Jasz Garrett

Senators Bill Wielechowski (D-Anchorage), Bert Stedman (R-Sitka) and Lyman Hoffman (D-Bethel) discuss key priorities for the Senate majority caucus on Tuesday morning at the Alaska State Capitol. (Jasz Garrett / Juneau Empire)

Alaska senators outline key priorities in the opening day of the 34th Legislature

An increase to the Base Student Allocation and in resource development among coming proposals.

Senators Bill Wielechowski (D-Anchorage), Bert Stedman (R-Sitka) and Lyman Hoffman (D-Bethel) discuss key priorities for the Senate majority caucus on Tuesday morning at the Alaska State Capitol. (Jasz Garrett / Juneau Empire)
President Donald Trump holds up an executive order after signing it on stage during the inaugural parade inside Capitol One Arena following his inauguration as the 47th president in Washington, Jan. 20, 2025. (Eric Lee/The New York Times)

Donald Trump signs executive orders, lifting oil restrictions in the Arctic

His decision receives praise from Alaska congressional delegation, concern from environmental groups.

President Donald Trump holds up an executive order after signing it on stage during the inaugural parade inside Capitol One Arena following his inauguration as the 47th president in Washington, Jan. 20, 2025. (Eric Lee/The New York Times)
Haven House, Tlingit and Haida’s third shelter under their Reentry and Recovery Program, is seen with lights on in the dark. (Jasz Garrett / Juneau Empire)

Tlingit and Haida offers a safe haven for women in recovery

Reopened Haven House is the third shelter in Reentry and Recovery program.

Haven House, Tlingit and Haida’s third shelter under their Reentry and Recovery Program, is seen with lights on in the dark. (Jasz Garrett / Juneau Empire)
The Juneau Police Department and Capital City Fire/Rescue responds to a car accident on Egan Drive Thursday morning. (Jasz Garrett / Juneau Empire)

Five car crashes on icy morning cause traffic delays

On Thursday morning within a three-hour time frame, five separate motor vehicle collisions occurred after a cold night that left roads in icy conditions. Erann… Continue reading

The Juneau Police Department and Capital City Fire/Rescue responds to a car accident on Egan Drive Thursday morning. (Jasz Garrett / Juneau Empire)
Flags fly at half staff at the Alaska State Capitol on Thursday. (Jasz Garrett / Juneau Empire)

Dunleavy orders flags at state facilities to fly at full height during Trump’s inauguration day

Governor joins other pols ordering interruption of 30-day half-staff period for former President Carter.

Flags fly at half staff at the Alaska State Capitol on Thursday. (Jasz Garrett / Juneau Empire)
Jenny Thomas, a parent of a student at Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé, testifies on school safety concerns at a Juneau Board of Education meeting on Tuesday. (Jasz Garrett / Juneau Empire)

High school fights in Juneau beginning to decline, but parents want more action

Juneau Board of Education hears requests for their members to be leaders in school safety.

Jenny Thomas, a parent of a student at Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé, testifies on school safety concerns at a Juneau Board of Education meeting on Tuesday. (Jasz Garrett / Juneau Empire)
Students arrive at Thunder Mountain Middle School on Aug. 15, 2024. (Laurie Craig / Juneau Empire file photo)

Juneau School District not impacted by nationwide PowerSchool data breach

The Juneau School District was notified on Friday by PowerSchool, the company that provides its student information system, that the company experienced a potential national… Continue reading

Students arrive at Thunder Mountain Middle School on Aug. 15, 2024. (Laurie Craig / Juneau Empire file photo)
An aerial view of downtown Juneau. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire file photo)

Juneau Affordable Housing Fund approves two apartment projects

Guidelines have been refined since Ridgeview sold at market price.

An aerial view of downtown Juneau. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire file photo)
Capital City Fire/Rescue responds to a fatal fire on Aspen Avenue on Jan. 4. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire file photo)

Recent fires cast light upon CCFR’s staffing shortages

Juneau’s firefighters are the city’s problem-solvers, but union says they need support too.

Capital City Fire/Rescue responds to a fatal fire on Aspen Avenue on Jan. 4. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire file photo)
A trailer in the Sprucewood Park mobile home neighborhood burns on Monday night. Fire officials said the trailer apparently has long been unoccupied. (Photo by Gerald Mayeda)

Fire engulfs unoccupied trailer in the Mendenhall Valley

Wind spreads flames quickly, but neighboring homes escape damage.

