City and Borough of Juneau Assembly candidate Chuck Collins turns in his paperwork to City Clerk Laurie Sica on Monday. Collins said the people of Juneau “need to take control of our town again.” (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

Homelessness, crime inspire new challengers to run

Every seat is contested in this year’s City and Borough of Juneau regular election. Seven candidates will be competing for three Assembly seats, while three… Continue reading

City and Borough of Juneau Assembly candidate Chuck Collins turns in his paperwork to City Clerk Laurie Sica on Monday. Collins said the people of Juneau “need to take control of our town again.” (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)
Juneau’s Food Festival keeps on growing

Juneau’s Food Festival keeps on growing

Juneau’s ability to become more sustainable continues to grow. On Saturday, Aug. 26, the Juneau Arts & Humanities Council is prepared to bring some amazing… Continue reading

Juneau’s Food Festival keeps on growing
City and Borough of Juneau Assembly candidate Chuck Collins turns in his paperwork to City Clerk Laurie Sica on Monday. Collins said the people of Juneau “need to take control of our town again.” (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

Registration closes for candidates to run in fall election

Monday afternoon at the City Clerk’s office in City Hall, it became clear that October’s election won’t be easy for any of the candidates. Ten… Continue reading

City and Borough of Juneau Assembly candidate Chuck Collins turns in his paperwork to City Clerk Laurie Sica on Monday. Collins said the people of Juneau “need to take control of our town again.” (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)
Alaskan artist Herb Bonnet discusses his painting career at the Pioneer Home in 2015. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Local painter Herb Bonnet dies at 87

Renowned Alaska painter Herb Bonnet died peacefully the morning of Aug. 14, at the Juneau Pioneer Home. He was 87. “He was an incredibly loved… Continue reading

Alaskan artist Herb Bonnet discusses his painting career at the Pioneer Home in 2015. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Murder trial postponed to January

The murder trial for Mark De Simone, suspect in the fatal shooting of a Juneau jeweler on a hunting trip last spring, has been postponed… Continue reading

In this July 13 photo, Norman Staton talks about how the Mendenhall River is eroding his Meander Way property. Stanton is trying convince the city and his neighbors to pay to fortify the embankment. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

City offers solutions to save money for homeowners facing erosion

For the first time, the City and Borough of Juneau offered to commit funds to battling erosion on the Mendenhall River — in a way.… Continue reading

In this July 13 photo, Norman Staton talks about how the Mendenhall River is eroding his Meander Way property. Stanton is trying convince the city and his neighbors to pay to fortify the embankment. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Owner of Tracy’s Crab Shack registers to run for Assembly

One of Juneau’s most well known restaurateurs has filed paperwork with the state to run for a seat on the City and Borough Assembly in… Continue reading

Dylan Kubley and Abbey Wilwert bring in a silver salmon during in the 71st Annual Golden North Salmon Derby on Friday, August 11, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

A silver lining

Drifting in front of Douglas Harbor at 7 a.m., there weren’t many boats pouring out for the Golden North Salmon Derby. Unlike year’s past, boat… Continue reading

Dylan Kubley and Abbey Wilwert bring in a silver salmon during in the 71st Annual Golden North Salmon Derby on Friday, August 11, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
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Suspect identified in Subway break-in, flees from victim and cops

A Juneau man with multiple larcenies on his record is the suspect in two break-ins Thursday night and is being sought by the Juneau Police… Continue reading

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Tiffany Jo Spaulding is seen in this 2014 archive photo. (Courtesy photo)

Two arrested in Fourth Street house on federal drug charges

Two residents of a house in the 400 block of Fourth Street are facing drug conspiracy charges after allegedly having oxycodone and methamphetamine shipped to… Continue reading

Tiffany Jo Spaulding is seen in this 2014 archive photo. (Courtesy photo)
Trevin Carlile and Sharon Burns show their excitement about silver salmon caught during the 71st Annual Golden North Salmon Derby on Friday, Aug. 11, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Golden North Salmon Derby unofficial results

Monday, 11 a.m. Unofficial results have been updated to include all fish weighed in for the Golden North Salmon Derby. Final results will be certified… Continue reading

Trevin Carlile and Sharon Burns show their excitement about silver salmon caught during the 71st Annual Golden North Salmon Derby on Friday, Aug. 11, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Keith Gregory, the new President and CEO of the Tlingit and Haida Regional Housing Authority, speaks during an interview in his office in this archive photo on Friday, June 23, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Meet and greet set for new President and CEO of Tlingit and Haida Regional Housing Authority

The Tlingit and Haida Regional Housing Authority is inviting the public to come and meet the organization’s new president and CEO, Keith Gregory, this afternoon.… Continue reading

Keith Gregory, the new President and CEO of the Tlingit and Haida Regional Housing Authority, speaks during an interview in his office in this archive photo on Friday, June 23, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Random Acts filmmakers to visit Juneau

Random Acts filmmakers to visit Juneau The Juneau Police Department is hosting a celebration of its 2017 Year of Kindness with a visit from the… Continue reading

PHOTOS BY ALEX McCARTHY | JUNEAU EMPIRE Justin Papenbrock, a sergeant-at-arms for the Southeast Alaska Panhandlers Motorcycle Club, places a stuffed animal on a pile of donated toys on Thursday. The club brought 10 large trash bags of stuffed animals, raised at the 23rd annual Toy Run, to Bartlett Regional Hospital.

Panhandlers make annual toy donation

Wearing two large, silver rings in the shape of skulls, Justin Papenbrock held a plush beaver and jokingly rocked it like a baby. Papenbrock, a… Continue reading

PHOTOS BY ALEX McCARTHY | JUNEAU EMPIRE Justin Papenbrock, a sergeant-at-arms for the Southeast Alaska Panhandlers Motorcycle Club, places a stuffed animal on a pile of donated toys on Thursday. The club brought 10 large trash bags of stuffed animals, raised at the 23rd annual Toy Run, to Bartlett Regional Hospital.
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Hotel tax increase would be temporary

If the hotel bed tax in Juneau ends up rising, it will only be temporary. The City and Borough of Juneau Assembly Finance Committee voted… Continue reading

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Sex offender gets 18 months for failing to register

A Seattle man was sentenced Tuesday in federal court in Anchorage for failing to register as a sex offender on several occasions, including a period… Continue reading

City buses return to downtown

After a year-long hiatus, Capital Transit buses are once again driving through downtown. Due to construction at the Alaska State Capitol and on South Franklin… Continue reading

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First Aid class coming up

In a few short hours, Juneauites can learn how to save a life. Starting earlier this summer, the City and Borough of Juneau Parks and… Continue reading

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David Valentine Evenson, 51, appears for his arraignment in Juneau District Court July 10, 2017, in this archive photo. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Defendant in fatal assault seeks lowered bail

A judge refused to allow a man accused of manslaughter and homicide to be released to the custody of his sister Monday. But the public… Continue reading

David Valentine Evenson, 51, appears for his arraignment in Juneau District Court July 10, 2017, in this archive photo. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Lands and Resources Manager Greg Chaney presents to the CBJ Assembly on on April 10, 2017 about moving forward with the Pederson Hill subdivision. The first stage of the project is set to go out to bid by the end of August. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

City changes approach toward Pederson Hill construction

Prospective home builders will have to wait just a bit longer for a chance to build in Juneau’s newest subdivision. Through working on the design… Continue reading

Lands and Resources Manager Greg Chaney presents to the CBJ Assembly on on April 10, 2017 about moving forward with the Pederson Hill subdivision. The first stage of the project is set to go out to bid by the end of August. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)