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'Rolling Wake': Southeast woman kept husband's body in truck and drove it around 'for a couple days'

‘Rolling Wake’: Southeast woman kept husband’s body in truck and drove it around ‘for a couple days’

KETCHIKAN — Ketchikan Police Chief Alan Bengaard has seen a lot in his decades-long law enforcement career. But he’s never seen anything like this.Ketchikan police… Continue reading

'Rolling Wake': Southeast woman kept husband's body in truck and drove it around 'for a couple days'

NOAA responds to entangled whale calf near Auke Bay

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association responded to an entangled humpback whale calf in the Auke Bay area Wednesday, making strategic cuts in the blue/green… Continue reading

In this July 15, 2015 photo, Pat Pitney, State Budget Director for Gov. Bill Walker, speaks about the state's fiscal future to the Juneau Chamber of Commerce during their weekly lunch meeting at the Juneau International Airport.

Budget director: Expect more state job losses

ANCHORAGE — State budget cuts are beginning to hit home, in terms of jobs and economic impact.Office of Management and Budget Director Pat Pitney said… Continue reading

In this July 15, 2015 photo, Pat Pitney, State Budget Director for Gov. Bill Walker, speaks about the state's fiscal future to the Juneau Chamber of Commerce during their weekly lunch meeting at the Juneau International Airport.

JPD holds SWAT trainings around town

The Juneau Police Department will be doing SWAT training around Juneau today and Saturday.JPD said in a news release that approximately 20 local, state and… Continue reading

Zika virus makes its way to Southeast Alaska

Before this week, Alaska was one of four U.S. states with zero confirmed Zika virus cases, but that’s over now.On Thursday, the Alaska Division of… Continue reading

The Planned Parenthood office in Juneau, seen Friday, at the corner of Egan Drive and Glacier Highway next to Twin Lakes.

Alaska parental notification abortion law struck down

JUNEAU — The Alaska Supreme Court on Friday struck down a state law requiring parental notification for girls under age 18 seeking abortions, agreeing with… Continue reading

The Planned Parenthood office in Juneau, seen Friday, at the corner of Egan Drive and Glacier Highway next to Twin Lakes.

Walker vetoes bill to put lawmakers on Alaska gas line board

JUNEAU — Gov. Bill Walker has vetoed legislation that would have put lawmakers on the board of the state-sanctioned Alaska Gasline Development Corp., citing constitutional… Continue reading

Sophie Castleton, of the U.S. Forest Service, does a survey of the number of sockeye salmon in Steep Creek at the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center on Thursday. Low water levels in Steep Creek are keeping the fish from getting up the creek to spawn. A special weather statement by the National Weather Service is calling for 1 to 3 inches of rain through the weekend.

Photo: Low water level stymies salmon

Sophie Castleton, of the U.S. Forest Service, does a survey of the number of sockeye salmon in Steep Creek at the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center… Continue reading

Sophie Castleton, of the U.S. Forest Service, does a survey of the number of sockeye salmon in Steep Creek at the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center on Thursday. Low water levels in Steep Creek are keeping the fish from getting up the creek to spawn. A special weather statement by the National Weather Service is calling for 1 to 3 inches of rain through the weekend.
In this Wednesday photo, an Alaska Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter and a State of Alaska Division of Forestry helicopter dump several thousand of gallons of water onto the McHugh Creek fire near Anchorage.

Rain falls on fire threatening subdivisions near Anchorage

ANCHORAGE — Light rain fell Thursday as nearly 300 firefighters worked to gain control of a wildfire threatening two subdivisions south of Anchorage.Crews hoped the… Continue reading

In this Wednesday photo, an Alaska Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter and a State of Alaska Division of Forestry helicopter dump several thousand of gallons of water onto the McHugh Creek fire near Anchorage.
John Thedinga, president of the Juneau Community Garden, harvests his garlic at the garden on Thursday. Thedinga grows about 230 plants, a year's worth. With the National Weather Service calling up to three inches of rain through the weekend, Thedinga wanted to get the garlic out of the ground to keep the rain from splitting the bulbs.

Photo: Garlic grower

John Thedinga, president of the Juneau Community Garden, harvests his garlic at the garden on Thursday. Thedinga grows about 230 plants, a year’s worth. With… Continue reading

John Thedinga, president of the Juneau Community Garden, harvests his garlic at the garden on Thursday. Thedinga grows about 230 plants, a year's worth. With the National Weather Service calling up to three inches of rain through the weekend, Thedinga wanted to get the garlic out of the ground to keep the rain from splitting the bulbs.

