The charred remains, debris and fuel float in the Don D. Statter Memorial Boat Harbor in Auke Bay on Tuesday, June 27, 2017. One boat occupant was taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation after a boat in Auke Bay caught fire and sank Tuesday morning. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

42-foot vessel Whimsea sinks after possible arson

A 42-foot vessel, Whimsea, went down in flames early Tuesday morning, sending its occupant to the hospital with smoke inhalation injuries and the vessel to… Continue reading

The charred remains, debris and fuel float in the Don D. Statter Memorial Boat Harbor in Auke Bay on Tuesday, June 27, 2017. One boat occupant was taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation after a boat in Auke Bay caught fire and sank Tuesday morning. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
In this Monday, June 26, 2017, photo the Uber app icon is displayed on an iPhone in New York. (AP Photo | Jenny Kane)

Uber, Lyft drivers must register with city before operating

Those wanting to drive for Uber or Lyft have some paperwork to do. Drivers of transportation network companies (TNCs) such as Uber and Lyft are… Continue reading

In this Monday, June 26, 2017, photo the Uber app icon is displayed on an iPhone in New York. (AP Photo | Jenny Kane)
Twelfth Street on Tuesday, June 27, 2017. The city is considering a zoning ordinance to preserve the historic feel of Juneau neighborhoods. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

City takes first step toward permanent rezoning

This fall, the City and Borough of Juneau will begin to make permanent changes to the way downtown Juneau is zoned. For the time being,… Continue reading

Twelfth Street on Tuesday, June 27, 2017. The city is considering a zoning ordinance to preserve the historic feel of Juneau neighborhoods. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Juneau considers pledging support for Paris Agreement

For a moment, the City and Borough of Juneau was poised to join a national movement. Then it wasn’t. Near the end of Monday’s CBJ… Continue reading

Fire guts boat at Auke Bay, sends occupant to hospital

A boat occupant was taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation after a boat in Auke Bay caught fire and sank Tuesday morning. Capital City… Continue reading

  • Jun 27, 2017
  • By Juneau Empire

Police & Fire for Tuesday, June 27, 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

  • Jun 27, 2017
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  • Crime

City Museum opens applications for art exhibits

The Juneau-Douglas City Museum tells the story of Juneau’s past, but also strives to give visitors a look at the present. Each year, the museum… Continue reading

Suspect nabbed after foot pursuit

A suspected thief on the lam since allegedly fleeing from police in March is in custody after he tried the same trick Sunday morning with… Continue reading

  • Jun 26, 2017
  • By LIZ KELLAR
Participants in the Latseen Running Camp at Eaglecrest in this 2015 archive photo. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Latseen running camp will be on trails this week

The Sealaska Heritage Institute Latseen Running Camp, starting Tuesday and running through Friday, will be using the Kaxdigoowu Heen dei (Brotherhood Bridge Trail) and Treadwell… Continue reading

Participants in the Latseen Running Camp at Eaglecrest in this 2015 archive photo. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

City expands free parking hours downtown

For some areas of downtown, free parking is starting a little earlier in the day. Beginning July 1, free off-street hourly parking will start at… Continue reading

This March 1 photo, shows an exterior view of the headquarters of Uber in San Francisco. (AP Photo | Eric Risberg)

Uber has yet to register to pay Juneau sales tax

Uber and Juneau are trying to get their relationship off the ground, and it’s off to a confusing start. The ride-sharing company began operation last… Continue reading

  • Jun 26, 2017
  • By Juneau Empire
This March 1 photo, shows an exterior view of the headquarters of Uber in San Francisco. (AP Photo | Eric Risberg)
An MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter from the Coast Guard Air Station Sitka searches for missing Hydaburg man Frances Charles on June 23. The search was suspended the next day after no trace of Charles was found. (Photo courtesy of the United States Coast Guard)

