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Kyle Khaayák'w Worl competes in the two-foot high kick at the 2020 Traditional Games. (Courtesy Photo / Sealaska Heritage Institute)

Registration opens for 2026 Traditional Games in Juneau

The ninth annual event will feature a college and career fair and international guest athletes.

 

Juneau School District Superintendent Frank Hauser provides an overview of restructuring options being considered during a Community Budget Input Session in 2024. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire file photo)

Juneau school district seeks public comment on superintendent search

The Juneau School District is in search of a new Superintendent ahead of the 2026-27 school year, and they are seeking public input on the… Continue reading

 

The City and Borough of Juneau is at 5600 Tonsgard Ct. (City and Borough of Juneau photo)

Juneau recycling center closed, in need of repairs

The center is shut down due to mechanical issues with recycling equipment.

 

A statue of William Henry Seward stands outside the Dimond Courthouse in downtown Juneau. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire file photo)

Juneau man indicted on unclassified felony assault for Jan. 1 rape

Charging documents claim victim was left with soft-tissue swelling, larynx injury.

A statue of William Henry Seward stands outside the Dimond Courthouse in downtown Juneau. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire file photo)
Photos by Chloe Anderson / Juneau Empire
Members of the Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé chapter of Alaska Youth for Environmental Action gather outside the Alaska State Capitol building to protest the LNG pipeline on Jan. 24, 2026.

Juneau activists speak out against Alaska LNG pipeline on Capitol steps

“Alaska’s greatest resources aren’t just buried in the ground,” said protestor Atagan Hood.

Photos by Chloe Anderson / Juneau Empire
Members of the Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé chapter of Alaska Youth for Environmental Action gather outside the Alaska State Capitol building to protest the LNG pipeline on Jan. 24, 2026.
Governor Dunleavy shakes hands with a representative as he exits from his final State of the State address on Thursday evening, Jan. 22, 2026. (Mari Kanagy/Juneau Empire)

State of the State: Dunleavy reveals snippets of a fiscal plan

Gov. Mike Dunleavy delivered his eighth and final State of the State address Thursday evening.

Governor Dunleavy shakes hands with a representative as he exits from his final State of the State address on Thursday evening, Jan. 22, 2026. (Mari Kanagy/Juneau Empire)
The Alaska Capitol is photographed Friday, July 11, 2025, in Juneau, Alaska. (Erin Thompson/Juneau Empire)

Streets to close Saturday for rally on steps of Capitol Building in Juneau

Two local activist groups plan to protest the Alaska LNG pipeline.

The Alaska Capitol is photographed Friday, July 11, 2025, in Juneau, Alaska. (Erin Thompson/Juneau Empire)
Juneau state Sen. Jesse Kiehl, standing, addresses a town hall audience Jan. 11 at Dzantik’i Heeni Middle School as Juneau state Reps. Sarah Hannan, far left, and Andi Story wait their turn to discuss their priorities during the 2023 legislative session.(Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire file file)
Juneau state Sen. Jesse Kiehl, standing, addresses a town hall audience Jan. 11 at Dzantik’i Heeni Middle School as Juneau state Reps. Sarah Hannan, far left, and Andi Story wait their turn to discuss their priorities during the 2023 legislative session.(Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire file file)
City and Borough of Juneau City Hall is photographed on July 12. (Juneau Empire file photo)

‘Challenging budget decisions ahead’: CBJ seeks feedback facing loss of revenue

The city expects a $10-12 million reduction in general fund revenue following tax cuts approved in October’s elections.

City and Borough of Juneau City Hall is photographed on July 12. (Juneau Empire file photo)
The Alaska State Capitol building stands on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2025. (Mari Kanagy/Juneau Empire)

Alaska State Legislature convenes for second year of 34th session

Lawmakers agreed to hold two joint sessions later this week.

The Alaska State Capitol building stands on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2025. (Mari Kanagy/Juneau Empire)
The K-6th playground design is rendered for the proposed Dzantik’i Heeni playground (Juneau School District image)

Juneau school board approves funding for Dzantiki’i Heeni playground

The Dzantiki’i Heeni campus used to be a middle school, and had no dedicated playground.

