City Manager Rorie Watt talks new City Hall, AEL&P, whale statue

Successful or not, Juneau likes to take on new ideas. City Manager Rorie Watt spoke to the Juneau Chamber of Commerce Thursday about the many… Continue reading

Leon Shaul, a ADFG Fisheries Biologist III who studies coho and other fish species, talks about Southeast Alaska salmon stocks as he helps load boats for staff leaving Echo Cove for a six-week fish study in Berners Bay on Tuesday, May 8, 2018. Shaul, a Douglas resident, has worked for the department for over 30 years. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

People of Juneau: Leon Shaul, the coho king

Earlier this month at Echo Cove, Alaska Department of Fish and Game biologist Leon Shaul prepared for a yearly excursion. It was “Berners Bay D-Day,”… Continue reading

Leon Shaul, a ADFG Fisheries Biologist III who studies coho and other fish species, talks about Southeast Alaska salmon stocks as he helps load boats for staff leaving Echo Cove for a six-week fish study in Berners Bay on Tuesday, May 8, 2018. Shaul, a Douglas resident, has worked for the department for over 30 years. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Glacier Valley music teacher wins Fulbright grant to travel to Scotland

Before leaving the classroom, Glacier Valley Elementary School music teacher Lorrie Heagy asks her students two questions. What was your goal? Did you reach it?… Continue reading

Juneau Police Department officers hold and question James Barrett and at least 10 other people during a raid at his house on 4th and Harris Streets on Wednesday, May 16, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Police, Troopers serve warrant on Barrett residence for second time in 10 months

At just before noon Wednesday, the Juneau Police Department and Alaska State Troopers served a warrant on 401 Harris Street, though officers have remained mum… Continue reading

Juneau Police Department officers hold and question James Barrett and at least 10 other people during a raid at his house on 4th and Harris Streets on Wednesday, May 16, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Police seeking thief of equipment from university boat

Juneau Police Department personnel are searching for two stolen items taken from a University of Alaska Southeast boat earlier this spring. According to a JPD… Continue reading

Juneau residents turn out to watch the whale fountain in action on Tuesday, May 15, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Whale worth the wait: Lights, fountain complete full-size bronze whale statue downtown

Correction: In an earlier version of this article Bruce Botelho‘s name was incorrectly spelled Bothelo. The article has been updated to reflect this change. “The… Continue reading

Juneau residents turn out to watch the whale fountain in action on Tuesday, May 15, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Sealaska will host shareholder meetings this week in Juneau, Haines and Hoonah

Sealaska will host shareholder meetings this week in Juneau, Haines and Hoonah

Sealaska shareholders are invited to a community meeting hosted by the corporation’s board of directors and management at 5 p.m. Wednesday in Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall.… Continue reading

Sealaska will host shareholder meetings this week in Juneau, Haines and Hoonah
Mayor Ken Koelsch speaks during the City and Borough of Juneau Assembly meeting Monday night. (Gregory Philson | Juneau Empire)

City approves Juneau School District funding

The Juneau School District Fiscal Year 2019 budget is official. Well, at least for now. The City and Borough of Juneau Assembly unanimously approved the… Continue reading

Mayor Ken Koelsch speaks during the City and Borough of Juneau Assembly meeting Monday night. (Gregory Philson | Juneau Empire)
Crepe Escape owner Amanda Kohan talks about her recent break-in while making crepes during the lunchtime rush on Tuesday, May 15, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Food cart owners beef up security after summer begins with break-ins

Ten thousand cruise passengers poured into Juneau on Tuesday, with many of them making their way past food carts on South Franklin Street. The street… Continue reading

Crepe Escape owner Amanda Kohan talks about her recent break-in while making crepes during the lunchtime rush on Tuesday, May 15, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Gabriel Rivera, of 4th Coast Outfitters, holds up a pair of embroidered phoenix bomber jackets on Wednesday, May 16, 2018, he thinks will be worn in this weekend’s Flappers Fashion show. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Flappers & Fashion show will be the ‘cat’s meow’

Cordova Pleasants can’t wait to show off dresses with beads and lace and see men in double-breasted suits strut their stuff. Pleasants, owner of Resolute… Continue reading