A trailer in the Sprucewood Park mobile home neighborhood burns on Monday night. Fire officials said the trailer apparently has long been unoccupied. (Photo by Gerald Mayeda)
Juneau residents line up in the Thunder Mountain Middle School auditorium on Friday to ask questions and protest the HESCO flood barriers that are potentially being installed this summer. (Jasz Garrett / Juneau Empire)

Frustrated residents say concerns about short-term flood barrier plan aren’t getting sufficient answers

Some homeowners say they’d rather buy insurance than pay $6,300 for barriers, then focus on long-term fix.

Juneau residents line up in the Thunder Mountain Middle School auditorium on Friday to ask questions and protest the HESCO flood barriers that are potentially being installed this summer. (Jasz Garrett / Juneau Empire)
Fu Bao Hartle stands with his first solo photography exhibit at the Alaskan Brewery Tasting room on Thursday. (Jasz Garrett / Juneau Empire)

Debut photo show by Fu Bao Hartle seeks to encourage making the most of one’s abilities

Exhibition by advocate on behalf of those with disabilities debuts Saturday at Alaska Brewing Co.

Fu Bao Hartle stands with his first solo photography exhibit at the Alaskan Brewery Tasting room on Thursday. (Jasz Garrett / Juneau Empire)
Hundreds of people plunge into Auke Rec on New Year’s Day in Juneau. (Jasz Garrett / Juneau Empire)

Starting the New Year off right with the northern lights and a big dipper

Juneau residents make a splash in sub-40°F water during 34th annual Polar Bear Dip.

Hundreds of people plunge into Auke Rec on New Year’s Day in Juneau. (Jasz Garrett / Juneau Empire)
Þorsteinn Þorsteinsson looks at a moulin on the Sólheimajökull glacier on Oct. 20. A moulin, or glacier mill, is a crevasse through which water enters a glacier from the surface. (Jasz Garrett / For the Juneau Empire)

Breaching a gap of 3,296 miles: Iceland’s experience with jökulhlaups

Glacial outburst floods a threat there for more than 1,100 years — what can Juneau learn from them?

Þorsteinn Þorsteinsson looks at a moulin on the Sólheimajökull glacier on Oct. 20. A moulin, or glacier mill, is a crevasse through which water enters a glacier from the surface. (Jasz Garrett / For the Juneau Empire)
Juneau Board of Education candidate Amber Frommherz. (Official campaign profile photo)

Get to know a candidate: Amber Frommherz

Board of Education candidate in the 2024 Juneau municipal election

Juneau Board of Education candidate Amber Frommherz. (Official campaign profile photo)
City and Borough of Juneau photo
A Juneau Police Department officer talks on a radio in a patrol car. Officials said JPD’s communications system, which had an end-of-life date in 2014, needs to be replaced to provide improvements such as full radio coverage within the city and borough limits.

Ballot Propositions 1 and 3: Municipal bonds for public safety, wastewater treatment upgrades

This story, originally published in the Juneau Empire on July 2, has been moved in front of the Empire’s paywall. Juneau residents will be asked… Continue reading

City and Borough of Juneau photo
A Juneau Police Department officer talks on a radio in a patrol car. Officials said JPD’s communications system, which had an end-of-life date in 2014, needs to be replaced to provide improvements such as full radio coverage within the city and borough limits.
Juneau Board of Education candidate Jenny Thomas. (Official City and Borough of Juneau campaign profile photo)

Get to know a candidate: Jenny Thomas

Board of Education candidate in the 2024 Juneau municipal election

Juneau Board of Education candidate Jenny Thomas. (Official City and Borough of Juneau campaign profile photo)
Juneau Board of Education candidate Elizabeth Siddon. (Official City and Borough of Juneau campaign profile photo)

Get to know a candidate: Elizabeth Siddon

Board of Education candidate in the 2024 Juneau municipal election

Juneau Board of Education candidate Elizabeth Siddon. (Official City and Borough of Juneau campaign profile photo)
Juneau Board of Education candidate Jeff Redmond. (Official City and Borough of Juneau campaign profile photo)

Get to know a candidate: Jeff Redmond

Board of Education candidate in the 2024 Juneau municipal election

Juneau Board of Education candidate Jeff Redmond. (Official City and Borough of Juneau campaign profile photo)
Juneau Board of Education candidate Michele Stuart Morgan. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire file photo)

Get to know a candidate: Michele Stuart Morgan

Board of Education candidate in the 2024 Juneau municipal election

Juneau Board of Education candidate Michele Stuart Morgan. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire file photo)