Hoonah man recovers in Juneau after bear mauling

A Hoonah man is continuing his recovery today in Juneau after a brown bear attack Saturday on Chichagof Island during a deer hunting expedition.Bartlett Regional… Continue reading

City officials are advising Juneau voters to support proposition 2 when they head to the polls Tuesday for this year's municipal election.

Why the city wants you to vote for Prop 2 in Tuesday’s election

Come Tuesday, Juneau voters heading to the polls for this year’s city election will be tasked with answering several important sales-tax decisions.The ballot includes three… Continue reading

City officials are advising Juneau voters to support proposition 2 when they head to the polls Tuesday for this year's municipal election.
The front page of the Juneau Empire on Oct. 2, 1986

This Day in Juneau History: Oct. 2, 1986

On Oct. 2, 1986, three environmental groups — the Southeast Alaska Conservation Council, the Sierra Club and the Wilderness Society — sued the U.S. Forest… Continue reading

The front page of the Juneau Empire on Oct. 2, 1986

Electric car forum to be held at glacier Thursday

The Juneau Commission on Sustainability and the Renewable Energy Alaska Project will be holding a panel discussion about electric vehicles this week.The discussion, titled “The… Continue reading

Police & fire for Sunday, Oct. 2, 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

Around Town

Hasty Half Marathon Fun Run, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Savikko Park. A 5K and 1 mile Fun Run. Open trap shooting, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Juneau Gun… Continue reading

Dottie greets visitors at the Alaskan General Store on North Franklin Street on Friday. After 28 years and multiple recent burglaries, owner Sarah Stucky has decided to close the store.

Alaska General Store closes under pressure of rising crime, fewer shoppers

After 28 years, three different storefront locations and more shoplifting losses that Sarah Stucky can recall, The Alaska General Store is closing shop for good.“It’s… Continue reading

Dottie greets visitors at the Alaskan General Store on North Franklin Street on Friday. After 28 years and multiple recent burglaries, owner Sarah Stucky has decided to close the store.
Teacher Hans Chester, left, and Barbara Cadiente-Nelson, center, thank elder Selina Everson for speaking to students, teachers and parents celebrating Orange Shirt Day in the Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall on Friday.

Tlingit elders recall forced boarding school history, language suppression

On Friday morning, elementary school-aged children wearing bright orange T-shirts danced and sang in Tlingit in front of their teachers, family and other community members… Continue reading

Teacher Hans Chester, left, and Barbara Cadiente-Nelson, center, thank elder Selina Everson for speaking to students, teachers and parents celebrating Orange Shirt Day in the Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall on Friday.
The last flowers of the season shine in the morning sunlight in the Main Street meridian on Thursday. A couple of Assembly candidates have proposed not planting downtown beds next year as a budget-saving measure.

Contrary to claims, cutting the flowers downtown won’t save the city much money

Downtown Juneau’s hanging flower baskets are filled with blooms of all colors, ranging from fiery reds and pinks to radiant yellows and purples. But for… Continue reading

The last flowers of the season shine in the morning sunlight in the Main Street meridian on Thursday. A couple of Assembly candidates have proposed not planting downtown beds next year as a budget-saving measure.
A screengrab of William Quayle Jr.'s Twitter feed.

Troubling Twitter account: Assembly candidate Quayle talks lactation with big-bust models on social media

Assembly candidate William Quayle Jr. opens his Twitter bio with three words: “Creativity run amuck.” A more appropriate three-word intro would read: “Eighteen and up.”Quayle’s… Continue reading

A screengrab of William Quayle Jr.'s Twitter feed.

Correction

A Thursday story incorrectly stated that new federal construction is needed as F-22 fighters are deployed to Eielson Air Force Base. F-35 fighters are bound… Continue reading

Burn ban begins in Mendenhall Valley, Lemon Creek areas

The Capital City Fire/Rescue Fire Marshal’s office has issued a reminder that today is the end of the open burn season for certain Juneau areas.Residents… Continue reading

Traffic signal repairs scheduled for Egan Drive

Beginning tonight, the Ever Electric Inc. company will conduct work on traffic signals at the intersection of Egan Drive and Mendenhall Loop Road.Workers and equipment… Continue reading

Treadwell Arena bus service to be interrupted

Capital Transit buses will not be stopping at the Treadwell Arena from Friday until Saturday at 7 p.m. The route change is due to construction… 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

The front page of the Juneau Empire on Oct. 1, 1986

This Day in Juneau History: Oct. 1, 1986

On Oct. 1, 1986, the body of a teen who was first reported missing in September was found a quarter mile away from Brotherhood Bridge.… Continue reading

The front page of the Juneau Empire on Oct. 1, 1986
The front page of the Juneau Empire on Sept. 30, 1986

This Day in Juneau History: Sept. 30, 1986

On Sept. 30, 1986, a bill proposing a swap of Admiralty Island in the U.S. Congress was on the brink of death, only confirmed if… Continue reading

The front page of the Juneau Empire on Sept. 30, 1986

Police & fire for Friday, Sept. 30, 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

Alaska health experts advise shooting down flu early

Maureen Caparas really didn’t want to get a flu shot.“That looks like a big needle,” she said nervously on Thursday afternoon.She didn’t have a choice.As… Continue reading

SEARHC receives $200K grant for suicide prevention, curbing drug use

The Indian Health Service office announced Thursday from the White House that more than $7 million in grants will be distributed this year to Tribal… Continue reading