Rainforest hosts sock drive for those in need

Rainforest Recovery Center on Thursday kicked off a monthlong effort to collect new socks for the homeless and others in need.“As the holidays approach, let’s… Continue reading

The front page of the Empire on Dec. 2, 1986

This Day in Juneau History: Dec. 2, 1986

On Dec. 2, 1986, Mayor Ernie Polley revised his support of hiring a lobbyist to persuade Alaskan legislators during session to value Juneau interests, citing… Continue reading

The front page of the Empire on Dec. 2, 1986

Around town for Friday, Dec. 2

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

Planning Commission OKs state’s smallest pot shop

The owners of Alaska’s smallest marijuana retail shop are hoping for an early spring opening, and they’re closer now to that goal than they were… Continue reading

Ellie Carpenter sings as Oomiak during rehearsal of King Island Christmas at the Juneau Arts & Culture Center on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016. The musical is playing at the JACC Thursday through Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. This year's production is a fundraiser for the United Way of Southeast Alaska.

Photos: King Island Christmas

Myron Welling leads a cast of singers as Ooloranna during rehearsal of King Island Christmas at the Juneau Arts & Culture Center on Wednesday. The… Continue reading

Ellie Carpenter sings as Oomiak during rehearsal of King Island Christmas at the Juneau Arts & Culture Center on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016. The musical is playing at the JACC Thursday through Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. This year's production is a fundraiser for the United Way of Southeast Alaska.
Rental Shop Supervisor Ben Hines goes over the shop's computer system with Kelsey Lovig on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016, as they prepare for this weekend's opening at Eaglecrest.

At chamber, Eaglecrest manager talks about restoring confidence

Eaglecrest Manager Matt Lillard began his speech at Thursday’s Chamber of Commerce luncheon by asking audience members to raise their hands if they predict a… Continue reading

Rental Shop Supervisor Ben Hines goes over the shop's computer system with Kelsey Lovig on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016, as they prepare for this weekend's opening at Eaglecrest.

After a near-normal November, cold December beckons

November 2016 will go into the weather record books as something close to normal, but Juneauites should start digging out their cold-weather gear, as December… Continue reading

Grand jury indicts two for knife assaults

A grand jury indicted a Juneau man for assault in the third degree Wednesday in connection to an alleged attack with a knife in the… Continue reading

Geneva Anowlic-Okitkon, 18 years old at the time of this photo, stands with her little sister, left, on July 25. Anowlic-Okitkon is currently recovering in an Anchorage hospital after she was shot in the head in mid October.

Defying odds, 19-year-old gunshot victim recovers

When 19-year-old Geneva Anowlic-Okitkon was shot in the head in mid-October, the prognosis wasn’t good.“Originally, it was whether she was even going to live; that… Continue reading

Geneva Anowlic-Okitkon, 18 years old at the time of this photo, stands with her little sister, left, on July 25. Anowlic-Okitkon is currently recovering in an Anchorage hospital after she was shot in the head in mid October.

Garbage rates to drop a bit

Juneau’s garbage company is planning to lower its fuel surcharge by a tenth of a percent, according to a Tuesday filing with state regulators.Due to… Continue reading

Front Street closed for Gallery Walk

Front Street will be blocked to traffic between 3-10 p.m. Friday to accommodate Gallery Walk shoppers.The closure extends from Main Street to Franklin Street.The event… Continue reading

Around town for Thursday, Dec. 1

Juneau Gastineau Rotary Club meeting, 7 a.m., The Prospector Hotel.Women, Infants and Children walk-in clinic, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., SEARHC Juneau WIC Clinic, 3245 Hospital Drive,… Continue reading

The front page of the Empire on Dec. 1, 1986

This Day in Juneau History: Dec. 1, 1986

On Dec. 1, 1986, Steve Cowper was sworn in as the sixth governor of Alaska. Cowper entered office at a time of financial instability for… Continue reading

The front page of the Empire on Dec. 1, 1986

Police & Fire for Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016

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

Pianist Sue Kazama reheases with the Juneau Bach Society at Northern Lights United Church on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016. The Society performs its annual holiday concerts Saturday, Dec. 3 at8 p.m. at Northern Light United Church and Sunday, Dec. 4 at 3 p.m. at Chapel by the Lake.

Photos: Bach Society

Vocal soloists Jessica Skiba sings Bach’s Cantata 70, Watch! Pray! Pray! Watch! during rehearsal by at Northern Lights United Church on Tuesday. The Society performs… Continue reading

Pianist Sue Kazama reheases with the Juneau Bach Society at Northern Lights United Church on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016. The Society performs its annual holiday concerts Saturday, Dec. 3 at8 p.m. at Northern Light United Church and Sunday, Dec. 4 at 3 p.m. at Chapel by the Lake.

AEL&P rolls out plans to boost electric cars

Juneau’s electric company is planning a pair of programs to encourage electric-car use.In a filing this week with the Regulatory Commission of Alaska, Alaska Electric… Continue reading

Assembly both helps, hinders affordable housing battle

The Juneau Assembly recently took one step forward and at least half a step back in its fight to make housing more affordable in the… Continue reading

The Canvas Ceramics Studio Manager Mercedes Muñoz, left, and Artist-in-Residence Emma Davidson prepare to hang a work by Gary Peterson, Joann Sam and Andrea Short in The Canvas Gallery on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016, in preprepation of Friday's Gallery Walk. Davidson has been teaching artists at The Canvas creative ways to use silk, wool, and felt, while also encouraging the development of artists' personal styles and artistic messaging. The exhibit showcases the work of 10 artists and will be on view for the month of December.

Downtown Gallery Walk ushers in holiday season

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and Gallery Walk — the biggest, most popular First Friday of the year — is a festive… Continue reading

The Canvas Ceramics Studio Manager Mercedes Muñoz, left, and Artist-in-Residence Emma Davidson prepare to hang a work by Gary Peterson, Joann Sam and Andrea Short in The Canvas Gallery on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016, in preprepation of Friday's Gallery Walk. Davidson has been teaching artists at The Canvas creative ways to use silk, wool, and felt, while also encouraging the development of artists' personal styles and artistic messaging. The exhibit showcases the work of 10 artists and will be on view for the month of December.

Around town for Wednesday, Dec. 30

Juneau Gastineau Rotary Club meeting, 7 a.m., The Prospector Hotel.Women, Infants and Children walk-in clinic, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., SEARHC Juneau WIC Clinic, 3245 Hospital Drive,… Continue reading

Police & Fire for Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016

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