Local Yakutat Artist Daanak’eesh Shane A. Brown talks to those in attendance at Riverbend Elementary during the unveiling of the “house screen” he designed and painted as a gift from Goldbelt Heritage Foundation to the school for its 20th anniversary Friday. (Gregory Philson | Juneau Empire)

Riverbend Elementary receives Tlingit home screen

Riverbend Elementary is celebrating its 20th year, and Goldbelt Heritage Foundation gave the school a gift that both encompasses education and tradition during a celebration… Continue reading

Local Yakutat Artist Daanak’eesh Shane A. Brown talks to those in attendance at Riverbend Elementary during the unveiling of the “house screen” he designed and painted as a gift from Goldbelt Heritage Foundation to the school for its 20th anniversary Friday. (Gregory Philson | Juneau Empire)
Full moonrise at sunset behind part of the Mendenhall Towers. (Photo by Kerry Howard)

Overdue climbers Leclerc, Johnson still not found as weather stalls rescue

Snowy weather thwarted a helicopter search for two experienced climbers overdue from a trip to the Mendenhall Towers this weekend, Alaska State Troopers say, but… Continue reading

Full moonrise at sunset behind part of the Mendenhall Towers. (Photo by Kerry Howard)
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Community health fair upcoming

The Juneau Community Health Fair returns this Saturday to offer affordable blood tests and free mini-classes taught by local medical and health experts from Bartlett… Continue reading

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A sign reminds drivers not to park in the loading area at the Juneau International Airport, as people enter the airport on Thursday, March 8, 2018. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

Juneau airport may increase fines in loading zones

Fines for those who are parking instead of actively loading or unloading in marked zones could increase at Juneau International Airport. Airport Manager Patty Wahto… Continue reading

A sign reminds drivers not to park in the loading area at the Juneau International Airport, as people enter the airport on Thursday, March 8, 2018. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

Search begins for overdue Mendenhall Towers climbers

When two men went on a climbing trip to the Mendenhall Towers, they told friends and family they’d be back no later than Wednesday evening.… Continue reading

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Men chase down skateboarding burglar, help lead police to arrest

By acting fast and being observant, two men were able to help the Juneau Police Department arrest 24-year-old James Andrew Lysons, who had a warrant… Continue reading

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George Schaaf named new Parks & Rec director

The City and Borough of Juneau will soon have a new Parks & Recreation Director. George Schaaf will be replacing Kirk Duncan, who is retiring… Continue reading

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Woman flown to Anchorage hospital after domestic dispute leads to head injury

A woman ended up in an Anchorage hospital with a head injury after a domestic dispute, according to a release from the Juneau Police Department.… Continue reading

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Police seek help in catching Christmas thief

Someone did his or her best impression of the Grinch this past Christmas. According to a Juneau Police Department press release, someone stole a gold-plated… 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 approves funds for downtown waterfront project

The Archipelago Property Development, a waterfront project, will move forward in its projected plan for Archipelago Lot, a 1.3-acre property located between Marine Park and… Continue reading

In this August 2015 photo, visitors line up to view Juneau’s downtown harbor. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Laurie Cooper, of the U.S. Forest Service, speaks during a panel discussion on getting community groups, agencies, and the private sector to work successfully together during the Southeast Alaska Watershed Restoration Workshop at the Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall on Tuesday, March 6, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Southeast watershed coalition coalesces, talks water restoration

Nonprofit conservation groups, tribes and government agencies are gathering this week at the Southeast Alaska Watershed Restoration Workshop to talk about the future of restoring… Continue reading

Laurie Cooper, of the U.S. Forest Service, speaks during a panel discussion on getting community groups, agencies, and the private sector to work successfully together during the Southeast Alaska Watershed Restoration Workshop at the Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall on Tuesday, March 6, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
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Woman texts JPD tipline, looking to sell meth

The Juneau Crime Line tip cellphone lit up with an odd text in the early hours of Valentine’s Day — someone was offering to sell… Continue reading

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Aquatics Board Chair Max Mertz reviews a draft proposal at the Diamond Park Aquatic Center on Tuesday, March 6, 2018. (Richard McGrail | Juneau Empire)

Aquatics Board could dissolve in May

In what seems like a surprise turn of events, the City and Borough of Juneau Aquatics Board found out what will most likely be its… Continue reading

Aquatics Board Chair Max Mertz reviews a draft proposal at the Diamond Park Aquatic Center on Tuesday, March 6, 2018. (Richard McGrail | Juneau Empire)
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Startup Weekend to start up in Juneau

In a few weeks, the Juneau Gold Belt will morph into Silicon Valley as local devotees of Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk will participate in… Continue reading

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Duff Mitchell, managing director of Juneau Hydropower, speaks to the Juneau Chamber of Commerce at the Hangar Ballroom on Thursday, March 1, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Chamber Luncheon focuses on Sweetheart Lake dam

The future of hydropower and increasing the number of sockeye salmon in Sweetheart Lake was presented for those at the Chamber of Commerce luncheon at… Continue reading

Duff Mitchell, managing director of Juneau Hydropower, speaks to the Juneau Chamber of Commerce at the Hangar Ballroom on Thursday, March 1, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Juneau Empire News Quiz!

Did you pay attention to the news this week? Test yourself to see how informed you are. For the week of Feb. 25, 2018-March 4,… Continue reading

Juneau police still looking for outboard thief

Juneau Police Department is still trying to locate two outboard motors and the thief that stole them in mid-January. A Juneau business owner reported the… Continue reading

Assembly Mining Subcommittee listens to public on possible ordinance change

Assembly Mining Subcommittee listens to public on possible ordinance change

Juneau residents were able to weigh in on proposed changes to the city’s mining ordinance during a public comment session at a completely full City… Continue reading

Assembly Mining Subcommittee listens to public on possible ordinance change
Lizette Stiehr, executive director for the Alaska Association on Developmental Disabilities, holds up a loud speaker microphone during singing at Key Coalition Rally at the Capitol on Friday, March 2, 2018. The Key Coalition of Alaska educates legislators about the importance of sustaining community-based services for people with disabilities and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Group cheerfully promotes equal rights for those with disabilities

Singing to the tune of “You Are My Sunshine,” Key Coalition of Alaska members and supporters flooded the steps of the Alaska State Capitol cheerfully… Continue reading

Lizette Stiehr, executive director for the Alaska Association on Developmental Disabilities, holds up a loud speaker microphone during singing at Key Coalition Rally at the Capitol on Friday, March 2, 2018. The Key Coalition of Alaska educates legislators about the importance of sustaining community-based services for people with disabilities and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Gastineau Apartments are pictured in January 2016, just prior to the city’s demolition of the building. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Gastineau Apartments trial could take place this summer

Two years ago today, the City and Borough of Juneau filed a lawsuit against James and Kathleen Barrett and Gastineau Apartments LLC. Later this summer,… Continue reading

Gastineau Apartments are pictured in January 2016, just prior to the city’s demolition of the building. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)