The World’s Largest Lesson at Eaglecrest took place on Jan. 6, 2017.

Eaglecrest to pitch beer and wine sales

After lift close on a typical day at Eaglecrest Ski Area, small groups gather around SUVs and pickup trucks to unburden their boot-locked feet, stretch,… Continue reading

The World’s Largest Lesson at Eaglecrest took place on Jan. 6, 2017.

Around Town for Tuesday, Jan. 17

Alaska Beer Week: Smoked Porter Preview, all day. Buy vintage Smoked Porter bottles, with six vintages available between 2005 and 2015 (limit one bottle per… Continue reading

On MLK Day in Juneau, working for equality means providing free legal help

Monday was Greta Gard’s birthday. But she didn’t let that fact, or the rain and wind, stop her from making the trek downtown to avail… Continue reading

Police & Fire for Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction… Continue reading

Around Town for Monday, Jan. 16

Women, Infants and Children walk-in clinic, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., SEARHC Juneau WIC Clinic, 3245 Hospital Drive, first floor. Free nutrition services for income-eligible women who… Continue reading

Wet and warm weekend across Southeast

According to the National Weather Service, the arrival of cloudy conditions has brought wet and warm weather to much of Southeast Alaska.In Juneau, temperatures were… Continue reading

Police & Fire for Monday, Jan. 16

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction… Continue reading

MCAN speaks up about downtown land sale

An organization devoted to supporting mental health is raising concerns about the pending sale of Mental Health Trust-owned land in downtown Juneau.The Mental Health Consumers… Continue reading

David Katzeek sharing information from a traditional cultural perspective to about 50 sixth grade students from Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School as part of the Voices of the Land project in the Clan House at the Walter Soboleff Center on Friday, Jan. 13, 2017. Through the program, Voices on the Land, Sealaska Heritage Institute is integrating performing arts and digital storytelling into six Juneau schools over three years through artists in residence, digital storytelling and a teacher training academy. Participating schools include Gastineau Elementary, Harborview Elementary, Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School, Floyd Dryden Middle School, Riverbend Elementary and Glacier Valley Elementary. The Tlingit language will be integrated into the activities.

Photo: Voices on the land

David Katzeek shares information from a traditional cultural perspective to about 50 sixth-grade students from Dzantik’i Heeni Middle School on Friday as part of the… Continue reading

David Katzeek sharing information from a traditional cultural perspective to about 50 sixth grade students from Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School as part of the Voices of the Land project in the Clan House at the Walter Soboleff Center on Friday, Jan. 13, 2017. Through the program, Voices on the Land, Sealaska Heritage Institute is integrating performing arts and digital storytelling into six Juneau schools over three years through artists in residence, digital storytelling and a teacher training academy. Participating schools include Gastineau Elementary, Harborview Elementary, Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School, Floyd Dryden Middle School, Riverbend Elementary and Glacier Valley Elementary. The Tlingit language will be integrated into the activities.
A visitor off the Holland America Line MS Westerdam loses his hat to the high winds in 2016.

Assembly considering tax exemption for cruise ships

The City and Borough of Juneau Assembly is considering whether to exempt sales onboard cruise ships from Juneau’s sales tax.The Assembly’s finance committee, meeting Wednesday,… Continue reading

A visitor off the Holland America Line MS Westerdam loses his hat to the high winds in 2016.
Kevin Nauska enter Juneau Superior Court with Assistant Public Advocate/Supervisor Yvette Soutiere for a change of plea hearing on Friday, Jan. 13, 2017. Nauska, 19, was arrested Dec. 6., 2015, after reportedly killing 37-year-old Jordon Sharclane and injuring his son, Michael Sharclane, 19.

Nauska pleads guilty to reduced charge

The suspect in a December 2015 confrontation that ended with a man dead and his son seriously injured has pleaded guilty to a reduced charge… Continue reading

Kevin Nauska enter Juneau Superior Court with Assistant Public Advocate/Supervisor Yvette Soutiere for a change of plea hearing on Friday, Jan. 13, 2017. Nauska, 19, was arrested Dec. 6., 2015, after reportedly killing 37-year-old Jordon Sharclane and injuring his son, Michael Sharclane, 19.

Murderer’s 101-year prison sentence is again upheld by appeals court

The Alaska Court of Appeals has upheld the sentence of James Coday, who murdered an Anchorage painting contractor at Fred Meyer in 2006.Simone Kim had… Continue reading

Rep. Justin Parish, D-Juneau, center, watches a practice session in the House of Representatives with other new legislators at the Capitol on Friday, Jan. 13, 2017.

Photos: A day in Justin Parish’s (new) life

Rep. Justin Parish, D-Juneau, center, watches a practice session in the House of Representatives with other new legislators at the Capitol on Friday, Jan. 13,… Continue reading

Rep. Justin Parish, D-Juneau, center, watches a practice session in the House of Representatives with other new legislators at the Capitol on Friday, Jan. 13, 2017.

Around Town for Sunday, Jan. 15

Knights of Columbus Bishop Kenny Council brunch, 10 a.m.-noon, St. Paul’s Catholic Church. $10 for a family and $4 for an individual.Open trap shooting, 10… Continue reading

This Day in Juneau History: Jan. 15-16, 1987

On Jan. 15, 1987, the Juneau Empire noted the increase in lobbyists visiting the state Capitol throughout the years. In 1971, the number of lobbyists… Continue reading

Police & Fire for Sunday, Jan. 15

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction… Continue reading

Murder suspect in court, trial remains set for May

The suspect in the murder of a Juneau jeweler on a hunting trip last spring was in court Thursday to discuss the status of his… Continue reading

Photo: Library playground

Warren Leask, 6, left, and Beverly Eilers, 3, spend their afternoon playing amongst the stuffed toys at the Downtown Public Library on Thursday.… Continue reading

Murkowski, Sullivan agree to repeal Obamacare

Alaska’s two U.S. Senators voted Wednesday night with the majority of their counterparts to repeal the Affordable Care Act, better known as Obamacare.The vote, which… Continue reading

Stabbing suspect to change plea

A 19-year-old facing manslaughter charges after fatally stabbing a man during an confrontation in December 2015 is set to change his plea in Juneau Superior… Continue reading