Around Town

Storytime, 11 a.m., Mendenhall Valley Library. Details: 586-5267. Organ concert, noon, State Office Building. T.J. Duffy to play a variety of music. Senior Lunch, noon,… Continue reading

The front page of the Empire on July 22, 1986

This Day in Juneau History: July 22, 1986

On July 22, 1986, the City and Borough of Juneau found yet another $1.4 million increase in its deficit, totaling $3.7 million rather than the… Continue reading

The front page of the Empire on July 22, 1986

Police & fire for Friday, July 22, 2016

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction information. Anyone listed… Continue reading

Sandro Lane holds up a container of salmon-oil supplements his company, Alaska Protein Recovery LLC, produces during a panel discussion at the Juneau Chamber of Commerce's weekly luncheon at the Moose Lodge on Thursday. Other business owners on the panel include Lindsey Burnet, of Bustin' Out Boutique, left, Sydney Mitchell, of Shoefly, Rico Worl, of Trickster Company, and Patrick Courtnage, of Adventure Flow, right.

Startups are hard: How five Juneau business owners make it work

Every startup has a different story.For Lindsey Burnet, the original idea for a bra shop came years ago from her friend and business partner Hollis… Continue reading

Sandro Lane holds up a container of salmon-oil supplements his company, Alaska Protein Recovery LLC, produces during a panel discussion at the Juneau Chamber of Commerce's weekly luncheon at the Moose Lodge on Thursday. Other business owners on the panel include Lindsey Burnet, of Bustin' Out Boutique, left, Sydney Mitchell, of Shoefly, Rico Worl, of Trickster Company, and Patrick Courtnage, of Adventure Flow, right.

Sitka author’s book chosen for Oprah’s Book Club

SITKA — Local author Brendan Jones has made waves with his first novel, “The Alaskan Laundry,” which has appeared on numerous reading lists — and… Continue reading

A Juneau grand jury indicted two people on Wednesday for alleged fraudulent activity. One woman is believed to have used a debit card belonging to someone else and another man is believed to have collected his PDF for seven years illegally.

Grand jury indicts two for PFD, debit card fraud

Two months ago, Juneau resident Katie Arthur ran a few errands around town — withdrawals at ATMs, a stop at the gas station and a… Continue reading

A Juneau grand jury indicted two people on Wednesday for alleged fraudulent activity. One woman is believed to have used a debit card belonging to someone else and another man is believed to have collected his PDF for seven years illegally.
Gov. Bill Walker points to a chart during a July 14 press conference that uses a crashing jet to show possible scenarios for Alaska economy. Moody's Investment Services said in a letter Thursday that Alaska hasn't done enough to change its financial situation to avoid a further credit rating downgrade.

Moody’s report addresses little change in budget, politics

Alaska’s credit rating hasn’t been downgraded again — yet.Moody’s Investors Service issued a report Thursday reiterating that it has not forgotten about the state’s money… Continue reading

Gov. Bill Walker points to a chart during a July 14 press conference that uses a crashing jet to show possible scenarios for Alaska economy. Moody's Investment Services said in a letter Thursday that Alaska hasn't done enough to change its financial situation to avoid a further credit rating downgrade.
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, addresses the delegates during the third day session of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland on Wednesday.

Alaska GOP chair: Cruz speech a ‘petulant’ misfire

JUNEAU — The Alaska Republican party chairman said he would be surprised if Texas Sen. Ted Cruz could be a serious future presidential contender following… Continue reading

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, addresses the delegates during the third day session of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland on Wednesday.

Kenai Peninsula community looks to solve erosion problem

KENAI — Homeowners concerned about the level of erosion alongside a river in their Kenai Peninsula community have to consider other options to prevent the… Continue reading

This book cover image released by Knopf shows, "Heroes of the Frontier," by Dave Eggers.

Dave Eggers sets his latest literary adventure in Alaska

NEW YORK — The latest stop on Dave Eggers’ long-running fictional tour: Alaska.Eggers’ “Heroes of the Frontier,” which comes out July 26, tells of a… Continue reading

This book cover image released by Knopf shows, "Heroes of the Frontier," by Dave Eggers.