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Richard J. Peterson, president of the Central Council of Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska, speaks in his office Wednesday about a lawsuit brought by the Douglas Indian Association. The lawsuit, over federal transportation funds, was dismissed by the State of Alaska's Superior Court.

Tribal sovereignty in Alaska court affirms independence for some, misfortune for others

A small Juneau tribe took a larger Alaska tribe to court to settle a nearly $1 million dispute. The court’s response: wrong place.On Jan. 13,… Continue reading

Richard J. Peterson, president of the Central Council of Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska, speaks in his office Wednesday about a lawsuit brought by the Douglas Indian Association. The lawsuit, over federal transportation funds, was dismissed by the State of Alaska's Superior Court.
Ed and Barbara Phillips of the Icy Strait Lodge in Hoonah pack their vehicle after taking advantage of the store-closing sales at Walmart on Friday.

Rolling out: With Walmart’s closure, uncertainty looms

Juneau’s Walmart has been packed since it announced it was closing up shop on Feb. 4.On Friday, the first day of a 50-percent-off sale on… Continue reading

Ed and Barbara Phillips of the Icy Strait Lodge in Hoonah pack their vehicle after taking advantage of the store-closing sales at Walmart on Friday.

‘Our Voices Will Be Heard’ events scheduled

Perseverance Theater is hosting a variety of events around its production “Our Voices Will Be Heard” this week, a play about a mother’s and daughter’s… Continue reading

Gov. Bill Walker shakes hands with Speaker of the House Mike Chenault, R-Nikiski, after his annual State of the State address to a Joint Session of the Alaska Legislature at the Capitol on Thursday. First Lady Donna Walker, right, receives a hug by Rep. Les Gara, D-Anchorage.

Photo: Government chuckles

Gov. Bill Walker shakes hands with Speaker of the House Mike Chenault, R-Nikiski, after his annual State of the State address to a Joint Session… Continue reading

Gov. Bill Walker shakes hands with Speaker of the House Mike Chenault, R-Nikiski, after his annual State of the State address to a Joint Session of the Alaska Legislature at the Capitol on Thursday. First Lady Donna Walker, right, receives a hug by Rep. Les Gara, D-Anchorage.

Around Town

Open trap shooting, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Juneau Trap Club, 1 Mile Montana Creek Road. The Juneau Trap Club is open to members and public trap… Continue reading

Police & Fire for Sunday, Jan. 24, 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 for Jan. 22

Senior ceramics, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Juneau Senior Center. Details: Diane, 463-6176. Storytime, 11 a.m., Mendenhall Valley Library. Details: 586-5267. Organ concert, noon, State Office Building.… Continue reading

CBJ to tackle empty Assembly seat Monday

The City and Borough of Juneau Assembly will hold a special meeting Monday at 5 p.m. to discuss filling the District 2 seat left vacant… Continue reading

Police & Fire for Wednesday, Jan. 22, 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

Susan FitzGerald, a real estate broker for Best Rate Realty, talks about Juneau's real estate market at the Juneau Chamber of Commerce during a luncheon at the Juneau International Airport on Thursday.

Lunch and real estate

Southeast Board of Realtors President Susan FitzGerald started by asking the audience at the Chamber of Commerce’s weekly Thursday luncheon to participate in a text-message… Continue reading

Susan FitzGerald, a real estate broker for Best Rate Realty, talks about Juneau's real estate market at the Juneau Chamber of Commerce during a luncheon at the Juneau International Airport on Thursday.

Project Homeless Connect comes back for fifth year

Every homeless person who walks into the Juneau Arts & Culture Center Tuesday can leave with a new haircut, full belly, filled-out Permanent Fund Dividend… Continue reading

Linda Seek, a 32-year-old former Juneau resident and Alaska Native, was reported missing Jan. 4 by her husband Thomas Skeek. Thomas was charged with first-degree murder, second-degree murder and tampering with evidence Wednesday evening in connection with Linda's disappearance, according to the Anchorage Police Department.

Murder charges in case of missing Juneau woman

It was only through news reports Wednesday evening that family members in Juneau learned police made an arrest in connection to the disappearance of their… Continue reading

Linda Seek, a 32-year-old former Juneau resident and Alaska Native, was reported missing Jan. 4 by her husband Thomas Skeek. Thomas was charged with first-degree murder, second-degree murder and tampering with evidence Wednesday evening in connection with Linda's disappearance, according to the Anchorage Police Department.
Feb. 22 is the deadline for comments on a plan that would wean the Southeast logging industry from older, larger trees and switch it to the harvest of younger, smaller ones.

Forest Service nears finish line for long-term Tongass plan

Alaskans are running out of time to give their input on the U.S. Forest Service’s plan to manage the Tongass National Forest into the 2030s.Feb.… Continue reading

Feb. 22 is the deadline for comments on a plan that would wean the Southeast logging industry from older, larger trees and switch it to the harvest of younger, smaller ones.
Karen Crane

Assemblywoman throws hat in mayoral race

The seven-day candidate filing period for the upcoming special municipal election is now more than halfway over, and as of Wednesday evening there are two… Continue reading

Karen Crane
Rep. Steve Thompson, R-Fairbanks, left, speaks with Marshall Lind, former Chancellor of the University of Alaska Fairbanks and Southeast, during Juneau's 31st Annual Legislative Welcome Reception at Centennial Hall on Wednesday.

Photo: Well received

Rep. Steve Thompson, R-Fairbanks, left, speaks with Marshall Lind, former Chancellor of the University of Alaska Fairbanks and Southeast, during Juneau's 31st Annual Legislative Welcome… Continue reading

Rep. Steve Thompson, R-Fairbanks, left, speaks with Marshall Lind, former Chancellor of the University of Alaska Fairbanks and Southeast, during Juneau's 31st Annual Legislative Welcome Reception at Centennial Hall on Wednesday.

Around Town for Jan. 21

Juneau Gastineau Rotary Club meeting, 7 a.m., The Prospector Hotel.Open lab computer training, 9-11 a.m, The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry Way. Storytime, 11 a.m., Douglas… Continue reading

Gastineau demo to impact traffic

The structural demolition of the shuttered Gastineau Apartments is slated to start Monday, and once it does, all northbound traffic on North Franklin Street will… Continue reading

Police & Fire for Wednesday, Jan. 21, 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

31 vying to fill city manager position

The City and Borough of Juneau Assembly reviewed about 30 city manager applications during a special meeting, held entirely in executive session, Tuesday night. The… Continue reading

Sen. Dennis Egan, D-Juneau, left, receives an enthusiastic greeting by Rep. Benjamin Nageak, D-Barrow, on the first day of the 29th Legislature at the Capitol in Juneau on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016.

Legislature opens regular session

On Tuesday afternoon, Rep. Matt Claman, D-Anchorage, and Rep. Lance Pruitt, R-Anchorage, climbed the steps of the Capitol together with smiles on their faces.They traded… Continue reading

Sen. Dennis Egan, D-Juneau, left, receives an enthusiastic greeting by Rep. Benjamin Nageak, D-Barrow, on the first day of the 29th Legislature at the Capitol in Juneau on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016.