Senior Sales Tax Hardship rebate applications due soon

The end of the month also marks the end of the application period for the Senior Sales Tax Hardship rebate. Rebate applications must be either… Continue reading

Whale Project donates $250K to city

Construction continues on Juneau’s Seawalk, and the city has a little more money to work with. The Whale Project donated $250,000 to the city this… Continue reading

  • Jun 7, 2017
In a press conference held Tuesday afternoon, Gov. Walker warned of a potential government shutdown if the state house and senate could not reach an agreement on the state budget and several tax bills by July 3. (Erin Granger | Juneau Empire)

Walker begs lawmakers to reach compromise

A day after the Alaska House Majority rejected his compromise bid to avert a statewide government shutdown, Gov. Bill Walker said he still hopes that… Continue reading

In a press conference held Tuesday afternoon, Gov. Walker warned of a potential government shutdown if the state house and senate could not reach an agreement on the state budget and several tax bills by July 3. (Erin Granger | Juneau Empire)

Goldbelt announces election results; Kahklen, Wanamaker out

Two longtime members of Goldbelt’s board of directors have been replaced, the company announced Monday. In board elections that concluded this month, Joseph E. Kahklen… Continue reading

Rosa Miller, the head of the Dipper house of the &

Restored totem pole back home at Auke Rec

When the Yax té (Big Dipper) totem pole at Auke Recreation Area was taken down in 2010, Rosa Miller spoke to the spirits in the… Continue reading

Rosa Miller, the head of the Dipper house of the &
Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski, left, is greeted by Suzy Cohen, center, and Kay McCarthy in front of the Moose Lodge before her speech to the Juneau Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, June 1, 2017. Cohen, McCarthy and Elaine Schroeder showed up at the event after hearing President Donald Trump pulled out of the Paris climate agreement on Thursday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Juneau protesters speak out on Paris agreement

Less than an hour after President Donald Trump announced his decision to withdraw the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement on Thursday morning, protesters… Continue reading

  • Jun 1, 2017
  • By ERIN GRANGER
Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski, left, is greeted by Suzy Cohen, center, and Kay McCarthy in front of the Moose Lodge before her speech to the Juneau Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, June 1, 2017. Cohen, McCarthy and Elaine Schroeder showed up at the event after hearing President Donald Trump pulled out of the Paris climate agreement on Thursday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Assembly approves 2018 city budget

After hours of meetings and weeks of research, the City and Borough of Juneau Assembly unanimously approved next year’s budget at Monday night’s meeting. The… Continue reading

Labor unions plan rallies in bid to avert government shutdown

The state’s labor unions are planning rallies across Alaska on Sunday in an effort to avoid a statewide government shutdown. The “Keep Alaska Open For… Continue reading

Tuesday run set for Eagle River Boy Scout Trail

The Juneau Trail and Road Runners, a local nonprofit running club, will have a trail run on the Eagle River Scout Trail starting at 5… Continue reading

Police & Fire for Tuesday, June 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

  • Jun 6, 2017
  • By Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Derek Hunter Goodman, left, and Joseph Corry Tong appear in Juneau District Court for arraignment on burglary charges on May 24 in this archive photo. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Bail lowered for Mendenhall Valley burglary suspect

A Juneau Superior Court judge lowered the bail for a man reportedly caught in the act of burglarizing a woman’s home, but refused to release… Continue reading

  • Jun 6, 2017
  • By LIZ KELLAR
Derek Hunter Goodman, left, and Joseph Corry Tong appear in Juneau District Court for arraignment on burglary charges on May 24 in this archive photo. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Learn how to run for office at June 17 workshop

The city wants to help local residents learn how to run for public office. A free half-day workshop is scheduled for those who have considered… Continue reading

House rejects compromise

In a bid to avoid a state-spanning government shutdown, Gov. Bill Walker on Monday proposed a compromise to bring the Alaska Senate and Alaska House… Continue reading

Police & Fire for Monday, June 5, 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

Young anglers learn how to sport fish at Family Fishing Day at Twin Lakes on June 3, 2017. (Kevin Gullufsen | Juneau Empire)

Starting them young at Family Fishing Day

At just 6 years old, Judah Haven Marr already has sport fishing figured out. “Fishing is about patience, not about trying to catch a fish… Continue reading

Young anglers learn how to sport fish at Family Fishing Day at Twin Lakes on June 3, 2017. (Kevin Gullufsen | Juneau Empire)
Michale Joern, left, Therese Jones and Steve Lewis talks about their new ownership of The Gym on Friday, June 2, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

New owners revamp Goals Gym, rename it ‘The Gym’

Steve Lewis didn’t want to lose the gym he’d worked out at since the early 1990s. Michale Joern thought he could improve both the membership… Continue reading

Michale Joern, left, Therese Jones and Steve Lewis talks about their new ownership of The Gym on Friday, June 2, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
A skier rides the Hooter Chairlift at Eaglecrest. The ski area will be able to serve alcohol moving forward, though it’s unclear whether alcohol sales will start this coming season or next year.

Eaglecrest Ski Area now allowed to sell alcohol

Alcohol is coming to Eaglecrest. At Monday night’s City and Borough of Juneau Assembly meeting, the Assembly approved an ordinance allowing alcohol to be served… Continue reading

A skier rides the Hooter Chairlift at Eaglecrest. The ski area will be able to serve alcohol moving forward, though it’s unclear whether alcohol sales will start this coming season or next year.
Dented but still open, the front facade of the Foodland IGA grocery store is seen in this archive photo from Dec. 12, 2016. (Kevin Gullufsen | Juneau Empire)

Drunken driver who crashed into Foodland grocery store sentenced

Juneau Superior Court Judge Louis Menendez called Joshua Jayson Hunnel “a pretty lucky guy” before sentencing him to a four-year prison term, with two of… Continue reading

  • Jun 4, 2017
  • By LIZ KELLAR
Dented but still open, the front facade of the Foodland IGA grocery store is seen in this archive photo from Dec. 12, 2016. (Kevin Gullufsen | Juneau Empire)

Workshop offers social media training for small businesses

The process of opening a small business is constantly changing, and having an online presence is now a vital step to finding success. Seeking to… Continue reading

Police & Fire for Sunday, June 4, 2017

Police & Fire for Sunday, June 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

  • Jun 4, 2017
  • By Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Police & Fire for Sunday, June 4, 2017