Navy plans to change warning light scheme

The U.S. Navy is proposing changes to the warning light scheme in the West Arm of Behm Canal near Ketchikan.The canal is open to boat… Continue reading

Sweetheart Lake project applies for water permit

Juneau Hydropower Inc. has asked the state for water rights needed for the Sweetheart Lake Hydroelectric Project.The project, which expects to generate 19.8 megawatts from… Continue reading

Around town for Sunday, Dec. 6

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, Dec. 6, 2015

This report contains information provided to the Empire from law enforcement agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction information. Anyone listed in… Continue reading

Photo: ‘Nutcracker’ at JDHS

Fritz, played by Ruby Rivas, dashes off with the Nutcracker as Clara, played by Elin Antaya, gives chase during rehearsal of Juneau Dance Theatre’s production… Continue reading

Mike Reed photographs the sunrise from the Wayside Park on Channel Drive on Thursday. The National Weather Service forecast for Friday calls for sunny with patchy fog in the morning. Highs around 35.

Photo: Wayside Sunrise

Mike Reed photographs the sunrise from the Wayside Park on Channel Drive on Thursday. The National Weather Service forecast for today calls for sun with… Continue reading

Mike Reed photographs the sunrise from the Wayside Park on Channel Drive on Thursday. The National Weather Service forecast for Friday calls for sunny with patchy fog in the morning. Highs around 35.

Police & Fire for Friday, Dec. 4, 2015

Conditions violation• At 6:21 p.m. Wednesday, a 55-year-old man was arrested for violating his conditions of release in a domestic violence related case.Criminal trespass• At… Continue reading

Juneau-Douglas Fish and Game committee to meet

The Juneau-Douglas Fish and Game Advisory Committee will meet at 6 p.m. Dec. 14 at the University of Alaska Southeast. The meeting will take place… Continue reading

Around town for Friday, Dec. 04

GED orientation class, 9 a.m., The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry Way. GED orientation is designed to improve the success rate of those taking the tests.… Continue reading

Traffic changes for Gallery Walk

To help visitors enjoy tonight’s gallery walk, the City and Borough of Juneau has announced some changes to parking downtown during the event.From 4-8 p.m.,… Continue reading

Foster care needs in Juneau and Southeast Alaska

There are about 250 children in Southeast Alaska who need a home. Maybe it could be yours.Juneau Youth Services foster care specialist Lori King said… Continue reading

Sitka police to try vouchers to curb holiday DUIs

The three drunk driving arrests in as many days last weekend prompted Sitka Police Lt. Lance Ewers to start thinking about whether the town could… Continue reading

Victim’s family: Fatal stabbing was over stolen iPhone, iPod

The daughter of a 37-year-old man who was fatally stabbed in a Douglas apartment Thursday morning says her father was senselessly slain over a stolen… Continue reading

Sweetheart dam project moves closer to permit

With a new hydroelectric dam in the works for Juneau, members of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission arrived Wednesday in the capital city to hear… Continue reading

Empire to resume printing TV guide

Following a flurry of phone calls from readers, the Juneau Empire has decided to continue printing TV guide listings starting Sunday, Dec. 6. The Empire… Continue reading

Around town for Thursday, Dec. 3

Juneau Gastineau Rotary Club meeting, 7 a.m., The Prospector Hotel.UAS art show and food drive, 9 a.m., UAS Egan Library. From Dec. 3-8.Open lab computer… Continue reading

Police & Fire for Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015

Criminal trespass• At 6:23 p.m. Tuesday, Dwayne Clements, 46, was arrested for criminal trespass in the 8100 block of Glacier Highway. He was taken to… Continue reading

Deacon Larry Tong examines extensive interior damage to the main sanctuary at the Emmanuel Baptist Church on Wednesday. It appears the fire started in a vehicle outside the back wall of the church Tuesday night.

Intentional fire leaves church leaders asking for prayers

Shattered glass now covers the entrance where Emmanuel Baptist Church members usually gather before the 11 a.m. Sunday service, one of many signs a terrible… Continue reading

Deacon Larry Tong examines extensive interior damage to the main sanctuary at the Emmanuel Baptist Church on Wednesday. It appears the fire started in a vehicle outside the back wall of the church Tuesday night.
Juneau Police Chief Bryce Johnson speaks to reporters about the cause of death of Mayor Stephen "Greg" Fisk during a press conference at the Juneau Police Station on Wednesday. Local, state and national reporters were on hand for the report that Fisk died of natural causes.

Autopsy report: Fisk died of natural causes

Juneau police on Wednesday announced preliminary autopsy results indicate Juneau Mayor Stephen “Greg” Fisk died at home of natural causes, ending speculation that foul play… Continue reading

Juneau Police Chief Bryce Johnson speaks to reporters about the cause of death of Mayor Stephen "Greg" Fisk during a press conference at the Juneau Police Station on Wednesday. Local, state and national reporters were on hand for the report that Fisk died of natural causes.

Travelodge Hotel robbed, 2 assaulted

As she was checking in for a business trip Tuesday night at the Travelodge Hotel, Debbie Shepersky said a man appearing to wave a gun… Continue reading