Police & Fire for Friday, Oct. 21, 2016

Domestic violence• At 6:01 p.m. Tuesday, a 55-year-old man was arrested for domestic violence assault, and he was taken to Lemon Creek Correctional Center. Alcohol… Continue reading

Celebration of life to be held for Gary Brummit

Friends and family of Gary D. Brummit, who was found dead Oct. 13 near a bike path in Mendenhall Valley, will be celebrating his life… Continue reading

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

City Manager Rorie Watt calls on the members of the Juneau Chamber of Commerce to pressure state legislators into passing a sustainable budget during the next legislative session.

City manager calls on chamber members to pressure Legislature

City Manager Rorie Watt called on the Juneau Chamber of Commerce’s weekly luncheon crowd to put a “full-court press” on the state Legislature, not to… Continue reading

City Manager Rorie Watt calls on the members of the Juneau Chamber of Commerce to pressure state legislators into passing a sustainable budget during the next legislative session.
Appliances and furniture sit in a large pile in a parking lot owned by the Bergmann Hotel on Thursday. Black bears have been making a nightly appearance in the area.

The Bergmann’s trash is one bear’s treasure

For the past couple years, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game has been receiving reports of a big black bear rummaging through garbage in… Continue reading

Appliances and furniture sit in a large pile in a parking lot owned by the Bergmann Hotel on Thursday. Black bears have been making a nightly appearance in the area.
The Bartlett Regional Hospital baby boxes contain a small bed pad and covering, diapers, books and other things to help a family getting started with a new baby.

For Juneau babies, safe sleep comes in a box

On a sunny Wednesday morning at Bartlett Beginnings Family Birth Center, new mom Kaity Conrad set down her 10-day-old daughter Amelia into what looked like… Continue reading

The Bartlett Regional Hospital baby boxes contain a small bed pad and covering, diapers, books and other things to help a family getting started with a new baby.

Baby Fair today creates one-stop shop for young families

Having a baby can be stressful, but there are a lot of services and support systems in Juneau that can help families. These organizations spread… Continue reading

City manager to speak at chamber luncheon

Juneau City Manager Rorie Watt will be speaking at the Juneau Chamber of Commerce’s weekly luncheon today. Watt will be giving a “status report on… Continue reading

This Day in Juneau History: Oct. 20, 1986

On Monday, Oct. 20, 1986, the U.S. Congress finished its 99th term after approving funding for several Alaska projects, including construction of the Crater Lake… Continue reading

Police & Fire for Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016

Conditions violation• At 2:13 p.m. Sunday, the Juneau Police Department investigated a report of a condition of release violation in the 300 block of Village… 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

GCI to broadcast AFN conference

The 50th annual Alaska Federation of Natives conference begins today in Fairbanks, and Alaskans unable to attend in person will be able to watch the… Continue reading

A Trumpeter swan stretches its wings in Twin Lakes on Wednesday. A dozen swans have taken refuge in the lake for the last week to feed and rest on their southern migration.

Photo: Rest stop

A Trumpeter swan stretches its wings in Twin Lakes on Wednesday. A dozen swans have taken refuge in the lake for the last week to… Continue reading

A Trumpeter swan stretches its wings in Twin Lakes on Wednesday. A dozen swans have taken refuge in the lake for the last week to feed and rest on their southern migration.
September shooting makes Crime of the Week

September shooting makes Crime of the Week

Police are still seeking information related to an early morning shooting that took place in Auke Bay late last month. The Juneau Police Department dredged… Continue reading

September shooting makes Crime of the Week

Police & fire for Oct. 19, 2016

Assault• At 7:55 p.m. Saturday, JPD investigatied allegations of assault and theft in the 200 block of Franklin Street. Alcohol was involved.Burglary• At 8:22 p.m.… Continue reading

Around Town

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

Outgoing Assembly member snubs political opponents in thank you note

In a recent letter to the Juneau Assembly, outgoing member Kate Troll listed the people with whom she said it was “an honor serving alongside.”… Continue reading

Mary Becker and Norton Gregory are sworn in as members of the City and Borough of Juneau Assembly prior to Monday night's meeting in the Assembly Chambers.

Assembly balance questioned with new deputy mayor appointment

To the chagrin of one Assembly member but to nobody's objection, Jerry Nankervis is Juneau’s new Deputy Mayor.Assembly member Nankervis moved into the deputy mayor’s… Continue reading

Mary Becker and Norton Gregory are sworn in as members of the City and Borough of Juneau Assembly prior to Monday night's meeting in the Assembly Chambers.

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

Corin Hughes_Skandijs performs as a member of Club Baby Seal at the sold-out stand up comedy performance at Gold town Nickelodeon on Saturday.

Photos: Club Baby Seal performs

The comedy group performed to a sold-out show at the Gold Town Nickelodeon on Saturday night.… Continue reading

Corin Hughes_Skandijs performs as a member of Club Baby Seal at the sold-out stand up comedy performance at Gold town Nickelodeon on Saturday.