Police and Fire for Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016

Assault• At 5:50 a.m. Friday, JPD responded to a disturbance involving a knife in the 2200 block of Great Western Street. Two women and one… Continue reading

This Day in Juneau History: Oct. 29, 1986

On Oct. 29, 1986, Democrat and incumbent state legislative Rep. Jim Duncan was fighting for Juneau’s only Senate seat against Republican Lee Stoops after Sen.… Continue reading

JPD Officer Jim Quinto

Using CPR, JPD officer saves man in airport

At 4:50 a.m. on a Saturday, most Juneau residents are typically sleeping. On Oct. 15, Juneau Police Department Officer Jim Quinto was busy saving a… Continue reading

JPD Officer Jim Quinto

Police & Fire for Friday, Oct. 28, 2016

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

The front page of the Juneau Empire on Oct. 28, 1986

This day in Juneau History: Oct. 28, 1986

On Oct. 28, 1986, the Coast Guard Commandant confirmed that he had requested information on how to improve the support. Since then, the group had… Continue reading

The front page of the Juneau Empire on Oct. 28, 1986

Around Town

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

Greg Fitch, May 2016

Mental health group plans fundraising campaign

The Mental Health Consumer Action Network, a new nonprofit devoted to lobbying on behalf of the mentally ill, will begin a door-to-door drive Friday.Executive director… Continue reading

Greg Fitch, May 2016
In this file photo from Oct. 31, 2014, Elliott Costello, 11, left, and Sam Bovitz, 10, right, make a stop at the Governor's House for Halloween.

JPD gives tips on how to have a safe Halloween

The Juneau Police Department wants everyone to have a safe Halloween weekend.JPD asks that those driving to and from weekend parties not drink alcohol, to… Continue reading

In this file photo from Oct. 31, 2014, Elliott Costello, 11, left, and Sam Bovitz, 10, right, make a stop at the Governor's House for Halloween.
Brian Holst, executive director of the Juneau Economic Development Council, speaks to the Juneau Chamber of Commerce during its weekly luncheon at the Moose Lodge on Thursday.

At Chamber, pessimism over economic future

At Thursday’s Juneau Chamber of Commerce Luncheon, Brian Holst took two polls.They said quite a bit about what the capital city is expecting from the… Continue reading

Brian Holst, executive director of the Juneau Economic Development Council, speaks to the Juneau Chamber of Commerce during its weekly luncheon at the Moose Lodge on Thursday.
A vandalized Trump sign in the Mendenhall Valley.

Signs of Trump: If a picture is worth 1,000 words, what’s a sign?

Look around Juneau and the signs of the times are easy to see: They say “Trump.”Whether decorated or defaced, these signs and the people behind… Continue reading

A vandalized Trump sign in the Mendenhall Valley.
Emmanuel Jal waves his hand in the air while reciting spoken word poetry Wednesday night in the Juneau Arts and Culture Center.

From South Sudan to Southeast Alaska

Juneau and South Sudan don’t hold much in common.More than 8,000 miles and vast cultural and political differences separate the two. The residents of South… Continue reading

Emmanuel Jal waves his hand in the air while reciting spoken word poetry Wednesday night in the Juneau Arts and Culture Center.

Corrections for Oct. 27, 2016

A Monday story gave the wrong first name of a school board candidate elected in Yakutat. It is Casey Mapes, not Cindy Mapes.The Empire regrets… Continue reading

Around Town

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 Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016

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

The front page of the Juneau Empire on Oct. 27, 1986

This Day in Juneau History: Oct. 27, 1986

On Oct. 27, 1986, the City and Borough of Juneau Assembly planned to review a sales tax proposal that was rejected by Juneau voters during… Continue reading

The front page of the Juneau Empire on Oct. 27, 1986
Bob Vos, maintenance supervisor for Capital Transit, shows the lower wheelchair ramp on one of the four new buses the city will put into service by December.

With four new buses, Capital Transit gets face-lift

During the 26 years that Bob Vos has worked with Capital Transit he has seen about two dozen new buses join the fleet. He’s been… Continue reading

Bob Vos, maintenance supervisor for Capital Transit, shows the lower wheelchair ramp on one of the four new buses the city will put into service by December.
Kirsten Swanson

Walker appoints local defender to replace Levy on Juneau District Court

Gov. Bill Walker has named a local attorney to replace Judge Keith Levy on the Juneau District Court bench. Kirsten Swanson was named Tuesday in… Continue reading

Kirsten Swanson
Chum salmon are processed at Taku Smokeries in June 2011.

Juneau rises in commercial fishing rankings, now No. 41 port in U.S.

Juneau is now the No. 41 fishing port in the United States, according to a new report published Wednesday by the National Marine Fisheries Service.… Continue reading

Chum salmon are processed at Taku Smokeries in June 2011.

Police & Fire for Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016

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

Women, Infants and Children walk-in clinic, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., SEARHC Juneau WIC Clinic, 3245 Hospital Drive, first floor. Free nutrition services for income-eligible women who… Continue reading