Scott Ciambor, chief housing gfficer for the City and Borough of Juneau and board chair for the Alaska Coalition on Housing and Homelessness, speaks at the Southeast Housing Summit at the Baranof Hotel on Wednesday, March 13, 2019. The summit is a two-day program organized by the Tlingit and Haida Regional Housing Authority. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Scott Ciambor, chief housing gfficer for the City and Borough of Juneau and board chair for the Alaska Coalition on Housing and Homelessness, speaks at the Southeast Housing Summit at the Baranof Hotel on Wednesday, March 13, 2019. The summit is a two-day program organized by the Tlingit and Haida Regional Housing Authority. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
A Juneau Police Department car sits in front of Juneau-Douglas High School on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Police called twice in one day for ‘agitated’ man with knife

Man’s behavior concerned people at trailer park, bank.

A Juneau Police Department car sits in front of Juneau-Douglas High School on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Man faces felony charges for attempting to hit officer with car

Man faces felony charges for attempting to hit officer with car

He had a warrant out for his arrest at the time.

Man faces felony charges for attempting to hit officer with car
Juneau officials reject Norwegian’s free cruise offer

Juneau officials reject Norwegian’s free cruise offer

Assembly votes to turn down the invitation.

Juneau officials reject Norwegian’s free cruise offer
Former state candidate appointed to Docks and Harbors board

Former state candidate appointed to Docks and Harbors board

His term starts immediately.

Former state candidate appointed to Docks and Harbors board
Juneau schools try to set budget off current law, not governor’s proposed budget

Juneau schools try to set budget off current law, not governor’s proposed budget

Budget would still draw about half a million dollars from reserves.

Juneau schools try to set budget off current law, not governor’s proposed budget
Search team locates what is believed to be part of missing Guardian Flight medevac plane
Search team locates what is believed to be part of missing Guardian Flight medevac plane
Fire department responds to emergency call for injured hiker at ice cave
Fire department responds to emergency call for injured hiker at ice cave
Juneau chef nominated as James Beard semifinalist
Juneau chef nominated as James Beard semifinalist
Middle school team wins Battle of the Books state championship

Middle school team wins Battle of the Books state championship

The goal of the program is to encourage and recognize students who enjoy reading.

Middle school team wins Battle of the Books state championship
Police calls for Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019

Police calls for Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019

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Police calls for Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019
Juneau pole dance and fitness studio holds grand opening

Juneau pole dance and fitness studio holds grand opening

“I hope that all stigma aside, people can really come to find how amazing pole fitness is.”

Juneau pole dance and fitness studio holds grand opening
Docks & Harbors to dewater abandoned tug

Docks & Harbors to dewater abandoned tug

Notice the abandoned tugboat lately?

Docks & Harbors to dewater abandoned tug
Luncheon connects scholarship recipients, donors

Luncheon connects scholarship recipients, donors

More than 20 students were there.

Luncheon connects scholarship recipients, donors
In this November 2018 file photo, suicide prevention-themed tattoos drawn by “Salty” Jack Reed Jr. wait for costumers during a special suicide prevention tattoo event. Suicide prevention is one of the causes helped by GCI’s 2019 giving campaign. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire File)

GCI gives to suicide prevention and more

Organizations all over the state will benefit.

In this November 2018 file photo, suicide prevention-themed tattoos drawn by “Salty” Jack Reed Jr. wait for costumers during a special suicide prevention tattoo event. Suicide prevention is one of the causes helped by GCI’s 2019 giving campaign. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire File)
Budget would have ‘dire impact’ on Juneau economy
Budget would have ‘dire impact’ on Juneau economy
Scientists: Southeast Alaska vulnerable to ocean acidification
Scientists: Southeast Alaska vulnerable to ocean acidification
Juneau principal placed on leave as district investigates allegations his former school ignored sex abuse

Juneau principal placed on leave as district investigates allegations his former school ignored sex abuse

Juneau School District officials say they learned of allegations this week.

Juneau principal placed on leave as district investigates allegations his former school ignored sex abuse
School Board President: Juneau schools at risk of losing over 100 teachers, staff
School Board President: Juneau schools at risk of losing over 100 teachers, staff
The Eaglecrest Ski Area lodge, seen here in 2015, is the planned site of the Old Tower Bar, which would serve beer and wine during ski season. In a unanimous vote Monday, Oct. 15, 2018, the Alcohol Control Board rejected an alcohol license for the business. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Bill could pave way for alcohol at Eaglecrest

The ski area could have the Alaska State Fair to thank.

The Eaglecrest Ski Area lodge, seen here in 2015, is the planned site of the Old Tower Bar, which would serve beer and wine during ski season. In a unanimous vote Monday, Oct. 15, 2018, the Alcohol Control Board rejected an alcohol license for the business. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)