Around Town

Annual Fall Counselor/Educator Conference, 8 a.m.-5:15 p.m., UAS Glacier View Room, Egan 221. Free conference. Focus is on connecting K-12 and postsecondary education students to… Continue reading

This Day in Juneau History: Sept. 19, 1986

On Sept. 19, 1986, Juneau’s Department of Community and Regional Affairs announced a big error they made in estimating the town’s population. Instead of losing… Continue reading

Ian Andersen, originally from Twin Cities, Minnesota, makes a stop in Juneau on Wednesday on his journey to repeat a bicycle trip his uncle made 30 years ago from Deadhorse, Alaska, to Tierra del Fuego, Argentina. Andersen is using the ride to bring awareness to spinal injuries after his best friend was paralyzed from the chest down after being hit by a drunk driver. You can follow him at ridewithian.com.

Minnesota man stops in Juneau while biking 17,500 miles for a friend

It took Ian Anderson 20 days on the road to cycle from Prudhoe Bay to Juneau, averaging 60-75 miles a day through potholes and rain.… Continue reading

Ian Andersen, originally from Twin Cities, Minnesota, makes a stop in Juneau on Wednesday on his journey to repeat a bicycle trip his uncle made 30 years ago from Deadhorse, Alaska, to Tierra del Fuego, Argentina. Andersen is using the ride to bring awareness to spinal injuries after his best friend was paralyzed from the chest down after being hit by a drunk driver. You can follow him at ridewithian.com.

Municipal debates start tonight

There will be two chances this week beginning tonight to get to know the candidates vying for spots on Juneau’s assembly and school board.The Juneau… Continue reading

This file photo from March shows a Juneau voter exits a voting booth in the Assembly chambers after taking advantage of early voting.

Absentee voting begins today

Can’t wait to cast your municipal election ballot? Good news — today you can.Absentee voting for the Oct. 4 municipal election begins today. Registered voters… Continue reading

This file photo from March shows a Juneau voter exits a voting booth in the Assembly chambers after taking advantage of early voting.
The Alaskan Food Tour stops at Heritage Coffee to learn more about the roasting process.

A new food tour added to Juneau’s culinary scene

You might not think a town Juneau’s size could support two food tours, but as Karen Wright, one of the new owners of Alaskan Food… Continue reading

The Alaskan Food Tour stops at Heritage Coffee to learn more about the roasting process.
UnCruise Adventures guide Michael Justa shows where he was bit by a bear Aug. 22 while hiking with a group of 22 guests near Sitka. The distance between the three areas on his right leg where he got stitches shows the extent of how big the bear's mouth was during the bite.

After bear attack, guide goes into woods more prepared

After getting bit on his right leg by a brown bear sow, Michael Justa found himself looking right into the eyes of the animal —… Continue reading

UnCruise Adventures guide Michael Justa shows where he was bit by a bear Aug. 22 while hiking with a group of 22 guests near Sitka. The distance between the three areas on his right leg where he got stitches shows the extent of how big the bear's mouth was during the bite.

Annual Fall Counselor/Educator Conference at UAS

The University of Alaska Southeast has extended an open invitation to its annual fall Counselor/Educator Conference on Sept. 19-20, which is free for all participants.… Continue reading

Police and fire for Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016

Burglary• At 7:42 p.m. Wednesday, the Juneau Police Department received a report of a burglary in the 2000 block of Douglas Highway. Investigation continues.Child abuse•… Continue reading

Correction

A news brief on page A2 of the Empire on Friday said the FVF Fairweather experienced a mechanical issue that required the vessel to be… Continue reading

Around Town

Knights of Columbus Bishop Kenny Council brunch, 10 a.m.-noon, St. Paul’s Catholic Church. $10 for a family and $4 for an individual.Open trap shooting, 10… Continue reading

Steve Whitney

Candidate Profile: Steve Whitney (School Board)

Length of Residency: Moved to Alaska in 1992Education: Graduated college in Olympia, WA; attended UAS, UAFOccupation: BiologistFamily: Wife Sarah, sons James and AdrianCommunity Service: Lego… Continue reading

Steve Whitney

Candidate profile: Mary Becker (Assembly D1)

Place of birth: FloridaLength of residency: I have lived in Juneau 50 years.Education: I graduated from Sitka High School and have a BA in elementary… Continue reading

Arnold Liebelt

Candidate profile: Arnold Liebelt (Assembly D1)

Place of birth: San Francisco, CALength of residency in Alaska and Juneau: 32 years in Alaska, 23 in JuneauEducation: Sheldon Jackson College, Sitka, Associate in… Continue reading

Arnold Liebelt
William Quayle Jr.

Candidate profile: William Quayle Jr. (Assembly D1)

Place of birth: Lockport, NY (1951)Education: Sweet Home Sr. HS; NCCC; Rogue CC; Southern Oregon University; UAS (30 hours short of my bachelor’s). Major in… Continue reading

William Quayle Jr.
Beth Weldon

Candidate profile: Beth Weldon (Assembly D2)

Length of residency: Lifelong Juneauite (51 years)Education: JDHS; University of Washington, BS in fisheriesOccupation: Retired Division Chief with Capital City Fire/Rescue; owner of Glacier Auto… Continue reading

Beth Weldon
Jason Hart

Candidate profile: Jason Hart (School Board)

Length of residency: In Alaska, 32 Years; in Juneau, 18 Years (born in Anchorage, 1977)Education: Graduate of Service High School; Spartan School of Aeronautics for… Continue reading

Jason Hart
Norton Gregory

Candidate profile: Norton Gregory (Assembly Areawide)

Length of residency in Alaska and Juneau: 17 years in Juneau, lifelong Alaska resident (born in Anchorage, 1979) Education: Attended the University of Alaska Southeast,… Continue reading

Norton Gregory
Kate Troll

Candidate profile: Kate Troll (Assembly areawide)

Length of residency: Alaska, 39 years; Juneau, 24 yearsEducation: Masters of Natural Resource Management, Yale School of forestry and environmental studies; Bachelors in biology, Drake… Continue reading

Kate Troll

Candidate profile: Dan DeBartolo (School Board)

Length of residency: 8.5 years in JuneauEducation: Southern Illinois University, business & media communications; University of Alaska Southeast, accountingOccupation: Director of administrative Services, Department of… Continue reading