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Police & fire for Thursday, April 28, 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

A foundation is compacted for an area to hold new tennis courts in Cope Park on Wednesday. The park is closed while the area is being remodeled with play equipment and a new picnic area. A new water main running through the park is also being installed.

Photo: Cope Park remodeling

A foundation is compacted for an area to hold new tennis courts in Cope Park on Wednesday. The park is closed while the area is… Continue reading

A foundation is compacted for an area to hold new tennis courts in Cope Park on Wednesday. The park is closed while the area is being remodeled with play equipment and a new picnic area. A new water main running through the park is also being installed.

Up to $10,000 in medical grants available for Alaska children

The UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation (UHCCF) is accepting grant applications from Alaska families in need of financial assistance to help pay for their child’s health care… Continue reading

Free ice cream at Coppa on Saturday

It’s Free Ice Cream Day this Saturday, April 30, at Coppa’s downtown store from noon-5 p.m. Coppa will give out its handmade ice cream as… Continue reading

Around Town

Juneau Gastineau Rotary Club meeting, 7 a.m., The Prospector Hotel.English as a Second Language, 9-10:15 a.m., Gruening Park Learning Connection, 1800 Northwood Dr. Free eight… Continue reading

School district, support staff union reach tentative contract agreement

The Juneau School District reached a tentative agreement on a new contract with its second largest employee association on Monday.The three-year contract with the Juneau… Continue reading

SECON employees use an excavator and bulldozer to remove grass from the median north of Channel Drive on Tuesday in preparation a resurfacing project on Egan Drive. The $20 million to $30 million renovation of Egan Drive will be between 10th Street and Mendenhall Loop Road.

Photo: Egan Drive work

SECON employees use an excavator and bulldozer to remove grass from the median north of Channel Drive on Tuesday in preparation for a resurfacing project… Continue reading

SECON employees use an excavator and bulldozer to remove grass from the median north of Channel Drive on Tuesday in preparation a resurfacing project on Egan Drive. The $20 million to $30 million renovation of Egan Drive will be between 10th Street and Mendenhall Loop Road.

Police & fire for Wednesday, April 27, 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

Introduction to Using Computers, 9-11 a.m., The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry Way. Free. Details: 586-5718.Write About It: Writing Skills to Build Confidence, 9:15-10:45 a.m., The… Continue reading

Condition of Alaska bear mauling victim improves

ANCHORAGE — The university professor mauled while leading a mountaineering class in southeast Alaska continues to improve.Forest Wagner has been upgraded to fair condition at… Continue reading

Woody Collins touches up the paint on the Effy Jewelers on South Franklin Street on Tuesday. The first cruise ship of the season arrives on Saturday, April 30.

Photos: Tourist prep

Woody Collins touches up the paint on the Effy Jewelers on South Franklin Street on Tuesday. The first cruise ship of the season arrives on… Continue reading

Woody Collins touches up the paint on the Effy Jewelers on South Franklin Street on Tuesday. The first cruise ship of the season arrives on Saturday, April 30.

Enright moved out of ICU, continues treatment in Seattle

KETCHIKAN — Morgan Enright continues her recovery in Seattle after surviving a plane crash on Admiralty Island earlier in April.Enright was the lone survivor of… Continue reading

Free technical driving class for teens

The Taylor White Foundation is hosting a free “Technical Teen Driver Training” event May 14-15 at Eaglecrest Ski Area.The program aims to give drivers between… Continue reading

After the April 14 showing of "The Hunting Ground" at University of Alaska Southeast, members of a panel lead an audience discussion. Panel members are UAS Title IX Coordinator Lori Klein; AWARE representatives Ben Horton, Mandy Cole and Swarupa Toth; UAS counselor Margie Thomson and UAS student and AWARE advocate Jasmine Mattson.

How UAS handles sexual assault complaints on campus is changing

“The Hunting Ground,” a film about sexual assault on college campuses, is really troubling to view, said University of Alaska Southeast Chancellor Rick Caulfield, “but… Continue reading

After the April 14 showing of "The Hunting Ground" at University of Alaska Southeast, members of a panel lead an audience discussion. Panel members are UAS Title IX Coordinator Lori Klein; AWARE representatives Ben Horton, Mandy Cole and Swarupa Toth; UAS counselor Margie Thomson and UAS student and AWARE advocate Jasmine Mattson.

Home invaders pepper spray Douglas resident

Juneau police have not determined a motive for a home invasion early Saturday morning in Douglas that left a resident pepper sprayed.Around 4:30 a.m. on… Continue reading

Rudy Isturis takes a break to play his Native American flute while fishing for king salmon off the rocks at False Outer Point on Monday. Fishing was slow but fishermen caught a few fish during the weekend. When asked why he plays the flute, Isturis responded, "I play for myself, I play for those that are gone, I pray for those, I play for those that don't know they are gone, and simply, I play for everyone."

Video: Fluting fisherman

Rudy Isturis takes a break to play his Native American flute while fishing for king salmon off the rocks at False Outer Point on Monday.… Continue reading

Rudy Isturis takes a break to play his Native American flute while fishing for king salmon off the rocks at False Outer Point on Monday. Fishing was slow but fishermen caught a few fish during the weekend. When asked why he plays the flute, Isturis responded, "I play for myself, I play for those that are gone, I pray for those, I play for those that don't know they are gone, and simply, I play for everyone."

Man who threatened clinic turns himself in for mental health evaluation

Juneau police have located the man who threatened to harm people at a Juneau behavioral health unit Thursday afternoon. He was left in the care… Continue reading

A 28-foot boat is shown sinking at Don D. Statter Harbor in Auke Bay on Monday afternoon.

Boat sinks in Auke Bay

A 30-foot Bayliner boat was found sunk in Auke Harbor early Monday morning.The boat is owned by Juneau resident Rob Whitten, said City and Borough… Continue reading

A 28-foot boat is shown sinking at Don D. Statter Harbor in Auke Bay on Monday afternoon.
Juneau Empire Alaska Press Club Awards for 2016

Empire earns 25 Alaska Press Club awards

The Juneau Empire received 25 awards from the Alaska Press Club during an awards ceremony in Anchorage on Saturday.The Empire competed in the large newspaper… Continue reading

Juneau Empire Alaska Press Club Awards for 2016

Around Town

Introduction to Using Computers, 9-11 a.m., The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry Way. Free. Details: 586-5718.Write About It: Writing Skills to Build Confidence, 9:15-10:45 a.m., The… Continue reading