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JPD arrests two for attempting alleged snowplow theft

JPD arrests two for attempting alleged snowplow theft

Juneau police say they caught two men suspected of stealing a snowplow from in front of a Lemon Creek residence on Thursday. When police found… Continue reading

JPD arrests two for attempting alleged snowplow theft

Police seek wanted man after probation violation

A Juneau resident is wanted by police after failing to comply with the conditions of his probation, according to a release on Friday from the… Continue reading

City’s ‘intervening’ in sale between Hydro One and Avista will go on as planned

The “intervening” process between the City and Borough of Juneau and the potential sale of Avista One Corp., which owns the Alaska Electric Light and… Continue reading

Steve Reifenstuhl, general manager of Northern Southeast Regional Aquaculture Association speaks to the Juneau Chamber of Commerce at the Hangar Ballroom on Thursday, March 15, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

New tech, facility on tap in year ahead for northern Southeast’s hatcheries

Northern Southeast Regional Aquaculture Association has a few things on tap for 2018. The private nonprofit, which operates hatcheries from Petersburg to Haines, is reopening… Continue reading

Steve Reifenstuhl, general manager of Northern Southeast Regional Aquaculture Association speaks to the Juneau Chamber of Commerce at the Hangar Ballroom on Thursday, March 15, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Chum salmon swim beneath the surface of Salmon Creek. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Salmon initiative headed to court hearing

Update: This article has been updated to include a comment from Stand for Alaska, a group opposing the Stand for Salmon ballot initiative. A controversial… Continue reading

Chum salmon swim beneath the surface of Salmon Creek. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Officer Blain Hatch of the Juneau Police Department visits Thunder Mountain High School on Friday. Hatch is JPD’s one school resource officer who is assigned to all the schools in the district. Hatch has been named Municipal Employee of the Year. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Fifth-graders express appreciation for retiring school officer

School Resource Officer Blain Hatch spent the first part of Tuesday night’s DARE graduation shaking the hand of every Juneau fifth-grader who went through the… Continue reading

Officer Blain Hatch of the Juneau Police Department visits Thunder Mountain High School on Friday. Hatch is JPD’s one school resource officer who is assigned to all the schools in the district. Hatch has been named Municipal Employee of the Year. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
The Augustus G. Brown swimming pool. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Board will decide on pools with extra time

One more year. That is how much more time the Aquatics Board will have to decide on the future of who will run the city’s… Continue reading

The Augustus G. Brown swimming pool. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Juneau-Douglas High School student Theo Houck, left, leads a cheer as student participate in the National School Walk Out on Wednesday, March 14, 2018. The students marched from school to the Capitol in support of the 17 victims of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting one month ago. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Hundreds of Juneau high schoolers join nationwide protest on Florida shooting’s anniversary

Inside the Alaska State Capitol, a shout echoed in the stairwell: “The kids are coming!” Outside the building was a louder shout, one that reverberated… Continue reading

Juneau-Douglas High School student Theo Houck, left, leads a cheer as student participate in the National School Walk Out on Wednesday, March 14, 2018. The students marched from school to the Capitol in support of the 17 victims of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting one month ago. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

City accepting comment on Centennial Hall/JAHC management

Juneau residents will be able to express their thoughts as the City and Borough of Juneau considers entering into an agreement with the Juneau Arts… Continue reading

City and Borough of Juneau Mining Subcommittee member Maria Gladziszewski speaks to fellow members during the regular meeting at Assembly Chambers Monday. (Gregory Philson | Juneau Empire)

City Mining Committee approves minor changes to mining ordinance

The City and Borough Mining Subcommittee will push the city’s mining ordinance — with some minor revisions — through to the CBJ Committee on the… Continue reading

City and Borough of Juneau Mining Subcommittee member Maria Gladziszewski speaks to fellow members during the regular meeting at Assembly Chambers Monday. (Gregory Philson | Juneau Empire)
Juneau Mountain Rescue searchers get off an Army National Guard MH-60 Blackhawk helicopter on Tuesday, March 13, 2018. Tuesday marked the sixth day in the search for climbers George “Ryan” Johnson and Marc-Andre Leclerc. (Courtesy photo | Juneau Mountain Rescue)

Weather improving as search for climbers continues

As Jackie Ebert, the operations section chief for Juneau Mountain Rescue, spoke outside the Army National Guard hangar at the Juneau International Airport on Tuesday… Continue reading

Juneau Mountain Rescue searchers get off an Army National Guard MH-60 Blackhawk helicopter on Tuesday, March 13, 2018. Tuesday marked the sixth day in the search for climbers George “Ryan” Johnson and Marc-Andre Leclerc. (Courtesy photo | Juneau Mountain Rescue)
The SEARS Hometown store in the Mendenhall Mall is fore sale. District Manager Tom Caniglia will host a meet and greet with potential owners on Friday from 2-4 p.m. at the store. (Kevin Gullufsen | Juneau Empire)

