re-election together. “We have both decided that we will run again,” Mallott told KINY-AM’s… Continue reading

Gov. Bill Walker, left, and Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott are seen at their 2014 inauguration in Centennial Hall. Mallott said Wednesday on KINY-AM that he and Walker are running for re-election in 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire file)
Members of a supported employment program run by REACH, Inc. pose with a supervisor at the Ninth Street Cafe. REACH, an organization that serves those with disabilities, is holding a fundraiser Saturday at the Juneau Arts and Culture Center. (Photo courtesy of REACH)

REACH dances its way into possible future of fundraising

This April, REACH, Inc. Fund Development Director Joann Flora got what she called a “kick in the pants.” She was watching the Kindness & Couture… Continue reading

Members of a supported employment program run by REACH, Inc. pose with a supervisor at the Ninth Street Cafe. REACH, an organization that serves those with disabilities, is holding a fundraiser Saturday at the Juneau Arts and Culture Center. (Photo courtesy of REACH)
This Alaska Department of Transportation and Public diagram illustrates the second phase of the Glacier Highway Reconstruction project. This phase is set to start next spring. (Diagram courtesy of Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities)

First phase of Auke Bay construction nearing completion

The stretch of Glacier Highway just south of the Auke Bay roundabout has changed dramatically in the past four months, and this is only the… Continue reading

This Alaska Department of Transportation and Public diagram illustrates the second phase of the Glacier Highway Reconstruction project. This phase is set to start next spring. (Diagram courtesy of Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities)