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)
Five-car crash sends three to hospital

Five-car crash sends three to hospital

Two people were flown to Seattle.

Five-car crash sends three to hospital
Meet JPD’s two newest officers

Meet JPD’s two newest officers

Both of them are Alaska Native.

Meet JPD’s two newest officers
Tribe takes state to court in attempt to protect herring
Tribe takes state to court in attempt to protect herring
Innovation Summit keynote speakers highlight tourism growth, future of Alaska’s self-sufficiency

Innovation Summit keynote speakers highlight tourism growth, future of Alaska’s self-sufficiency

“People will be locally more self-sufficient but globally more connected.”

Innovation Summit keynote speakers highlight tourism growth, future of Alaska’s self-sufficiency
Juneau gets first local oyster farm
Juneau gets first local oyster farm
Sentencing for convicted murderer pushed back again
Sentencing for convicted murderer pushed back again
A Juneau Police Department car sits in front of Juneau-Douglas High School on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Police hand out annual awards to officers, civilians

Employees were also recognized for years of service.

A Juneau Police Department car sits in front of Juneau-Douglas High School on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
A man with camping gear walks by City Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019. Leaders of organizations addressing homelessness have expressed concerns about how state budget cuts will affect their funding for the homeless. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
A man with camping gear walks by City Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019. Leaders of organizations addressing homelessness have expressed concerns about how state budget cuts will affect their funding for the homeless. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Juneau could have sixth straight year of below average snowfall

Juneau could have sixth straight year of below average snowfall

More snow is coming, but this season still isn’t normal.

Juneau could have sixth straight year of below average snowfall
Snow forecasted for Presidents Day

Snow forecasted for Presidents Day

Winter storm warning in effect.

Snow forecasted for Presidents Day

Applications open for vacant Docks and Harbors board seat

The deadline is Feb. 22.

Nominations open for First Lady’s Volunteer of the Year Awards

Nominations open for First Lady’s Volunteer of the Year Awards

The awards are an annual tradition.

Nominations open for First Lady’s Volunteer of the Year Awards
Famous foul-mouthed chef spotted in Juneau
Famous foul-mouthed chef spotted in Juneau
Searchers detect black box from missing medevac plane

Searchers detect black box from missing medevac plane

They’re still trying to find its exact location.

Searchers detect black box from missing medevac plane
Senators hire new liaison to Juneau, Southeast

Senators hire new liaison to Juneau, Southeast

She’ll connect Alaska’s capital with the nation’s capital.

Senators hire new liaison to Juneau, Southeast
Angelica Curtis and her son Jonathan are shown in this recent photograph. (Courtesy photo | Curtis family)

Custody case goes before Supreme Court

The case connects to the Legislature as well.

Angelica Curtis and her son Jonathan are shown in this recent photograph. (Courtesy photo | Curtis family)
Iceland tourism manager to share advice at Innovation Summit

Iceland tourism manager to share advice at Innovation Summit

Event also features “pitch contest” for entrepreneurs.

Iceland tourism manager to share advice at Innovation Summit