In this file photo, Capital City Fire and Rescue firefighter David Edmunds hands out candle canes to Joanna Magalotti, 6, and her sister, Joella, 3, as firemen make their way through town in December 2012 as part of their annual “Santa on a Fire Truck” event in Juneau and Douglas. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Santa to take annual firetruck ride this weekend and next

One of the world’s foremost chimney experts will briefly join forces with Juneau’s fire department this weekend and next. This Saturday and the following Saturday,… Continue reading

In this file photo, Capital City Fire and Rescue firefighter David Edmunds hands out candle canes to Joanna Magalotti, 6, and her sister, Joella, 3, as firemen make their way through town in December 2012 as part of their annual “Santa on a Fire Truck” event in Juneau and Douglas. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
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Remember the old Thane Ore House? Here’s what’s going to take its place

Speaking to a packed room at the Juneau Chamber of Commerce luncheon Thursday, Central Council of Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska President Richard… Continue reading

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A king crab can’t escape local scuba diving photographer Art Sutch. (Art Sutch | Courtesy Photo)

Getting Nautical: Dive photographer Art Sutch talks about capturing life beneath the waves

Many things have to line up for local dive photographer Art Sutch to capture life beneath the seas around Juneau. His diving equipment and his… Continue reading

A king crab can’t escape local scuba diving photographer Art Sutch. (Art Sutch | Courtesy Photo)
A Coast Guard boat searches Gastineau Channel for two missing boaters on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017. (Angelo Saggiomo | Juneau Empire)

Coast Guard suspends search for missing boaters

The Coast Guard suspended its search Wednesday night for two missing men in Gastineau Channel after their skiff capsized Tuesday night. The two men —… Continue reading

A Coast Guard boat searches Gastineau Channel for two missing boaters on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017. (Angelo Saggiomo | Juneau Empire)

Dog licenses must be bought or renewed by Jan. 1

Before celebrating the arrival of 2018, local dog owners are required to license their dogs. All dogs living within the City and Borough of Juneau… Continue reading

ADF&G remind fishermen of king crab regulations

With the first personal use king crab season in six years in full swing, the Alaska Department of Fish & Game wants to remind fishermen… Continue reading

Robots return to Juneau

Robots are returning to Juneau. The 11th annual Robot Jamboree is taking place this Saturday at Centennial Hall, featuring 24 teams from around Southeast Alaska.… Continue reading

City taking time in considering downtown development

The members of the City and Borough of Juneau Assembly are looking to take their time considering the further development of an area of the… Continue reading

Men accused of meth distribution heading to trial in March

The trial of two men accused of distributing meth in Juneau will take place this coming March. Charles Edward Cotten Jr. and his son Ricky… Continue reading

Federal drug case to go to jury today

After four days of witness testimony in a federal case that painted a picture of a drug smuggling ring in Southeast Alaska, the prosecution wrapped… Continue reading

Work begins on the demolition of Project Playground at Twin Lakes on Tuesday, June 20, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Meetings to provide updates on playground rebuild

Project Playground will look a bit different when it is rebuilt next year, and members of the community can get a peek next week at… Continue reading

Work begins on the demolition of Project Playground at Twin Lakes on Tuesday, June 20, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Prosecution nearing end of case against accused drug smuggler

Witnesses gave jurors a look inside a drug trafficking ring that brought heroin and meth into Southeast Alaska in 2016, as the prosecution inched closer… Continue reading

Sweetheart dam gets OK from Forest Service

A hydroelectric dam proposed for a lake southeast of Juneau has moved one step closer to construction, and its backers say groundbreaking could take place… Continue reading

The governor’s open house is seen Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2016. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire file

Governor hosts holiday open house today

One of Juneau’s longest-running holiday traditions continues today as Gov. Bill Walker opens the governor’s mansion to the public. From 3-6 p.m., the public is… Continue reading

The governor’s open house is seen Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2016. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire file

Innovation Summit calling business pitches, speakers

The Juneau Economic Development Council is calling for innovators, business owners and entrepreneurs to pitch business ideas at their 2018 Innovation Summit in February. Two… Continue reading

Social justice grants call for proposals

Two grant funds are calling for proposals from social justice difference makers around Alaska. The Alaska Community Foundation (ACF) is accepting letters of intent for… Continue reading

Alaska court system warns of juror scam

A jury scam has been reported in Juneau and Sitka where callers falsely identify themselves as law enforcement officers, notify individuals that they have failed… Continue reading

In this Dec. 2, 2016 photo, a multi-vehicle accident at the Fred Meyer intersection just as rush hour started. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

DOT will talk about Fred Meyer intersection at public meeting

The Alaska Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting next week to discuss one of Juneau’s most dangerous traffic intersections. On Dec. 12, DOT… Continue reading

In this Dec. 2, 2016 photo, a multi-vehicle accident at the Fred Meyer intersection just as rush hour started. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Front Street closed for Gallery Walk

Front Street will be closed to vehicle traffic today between Franklin Street and Seward Street for the First Friday Gallery Walk. The street will be… Continue reading

The Empire at Gallery Walk

The Juneau Empire will be at Hearthside Books & Toys from 5-8 p.m. tonight at Gallery Walk, selling the historical book we produced this year.… Continue reading