Fireweed Factory gets state marijuana license approval

Fireweed Factory LLC has become the second Juneau marijuana business to receive the state’s blessing.On Friday afternoon, the Alaska Marijuana Control Board voted unanimously in… Continue reading

Earlene "Memaw" Branson, 83, mother to Alaskan Bush People star Ami Brown, talks of her journey from Texas to Alaska in hopes of reuniting with her daughter during an interview in Juneau on Wednesday. Her great nephew, Chuck Gilbert, helped her travel to Hoonah for the visit.

Mother of ‘Alaskan Bush People’ star tries to reconnect with estranged daughter

In 37 years, Earlene Branson has seen her daughter in only one place: Reality TV.Branson is the 83-year-old mother of Amora “Ami” Brown, star of… Continue reading

Earlene "Memaw" Branson, 83, mother to Alaskan Bush People star Ami Brown, talks of her journey from Texas to Alaska in hopes of reuniting with her daughter during an interview in Juneau on Wednesday. Her great nephew, Chuck Gilbert, helped her travel to Hoonah for the visit.

Police & fire for Friday, July 8, 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

This Day in Juneau History: July 8, 1986

On July 8, 1986, the Juneau Police Department retired their animal chasing duties to the Gastineau Humane Society after the change was approved by the… Continue reading

Around Town

Storytime, 11 a.m., Mendenhall Valley Library. Details: 586-5267. Organ concert, noon, State Office Building. T.J. Duffy to play a variety of music. Senior Lunch, noon,… Continue reading

Juneau's Deputy Mayor Jesse Kiehl gives an update on the status of local marijuana businesses to the Chamber of Commerce at the Moose Lodge on Thursday.

What it takes to start a marijuana business in Juneau

With several Juneau marijuana businesses at various stages of the permitting process, the local marijuana retail industry could get underway fairly soon.“We’re at a point… Continue reading

Juneau's Deputy Mayor Jesse Kiehl gives an update on the status of local marijuana businesses to the Chamber of Commerce at the Moose Lodge on Thursday.

During evaluation, Juneau school board ‘pleased’ with superintendent

The Juneau School Board overall is happy with the superintendent’s performance. That’s what the body determined after meeting in executive session for three hours during… Continue reading

Juneau Jumper Garrett Klein, 12, left, shows Layne Cutnose, 12, some jumping pointers during a Wellness Wednesdays program at the Douglas Library on Wednesday.

Photos: Jumping for joy, and wellness

Juneau Jumper Garrett Klein, 12, left, shows Layne Cutnose, 12, some jumping pointers during a Wellness Wednesdays program at the Douglas Library on Wednesday.… Continue reading

Juneau Jumper Garrett Klein, 12, left, shows Layne Cutnose, 12, some jumping pointers during a Wellness Wednesdays program at the Douglas Library on Wednesday.

Fourth celebrations marred by multiple drunken drivers

The Fourth of July weekend wasn’t just fireworks and fun for everyone.A Juneau grand jury on Wednesday indicted Dale Ray Kubik Jr., 46, for allegedly… Continue reading

This Day in Juneau History: July 7, 1986

On July 7, 1986, the Juneau Empire recapped the many celebratory Independence Day events in the newspaper. Juneau and Douglas residents had their picture taken… Continue reading

Police & fire for Thursday, July 7, 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

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

At 6:30 p.m. July 12, the City Museum will host a lecture on paranormal investigations. At 5 p.m. Thursday, the state museum will host a reception for “Living Alaska: A Decade of Collecting Contemporary Art for Alaska Museums,” a show on display in the new museum’s temporary gallery.

Museums schedule events

The Alaska State Museum and the Juneau-Douglas City Museum are hosting special events in the coming week.At 5 p.m. Thursday, the state museum will host… Continue reading

At 6:30 p.m. July 12, the City Museum will host a lecture on paranormal investigations. At 5 p.m. Thursday, the state museum will host a reception for “Living Alaska: A Decade of Collecting Contemporary Art for Alaska Museums,” a show on display in the new museum’s temporary gallery.

Governor’s vetoes mean $450,000 less for Juneau schools

The Juneau School District could be in a $450,000 budget hole this fiscal year if the governor’s vetoes stick, but school officials are not worrying… Continue reading

In this June 25 photo, Forest Wagner, left, is shown after hiking a mountain. He survived a brown bear attack in April 2016.

After bear mauling, UAS prof expected to make full recovery

It’s been less than three months since University of Alaska Southeast assistant professor Forest Wagner was mauled by a bear, and he’s already back to… Continue reading

In this June 25 photo, Forest Wagner, left, is shown after hiking a mountain. He survived a brown bear attack in April 2016.
A 2008 Toyota Highlander driven by a 36-year-old man that crashed and hit two boys near the intersection of Mendenhall Loop Road and Tongas Boulevard is shown.

Boys hit by sliding SUV

Two boys were struck and injured by a vehicle that crashed near the intersection of Mendenhall Loop Road and Tongass Boulevard on Wednesday.The older boy… Continue reading

A 2008 Toyota Highlander driven by a 36-year-old man that crashed and hit two boys near the intersection of Mendenhall Loop Road and Tongas Boulevard is shown.
In this June 29 photo, a sailor spends some time in Fritz Cove with a backdrop of the Mendenhall Glacier. This year is on pace to be the warmest ever in Alaska.

Juneau on pace for warmest year ever, beating last year’s warmest year ever

Alaska’s capital city has just finished its ninth consecutive month of warmer-than-normal temperatures and is on pace for its warmest year on record, according to… Continue reading

In this June 29 photo, a sailor spends some time in Fritz Cove with a backdrop of the Mendenhall Glacier. This year is on pace to be the warmest ever in Alaska.

Chamber to discuss local marijuana

The Juneau Chamber of Commerce will host City and Borough of Juneau Assemblyman Jesse Kiehl for a lunch lecture on the status of local marijuana… Continue reading

Joseph Balderas, a former Juneau law clerk, was reported missing in Nome on Monday, June 27. This photo was taken in Nome in May.

Volunteer group ends organized search for missing Nome man

The volunteer group looking for former Juneau resident Joseph Balderas has ended large-scale searches and is no longer asking for donations.Balderas, 36, was reported missing… Continue reading

Joseph Balderas, a former Juneau law clerk, was reported missing in Nome on Monday, June 27. This photo was taken in Nome in May.

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

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