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Peter Edillor fishes off the rocks at False Outer Point for king salmon in April 2016. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire file)

Spring king fishing canceled by emergency order

Local sport fishers won’t be able to get their early-season king salmon fix as the Juneau area will be closed for king salmon fishing from… Continue reading

Peter Edillor fishes off the rocks at False Outer Point for king salmon in April 2016. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire file)
MICHAEL PENN | Juneau empire A gull and harbor seal share a feeding site at Don D. Statter Memorial Boat Harbor in Auke Bay on Monday.

Photo: Feeding buddies in Auke Bay

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MICHAEL PENN | Juneau empire A gull and harbor seal share a feeding site at Don D. Statter Memorial Boat Harbor in Auke Bay on Monday.

Photo: Blowing snow

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Caught in an Avalanche

A beautiful, sunny day on the mountain turned into a mountain rescue emergency Saturday as an avalanche swept up and injured a snowboarder at Eaglecrest… Continue reading

The dock near the end of South Franklin Street where a body was found in the water Friday afternoon. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Body found floating in water near downtown Juneau

A man was found dead floating in the water by a dock near the end of South Franklin Street in downtown Juneau, police said. Police… Continue reading

The dock near the end of South Franklin Street where a body was found in the water Friday afternoon. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Two Juneau engineering projects win statewide awards

Two Juneau projects earned statewide honors Saturday, as the Alaska Capital Engineers named its Outstanding Engineering Projects of 2016. The Whittier Street Reconstruction earned the… Continue reading

Ty Alexander Grussendorf, 22, follows his parents out of Juneau Superior Court after a trial date-setting hearing on Wednesday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Son of legislative staffer pleads not guilty to child sex abuse, child porn

A Juneau man facing 40 counts that include sexual abuse of a minor, possession of child pornography and viewing of indecent material pleaded not guilty… Continue reading

Ty Alexander Grussendorf, 22, follows his parents out of Juneau Superior Court after a trial date-setting hearing on Wednesday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Juneau Crime Line seeks new info on hiker missing since 2014

The Juneau Police Department is seeking any new information on Sharon Buis, a hiker missing since May 2014. JPD Lt. David Campbell said the request… Continue reading

BaconFest winners from the Sandpiper Cafe, Breeze-In, V’s Cellar Door and Coconut Thai Cuisine pose for a photo after winning awards at Saturday’s cook-off at the Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall. (Photo courtesy Mandy Massey | Glacier Valley Rotary)

Sticky buns, donuts and wraps: BaconFest rewards the bold

Glacier Valley Rotary’s 2017 BaconFest sold out again this year. Not one of the 350 attendees had a heart attack on site. The event pits… Continue reading

BaconFest winners from the Sandpiper Cafe, Breeze-In, V’s Cellar Door and Coconut Thai Cuisine pose for a photo after winning awards at Saturday’s cook-off at the Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall. (Photo courtesy Mandy Massey | Glacier Valley Rotary)
Members of the Juneau-Douglas High School Academic Decathlon team during a Saturday study session. (Photo courtesy Karina Reyes | JDHS Academic Decathlon)

JDHS students show off WWII chops, compete in statewide Academic Decathlon

Juneau-Douglas High School students got back Sunday from an “exhausting” three days competing against the best and brightest from around the state at the 33rd… Continue reading

Members of the Juneau-Douglas High School Academic Decathlon team during a Saturday study session. (Photo courtesy Karina Reyes | JDHS Academic Decathlon)
School board members said Monday that the challenges facing the Juneau School District are “unprecedented,” and asked for continued support from the CBJ Assembly. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

School board details ‘unprecedented’ challenges, financial uncertainty

Monday night’s joint meeting with the Juneau School District Board of Education and the City and Borough of Juneau Assembly centered around “unprecedented” challenges facing… Continue reading

School board members said Monday that the challenges facing the Juneau School District are “unprecedented,” and asked for continued support from the CBJ Assembly. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

Key Coalition rally in front of Capitol to close street Friday

The Key Coalition of Alaska will be holding a rally on the steps of the Capitol on Friday. Key Coalition of Alaska educates legislators about… Continue reading

Photo: Exercising in the sun

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Two mountain goats browse along the hillside near Nugget Falls on Monday, Feb. 27, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Photo: Mountain goats roam Nugget Falls

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Two mountain goats browse along the hillside near Nugget Falls on Monday, Feb. 27, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

City committee talks arboretum money, emergency route, sewage, future budget

The Public Works and Facilities Committee discussed four major topics at Monday’s meeting, ranging from short-term issues to a six-year plan of sorts. In terms… Continue reading

Juneau police help prevent man from jumping off bridge

Juneau police officers talked a suicidal man from jumping off the Douglas bridge Friday night, and took him to the hospital for evaluation, according to… Continue reading

In this file photo from January 2016, vehicles fill the Juneau Walmart parking lot on the first day of its going out of business sale. Juneau’s Walmart, which has been open since 2007, was among 154 stores in the U.S. being “pruned” from the corporate tree, according to Walmart spokesperson Delia Garcia. About 180 Juneau residents lost their jobs. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Sold: Anchorage investment group purchases former Walmart building

After rumors and speculation swirling for the past year, the 10-acre property on Glacier Highway that formerly housed Walmart has been sold. D’s Investment Corporation… Continue reading

In this file photo from January 2016, vehicles fill the Juneau Walmart parking lot on the first day of its going out of business sale. Juneau’s Walmart, which has been open since 2007, was among 154 stores in the U.S. being “pruned” from the corporate tree, according to Walmart spokesperson Delia Garcia. About 180 Juneau residents lost their jobs. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Pederson Hill subdivision to go in front of Juneau Planning Commission

The Pederson Hill Subdivision is inching closer and closer to becoming a reality. The proposed subdivision will go before the Juneau Planning Commission on Tuesday,… Continue reading

Native Issues Forum to discuss criminal justice reform

A Native Issues Forum is set for this coming Thursday on the topic of criminal justice reform. The guest speakers are Senator John Coghill, R-North… Continue reading

Senate Page Jacob Pennell gives eighth-graders from Floyd Dryden Middle School details about how the Senate works during a tour of the Capitol on Thursday. Juneau School District eighth-graders spend a day at the Capitol combined with a trip to the Dimond Courthouse to learn and see how their government works. The program is done by volunteers according to coordinator Marjorie Menzi. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Senate Page Jacob Pennell gives eighth-graders from Floyd Dryden Middle School details about how the Senate works during a tour of the Capitol on Thursday. Juneau School District eighth-graders spend a day at the Capitol combined with a trip to the Dimond Courthouse to learn and see how their government works. The program is done by volunteers according to coordinator Marjorie Menzi. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)