Thieves close thrift store, Sears needs an owner and Happy Camper closes

Thieves close thrift shop After nearly three years with his thrift store Juneau Treasures, business owner Mark Dundore will say goodbye this Friday. He’s closing… Continue reading

The SEARS Hometown store in the Mendenhall Mall is fore sale. District Manager Tom Caniglia will host a meet and greet with potential owners on Friday from 2-4 p.m. at the store. (Kevin Gullufsen | Juneau Empire)
Chief Boatswains Mate Matt Oliveira speaks to representatives from the U.S. Navy on March 13, 2018 on the deck of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter John McCormick. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

Coast Guard, Navy collaborate on preparing for mines, security threats in Southeast Alaska

Correction: A previous version of this article listed the John McCormick as the only fast-response cutter on the West Coast. It was the first one… Continue reading

Chief Boatswains Mate Matt Oliveira speaks to representatives from the U.S. Navy on March 13, 2018 on the deck of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter John McCormick. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

Board of Educators open up 2019 budget discussions

Cuts to local schools will most likely be coming after the Juneau School District Board of Education opened up discussions on the first reading of… Continue reading

Laron Carlton Graham appears in Juneau Superior Court on Monday, Feb. 26, 2018, for an arraignment on two counts of first-degree murder for the Nov. 15, 2015 shooting deaths of 36-year-old Robert H. Meireis and 34-year-old Elizabeth K. Tonsmeire. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Double-murder trial is at least 11 months out

Those hoping and waiting for answers regarding a 2015 double murder will have to wait a while longer. In February, a Juneau grand jury indicted… Continue reading

Laron Carlton Graham appears in Juneau Superior Court on Monday, Feb. 26, 2018, for an arraignment on two counts of first-degree murder for the Nov. 15, 2015 shooting deaths of 36-year-old Robert H. Meireis and 34-year-old Elizabeth K. Tonsmeire. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
The Coast Guard Cutter John McCormick. (U.S. Coast Guard | Courtesy photo)

Arctic Edge-touring Coast Guard Cutter John McCormick in Juneau

A special mid-day trip to the Mount Roberts Tramway may have to make its way into your daily plans as the Coast Guard Cutter John… Continue reading

The Coast Guard Cutter John McCormick. (U.S. Coast Guard | Courtesy photo)
Fog is seen on Douglas Island Monday morning. Temperatures are expected to reach 50 degrees Tuesday for the first time this year and rapidly erode Juneau’s remaining sea-level snow. (Juneau Empire) Fog is seen on Douglas Island Monday morning. Temperatures are expected to reach 50 degrees Tuesday for the first time this year and rapidly erode Juneau’s remaining sea-level snow. (Juneau Empire)

Temperature may reach 50 degrees Tuesday

The National Weather Service expects Juneau will experience the first 50-degree day of the year Tuesday. According to forecasts, warm air will enter Southeast Alaska… Continue reading

Fog is seen on Douglas Island Monday morning. Temperatures are expected to reach 50 degrees Tuesday for the first time this year and rapidly erode Juneau’s remaining sea-level snow. (Juneau Empire) Fog is seen on Douglas Island Monday morning. Temperatures are expected to reach 50 degrees Tuesday for the first time this year and rapidly erode Juneau’s remaining sea-level snow. (Juneau Empire)
Stig Cunningham, 12, left, his brother, Kajson, 10, Sione Tupou, 11, and Aiden Pietan, 12, right, talk Friday, March 2, 2018, about winning the regional award for their project at the First Lego League in Anchorage earlier this year. Working under the team name of Happy Dave, the students have been researching and working with a company to develop a spray to break down dog feces. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Local First LEGO League Team trying to clean up the streets

It is probably something you hardly think about until you step in it, or if you’re lucky, sidestep it on the sidewalk, street or trail.… Continue reading

Stig Cunningham, 12, left, his brother, Kajson, 10, Sione Tupou, 11, and Aiden Pietan, 12, right, talk Friday, March 2, 2018, about winning the regional award for their project at the First Lego League in Anchorage earlier this year. Working under the team name of Happy Dave, the students have been researching and working with a company to develop a spray to break down dog feces. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

City committees will look over recommendations this week

Mining Committee will discuss mining ordinance The City and Borough of Juneau Mining Subcommittee is meeting to discuss the mining ordinance at Assembly Chambers 5:30… Continue reading

High school students and participants in Alaska Youth for Environmental Action, Kiara Demientieff, left, and Krystyn Kelly, right, speak with Rep. Paul Seton, R-Homer, at an AYEA picnic in front of the Alaska State Capitol on Friday. (Kevin Gullufsen | Juneau Empire)

High school environmentalists bring youth voice to the Capitol

From Unalakleet to Ketchikan, youth from across the state came to the Alaska State Capitol last week to advocate for four bills aimed at solving… Continue reading

High school students and participants in Alaska Youth for Environmental Action, Kiara Demientieff, left, and Krystyn Kelly, right, speak with Rep. Paul Seton, R-Homer, at an AYEA picnic in front of the Alaska State Capitol on Friday. (Kevin Gullufsen | Juneau Empire)