Veterans’ listening session Friday

The Department of Veterans Affairs is holding a veterans’ listening session tonight from 5-6:30 p.m. at Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall.The interim Director of the Alaska VA… Continue reading

2016 Garden Tour this Saturday

Master Gardeners will be hosting a tour of the best gardens of Juneau on Saturday from 11-a.m.-4 p.m.Participants will be provided with a map and… Continue reading

Fire calls for Friday, June 24, 2016

A Daily Bulletin report from the Juneau Police Department was not available by press time.Fire and medical• On Wednesday, Capital City Fire/Rescue responded to 10… Continue reading

Photo: Passing by

The Alaska Marine Highway’s ferry Matanuska passes the Eagle Glacier on its way south to Juneau on Thursday.… Continue reading

The front page of the Empire on June 24, 1986

This Day in Juneau History: June 24, 1986

On June 24, 1986, work began on an access road to Sheep Creek tunnel of the Alaska-Juneau Mine, potentially leading to future ore sampling and… Continue reading

The front page of the Empire on June 24, 1986

Walker picks Andy Mack as Natural Resources commissioner

ANCHORAGE — Alaska Gov. Bill Walker has picked an attorney with oil and gas experience as his new commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources.Walker… Continue reading

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

First cruise ship set for Northwest Passage passes inspection

ANCHORAGE — The Coast Guard is gearing up for the inaugural voyage of a luxury cruise ship through the Northwest Passage and said Thursday the… Continue reading

Bethel nonprofits ordered to pay sales taxes

BETHEL — The city of Bethel will soon begin requiring nonprofit organizations to pay sales taxes after a 15-year delay in enforcing the change.City officials… Continue reading

Census: Asians remain fastest-growing racial group in US

WASHINGTON — Asians remain the fastest-growing racial group in the United States, according to new information from the Census Bureau.The nation’s Asian population grew at… Continue reading

Judge denies defendant’s desire for mistrial

A defendant became visibly upset in court Thursday after claiming deliberate misconduct by the prosecution and some indifference by the judge: “I got you by… Continue reading

The future site of Southeast Alaska Laboratories LLC, Juneau's first marijuana facility, on Jenkins Drive.

Juneau’s first pot testing lab applies for permit, license

When drafting their regulations for the growth and sale of marijuana, the Alaska Marijuana Control Board and the Juneau Assembly split the budding industry into… Continue reading

The future site of Southeast Alaska Laboratories LLC, Juneau's first marijuana facility, on Jenkins Drive.
In this file photo taken June 14, 2016, the Juneau School Board approves contracts with the teachers and support staff unions at a regular meeting.

School board approves contract with third union

The Juneau School Board approved a contract between the school district and the principals and administrators’ union during Tuesday night’s special meeting.With about 20 members,… Continue reading

In this file photo taken June 14, 2016, the Juneau School Board approves contracts with the teachers and support staff unions at a regular meeting.
In this July 2014 file photo, rising water starts to cover the Skater's Cabin walkway to Mendenhall Lake after reports that the ice lake in Suicide Basin has released.

The return of the jökulhlaup

Jökulhlaup season is back.Juneau city officials announced Thursday afternoon that Suicide Basin, a depression above the Mendenhall Lake, has started filling with rain and melt… Continue reading

In this July 2014 file photo, rising water starts to cover the Skater's Cabin walkway to Mendenhall Lake after reports that the ice lake in Suicide Basin has released.
In this November 2015 file photo, Attorney General Craig Richards speaks to the media. The governor announced Thursday Richards is resigning.

Alaska attorney general, resources commissioner resign

ANCHORAGE — There were major changes to Gov. Bill Walker's cabinet on Thursday, with announcements that the attorney general and the acting Natural Resources Commissioner were… Continue reading

In this November 2015 file photo, Attorney General Craig Richards speaks to the media. The governor announced Thursday Richards is resigning.

Police and Fire report for Thursday, June 23, 2016

Burglary• At 2:13 p.m. Tuesday, JPD received a report of a burglary in the 6500 block of Glacier Highway. Investigation continues.• At 10:57 a.m. Wednesday,… Continue reading

Police arrest woman in odd home burglary

The Juneau Police Department said Wednesday it arrested a woman in connection to a home burglary on Taku Boulevard.Reyna Marie Regalado, 31, was arrested on… Continue reading

Correction

In a caption for a photograph that ran on page A2 on Wednesday’s newspaper, the Empire erroneously stated Carlton Smith was a trustee of the… Continue reading

Around Town

Juneau Gastineau Rotary Club meeting, 7 a.m., The Prospector Hotel.Women, Infants and Children walk-in clinic, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., SEARHC Juneau WIC Clinic, 3245 Hospital Drive,… Continue reading

State repeals student data requirement in educator evaluations

The state Board of Education and Early Development, which met last week, repealed the requirement that school districts consider data about student achievement when they… Continue reading