The Douglas Bridge (Juneau Empire File)

Douglas residents seek solutions to rising crime

The “very dramatic” rise in property crime in the Juneau area understandably has residents concerned, from the Flats to downtown and including areas traditionally thought… Continue reading

  • May 3, 2017
  • By LIZ KELLAR
The Douglas Bridge (Juneau Empire File)

Annual Police Memorial ceremonies in Juneau set for May 10

Alaska’s Police Memorial Week will begin this Friday to honor the fallen law enforcement officers from across the state; there will be multiple ceremonies at… Continue reading

A flowering cannabis plant at Rainforest Farms in Juneau on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Alaska marijuana sales reach new high

New figures from the Alaska Department of Revenue show Alaska’s legal marijuana industry has reached a new peak of production and sales. In March, 27… Continue reading

A flowering cannabis plant at Rainforest Farms in Juneau on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Irat De La Mora acknowledges the crowd after showing his talent for slicing up coho salmon at the Juneau Maritime Festival at Marine Park in Juneau on Saturday, May 7, 2016. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Maritime Festival taking place at new cruise dock Saturday

Saturday’s Maritime Festival won’t only mark the beginning of the summer in Juneau, but it will also mark the opening of a new attraction in… Continue reading

Irat De La Mora acknowledges the crowd after showing his talent for slicing up coho salmon at the Juneau Maritime Festival at Marine Park in Juneau on Saturday, May 7, 2016. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Police & Fire for Wednesday, May 3, 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

  • May 3, 2017
  • By Juneau Empire
  • Crime

Alleged drug smuggler’s federal trial postponed to July

The trial for a Washington man facing federal charges for allegedly smuggling large amounts of heroin and meth into Southeast Alaska, which was set to… Continue reading

City sets up Adopt-a-Sailor program

More than 300 Navy officers and crew members are expected to be in Juneau as a Navy ship visits Juneau in mid-May, and they’ll be… Continue reading

The Holland Amerca Line’s Nieuw Amsterdam, right, pulls into Juneau’s downtown harbor as sister ship Eurodam ties up at the AJ Dock on Monday, May 1, 2017. The two ships are the first in a cruise season that is predicted to bring over a million passengers to Juneau. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

State’s pollution regulators ready for million-passenger cruise ship season

Juneau will welcome more than 1 million tourists this year aboard some of the biggest cruise ships in the world. The state’s regulators say they’re… Continue reading

The Holland Amerca Line’s Nieuw Amsterdam, right, pulls into Juneau’s downtown harbor as sister ship Eurodam ties up at the AJ Dock on Monday, May 1, 2017. The two ships are the first in a cruise season that is predicted to bring over a million passengers to Juneau. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Passengers walk off Holland Amerca Line’s Nieuw Amsterdam on Monday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

First cruise ships arrive, pouring visitors into Juneau

Despite rain and construction, South Franklin Street in downtown Juneau was more alive than it’s been for months. Storefronts and tour buses came out of… Continue reading

Passengers walk off Holland Amerca Line’s Nieuw Amsterdam on Monday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Police & Fire for Tuesday, May 2, 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

  • May 2, 2017
  • By Juneau Empire
  • Crime
This photo of Christopher Davison was released by the Juneau Police Department when they issued a BOLO advisory April 21. (Photo courtesy of Juneau Police Department)

Inmate accused of rioting racks up new charges

One of several inmates charged with rioting at Lemon Creek Correctional Center in October 2015 could be facing new charges in connection with an act… Continue reading

This photo of Christopher Davison was released by the Juneau Police Department when they issued a BOLO advisory April 21. (Photo courtesy of Juneau Police Department)
Amy Skilbred, Executive Director of the Juneau Community Foundation, and Mayor Ken Koelsch speak about fundraising for the rebuilding of Project Playground at Twin Lakes during a meeting at Centennial Hall on Tuesday, May 2, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Community rallies to rebuild Twin Lakes playground

Tuesday night’s meeting about the Twin Lakes Playground rebuild started off with good news. The playground will be rebuilt, and most of that rebuild will… Continue reading

Amy Skilbred, Executive Director of the Juneau Community Foundation, and Mayor Ken Koelsch speak about fundraising for the rebuilding of Project Playground at Twin Lakes during a meeting at Centennial Hall on Tuesday, May 2, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Utility rates set to rise July 1

Rates for water and wastewater rates are set to rise, and will go into effect soon. As of July 1, rates for water will raise… Continue reading

Pastor Suellen Bahleda, of Resurrection Lutheran Church, blesses the fishing vessel Trinity to start the Blessing of the Fleet and Dedication of Names at the Alaska Commercial Fishermen’s Memorial in Juneau on Saturday, May 7, 2016. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire file)