The K-6th playground design is rendered for the proposed Dzantik’i Heeni playground (Juneau School District image)
Salvage captain Trevin Carlile, left, and diver Phil Sellick at Melino’s Marine Service re-float a sunken boat in Harris harbor on Jan. 8, 2026. Record-breaking snow at the beginning of the month caused at least eight boats to sink in Harris, Douglas and Aurora harbors, resulting in oil spills. (Chloe Anderson for the Juneau Empire)

A historic storm in Juneau: 10 sunken boats and what it takes to re-float them

Sunken boats don’t become wrecked relics. Left underwater, they can damage vessels overhead and threaten the environment

Salvage captain Trevin Carlile, left, and diver Phil Sellick at Melino’s Marine Service re-float a sunken boat in Harris harbor on Jan. 8, 2026. Record-breaking snow at the beginning of the month caused at least eight boats to sink in Harris, Douglas and Aurora harbors, resulting in oil spills. (Chloe Anderson for the Juneau Empire)
Thomas Hatley stands before a helicopter. He was announced the new fire chief for Capital City Fire and Rescue on Friday, Jan. 16, 2025. (Thomas Hatley photo)

Hatley appointed new Juneau fire chief

Former Fire Chief Rich Etheridge announced his retirement in September.

Thomas Hatley stands before a helicopter. He was announced the new fire chief for Capital City Fire and Rescue on Friday, Jan. 16, 2025. (Thomas Hatley photo)
Mount Juneau stands among fog on Jan. 14, 2025. (Chloe Anderson / Kenai Peninsula Clarion)

CBJ lifts all avalanche evacuation advisories for Juneau

That includes the advisory for the Behrends slide path, the last remaining evacuation notice.

Mount Juneau stands among fog on Jan. 14, 2025. (Chloe Anderson / Kenai Peninsula Clarion)
A City and Borough of Juneau map from 2021 shows labels four avalanche slide paths on Mount Juneau. (City and Borough of Juneau)

Evacuation advisory in effect for Behrends slide path, all others lifted in Juneau

Avalanche hazard is still high across all known slide paths, CBJ says.

A City and Borough of Juneau map from 2021 shows labels four avalanche slide paths on Mount Juneau. (City and Borough of Juneau)
A map from the City and Borough of Juneau shows the potentially impacted area of an avalanche advisory that was issued Friday morning (Jan. 9, 2026) (City and Borough of Juneau)

UPDATE: Downtown Juneau residents in slide zone advised to evacuate amid avalanche risk

Emergency shelter will be available at Centennial Hall by noon.

A map from the City and Borough of Juneau shows the potentially impacted area of an avalanche advisory that was issued Friday morning (Jan. 9, 2026) (City and Borough of Juneau)
A snow pile sits outside Thunder Mountain Middle School. Juneau School District has cancelled school Friday Jan. 9, due to hazardous road and weather conditions as an atmospheric river arrives. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire file photo)

UPDATE: Schools closed in Juneau Friday, potential for remote learning next week

Flood watch in effect through Saturday night for Juneau and much of the Southeast.

A snow pile sits outside Thunder Mountain Middle School. Juneau School District has cancelled school Friday Jan. 9, due to hazardous road and weather conditions as an atmospheric river arrives. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire file photo)
The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for Juneau Friday (Jan. 9, 2026). (NWS)

Flood watch in effect for Juneau

The National Weather Service warns that snowpack blocking storm drains may cause ponding on roadways.

The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for Juneau Friday (Jan. 9, 2026). (NWS)
The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for Friday morning through Saturday for Juneau and much of the Southeast. (NWS screenshot)

Governor declares state emergency ahead of heavy rain to hit Juneau Friday

The state declaration comes after city and tribal officials declared a local emergency and requested state assistance.

The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for Friday morning through Saturday for Juneau and much of the Southeast. (NWS screenshot)
The City and Borough of Juneau encourages residents to assist in the efforts to clear storm drains as heavy rainfall is forecast (Mari Kanagy/Juneau Empire)

Heavy rain forecast for Juneau as atmostpheric river approaches

While snowpiles are shrinking, rain falling on snow and ice has made streets slick and wet.

The City and Borough of Juneau encourages residents to assist in the efforts to clear storm drains as heavy rainfall is forecast (Mari Kanagy/Juneau Empire)