Tribal Assembly begins, promotes Native Alaskan unity

Tribal Assembly begins, promotes Native Alaskan unity

The 82nd annual Tribal Assembly began Wednesday with the beat of a drum and a few tears. The Assembly brings together more than 100 Tlingit… Continue reading

Tribal Assembly begins, promotes Native Alaskan unity

Pizza delivery driver robbed by man wielding screwdriver

A robbery case involving a pizza delivery gone awry remains unsolved, and the Juneau Crime Line is willing to pay for help. At 11:45 p.m. April… Continue reading

Snowy winter helps Eaglecrest finances

It might sound simple, but more snow means more money for Eaglecrest Ski Area. Eaglecrest operated for 95 days this season, the most it’s run… Continue reading

This March 5 photo shows travertine pools with white films of carbon fused with calcium, a chemical process being explored by a geological research project, in the al-Hajjar mountains of Oman. Deep in the jagged red mountains, geologists from the Oman Drilling Project are drilling in search of the holy grail of reversing climate change: an efficient and cheap way to remove carbon dioxide from the air and oceans. They are coring samples from one of the world’s only exposed sections of the Earth’s mantle to uncover how a spontaneous natural process millions of years ago transformed CO2 into limestone and marble. (Sam McNeil | The Associated Press)

Juneau joins March for Science movement

Saturday morning will be a busy one for locals concerned with scientific issues. Starting at 9 a.m., Juneau’s March for Science is set to take… Continue reading

This March 5 photo shows travertine pools with white films of carbon fused with calcium, a chemical process being explored by a geological research project, in the al-Hajjar mountains of Oman. Deep in the jagged red mountains, geologists from the Oman Drilling Project are drilling in search of the holy grail of reversing climate change: an efficient and cheap way to remove carbon dioxide from the air and oceans. They are coring samples from one of the world’s only exposed sections of the Earth’s mantle to uncover how a spontaneous natural process millions of years ago transformed CO2 into limestone and marble. (Sam McNeil | The Associated Press)

Police & Fire for Wednesday, April 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

  • Apr 19, 2017
  • By Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Gov. Bill Walker holds a press conference at the Capitol on Tuesday, April 18, 2017, to announce he has invited the Senate and House leadership to meet with him to work on an agreement on Alaska’s budget crisis. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Gov. Walker proposes summit to help lawmakers fix budget

In a talk with reporters on Tuesday morning, Gov. Bill Walker renewed his determination that Alaska lawmakers should come up with a plan to solve… Continue reading

Gov. Bill Walker holds a press conference at the Capitol on Tuesday, April 18, 2017, to announce he has invited the Senate and House leadership to meet with him to work on an agreement on Alaska’s budget crisis. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Hunter, the barred owl, from inside his enclosure. Photo by Clara Miller.

For the birds: Fundraising for improvements to raptor center

HAINES — Inside the American Bald Eagle Foundation aviary in Haines, Education and Outreach Coordinator Sidney Campbell moved slowly, calling Sarah, a great horned owl,… Continue reading

Hunter, the barred owl, from inside his enclosure. Photo by Clara Miller.

Man looking to buy gun accidentally shot in leg

A 19-year-old man was accidentally shot in the leg Monday night, reportedly while examining a gun for possible purchase downtown. Juneau Police Department officers responded… Continue reading

John David and Lorevie Rowe are expecting spontaneous identical triplets, an occurrence so rare some estimate it happens only one out of every 200 million births. (Submitted photo)

Local couple expecting identical triplets

Lorevie Rowe and John David have won a kind of lottery – but it’s one with odds even experts can’t agree on. Rowe is pregnant… Continue reading

John David and Lorevie Rowe are expecting spontaneous identical triplets, an occurrence so rare some estimate it happens only one out of every 200 million births. (Submitted photo)

Vehicle stolen, returned without $9,500 worth of tools

Juneau police are seeking information about a vehicle stolen from a business in the 2000 block of Brandy Lane the night of March 8. The… Continue reading

Treadwell workers outside mine building, circa 1918. (Alaska State Library)

How the Treadwell Mine collapsed 100 years ago

On April 22, we commemorate the centenary of the Treadwell Mine cave-in that precipitated the closing of the world-famous mining complex on Douglas Island. The… Continue reading

Treadwell workers outside mine building, circa 1918. (Alaska State Library)
Alaska State Library General view of Treadwell Gold Mines in Juneau, circa 1899.