Coast Guard suspends search for Hydaburg boater

After a day of scouring the waters around Hydaburg, the Coast Guard suspended its search for a 20-year-old man Saturday. The man, Frances Charles, didn’t… Continue reading

An MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter from the Coast Guard Air Station Sitka searches for missing Hydaburg man Frances Charles on June 23. The search was suspended the next day after no trace of Charles was found. (Photo courtesy of the United States Coast Guard)

Juneau tops list in concentration of millionaires

Juneau is an ideal to spot whales, bald eagles … and apparently millionaires as well. According to a study by the business forecasting company Kiplinger,… Continue reading

  • Jun 22, 2017

Police and Fire for Monday, June 26, 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

  • Jun 26, 2017
  • By Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Jerry Prindle, front, and Howard Shepard work to contact amateur radio operators across North America on Saturday. (Kevin Gullufsen | Juneau Empire)

When all else fails … amateur radio

Hanging on a chain link fence across from the Division of Motor Vehicles office in the Mendnehal Valley is a sign that reads: “When all… Continue reading

Jerry Prindle, front, and Howard Shepard work to contact amateur radio operators across North America on Saturday. (Kevin Gullufsen | Juneau Empire)

Juneau Therapeutic Court battles addiction on case-to-case basis

On June 8, Danny Petersen stood in a court room at Dimond Courthouse, finally ready to leave. That day marked his graduation from Juneau Therapeutic… Continue reading

The Committee of the Whole meets Monday, June 12 to discuss how to proceed with the proposed changes to the mining ordinance. The committee approved Mayor Ken Koelsch’s plan to appoint a three-person subcommittee to look into the effects of changing the ordinance, and Koelsch will reveal his plan in more detail this Monday. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

Assembly meeting to address zoning, mining

Monday’s City and Borough of Juneau Assembly meeting could have effects on both sides of Gastineau Channel. One of the ordinances open for discussion and… Continue reading

The Committee of the Whole meets Monday, June 12 to discuss how to proceed with the proposed changes to the mining ordinance. The committee approved Mayor Ken Koelsch’s plan to appoint a three-person subcommittee to look into the effects of changing the ordinance, and Koelsch will reveal his plan in more detail this Monday. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)
Assembly Member Norton Gregory shares a report during Monday night’s City and Borough of Juneau Assembly meeting. Mayor Ken Koelsch selected Gregory as the chair of the city’s new subcommittee to look into the future of mining in Juneau. Assembly member Beth Weldon (left) will also be on the committee. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

Mayor appoints 3 Assembly members to start mining ordinance subcommittee

The city’s new subcommittee to look into the future of mining in Juneau has its first members. At Monday night’s City and Borough of Juneau… Continue reading

Assembly Member Norton Gregory shares a report during Monday night’s City and Borough of Juneau Assembly meeting. Mayor Ken Koelsch selected Gregory as the chair of the city’s new subcommittee to look into the future of mining in Juneau. Assembly member Beth Weldon (left) will also be on the committee. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)
Troopers suspend search for missing hiker, but volunteers keep looking

Troopers suspend search for missing hiker, but volunteers keep looking

Authorities have suspended the search for a Juneau woman missing since about 1 p.m. Saturday, according to Alaska State Troopers. But volunteers, including SEADOGS, are… Continue reading

  • Jun 25, 2017
  • By LIZ KELLAR
Troopers suspend search for missing hiker, but volunteers keep looking
Keith Gregory, the new President and CEO of the Tlingit and Haida Regional Housing Authority, speaks during an interview in his office on Friday, June 23, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

New Tlingit Haida Regional Housing Authority President adjusting to Juneau

Keith Gregory was perfectly content as the Aurora Housing Authority Director in Aurora, Illinois. Then he heard from the Tlingit and Haida Regional Housing Authority… Continue reading

Keith Gregory, the new President and CEO of the Tlingit and Haida Regional Housing Authority, speaks during an interview in his office on Friday, June 23, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)