Capital City Fire/Rescue cleans up after fighting a fire at 526 Seward Street, next to the Terry Miller Legislative Building, on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017.

Two men pronounced dead after downtown fire

Two men died when a historic building in downtown Juneau caught fire early Sunday morning, according to a release from the Juneau Police Department. A… Continue reading

Capital City Fire/Rescue cleans up after fighting a fire at 526 Seward Street, next to the Terry Miller Legislative Building, on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017.
Principal Michelle Byer expresses her frustration with roof leaks at Riverbend Elementary School that drain into the school’s computer lab on Friday, Sept. 15, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Proposition 1 would send sales tax revenue to maintenance projects

As Riverbend Elementary teacher Katie Koski read aloud to her kindergarten class, a sight that’s become commonplace at Riverbend hung above them. Directly above a… Continue reading

Principal Michelle Byer expresses her frustration with roof leaks at Riverbend Elementary School that drain into the school’s computer lab on Friday, Sept. 15, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
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JLO asks, ‘Who’s Your Diva?’ on Sept. 24

Juneau Lyric Opera will present “Who’s Your Diva,” the annual Centennial Hall competition and fundraiser, at 7 p.m. Sept. 24. Doors open at 6 p.m.,… Continue reading

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Proposal 2 gives city flexibility in awarding bids

Voting yes on Proposal 2 wouldn’t result in an immediate change, City and Borough of Juneau Engineering Director Roger Healy said. It would simply allow… Continue reading

Empire, KTOO prepping for candidate forum

The Oct. 3 election is quickly approaching, but Juneau voters still have plenty of time to get to know their candidates. In an event moderated… Continue reading

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Candidate profiles for Assembly, School Board election

Each municipal election, the League of Women Voters of Juneau partners with the Juneau Empire to publish candidate profiles of those running for local office.… Continue reading

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Loretto Jones is running for the Assembly District 1 seat.

Judge finds Assembly candidate violated Landlord Tenant Act

A Juneau District Court judge ruled against District 1 Assembly candidate Loretto Jones in small claims court this week after a resident who rented from… Continue reading

Loretto Jones is running for the Assembly District 1 seat.

Tlingit name ‘Sayéik’ may be added to Gastineau School

The City and Borough of Juneau and the Douglas Indian Association are partnering to add a Tlingit name to Gastineau Elementary, to further acknowledge racial… Continue reading

The “Lemon Creek Clean Up” project, which allowed Lemon Creek residents to dispose of heavy or large non-hazardous items, tires andvehicles for free, began Sept. 8. The idea for the program came from CBJ Community Development’s Lemon Creek Area Planning effort,when community members requested a way to get rid of their unwanted garbage. (Photo courtesy of Jaqulyn Mansfield)

City wraps up Lemon Creek cleanup initiative

A cleanup initiative in Lemon Creek collected about 40 tons of waste and material in just a few days, according to a City and Borough… Continue reading

The “Lemon Creek Clean Up” project, which allowed Lemon Creek residents to dispose of heavy or large non-hazardous items, tires andvehicles for free, began Sept. 8. The idea for the program came from CBJ Community Development’s Lemon Creek Area Planning effort,when community members requested a way to get rid of their unwanted garbage. (Photo courtesy of Jaqulyn Mansfield)
Mary Jane Michael is the new chair of the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority Board of Trustees, appointed at the board’s Sept. 7 meeting. (Photo courtesy of the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority)

Mental Health Trust Authority elects new board officers

JUNEAU EMPIRE The Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority Board of Trustees elected three new officers last week, including a new chair of the board of… Continue reading

Mary Jane Michael is the new chair of the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority Board of Trustees, appointed at the board’s Sept. 7 meeting. (Photo courtesy of the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority)

Youth Sailing Club seeks volunteers

The Juneau Youth Sailing club is looking for volunteers to dismantle the dinghies and haul the sailing dock ashore. The club will meet at 11… Continue reading

A Loretto Jones election sign downtown on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Reports of sign stealing leads JPD to Assembly candidate

Update: The Empire received a statement from an individual who says he saw Loretto Jones pulling out two campaign signs. This article has been updated… Continue reading

A Loretto Jones election sign downtown on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Thursday features two candidate forums

Thursday features two candidate forums

Juneau voters only have three weeks until the Oct. 3 election, and two events Thursday will allow people to get to know the candidates and… Continue reading

Thursday features two candidate forums
A brown bear shot at a Juneau home on Monday night. (Courtesy photo)

Troopers kill charging brown bear

An Alaska Wildlife Trooper shot and killed a charging brown bear Monday night after it raided a chicken coop at a home on Randall Road.… Continue reading

A brown bear shot at a Juneau home on Monday night. (Courtesy photo)

Panel delves into community gardens’ role in city’s food

With Juneau’s food supply so dependent on outside shipments, figuring out local sources of food is a priority for the Juneau Commission on Sustainability. The… Continue reading

A file photo from Folk Fest in April 2012. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Learn how to contra dance this Saturday

A New England Barn Dance will take place Saturday, Sept. 16 at St. Anne’s Parish Center at Fifth and Gold Streets downtown. Full Circle will… Continue reading

A file photo from Folk Fest in April 2012. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Avista Foundation gives out two grants to Juneau nonprofits

Avista Foundation announced Monday that it is giving two grants to Juneau nonprofits, in order to promote education and community enrichment. The foundation, which was… Continue reading

Thomas Bell, right, gives a woven-rope cross to Capital City Fire/Rescue Fire Chief Richard Etheridge in goodwill at the Downtown Fire Station on Monday, Sept. 11, 2017. Bell weaves the ropes previously used on crab pots to raise money but was looking to show his appreciation to the department for its work with the homeless. Bell is homeless and currently stays at the Glory Hole. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Homeless man gives cross to CCFR as token of gratitude, goodwill

His work hangs in homes of family and friends throughout Southeast Alaska, but Thomas Bell doesn’t have a home of his own. The elderly Tlingit… Continue reading

Thomas Bell, right, gives a woven-rope cross to Capital City Fire/Rescue Fire Chief Richard Etheridge in goodwill at the Downtown Fire Station on Monday, Sept. 11, 2017. Bell weaves the ropes previously used on crab pots to raise money but was looking to show his appreciation to the department for its work with the homeless. Bell is homeless and currently stays at the Glory Hole. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Catch up on Willoughby district projects

The Willoughby Distrtict downtown is growing — and fast. With a new state museum already open, a new coffee shop at the Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall… Continue reading

Veterans and Elks Lodge members pose for a photo before a fishing outing sponsored by the Elks Lodge. Pictured from left are: Juvenciano Soto, Mike Moffitt, Roscoe Archer, Alex Kelly and Dale Vilander. (Kevin Gullufsen | Juneau Empire)

Elks Lodge takes Army vets fishing

Two long-serving Army veterans based out of Fairbanks travelled to Juneau this week on an Elks Lodge 420 sponsored fishing trip. After 22 and 24… Continue reading

Veterans and Elks Lodge members pose for a photo before a fishing outing sponsored by the Elks Lodge. Pictured from left are: Juvenciano Soto, Mike Moffitt, Roscoe Archer, Alex Kelly and Dale Vilander. (Kevin Gullufsen | Juneau Empire)