Southeast Earthmovers demolish the Gastineau Apartments in January 2016. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

City was correct in tearing down Gastineau Apartments, judge rules

The city is going to trial against the Barretts to recoup costs of demolishing the apartments, and the city attorney’s task got easier after a hearing Friday.

Southeast Earthmovers demolish the Gastineau Apartments in January 2016. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Conner Ryan takes his turn at the men’s hand mucking event at Gold Rush Days on Saturday. (Kevin Gullufsen | Juneau Empire)

Gold Rush Days returns

It wasn’t Darren Quimby’s first time operating a drill. A 30-year veteran miner, he’s worked many jack leg drills in his days underground. Quimby’s coworker… Continue reading

Conner Ryan takes his turn at the men’s hand mucking event at Gold Rush Days on Saturday. (Kevin Gullufsen | Juneau Empire)
Capital city loses jobs, wages between 2016 and 2017

Capital city loses jobs, wages between 2016 and 2017

Alaska’s ongoing recession has coincided with a plateau and decline in wages paid to Juneau workers, according to figures released by the Alaska Department of… Continue reading

Capital city loses jobs, wages between 2016 and 2017
Conner Ryan takes his turn at the men’s hand mucking event at Gold Rush Days on Saturday. (Kevin Gullufsen | Juneau Empire)

Gold Rush Days returns

It wasn’t Darren Quimby’s first time operating a drill. A 30-year veteran miner, he’s worked many jack leg drills in his days underground. Quimby’s coworker… Continue reading

Conner Ryan takes his turn at the men’s hand mucking event at Gold Rush Days on Saturday. (Kevin Gullufsen | Juneau Empire)

City was correct in tearing down Gastineau Apartments, judge rules

The City and Borough of Juneau is scheduled to go to trial against James and Kathleen Barrett to recoup costs of demolishing the twice-burned Gastineau… Continue reading

Jennifer Fletcher at the 2018 Pride Picnic. (Photo by Jack Scholz)

Transgender woman awarded for equal rights advocacy

Jennifer Fletcher has spent five years advocating for equal rights in the Alaska state health care coverage plan. Fletcher is a transgender woman who filed… Continue reading

Jennifer Fletcher at the 2018 Pride Picnic. (Photo by Jack Scholz)
Michael and Suzanna Lessard talk Thursday, June 7, 2018, about having their home hit four times since 2005 by drivers who were either drunk or suffering from medical conditions. Their Brothers Avenue house sits near the intersection on Mendenhall Loop Road and Glacier Spur Road. Their daughter’s room was crashed into last May by a drunken driver. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

‘Known Hazard’: Property hit three times by drivers in last 11 years

The shed behind the Lessard family home on Brothers Avenue looks like it’s prepared for the apocalypse. It’s fortified with extra studs, siding all the… Continue reading

Michael and Suzanna Lessard talk Thursday, June 7, 2018, about having their home hit four times since 2005 by drivers who were either drunk or suffering from medical conditions. Their Brothers Avenue house sits near the intersection on Mendenhall Loop Road and Glacier Spur Road. Their daughter’s room was crashed into last May by a drunken driver. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
New Juneau Police Department officers (from left) Ron Shriver, Mattie Rielly and Joe Paden pose after their graduation from the Public Training Academy in Sitka on Friday, June 8, 2018. (Juneau Police Department | Courtesy Photo)

Meet the three police academy graduates joining JPD

Ever since she was a child, Mattie Rielly was interested in law enforcement. Growing up, she would watch the legal drama “Matlock,” which followed a… Continue reading

New Juneau Police Department officers (from left) Ron Shriver, Mattie Rielly and Joe Paden pose after their graduation from the Public Training Academy in Sitka on Friday, June 8, 2018. (Juneau Police Department | Courtesy Photo)

Transgender woman awarded for equal rights advocacy

Jennifer Fletcher has spent five years advocating for equal rights in the Alaska state health care coverage plan. Fletcher is a transgender woman who filed… Continue reading

Michael and Suzanna Lessard talk Thursday, June 7, 2018, about having their home hit four times since 2005 by drivers who were either drunk or suffering from medical conditions. Their Brothers Avenue house sits near the intersection on Mendenhall Loop Road and Glacier Spur Road. Their daughter’s room was crashed into last May by a drunken driver. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

‘Known Hazard’: Property hit three times by drivers in last 11 years

The shed behind the Lessard family home on Brothers Avenue looks like it’s prepared for the apocalypse. It’s fortified with extra studs, siding all the… Continue reading

