Tourism industry panel talks up Juneau’s cruise ship infrastructure
Tourism industry panel talks up Juneau’s cruise ship infrastructure
Riverbend Elementary School Interim Principal Elizabeth Pisel-Davis interviews for a permanent position in front of a panel at Riverbend on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

A new principal could be around the Riverbend

Riverbend Elementary School’s interim principal interviews for position.

Riverbend Elementary School Interim Principal Elizabeth Pisel-Davis interviews for a permanent position in front of a panel at Riverbend on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Bartlett Regional Hospital on Tuesday, April 23, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Southeast teen hospitalized for vaping related injury

It’s the first case of vaping related injury in Alaska.

Bartlett Regional Hospital on Tuesday, April 23, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Empire Live: Juneau School District interviews for Riverbend principal position
Empire Live: Juneau School District interviews for Riverbend principal position
Harborview could have a new principal soon

Harborview could have a new principal soon

New boss, possibly same as the old boss.

Harborview could have a new principal soon
JAHMI Health & Wellness, Inc. is the location for the monthly Inside Passage Mental Health Speaker Series. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Healing in the classroom: Juneau school tries new tack to help students

Glacier Valley staff talk about a different way of teaching and healing.

JAHMI Health & Wellness, Inc. is the location for the monthly Inside Passage Mental Health Speaker Series. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Dog licensing is required by law, saves lives and is not very popular

Dog licensing is required by law, saves lives and is not very popular

An estimated half of Juneau’s dogs are licensed as required.

Dog licensing is required by law, saves lives and is not very popular
Empire Live: Juneau Assembly - Committee of the Whole
Empire Live: Juneau Assembly - Committee of the Whole
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Juneau (Courtesy Photo | NWS)

Winter weather advisory issued for Juneau

Expect 3-5 inches of snow in some places.

The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Juneau (Courtesy Photo | NWS)
Empire Live: Panel interviews candidate for principal of Harborview Elementary School
Empire Live: Panel interviews candidate for principal of Harborview Elementary School
Want to cut a Christmas tree in the Tongass? Here’s what you should know

Want to cut a Christmas tree in the Tongass? Here’s what you should know

The Forest Service has some rules you need to follow.

Want to cut a Christmas tree in the Tongass? Here’s what you should know
City moves forward on child care, prohibits e-bikes downtown

City moves forward on child care, prohibits e-bikes downtown

The exact costs of the program will be examined in detail later.

City moves forward on child care, prohibits e-bikes downtown
Tourism Task Force tries to get handle on tourist overload

Tourism Task Force tries to get handle on tourist overload

Public voices quality-of-life concerns.

Tourism Task Force tries to get handle on tourist overload
Southeast Alaska teen hospitalized in state’s first vaping injury case

Southeast Alaska teen hospitalized in state’s first vaping injury case

The teenager remains hospitalized.

Southeast Alaska teen hospitalized in state’s first vaping injury case
New group forms to advocate for ferries

New group forms to advocate for ferries

Their plans are ambitious, but vague at this point.

New group forms to advocate for ferries
Jake Eames, right, and David Nash install an air-to-air heat pump system to a Mendenhall Valley home Thursday that formerly was using oil for heating in 2015. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Energy efficiency nonprofits to hold free workshop

Experts will be there to help explain details and benefits.

Jake Eames, right, and David Nash install an air-to-air heat pump system to a Mendenhall Valley home Thursday that formerly was using oil for heating in 2015. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Annie Fritze of Dillingham moves stuffed animals made of fur at Juneau Public Market, Friday Nov. 30, 2019. The handmade creatures were created using a variety of furs, including otter and lynx. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)
Annie Fritze of Dillingham moves stuffed animals made of fur at Juneau Public Market, Friday Nov. 30, 2019. The handmade creatures were created using a variety of furs, including otter and lynx. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)
Three generations of Juneauites volunteer for Thanksgiving Dinner
Three generations of Juneauites volunteer for Thanksgiving Dinner
A U.S. Coast Guard MH-60T Jayhawk searches Gastineau Channel for a possible missing boater after the boat Sealion was found adrift near the Petro Marine docks on Nov. 29, 2019. (Yang-Hui Lee | Courtesy Photo)
A U.S. Coast Guard MH-60T Jayhawk searches Gastineau Channel for a possible missing boater after the boat Sealion was found adrift near the Petro Marine docks on Nov. 29, 2019. (Yang-Hui Lee | Courtesy Photo)
Breaking: CCFR responds to smoky home on Birch Lane

Breaking: CCFR responds to smoky home on Birch Lane

Vehicle traffic was initially blocked in all directions.

Breaking: CCFR responds to smoky home on Birch Lane