Douglas marks 100-year anniversary of the Treadwell Mine cave-in

One of the most significant events in Juneau’s history turns 100 years old this week, and it isn’t going unnoticed. The Treadwell Mine caved in… Continue reading

Alaska State Library General view of Treadwell Gold Mines in Juneau, circa 1899.
Fifty Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian groups dressed in traditional regalia take part in the Grand Entrance Processional down Willoughby Street from Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall to Centennial Hall to kickoff the four days of Celebration in June 2016. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire file)

Lawmakers ask Christopher Columbus to share calendar

Christopher Columbus didn’t meet an empty continent. The state of Alaska will now recognize that fact. On Sunday, the Alaska Senate voted 18-1 to approve… Continue reading

Fifty Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian groups dressed in traditional regalia take part in the Grand Entrance Processional down Willoughby Street from Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall to Centennial Hall to kickoff the four days of Celebration in June 2016. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire file)

Arson suspected in storage shed fire

Arson is suspected in an early-morning fire Sunday that destroyed a garage off the “back loop” of Mendenhall Loop Road. Capital City Fire/Rescue firefighters responded… Continue reading

Thane Campground sat empty, save for a small fire, on its first day of operation Saturday. The city is hoping that the campground serves as a spot for homeless to stay. Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire

No arrests, citations of homeless in first weekend of camping ban

The streets of downtown Juneau looked the same as usual Saturday night, despite the city’s anti-camping ordinance going into effect. The ordinance, which rules that… Continue reading

Thane Campground sat empty, save for a small fire, on its first day of operation Saturday. The city is hoping that the campground serves as a spot for homeless to stay. Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire
MICHAEL PENN | JUNEAU EMPIRE A fire started on the outside wall Saturday evening caused about $30,000 damage to a Seward Street building that includes Art Sutch Photography shop.

Downtown fire wrecks photography studio

Local photographer Art Sutch found himself only able to field questions and take stock Monday afternoon, after a fire possibly fueled by a cigarette butt… Continue reading

MICHAEL PENN | JUNEAU EMPIRE A fire started on the outside wall Saturday evening caused about $30,000 damage to a Seward Street building that includes Art Sutch Photography shop.
Police reports for Tuesday, April 18, 2017

Police reports for Tuesday, April 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

  • Apr 17, 2017
  • By Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Police reports for Tuesday, April 18, 2017
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Juneau Soccer Club scammed out of more than $13K

A clever “spoofing” scheme — with the sender masking their email to look like a familiar email address — has scammed the Juneau Soccer Club… Continue reading

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Jeff Trucano, left, and Sam Miller, of Trucano Construction, work at installing lighting fixtures on the new dock in Douglas Harbor on Jan. 4. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Douglas Harbor reopens today

Starting this week, the newly renovated Douglas Harbor will return to full capacity after a renovation that’s nearly a decade in the works. Boats will… Continue reading

Jeff Trucano, left, and Sam Miller, of Trucano Construction, work at installing lighting fixtures on the new dock in Douglas Harbor on Jan. 4. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Chloe Abbott checks in with a homeless person camping in a business doorway on South Franklin Street on March 25, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

No-camping ordinance goes into effect

It’s official: The Thane campground will open on Saturday — and the City and Borough of Juneau’s camping ordinance will go into effect at midnight… Continue reading

Chloe Abbott checks in with a homeless person camping in a business doorway on South Franklin Street on March 25, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)