Police catch burglar after he breaks into Papa Johns, Chez Alaska

On Friday morning, Juneau Police Department officers arrested Juneau resident Shawn Travis Beaird, 35, in connection with breaking into two businesses near the Nugget Mall… Continue reading

An SUV sits on Seward Street with a concrete planter at the corner of Seward Street and Second Street on Thursday night. The driver and sole passenger were taken to the hospital for injuries that were not life-threatening. (Courtesy photo | Jessie Herman-Haywood)

Single-car downtown crash sends two to hospital

A single-car crash made for a bizarre scene on Seward Street downtown late Thursday night. At about 11:30 p.m. Thursday, a silver SUV hit a… Continue reading

An SUV sits on Seward Street with a concrete planter at the corner of Seward Street and Second Street on Thursday night. The driver and sole passenger were taken to the hospital for injuries that were not life-threatening. (Courtesy photo | Jessie Herman-Haywood)

Fish Board: Spotter planes out, Chinook actions on hold for now

The Alaska Board of Fisheries voted to ban spotter planes in Southeast salmon fisheries and provided some relief to struggling commercial troll fishermen on Friday,… Continue reading

Tourists line up with their selfie sticks in front of the “Welcome to Juneau” sign after arriving by the first cruise ships of the season on Monday, May 1, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

City expects half a million more this year in tourism ‘head tax’

City officials expect to receive more money in marine passenger fees this year than last — half a million more, to be exact — and… Continue reading

Tourists line up with their selfie sticks in front of the “Welcome to Juneau” sign after arriving by the first cruise ships of the season on Monday, May 1, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Police seek man wanted for assault, possible vehicle theft

A man charged with assault and suspected of vehicle theft is still at large, and the Juneau Police Department is looking for help finding him,… Continue reading

City requests public input on upcoming Shaune Drive improvement project

Before putting the project out to bid, City and Borough of Juneau officials are hoping to get some public feedback on a future project that… Continue reading

Mayo Schmidt, President and CEO of Hydro One Limited, center, gives an overview of the Ontario-based electric utility as Scott Morris, Avista Chairman, President and CEO, left, and Dennis Vermillion, Senior Vice President of Avista Corp. and President of Avista Utilities, listen during a public meeting with leadership from Hydro One, Avista and AEL&P at the Juneau Arts and Culture Center on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Hydro One, Avista travel to Juneau to try to ease concern about future of AEL&P

On Thursday, members of the public and the city’s government had their chance to ask questions directly to representatives involved in the sale of Juneau’s… Continue reading

Mayo Schmidt, President and CEO of Hydro One Limited, center, gives an overview of the Ontario-based electric utility as Scott Morris, Avista Chairman, President and CEO, left, and Dennis Vermillion, Senior Vice President of Avista Corp. and President of Avista Utilities, listen during a public meeting with leadership from Hydro One, Avista and AEL&P at the Juneau Arts and Culture Center on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
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Annual film festival celebrates legacy of women’s rights

Every year, the Juneau Pro-Choice Coalition hosts the LUNAFEST film festival in January to celebrate women’s reproductive rights. It’s back again this year, screening nine… Continue reading

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A small fire began in the basement of a home on Ross Way on Wednesday night. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

Nobody injured in house fire downtown

A little before 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Kalean Rielly smelled smoke as she was alone at her mother’s house on Ross Way. Rielly, 30, went down… Continue reading

A small fire began in the basement of a home on Ross Way on Wednesday night. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)
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Coast Guard rescues woman who jumped into Gastineau Channel

The Coast Guard says it rescued a woman who jumped into Gastineau Channel Tuesday evening from a downtown Juneau pier. In a news release, Coast… Continue reading

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In this Jan. 18, 2017 photo, Gov. Bill Walker speaks during his State of the State address before a joint session of the Alaska Legislature at the Capitol. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Watch Gov. Walker’s State of State address live Thursday night

Gov. Bill Walker is giving his annual State of State Address Thursday night and you can watch it live on juneauempire.com. Beginning at 7 p.m.,… Continue reading

In this Jan. 18, 2017 photo, Gov. Bill Walker speaks during his State of the State address before a joint session of the Alaska Legislature at the Capitol. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
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Juneau man arrested as fugitive from justice

A Juneau man was arrested Sunday as a fugitive from justice after escaping custody in Washington state, according to an Alaska State Troopers dispatch. Alaska… Continue reading

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Trillium Landing is a 49-unit apartment complex currently under construction in the Vintage Business Park for persons aged 55 and over. The complex includes studios, one and two-bedroom units and is scheduled to open in September. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Free forum tackles local housing issues

Housing is always a hot topic in Juneau, and those who are curious about the city’s housing market will have all day Thursday to learn… Continue reading

Trillium Landing is a 49-unit apartment complex currently under construction in the Vintage Business Park for persons aged 55 and over. The complex includes studios, one and two-bedroom units and is scheduled to open in September. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Herring, salmon draw public heat at Fish Board

The Alaska Board of Fisheries wrapped up four days of public testimony on Southeast fisheries Tuesday with most of the debate surrounding proposals to change… Continue reading

Attorney General Jahna Lindemuth (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Tlingit and Haida hosts criminal justice talk and free lunch

The Central Council of Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska will kick off its series of lunchtime lectures at noon Thursday in the Elizabeth… Continue reading

Attorney General Jahna Lindemuth (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Downtown Juneau in the summer. (Angelo Saggiomo | Juneau Empire File)

City looking for designs of downtown banners

The city is looking to update the banners that hang from downtown light poles, and is looking to the public for proposals. The current banners… Continue reading

Downtown Juneau in the summer. (Angelo Saggiomo | Juneau Empire File)
The downtown parking garage. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Downtown parking garage level reserved for legislative staff

As legislators flood back into Juneau for session, parking will be a little tougher to find downtown. Starting today, the third level of the Downtown… Continue reading

The downtown parking garage. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Police respond to death on campus at UAS

Police respond to death on campus at UAS

Juneau police responded to a report of a death on campus at the University of Alaska Southeast Sunday night, according to authorities. The person who… Continue reading

Police respond to death on campus at UAS
Greysen Fawcett, left, reacts during a video reveal of his new room on Saturday during a Make-a-Wish Foundation celebration at the Juneau Gymnastics Academy. (Kevin Gullufsen | Juneau Empire)

A gamer’s wish granted

Local boy Graysen Fawcett is a pretty typical first grader. He’s a “rough and tumble” kid with a lot of energy, according to his mother.… Continue reading

Greysen Fawcett, left, reacts during a video reveal of his new room on Saturday during a Make-a-Wish Foundation celebration at the Juneau Gymnastics Academy. (Kevin Gullufsen | Juneau Empire)
Celebrate Dr. King’s dream with the Black Awareness Association

Celebrate Dr. King’s dream with the Black Awareness Association

The Black Awareness Association of Juneau will hold their annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in the… Continue reading

Celebrate Dr. King’s dream with the Black Awareness Association