Blessing of the Fleet takes place May 6

The annual Blessing of the Fleet and Reading of the Names ceremony is set for Saturday, May 6. Organizers of the local event encourage the… Continue reading

Pastor Suellen Bahleda, of Resurrection Lutheran Church, blesses the fishing vessel Trinity to start the Blessing of the Fleet and Dedication of Names at the Alaska Commercial Fishermen’s Memorial in Juneau on Saturday, May 7, 2016. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire file)
Haines residents and veterans watch as the Dei Shu Dancers of Haines and the Klukwan Chilkat Dancers celebrate the unveiling of a Tlingit screen and totem poles in front of the Soboleff McRae Wellness Center in Haines on Thursday, April 27, 2017. The Center, which has been open for about a year, has 11 apartments for military veterans along with nonprofit organizations. Haines Tlingit master carver Wayne Price produced the two 12-foot totems in honor of Tlingit veterans Walter Soboleff (Raven/Dog Salmon) and Howard McCrae (Eagle/Wolf). The screen/sign is called Warriors Spirit. Price said, “When art is dedicated in this manner, presented with witnesses and dance, that is what makes it real, what gives it life. Now the art has life and people will feel it.” (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Photos: Totem raising

Haines residents and veterans watch as the Dei Shu Dancers of Haines and the Klukwan Chilkat Dancers celebrate the unveiling of a Tlingit screen and… Continue reading

Haines residents and veterans watch as the Dei Shu Dancers of Haines and the Klukwan Chilkat Dancers celebrate the unveiling of a Tlingit screen and totem poles in front of the Soboleff McRae Wellness Center in Haines on Thursday, April 27, 2017. The Center, which has been open for about a year, has 11 apartments for military veterans along with nonprofit organizations. Haines Tlingit master carver Wayne Price produced the two 12-foot totems in honor of Tlingit veterans Walter Soboleff (Raven/Dog Salmon) and Howard McCrae (Eagle/Wolf). The screen/sign is called Warriors Spirit. Price said, “When art is dedicated in this manner, presented with witnesses and dance, that is what makes it real, what gives it life. Now the art has life and people will feel it.” (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Photo courtesy of BioZorb Dr. Karen Barbosa, a Breast Fellowship-trained surgeon in Anchorage, has begun using BioZorb in lumpectomies. After a lump is removed, the surgeon inserts the device, a spiral the size of a walnut and six little titanium clips, that is implanted in the area where the lump was removed. It acts as a scaffold for reconstructive surgery and reduces the amount of radiation needed during treatment.

First blood test for breast cancer detection reaches Alaska

ANCHORAGE — Blood tests let patients know if they have a vitamin B deficiency. Blood testing provides windows into whether a person has diabetes. But… Continue reading

Photo courtesy of BioZorb Dr. Karen Barbosa, a Breast Fellowship-trained surgeon in Anchorage, has begun using BioZorb in lumpectomies. After a lump is removed, the surgeon inserts the device, a spiral the size of a walnut and six little titanium clips, that is implanted in the area where the lump was removed. It acts as a scaffold for reconstructive surgery and reduces the amount of radiation needed during treatment.

Oregon police seize drugs, money from vehicle driven by Juneau man

A Juneau man was arrested Wednesday in Oregon after being stopped with drugs and money in his vehicle. An Oregon State Police trooper stopped a… Continue reading

  • May 1, 2017
  • By LIZ KELLAR
Police calls for Monday, May 1, 2017

Police calls for Monday, May 1, 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

  • May 1, 2017
  • By Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Police calls for Monday, May 1, 2017
The AJ Mine and sawmill are seen in downtown Juneau in 1958. (Caroline Jensen | Alaska State Library Historical Collections; ASL-P417-043)

A miner matter: Proposal would make reopening Alaska-Juneau Mine easier

The Alaska-Juneau Mine has been closed for decades, but some would like to see that changed. A group of five businessmen — Frank Bergstrom, Jim… Continue reading

The AJ Mine and sawmill are seen in downtown Juneau in 1958. (Caroline Jensen | Alaska State Library Historical Collections; ASL-P417-043)
A series of earthquakes in British Columbia awoke many in Juneau and the Yukon Monday morning. (Photo courtesy US Geological Survey)

String of alarm-clock earthquakes awakens northern Southeast and the Yukon

A series of moderate earthquakes rocked Juneau awake early Monday morning, but no significant damage was reported and no tsunami warning was issued. According to… Continue reading

A series of earthquakes in British Columbia awoke many in Juneau and the Yukon Monday morning. (Photo courtesy US Geological Survey)