Animal Control Officer Karen Wood holds one of 27 cats rescued from a Juneau home last week at the Gastineau Humane Society on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018. The first batch of cats will be available for adoption on Monday with more later in the week. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

243 lives: Animal shelter asks for help after 27 cats arrive from one home

The Gastineau Humane Society is asking for the public’s help after a Juneau homeowner surrendered 27 young cats to animal control. “They’ve been through a… Continue reading

Animal Control Officer Karen Wood holds one of 27 cats rescued from a Juneau home last week at the Gastineau Humane Society on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018. The first batch of cats will be available for adoption on Monday with more later in the week. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Juneau International Airport firefighters and personnel lift a private aircraft that had landing gear failure while landing at the airport on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Landing gear malfunction forces plane to land on belly

A pilot was forced to land his Cessna 210 airplane without landing gear Sunday at Juneau International Airport after a malfunction prevented the gear from… Continue reading

Juneau International Airport firefighters and personnel lift a private aircraft that had landing gear failure while landing at the airport on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Dredging is taking place as the DIPAC Macaulay Salmon Hatchery on Friday, Jan. 12, 2018, to make room for salmon rearing pens. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

DIPAC dredging more room for fish under channel net pen

If you’ve driven by the Macaulay Salmon Hatchery lately, you might have noticed a bit of construction work offshore. That’s because Douglas Island Pink and… Continue reading

Dredging is taking place as the DIPAC Macaulay Salmon Hatchery on Friday, Jan. 12, 2018, to make room for salmon rearing pens. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
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Downtown stabbing leaves man with ‘serious’ injuries

A 31-year-old ended up in the hospital with multiple stab wounds early Saturday morning, and a suspect is in custody. At 1:45 a.m. Saturday, the… Continue reading

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Man indicted for stabbing earlier this month

After an alleged stabbing Jan. 4, a Juneau man was indicted this week on one count of first-degree assault and one count of second-degree assault.… Continue reading

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How you can help with snow removal

With severe winter weather in the forecast for Juneau this weekend, snow is projected to pile up around town. The Department of Transportation & Public… Continue reading

The future of king salmon fishing in Southeast will change this week as the Board of Fisheries considers proposals to boost struggling Chinook stocks on the Chilkat and Taku rivers. The board convened in Sitka Thursday for a 13-day meeting that will resume Monday morning. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Board of Fisheries weighs proposals protecting Chinook stocks in Southeast

The future of king salmon fishing in Southeast will change this week as the Board of Fisheries considers proposals to boost struggling Chinook stocks on… Continue reading

The future of king salmon fishing in Southeast will change this week as the Board of Fisheries considers proposals to boost struggling Chinook stocks on the Chilkat and Taku rivers. The board convened in Sitka Thursday for a 13-day meeting that will resume Monday morning. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

United Way collecting donations all month in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the United Way of Southeast Alaska AmeriCorps Program is collecting donations around town. All month, the organizations… Continue reading

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Free legal advice available Monday

Getting legal help can be a costly, timely process. This Monday, however, legal advice for people in four Alaska communities will be free. This Monday… Continue reading

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Dr. Mark Miller, superintendent for the Juneau School District, gives an overview of the district’s budget at the Juneau Chamber of Commerce’s weekly luncheon at the Moose Lodge on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018. Appearing with Miller are Brian Holst, school board president, left, Ted Wilson, Director of Teaching and Learning, center, and Bridget Weiss, Director of Student Services, right. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

As budgets tighten, community partnerships key in arts education

Speaking at the Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Thursday, Juneau School District Superintendent Mark Miller was frank about the school district’s current budget situation. Statewide… Continue reading

Dr. Mark Miller, superintendent for the Juneau School District, gives an overview of the district’s budget at the Juneau Chamber of Commerce’s weekly luncheon at the Moose Lodge on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018. Appearing with Miller are Brian Holst, school board president, left, Ted Wilson, Director of Teaching and Learning, center, and Bridget Weiss, Director of Student Services, right. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
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Heavy snow forecast for Friday; will turn to rain this weekend

Juneau will soon have a reminder of what makes a normal winter. On Thursday morning, the National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning for… Continue reading

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A wolf stands at the edge of Sandy Beach parking lot on Saturday. (Peter Fellman | Courtesy Photo)

Man encounters wolf at Sandy Beach

Peter Fellman’s friendly dog Bingo is an ambassador of sorts. He’s an easy-going “mongrel” of a mutt who earned his nickname calming canine tensions at… Continue reading

A wolf stands at the edge of Sandy Beach parking lot on Saturday. (Peter Fellman | Courtesy Photo)

Juneau removes eagle nest protections from land use code

Alaska’s capital city removed protections for eagle nests from its land use code. Some Juneau officials said the protections became difficult to enforce because there… Continue reading

Assembly member and City and Borough of Juneau Assembly Finance Committee Chair Jesse Kiehl poses a question Wednesday about the possibility of the city getting involved in the process of Hydro One purchasing Alaska Energy Light & Power. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

City looks at being ‘intervener’ in purchase of AEL&P

City officials are mulling getting further involved in the pending sale of Juneau’s electric utility. During a lengthy informational meeting Wednesday night, the City and… Continue reading

Assembly member and City and Borough of Juneau Assembly Finance Committee Chair Jesse Kiehl poses a question Wednesday about the possibility of the city getting involved in the process of Hydro One purchasing Alaska Energy Light & Power. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)
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History of Treadwell Ditch Trail subject of Saturday lecture

When it was still in operation, the famed Treadwell Mine depended on water sourced from a miles-long ditch cut into the Douglas mountainside. After falling… Continue reading

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Program features music of Northern composers

This weekend, two musical performances will show off the music of Northern composers. Arctic Dreams, the latest installment in the Con Brio Chamber Series, features… Continue reading

Multi-vehicle accident at the Fred Meyer intersection just as rush hour started on Friday, Dec. 2, 2016. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Friday is last day to share thoughts on future of Fred Meyer intersection

Friday is the final day for people to share their thoughts on ideas on the future of the Fred Meyer intersection. The Alaska Department of… Continue reading

Multi-vehicle accident at the Fred Meyer intersection just as rush hour started on Friday, Dec. 2, 2016. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Baton-wielding burglar headed to trial next month

Baton-wielding burglar headed to trial next month

A Juneau man who allegedly broke into a Mendenhall Valley home and beat a man with a metal baton will be heading to court in… Continue reading

Baton-wielding burglar headed to trial next month
Juneau School District Superintendent Mark Miller smiles at Student Representative Dessa Gerger, a junior at Juneau-Douglas High School, at an Aug. 8, 2017 Board of Education meeting. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

School Board lists requests, priorities ahead of legislative session

As this year’s legislative session quickly approaches, the Juneau Board of Education is making its priorities clear. In a meeting Tuesday night, the board’s members… Continue reading

Juneau School District Superintendent Mark Miller smiles at Student Representative Dessa Gerger, a junior at Juneau-Douglas High School, at an Aug. 8, 2017 Board of Education meeting. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)
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Experts to shed light on process of setting electric rates

For those curious about the Regulatory Commission of Alaska’s (RCA) process and role in the possible purchase of Juneau’s electric utility, City Hall is the… Continue reading

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