Gabriel Rivera, of 4th Coast Outfitters, holds up a pair of embroidered phoenix bomber jackets on Wednesday, May 16, 2018, he thinks will be worn in this weekend’s Flappers Fashion show. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Students in Erin Mitchell’s third-grade Auke Bay Elementary School class visit Auke Recreation Area for Sea Week last week. (Peggy Cowan | Courtesy photo)

Sea Week: A Juneau success story

Mention school and science, or now STEM, and many Juneauites will tell you about their Sea Week experiences. Just as there are now community efforts… Continue reading

Students in Erin Mitchell’s third-grade Auke Bay Elementary School class visit Auke Recreation Area for Sea Week last week. (Peggy Cowan | Courtesy photo)

Coffee shop burglar loses stolen goods to trash pickup

A Juneau grand jury indicted a 47-year-old man last week for the burglary of a downtown coffee shop earlier this month. Juneau Police Department officer… Continue reading

Pedestrian struck, killed by truck

A pickup truck struck and killed a pedestrian near the Brotherhood Bridge on Monday evening, Juneau Police Department officers said at the scene Monday. The… Continue reading

Eagle drops debris, Juneau residents lose power

At about 4:45 p.m. Monday, an eagle flying over Alaska Electric Light & Power dropped an unexpected payload – a piece of scrap metal. Deb… Continue reading

The scene of a Saturday afternoon collision between a Capital Transit city bus and a motorcycle at the intersection of Hospital Drive and Glacier Highway. (Kevin Gullufsen | Juneau Empire)

City bus collides with motorcycle

A Capital Transit bus collided with a motorcycle Saturday afternoon at the intersection of Glacier Highway and Hospital Drive, sending the motorcycle driver to Bartlett… Continue reading

The scene of a Saturday afternoon collision between a Capital Transit city bus and a motorcycle at the intersection of Hospital Drive and Glacier Highway. (Kevin Gullufsen | Juneau Empire)
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Car goes off Thane Road, sending two to hospital

A car went off Thane Road on Sunday afternoon, police say, leading to a crash that totaled the car and sent two people to the… Continue reading

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In this August 2015 photo, visitors line up to view Juneau’s downtown harbor. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

City celebrating importance of local infrastructure

Infrastructure, when everything works according to plan, probably does not get a second-thought from everyone. That is why this week it will be getting the… Continue reading

In this August 2015 photo, visitors line up to view Juneau’s downtown harbor. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Jean Hunt, left, and Fred Thorsteinson are the new queen regeant and king regeant of the Alaska Pioneer’s, Igloo 6. (Kevin Gullufsen | Juneau Empire)

Behold the new stars: Pioneers crown new royalty

“Behold the new star” is the translation of the Alaska Pioneers, Grand Igloo’s motto, Ecce Novum Astrum. Friends and visitors to the Juneau Pioneers Home… Continue reading

Jean Hunt, left, and Fred Thorsteinson are the new queen regeant and king regeant of the Alaska Pioneer’s, Igloo 6. (Kevin Gullufsen | Juneau Empire)
James H. “Pat” Carothers, Jr. (Courtesy photo)

WWII, Korea and Vietnam veteran Carothers, 91, passes

When World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War veteran James H. “Pat” Carothers retired from the U.S. Marine Corp in 1979, he was the… Continue reading

James H. “Pat” Carothers, Jr. (Courtesy photo)
Capital City Fire/Rescue personnel respond to a house fire at 19140 Randall Road on Friday, May 11, 2018. According to Chuck Collins the house was recently bought by his daughter, Brooke, and her husband, Kevin Walker. Collins said the fire started in the attached apartment. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Tee Harbor home likely a total loss after fire, fire official says

A house near Tee Harbor is considered a total loss after a fire Friday morning, Capital City Fire/Rescue fire marshals said in a statement Friday.… Continue reading

Capital City Fire/Rescue personnel respond to a house fire at 19140 Randall Road on Friday, May 11, 2018. According to Chuck Collins the house was recently bought by his daughter, Brooke, and her husband, Kevin Walker. Collins said the fire started in the attached apartment. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)