A vehicle in the ditch at the intersection of Egan Drive and Yandukin Drive near Fred Meyer on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
A vehicle in the ditch at the intersection of Egan Drive and Yandukin Drive near Fred Meyer on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
False bomb threats go out to local businesses

False bomb threats go out to local businesses

The fake bomber demanded Bitcoin.

False bomb threats go out to local businesses
Hoping to bolster long-term recruitment, fire and police turn to Army
Hoping to bolster long-term recruitment, fire and police turn to Army
Juneau School District’s interim Superintendent Bridget Weiss watches first day of school activities on Aug. 20, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Juneau School District’s interim Superintendent Bridget Weiss watches first day of school activities on Aug. 20, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
William Eric Moy Jr. is wanted by the Juneau Police Department for escaping custody. (Courtesy Photo | Juneau Police Department)
William Eric Moy Jr. is wanted by the Juneau Police Department for escaping custody. (Courtesy Photo | Juneau Police Department)
Priests from around Alaska along with Father Andrew E. Bellisario, right, enter St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church for his Ordination and Installation as the Sixth Bishop of the Diocese of Juneau on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Priests from around Alaska along with Father Andrew E. Bellisario, right, enter St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church for his Ordination and Installation as the Sixth Bishop of the Diocese of Juneau on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Gov. Mike Dunleavy and his wife, Rose, welcome Juneau residents at the Governor’s Open House on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Gov. Mike Dunleavy and his wife, Rose, welcome Juneau residents at the Governor’s Open House on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Conspirators sentenced in Juneau, Ketchikan drug cases
Conspirators sentenced in Juneau, Ketchikan drug cases
Moss covers old-growth trees along Auke Lake on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Moss covers old-growth trees along Auke Lake on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Three candidates apply for District 1 Assembly seat so far
Three candidates apply for District 1 Assembly seat so far
Alaska Native tribes allege human rights violation over Canadian mine pollution
Alaska Native tribes allege human rights violation over Canadian mine pollution
A cruise ship passenger photographs the Radiance of the Seas in Juneau’s downtown harbor on Tuesday, August 29, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
A cruise ship passenger photographs the Radiance of the Seas in Juneau’s downtown harbor on Tuesday, August 29, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Simon Greer, a teammate at Stoned Salmon Farms, looks over cannabis plants growing in one of their two nursery rooms in Juneau on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

New pot shop keeps one eye on locals, one on the future

There’s a discount if you come in wearing Xtratufs.

Simon Greer, a teammate at Stoned Salmon Farms, looks over cannabis plants growing in one of their two nursery rooms in Juneau on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
A pedestrian walks by City Hall on June 7, 2017. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire File)

Child care, downtown development on city docket this week

Meetings are open to public Monday, Friday.

A pedestrian walks by City Hall on June 7, 2017. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire File)
Lemon Creek Correctional Center pictured on Friday, April 13, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Lemon Creek Correctional Center pictured on Friday, April 13, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Pedestrian and dog killed in crash
Pedestrian and dog killed in crash
Businesses, schools, churches and public facilities line Veterans Memorial Highway running through Auke Bay on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018. The Planning Commission’s Auke Bay Implementation Committee is in the midst of drafting an ordinance to create a Community Mixed Use zoning district and an Auke Bay Overlay district. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Businesses, schools, churches and public facilities line Veterans Memorial Highway running through Auke Bay on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018. The Planning Commission’s Auke Bay Implementation Committee is in the midst of drafting an ordinance to create a Community Mixed Use zoning district and an Auke Bay Overlay district. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Photos: Gallery Walk 2018

Photos: Gallery Walk 2018

Get an inside look at the annual holiday event.

Photos: Gallery Walk 2018
Alaska Electric Light and Power Company Lemon Creek operations center in Juneau on Wednesday, July 19, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

The AEL&P sale to Canada has fallen through. Here’s why.

Juneau’s electric utility won’t end up having Canadian owners after all.

Alaska Electric Light and Power Company Lemon Creek operations center in Juneau on Wednesday, July 19, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Police identify bank robbery suspect

Police identify bank robbery suspect

He passed the teller a note, demanding money.

Police identify bank robbery suspect