John Palmes, center, leads the Tlingit Gospel Singers along with Pastor Phil Campbell, right, of Northern Light United Church, as they sing "Amazing Grace" during the Longest Night Remembrance Service at The Glory Hole on Friday, Dec. 16, 2016. The service has become an annual event to acknowledge the homeless people who have died.

With $59,000 hole, Juneau’s shelter relies on the giving season

While many people attended holiday parties Friday night, Juneau’s shelter and soup kitchen held a somber event.“National Remembrance Day commemorates people who died while experiencing… Continue reading

John Palmes, center, leads the Tlingit Gospel Singers along with Pastor Phil Campbell, right, of Northern Light United Church, as they sing "Amazing Grace" during the Longest Night Remembrance Service at The Glory Hole on Friday, Dec. 16, 2016. The service has become an annual event to acknowledge the homeless people who have died.

Around town for Sunday, Dec. 18

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: Dec. 18, 1986

On December 18, 1986, Alaska Airlines reviled the ground fog Juneau has received reliably during the holiday season. The fog, district manager for Alaska Airlines… Continue reading

Suicidal man with firearm tasered by JPD

The Juneau Police Department tasered a suicidal man outside a Juneau hotel on Friday afternoon before taking him to Bartlett Regional Hospital.JPD received a report… Continue reading

Candlelight vigil to stop Trump

A united group of Alaska conservatives and progressives will join together at 4 p.m. Sunday at the Alaska State Capitol to encourage Alaska’s electors to… Continue reading

Emergency goat hunting closure

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game has issued an emergency closure to goat hunting seasons in the area bounded by the Kleheni River on… Continue reading

Las Vegas impersonators in town for fundraiser

The first Las Vegas Musical Concert, “Salute to Broadway & Rock n’ Roll Holiday Review” benefitting Juneau Mountain Rescue and the Zach Gordon Youth Center… Continue reading

Salvation Army bell ringer Mary Ferrill watches as a Juneau resident makes a contribution at the Nugget Mall on Friday, Dec. 16, 2016. Ferrill said, "This is where my heart is during Christmas time. I did this last year and had a ball and I am having a ball this year. I get to get out in the community and talk to people. Merry Christmas."

Photo: Bell ringer

Salvation Army bell ringer Mary Ferrill watches as a Juneau resident makes a contribution at the Nugget Mall on Friday. Ferrill said, “This is where… Continue reading

Salvation Army bell ringer Mary Ferrill watches as a Juneau resident makes a contribution at the Nugget Mall on Friday, Dec. 16, 2016. Ferrill said, "This is where my heart is during Christmas time. I did this last year and had a ball and I am having a ball this year. I get to get out in the community and talk to people. Merry Christmas."

Health Insurance Marketplace deadline extended

The deadline for Alaskans to enroll in the Health Insurance Marketplace for coverage beginning Jan. 1 has been extended to midnight Dec. 19, according to… Continue reading

Dredging in Gastineau Channel proposed for barge landing

Salmon Creek Development Co. has asked the federal government for permission to dredge a portion of Gastineau Channel.The plan was announced in a public notice… Continue reading

CBJ’s $1 million pledge helped sway College of Ed decision

When the University of Alaska Board of Regents voted unanimously on Wednesday to put the headquarters of the College of Education at University of Alaska… Continue reading

Lynn Roldan is the first to line up before noon at 20th Century Theatre on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016, on Front Street for the midnight first showing of the Star Wars spinoff "Rogue One." Roldan said, "I have nothing else on Thursdays and its my day off. Movies are my thing. I come out, people watch and have fun."

Photo: First in line for ‘Star Wars’

Lynn Roldan is the first to line up before noon at 20th Century Theatre on Thursday on Front Street for the midnight first showing of… Continue reading

Lynn Roldan is the first to line up before noon at 20th Century Theatre on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016, on Front Street for the midnight first showing of the Star Wars spinoff "Rogue One." Roldan said, "I have nothing else on Thursdays and its my day off. Movies are my thing. I come out, people watch and have fun."

Photo: Tropical plant care in December

Paul Billy of the Department of Administration’s grounds crew cleans the leaves of the tropical plants growing in the State Office Building’s atrium on Thursday.… Continue reading

Icicles grow longer as the sun hugs the horizon at the Don D. Statter Memorial Boat Harbor in Auke Bay on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016.

Photo: Nearing Solstice

Icicles grow longer as the sun hugs the horizon at the Don D. Statter Memorial Boat Harbor in Auke Bay on Thursday.… Continue reading

Icicles grow longer as the sun hugs the horizon at the Don D. Statter Memorial Boat Harbor in Auke Bay on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016.

StoryCorps Reception & Celebration at Mendenhall Valley Library

The Juneau Public Libraries now has more than 30 local oral history interviews in the library’s permanent collection and archive.These interviews, many of which focus… Continue reading

Police & Fire for Friday, Dec. 16, 2016

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

This Day in Juneau History: Dec. 17, 1986

On December 17, 1986, the family whose house was partially burned down in an accident on Tuesday publically thanked Juneau for the support they received… Continue reading

Sloppy weekend weather ahead

The National Weather Service office in Juneau is predicting some sloppy weekend weather for the capital city.Snow is expected to begin falling Friday, but warming… Continue reading

Santa Claus is coming to the Valley

Santa Claus is coming to town, this time, on a fire truck.Santa’s Annual Ride with Capital City Fire/Rescue Firefighter final run of the year will… Continue reading

Around town for Friday, Dec. 16

New student orientation, 9-10 a.m., The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry Way. Interested in improving your skills for college, training programs or for taking the GED… Continue reading