Three men get ready to dive into the pool at the Treadwell Natatorium in this undated photo. (Alaska State Library Historical Collection, ASL-P525-6-21)

When Life Was Good: Treadwell before and after the cave-in

If you enter the copse of trees just up from the Treadwell Mine Pump House on the shoreline of Gastineau Channel, you will find the… Continue reading

Three men get ready to dive into the pool at the Treadwell Natatorium in this undated photo. (Alaska State Library Historical Collection, ASL-P525-6-21)
Donors and grantees for the Hope Endowment and CBJ Social Service Grants. (Photo courtesy of the Juneau Community Foundation)

Juneau Community Foundation gives $1.8M to nonprofits

The Juneau Community Foundation (JCF) is putting its money where its mouth is in the fight against homelessness and other social issues in Juneau. The… Continue reading

Donors and grantees for the Hope Endowment and CBJ Social Service Grants. (Photo courtesy of the Juneau Community Foundation)
 Joann, who will be repping clothing from Lilette on the runway.

Kindness and Couture Fashion Show

The Capital City Rotaract Club will celebrate the appearance of spring — and warm weather wardrobes — with a fashion show fundraiser Saturday, April 22… Continue reading

 Joann, who will be repping clothing from Lilette on the runway.
Christopher Davison (Juneau Police Department Photo)

JPD arrests two men on outstanding warrants

Just an hour after releasing an appeal to the public for help in locating a wanted felon, Juneau Police Department officers arrested Christopher Wesley Davison… Continue reading

Christopher Davison (Juneau Police Department Photo)

Airport drug bust uncovers meth

A man who allegedly brought methamphetamine on a commercial flight to sell in Juneau was indicted Wednesday by a grand jury for second-degree misconduct involving… Continue reading

Former Navy SEAL Lt. Brandon Stone speaks at the Pillars of America at Centennial Hall on Wednesday, April 19, 2017. Stone, who grew up in Juneau, is the first of three speakers in the annual speaker series hosted by the Juneau Glacier Valley Rotary Club. W. Mitchell speaks on April 26 and Larry Csonka on April 3. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

‘Exceptional Grit’: Former Juneau Navy SEAL shares his story

“I don’t know what I’m doing, but I’m just going to give it all I got.” That’s how Brandon Stone, speaking to a crowd of… Continue reading

Former Navy SEAL Lt. Brandon Stone speaks at the Pillars of America at Centennial Hall on Wednesday, April 19, 2017. Stone, who grew up in Juneau, is the first of three speakers in the annual speaker series hosted by the Juneau Glacier Valley Rotary Club. W. Mitchell speaks on April 26 and Larry Csonka on April 3. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Numerous artifacts remain where the mine used to be, including mine carts, railways and the foundations of buildings from the town of Treadwell. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

Demise of world’s largest gold mine helped build Juneau

DOUGLAS — Today, the site of what was once the largest gold mine in the world looks merely like a small natural bay. Where hundreds… Continue reading

Numerous artifacts remain where the mine used to be, including mine carts, railways and the foundations of buildings from the town of Treadwell. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)
Matt and Kelly Barnaby are ready to open their Barnaby Brewing Company to the public at 206 N. Franklin Street. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Barnaby Brewing opens this weekend, specializing in small batch beers

Matt Barnaby has become Juneau’s newest professional brewer, five gallons at a time. Barnaby has been an avid home brewer for years, making small batches… Continue reading

Matt and Kelly Barnaby are ready to open their Barnaby Brewing Company to the public at 206 N. Franklin Street. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Gun threat causes Riverbend Elementary to take precautions

A report of a distraught woman with a gun caused a nearby elementary school to briefly shut down Thursday. About 11:44 a.m., the Juneau Police… Continue reading

Two JDHS grads develop website, soon-to-be app for calling legislators

Two JDHS grads develop website, soon-to-be app for calling legislators

When U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski said in January that phone calls from constituents were a major reason why she voted against President Donald Trump’s nomination… Continue reading

Two JDHS grads develop website, soon-to-be app for calling legislators
Treadwell Mine on April 22, 1917. The cave-in happened April 21 and 22. Harry F. Snyder Photograph Collection: Treadwell, Alaska, 1916-1918. Photo by Harry F. Snyder. ASL-PCA-38.