Michael and Suzanna Lessard talk Thursday, June 7, 2018, about having their home hit four times since 2005 by drivers who were either drunk or suffering from medical conditions. Their Brothers Avenue house sits near the intersection on Mendenhall Loop Road and Glacier Spur Road. Their daughter’s room was crashed into last May by a drunken driver. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Meet the three police academy graduates joining JPD

Ever since she was a child, Mattie Rielly was interested in law enforcement. Growing up, she would watch the legal drama “Matlock,” which followed a… Continue reading

Sen. Dennis Egan, D-Juneau

Juneau senator ends up in hospital after battling blaze in garage

One of Juneau’s most recognizable residents was taken to the hospital Friday night after attempting to put out a fire in his garage. Sen. Dennis… Continue reading

Sen. Dennis Egan, D-Juneau
Paula Varney, right, has her picture taken by her husband, Brad, with an estimated 25-pound king salmon held by fishing guide Paul Turinsky, of Chum Fun!, at the Wayside Park on Channel Drive on Wednesday, June 13, 2018. The fish was released after the picture but king salmon can be kept starting today. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Kings for keeps: Fishermen can now keep kings, if they can find them

Today marks the earnest start of king salmon fishing.

Paula Varney, right, has her picture taken by her husband, Brad, with an estimated 25-pound king salmon held by fishing guide Paul Turinsky, of Chum Fun!, at the Wayside Park on Channel Drive on Wednesday, June 13, 2018. The fish was released after the picture but king salmon can be kept starting today. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Sen. Dennis Egan, D-Juneau

Juneau senator ends up in hospital after battling blaze in garage

One of Juneau’s most recognizable residents was taken to the hospital Friday night after attempting to put out a fire in his garage. Sen. Dennis… Continue reading

Sen. Dennis Egan, D-Juneau
Perseverance Theatre in Douglas was founded in 1979 by Molly Smith and is currently led by Executive Artistic Director Art Rotch. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Perseverance Theatre furloughs employees after debt piles up

Perseverance Theatre, Alaska’s largest professional theater, furloughed its employees after several years of financial problems that are now just coming to light. Management suddenly asked… Continue reading

Perseverance Theatre in Douglas was founded in 1979 by Molly Smith and is currently led by Executive Artistic Director Art Rotch. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
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Grand jury hands down indictments for weapons, driving, forgery charges

A Juneau grand jury handed down three indictments on Thursday. • Daniel Ryan Pope, 31, was indicted for third-degree weapons misconduct. Prosecutors say Pope —… Continue reading

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Alaska Electric Light and Power Company’s Lemon Creek operations center in Juneau is seen July 19, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire file)

Alaska Electric Light and Power proposes steep rate cut

Alaska Electric Light and Power is proposing cheaper electricity for Juneau. On Friday, the capital city’s electric company filed a formal request with the Regulatory… Continue reading

Alaska Electric Light and Power Company’s Lemon Creek operations center in Juneau is seen July 19, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire file)
Marysia Szymkowiak and Tadzio Lesh received a flag from Capital City Fire/Rescue Volunteer Firefighters Antonia Elstad and Meg Thordarson during a tour of Douglas properties to judge on Flag Day, Thursday, June 14, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Douglas shows its colors for Flag Day

Thursday was Flag Day, and the results of Douglas Island’s best decorated houses, apartments and businesses are in. Douglas firefighters on Thursday judged the annual… Continue reading

Marysia Szymkowiak and Tadzio Lesh received a flag from Capital City Fire/Rescue Volunteer Firefighters Antonia Elstad and Meg Thordarson during a tour of Douglas properties to judge on Flag Day, Thursday, June 14, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Keith Reeder at 112 D Street placed third for his decorations on Flag Day, Thursday, June 14, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Douglas shows its colors for Flag Day

Thursday was Flag Day, and the results of Douglas Island’s best decorated houses, apartments and businesses are in. Douglas firefighters on Thursday judged the annual… Continue reading

Keith Reeder at 112 D Street placed third for his decorations on Flag Day, Thursday, June 14, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
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Grand jury hands down indictments for weapons, driving, forgery charges

A Juneau grand jury handed down three indictments on Thursday. • Daniel Ryan Pope, 31, was indicted for third-degree weapons misconduct. Prosecutors say Pope —… Continue reading

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