Tour takes look at city’s best gardens

The Southeast Master Gardener Association wants to show off the best gardening in Juneau, and is doing so with a five-hour tour Saturday. The organization’s… Continue reading

Crew members work on a joint Public Broadcasting Service/British Broadcasting Corporation project called Wild Alaska Live at the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center on Wednesday, July 19, 2017.

BBC, PBS film Wild Alaska Live broadcast in Juneau

About a year ago, British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Series Producer Adam White walked into the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center, scouting out locations for an ambitious… Continue reading

Crew members work on a joint Public Broadcasting Service/British Broadcasting Corporation project called Wild Alaska Live at the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center on Wednesday, July 19, 2017.

Power Shift: Canadians buy Juneau electric company

Canadian power giant Hydro One will buy Avista, the parent company of Alaska Electric Light and Power, for $5.3 billion, it was announced Wednesday afternoon.… Continue reading

Looking for gold, workers operate a drill near Herbert Glacier. (Photo courtesy Ian Klassen of Grand Portage Resources Ltd.)

British Columbia company drills for gold near Herbert Glacier

A Canadian company has resumed exploration for gold near Herbert Glacier, trying to see if there’s enough to open a mine. British Columbia firm Grande… Continue reading

Looking for gold, workers operate a drill near Herbert Glacier. (Photo courtesy Ian Klassen of Grand Portage Resources Ltd.)

S&P joins Moody’s in downgrading Alaska

ANCHORAGE — S&P Global Ratings has made good on its warning, joining Moody’s Ratings Service in downgrading the State of Alaska’s credit ratings once again… Continue reading

Mark Rackley lines up a shot while playing a game of pool against Jerry Carillo at a Thursday practice for the Juneau Billiards Association. (Kevin Gullufsen | Juneau Empire)

Local pool players head to national competition

The game of pool is both a passion and a pastime for members of the Juneau Billiards Association. Though league attendance has lagged recently, down… Continue reading

Mark Rackley lines up a shot while playing a game of pool against Jerry Carillo at a Thursday practice for the Juneau Billiards Association. (Kevin Gullufsen | Juneau Empire)
Police & Fire for Wednesday, July 19, 2017

Police & Fire for Wednesday, July 19, 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

  • Jul 19, 2017
  • By Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Police & Fire for Wednesday, July 19, 2017
Oprah Winfrey is introduced to staff of Holland America’s Eurodam cruise ship before boarding in Juneau, Alaska, on Monday, July 17, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

It’s Oprah!

Cody Wilson didn’t recognize the woman until she was leaving the store. Wilson, working a shift at Mt. Juneau Trading Post downtown around noon on… Continue reading

Oprah Winfrey is introduced to staff of Holland America’s Eurodam cruise ship before boarding in Juneau, Alaska, on Monday, July 17, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

City seeks input on adding more dog parks

With dogs already occupying a huge part of daily life in Juneau, the City and Borough of Juneau Parks &Recreation Department is looking into adding… Continue reading

  • Jul 18, 2017
  • By Juneau Empire

Perseverance Trail closed later this week

One of Juneau’s most popular trails will be out of commission later this week. Due to landslides on Perseverance Trail, the City and Borough of… Continue reading

Police & Fire for Tuesday, July 18, 2017

Police & Fire for Tuesday, July 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

  • Jul 18, 2017
  • By Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Police & Fire for Tuesday, July 18, 2017
The Governor’s House in Juneau, Alaska, on Monday, July 17, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

False carbon monoxide alarm at Governor’s House

Capital City Fire/Rescue firefighters were called out to the Governor’s House Sunday night for a possible carbon monoxide leak, but did not find any dangerous… Continue reading

  • Jul 17, 2017
  • By Juneau Empire
The Governor’s House in Juneau, Alaska, on Monday, July 17, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Luminara bags line the track at the Dimond Park Field House during the 2017 Relay For Life event Friday, July 14, 2017. (Erin Laughlin | For the Juneau Empire)

Celebrating cancer survivors

Cancer survivors and caregivers walked the first lap together Friday evening to kick off the annual Relay for Life held at Dimond Park Field House… Continue reading

  • Jul 17, 2017
  • By Erin Laughlin
Luminara bags line the track at the Dimond Park Field House during the 2017 Relay For Life event Friday, July 14, 2017. (Erin Laughlin | For the Juneau Empire)
Christopher D. Strawn appears in Juneau Superior Court on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during his first trial on charges in the murder of 30-year-old Brandon C. Cook at the Kodzoff Acres Mobile Home Park Oct. 20, 2015. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire file)

Murder suspect opts to represent himself at retrial

Homicide suspect Christopher D. Strawn will represent himself when his case heads back to trial, currently set for October. Strawn still faces charges of first-… Continue reading

  • Jul 17, 2017
  • By LIZ KELLAR
Christopher D. Strawn appears in Juneau Superior Court on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during his first trial on charges in the murder of 30-year-old Brandon C. Cook at the Kodzoff Acres Mobile Home Park Oct. 20, 2015. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire file)
Juneau Police Department Officer Ben Beck hands out pencils and paper police hats to neighborhood kids in the Mendenhall Valley during National Night Out in this 2015 archive photo. (Emily Russo Miller | Juneau Empire File)

JPD to celebrate National Night Out Aug. 1

The Juneau Police Department has issued a call to action for any community groups or neighborhood organizations that would like to participate in the annual… Continue reading

Juneau Police Department Officer Ben Beck hands out pencils and paper police hats to neighborhood kids in the Mendenhall Valley during National Night Out in this 2015 archive photo. (Emily Russo Miller | Juneau Empire File)

Housing First sets grand opening date

Though it’s a bit later than planned, the Housing First Collaborative project has set a date for its grand opening. Originally scheduled to open in… Continue reading

  • Jul 17, 2017

Lemon Creek Area Plan available for public comment

Starting today, Juneau residents can share their thoughts on the future of the Lemon Creek area. The City and Borough of Juneau has put together… Continue reading

  • Jul 17, 2017
Police & Fire for Monday, July 17, 2017

Police & Fire for Monday, July 17, 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

  • Jul 17, 2017
  • By Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Police & Fire for Monday, July 17, 2017
Juneau-Douglas High School is seen on April 27, 2015. If Juneau voters elect to extend the 1 percent sales tax increase, the Juneau School District will receive $5 million for maintenance costs over the ensuing five years. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Assembly looks to put sales tax money toward maintenance

Through vote after vote Thursday night, the City and Borough of Juneau Assembly Finance Committee approved its list of local projects that would benefit from… Continue reading

Juneau-Douglas High School is seen on April 27, 2015. If Juneau voters elect to extend the 1 percent sales tax increase, the Juneau School District will receive $5 million for maintenance costs over the ensuing five years. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
In this August 2016 photo, hand count team members Christine Niemi, left, and James Fowlkes count ballots at Centennial Hall from the state-wide primary election. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Trump’s request for voter info prompts Alaskans’ privacy concerns

Donald Trump wants it. So does the Russian intelligence service. After waiting one day, the Juneau Empire paid $21 to get most of it. In… Continue reading

In this August 2016 photo, hand count team members Christine Niemi, left, and James Fowlkes count ballots at Centennial Hall from the state-wide primary election. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)