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Death Notice: Peter Neyhart

Peter William Neyhart, 84, of Juneau, passed away on July 15.

Trump reins in major environmental law to speed big projects.

Trump reins in major environmental law to speed big projects.

The 1970 law required feds to consider whether a project would harm air, land, water or wildlife.

Trump reins in major environmental law to speed big projects.
State reports 57 new cases, 1 in Juneau

State reports 57 new cases, 1 in Juneau

How they contracted the virus is under investigation.

State reports 57 new cases, 1 in Juneau
Juneau City Hall on Monday, March 30. The City and Borough of Juneau voted Monday against raising taxes and passed a reduced budget. They also looked at creating a jobs program to do trail maintenance. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire file)

Opinion: Bond package should include energy cost savings measures

On July 20, the CBJ Assembly will be considering a bond package for this fall’s ballot. It will include construction projects to help create and… Continue reading

Juneau City Hall on Monday, March 30. The City and Borough of Juneau voted Monday against raising taxes and passed a reduced budget. They also looked at creating a jobs program to do trail maintenance. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire file)
Jeff Lund attempts to hook a golden trout in Wyoming during a recent trip. “Yes, [I] traveled to fish during the pandemic,” Lund said. (Jeff Lund | For the Juneau Empire)

Yes, I traveled to fish during the pandemic

Don’t mistake the tone of this, I am not making light of traveling during a pandemic.

Jeff Lund attempts to hook a golden trout in Wyoming during a recent trip. “Yes, [I] traveled to fish during the pandemic,” Lund said. (Jeff Lund | For the Juneau Empire)
Regulators fine Native corporation board member over post

Regulators fine Native corporation board member over post

Goldbelt board member fined $1,000.

Regulators fine Native corporation board member over post
Police calls for Wednesday, July 15, 2020

Police calls for Wednesday, July 15, 2020

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction… Continue reading

Police calls for Wednesday, July 15, 2020
This undated photo shows a building that remains at the site of the Jesse Lee Home in Seward, Alaska, where the territorial flag, which later became the Alaska state flag, was first flown.The neglected site where the Alaska territorial flag was designed, sewn and first flown will be demolished despite last-minute efforts by Alaskans and a preservation group to save it. The Seward City Council voted Monday, July 13, 2020, to raze the Jesse Lee Home. (Trish Neal via AP, File)

Seward votes to raze site where first Alaska flag was sewn

A memorial at the site is hoped for.

This undated photo shows a building that remains at the site of the Jesse Lee Home in Seward, Alaska, where the territorial flag, which later became the Alaska state flag, was first flown.The neglected site where the Alaska territorial flag was designed, sewn and first flown will be demolished despite last-minute efforts by Alaskans and a preservation group to save it. The Seward City Council voted Monday, July 13, 2020, to raze the Jesse Lee Home. (Trish Neal via AP, File)
Linda Kruger approaches Father Brown’s Cross and the finish of the Juneau Trail and Road Runners Mount Roberts Tram Run on Mount Roberts Trail. The event sponsored annually by the Goldbelt Mount Roberts Tramway. (Courtesy Photo | Jeff Gnass)

Dozens participate in distanced Mount Roberts Trail run

Fastest time was just over 24 minutes.

Linda Kruger approaches Father Brown’s Cross and the finish of the Juneau Trail and Road Runners Mount Roberts Tram Run on Mount Roberts Trail. The event sponsored annually by the Goldbelt Mount Roberts Tramway. (Courtesy Photo | Jeff Gnass)
This undated electron microscope image made available by the U.S. National Institutes of Health in February 2020 shows the Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. Also known as 2019-nCoV, the virus causes COVID-19. The sample was isolated from a patient in the U.S. (NIAID-RML via AP)

State reports 54 new cases, 1 in Juneau

Newly reported cases of the coronavirus dipped Tuesday for the second straight day. Alaska Department of Health and Social Services reported 54 confirmed COVID-19 cases… Continue reading

This undated electron microscope image made available by the U.S. National Institutes of Health in February 2020 shows the Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. Also known as 2019-nCoV, the virus causes COVID-19. The sample was isolated from a patient in the U.S. (NIAID-RML via AP)
Elin Lunoe, and Pilot, a Steller sea lion, check each other out at a tank at the Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward in this February 2015 photo. The Alaska SeaLife Center is in jeopardy of closing after concerns surrounding the coronavirus pandemic have drastically reduced visitation rates. (AP Photo | Dan Joling, File)

The Alaska SeaLife Center is in jeopardy of closing after drastically reduced visitation rates.

SEWARD — The Alaska SeaLife Center is in jeopardy of closing after concerns surrounding the coronavirus pandemic have drastically reduced visitation rates. A decision will… Continue reading

Elin Lunoe, and Pilot, a Steller sea lion, check each other out at a tank at the Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward in this February 2015 photo. The Alaska SeaLife Center is in jeopardy of closing after concerns surrounding the coronavirus pandemic have drastically reduced visitation rates. (AP Photo | Dan Joling, File)
Opinion: White privilege in today’s America

Opinion: White privilege in today’s America

“I feel very privileged to be a United States citizen, but it has nothing to do with being ‘white.’”

Opinion: White privilege in today’s America
Juneau City Hall shown in this Monday, March 30, photo won’t be the site of a pair of upcoming city meetings. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Bonds are a legitimate tool to build necessary infrastructure

We resort to bonding because taxes from other sources are insufficient to fund capital projects.

Juneau City Hall shown in this Monday, March 30, photo won’t be the site of a pair of upcoming city meetings. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire File)
Juneau City Hall on Monday, March 30. The City and Borough of Juneau voted Monday against raising taxes and passed a reduced budget. They also looked at creating a jobs program to do trail maintenance. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire file)

Opinion: Stay the course, bond debt isn’t the answer

Keeping Juneau affordable into the future is the right thing to do.

Juneau City Hall on Monday, March 30. The City and Borough of Juneau voted Monday against raising taxes and passed a reduced budget. They also looked at creating a jobs program to do trail maintenance. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire file)
Company agrees to $7M cleanup of former mine on Prince of Wales Island

Company agrees to $7M cleanup of former mine on Prince of Wales Island

A Colorado company agreed to a $7 million cleanup plan for Alaska’s only uranium mine, which has left radioactive waste in the Tongass National Forest.… Continue reading

Company agrees to $7M cleanup of former mine on Prince of Wales Island
Police calls for Tuesday, July 14, 2020

Police calls for Tuesday, July 14, 2020

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction… Continue reading

Police calls for Tuesday, July 14, 2020
Protesters: Caribou heart meant to send message to senator

Protesters: Caribou heart meant to send message to senator

May says Sullivan reminded him of the robotic Tin Man, and he wanted to give him a heart.

Protesters: Caribou heart meant to send message to senator
City seeks hotline employees

City seeks hotline employees

Duties include screening for COVID-19 testing.

City seeks hotline employees
Will they demolish a former Methodist boarding school where the Alaska territorial flag was first flown almost a century ago?

Will they demolish a former Methodist boarding school where the Alaska territorial flag was first flown almost a century ago?

By MARK THIESSEN Associated Press ANCHORAGE — The fate of one of Alaska’s most historic yet neglected structures could be decided Monday as city officials… Continue reading

Will they demolish a former Methodist boarding school where the Alaska territorial flag was first flown almost a century ago?
Opinion: Here’s why I’m voting for the oil tax referendum

Opinion: Here’s why I’m voting for the oil tax referendum

I hope everyone votes yes on Proposition 1.

Opinion: Here’s why I’m voting for the oil tax referendum