A Neighborhood Watch sign along a Mendenhall Valley street.

Rising rate of vehicle riflings, theft alarm community

I first noticed something wrong with my car before opening the door: a stack of business cards, normally placed in my center console, was strewn… Continue reading

A Neighborhood Watch sign along a Mendenhall Valley street.

Around town for Friday, Nov. 4

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

Election events planned

Juneau groups are beginning to announce their plans for events on Election Day.Get Out the Native Vote - Southeast Alaska is hosting an election-night watch… Continue reading

Police & Fire for Friday, Nov. 4, 2016

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Lions Club barbecue fundraiser set for Saturday

The Mendenhall Flying Lions Club will hold its annual barbecue at McGivney’s Sports Bar and Grill in the Mendenhall Mall on Saturday.The lunch — which… Continue reading

The front page of the Empire on Nov. 4, 1986

This Day in Juneau History: Nov. 4, 1986

On Nov. 4, 1986, voter turnout in Juneau’s various precincts was strong for the gubernatorial election, if a little slow. The Alaska Division of Elections… Continue reading

The front page of the Empire on Nov. 4, 1986

This Day in Juneau History: Nov. 5, 1986

On Nov. 5, 1986, Alaska’s governor was elected. Fairbanks lawyer Steve Cowper won against Sen. Arliss Sturgulewski with 46.7 percent of the vote. Both Frank… Continue reading

In this file photo from April 2, 2016, Juneauites crowd the GCI store in the Mendenhall Valley for the launch of GCI's gigabit internet service.

ACS and GCI give new details on big federal help for rural Alaska

Telecommunications companies GCI and ACS will receive millions of dollars over the next 10 years to bring broadband internet to tens of thousands of rural… Continue reading

In this file photo from April 2, 2016, Juneauites crowd the GCI store in the Mendenhall Valley for the launch of GCI's gigabit internet service.

No injuries in home fire on Behrends Avenue

At 11:08 a.m. Wednesday, Capital City Fire/Rescue was dispatched to a house fire at 226 Behrends Ave.Light smoke was visible from outside with more smoke… Continue reading

Katie Jensen, right, and Zeb Bodine in Theatre in the Rough's production of "84 Charing Cross Road."

Theatre in the Rough opens 25th season with ’84 Charing Cross Road’

Expect no sword fights or love scenes at Theatre in the Rough this fall. Instead, they’re opening their 25th season with the quieter scenes of… Continue reading

Katie Jensen, right, and Zeb Bodine in Theatre in the Rough's production of "84 Charing Cross Road."

This Day in Juneau History: Nov. 3, 1986

On Nov. 3, 1986, the 28 Juneau members of the Alaska Performing Arts for Peace who traveled to Russia arrived in Juneau on Sunday night,… Continue reading

2017 Wearable Arts puts out call for artists

The Juneau Arts and Humanities Council is inviting artists to create a piece of wearable art for 2017’s Wearable Arts Extravaganza.The theme is “Renaissance,” and… Continue reading

Correction for Nov. 3, 2016

A Wednesday story incorrectly said the passage of Ballot Measure 2 could result in the eventual elimination of credit-score requirements for student loans from the… Continue reading

Police & Fire for Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016

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Justin Parish, pictured left, and Cathy Muñoz, pictured at right.

Parish beats Muñoz in final full month of fundraising

The Democratic challenger for the Mendenhall Valley raised more money than the Republican incumbent in October, but Rep. Cathy Muñoz still holds a big fundraising… Continue reading

Justin Parish, pictured left, and Cathy Muñoz, pictured at right.
Alaskan Brewing Co. employees Steve Sano, left, and Blake Hass are organizing a how-to-homebrew event Saturday in Juneau. They are photographed here at the Alaskan Brewing Company on Wednesday.

Brewing Basics: Alaskan Brewing Co. to offer homebrew workshop Saturday

When Blake Hass and a group of friends first decided to get into homebrewing they did so following the rules of the popular cooking show… Continue reading

Alaskan Brewing Co. employees Steve Sano, left, and Blake Hass are organizing a how-to-homebrew event Saturday in Juneau. They are photographed here at the Alaskan Brewing Company on Wednesday.
A signs for presidential candidate Donald Trump and U.S. Senate Candidate Joe Miller hang next to Egan Drive on Wednesday.

The ignored law: No political signs allowed roadside

Nearly every political sign in Juneau is illegal — and that’s OK.According to state law, “outdoor advertising may not be erected or maintained within 660… Continue reading

A signs for presidential candidate Donald Trump and U.S. Senate Candidate Joe Miller hang next to Egan Drive on Wednesday.

Overdue Juneau hunter found by JMR, SEADOGS

At 6 p.m. Monday, the Alaska State Troopers learned that Leonard Johnson, 61, of Juneau was overdue from a hunting expedition near Eaglecrest Ski Area.According… Continue reading

Police & Fire for Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016

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Around Town for Wednesday, Nov. 2

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