100 years ago, Treadwell era came to a spectacular end

Down the street from our Douglas Island home is a popular spot for runners and after work strollers. The forested Treadwell historic trail runs along… Continue reading

Treadwell Mine on April 22, 1917. The cave-in happened April 21 and 22. Harry F. Snyder Photograph Collection: Treadwell, Alaska, 1916-1918. Photo by Harry F. Snyder. ASL-PCA-38.

Four fires, four days: Fire marshals investigate string of suspicious fires

Four fires in the span of four days — three of which were apparently intentionally set — have Capital City Fire/Rescue Marshal Dan Jager understandably… Continue reading

Pizza delivery driver robbed by man wielding screwdriver

A robbery case involving a pizza delivery gone awry remains unsolved, and the Juneau Crime Line is willing to pay for help. At 11:45 p.m. April… Continue reading

Snowy winter helps Eaglecrest finances

It might sound simple, but more snow means more money for Eaglecrest Ski Area. Eaglecrest operated for 95 days this season, the most it’s run… Continue reading

This March 5 photo shows travertine pools with white films of carbon fused with calcium, a chemical process being explored by a geological research project, in the al-Hajjar mountains of Oman. Deep in the jagged red mountains, geologists from the Oman Drilling Project are drilling in search of the holy grail of reversing climate change: an efficient and cheap way to remove carbon dioxide from the air and oceans. They are coring samples from one of the world’s only exposed sections of the Earth’s mantle to uncover how a spontaneous natural process millions of years ago transformed CO2 into limestone and marble. (Sam McNeil | The Associated Press)

Juneau joins March for Science movement

Saturday morning will be a busy one for locals concerned with scientific issues. Starting at 9 a.m., Juneau’s March for Science is set to take… Continue reading

This March 5 photo shows travertine pools with white films of carbon fused with calcium, a chemical process being explored by a geological research project, in the al-Hajjar mountains of Oman. Deep in the jagged red mountains, geologists from the Oman Drilling Project are drilling in search of the holy grail of reversing climate change: an efficient and cheap way to remove carbon dioxide from the air and oceans. They are coring samples from one of the world’s only exposed sections of the Earth’s mantle to uncover how a spontaneous natural process millions of years ago transformed CO2 into limestone and marble. (Sam McNeil | The Associated Press)

Man looking to buy gun accidentally shot in leg

A 19-year-old man was accidentally shot in the leg Monday night, reportedly while examining a gun for possible purchase downtown. Juneau Police Department officers responded… Continue reading

John David and Lorevie Rowe are expecting spontaneous identical triplets, an occurrence so rare some estimate it happens only one out of every 200 million births. (Submitted photo)

Local couple expecting identical triplets

Lorevie Rowe and John David have won a kind of lottery – but it’s one with odds even experts can’t agree on. Rowe is pregnant… Continue reading

John David and Lorevie Rowe are expecting spontaneous identical triplets, an occurrence so rare some estimate it happens only one out of every 200 million births. (Submitted photo)

Vehicle stolen, returned without $9,500 worth of tools

Juneau police are seeking information about a vehicle stolen from a business in the 2000 block of Brandy Lane the night of March 8. The… Continue reading

Treadwell workers outside mine building, circa 1918. (Alaska State Library)

How the Treadwell Mine collapsed 100 years ago

On April 22, we commemorate the centenary of the Treadwell Mine cave-in that precipitated the closing of the world-famous mining complex on Douglas Island. The… Continue reading

Treadwell workers outside mine building, circa 1918. (Alaska State Library)
Alaska State Library General view of Treadwell Gold Mines in Juneau, circa 1899.

Douglas marks 100-year anniversary of the Treadwell Mine cave-in

One of the most significant events in Juneau’s history turns 100 years old this week, and it isn’t going unnoticed. The Treadwell Mine caved in… Continue reading

Alaska State Library General view of Treadwell Gold Mines in Juneau, circa 1899.