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Alyssa Bader, a Tsmishian anthropologist with expertise in ancient DNA, bioarchaeology and stable isotope analysis, is a visiting scholar sponsored by Sealaska Heritage Institute. (Courtesy Photo | Sealaska Heritage Institute)
Capital City Weekly

Scholar to study subsistence, university launches a new program and a rare book is donated

News briefs for the week of Aug. 22, 2019.

 

Wild Shots: Photos of Mother Nature in Alaska

Reader-submitted photos.

 

Help evaluate Juneau School District’s superintendent

Public input wanted.

 

Capital City Fire/Rescue responded to the scene of a structure fire the evening of Aug. 19,2019. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

Fire marshal identifies victim of fatal house fire

A 77-year-old woman perished.

Capital City Fire/Rescue responded to the scene of a structure fire the evening of Aug. 19,2019. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

Police calls for Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019

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

In this Tuesday, April 9, 2019 photo, Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks during a press conference at the Capitol. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Governor reluctant to consider oil taxes

Will taxes cause companies to leave?

In this Tuesday, April 9, 2019 photo, Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks during a press conference at the Capitol. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
A sign on the front door of the Glory Hall announces its daytime shelter closure on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019. However, the shelter is now open from 7 a.m.-9:30 p.m. in light of expectations of near-normal funding. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Not as bad as expected: Juneau’s homeless shelter survives veto scare

Vetoes spared grant money.

A sign on the front door of the Glory Hall announces its daytime shelter closure on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019. However, the shelter is now open from 7 a.m.-9:30 p.m. in light of expectations of near-normal funding. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
U.S. Coast Guard vessels are moored alongside Station Juneau ahead of the Annual Buoy Tender Roundup, Sunday, Aug. 18. (Michael S. Locket | Juneau Empire)

Coast Guard vessel Kukui open for public tours in Juneau

Come aboard.

U.S. Coast Guard vessels are moored alongside Station Juneau ahead of the Annual Buoy Tender Roundup, Sunday, Aug. 18. (Michael S. Locket | Juneau Empire)
The Juneau Police Department is auctioning off 10 vehicles beginning on Monday, Aug. 26. (Courtesy Photo | Juneau Police Department)

JPD vehicle auction begins next week

The department has 10 vehicles to auction.

The Juneau Police Department is auctioning off 10 vehicles beginning on Monday, Aug. 26. (Courtesy Photo | Juneau Police Department)

The fun in hunting is misery

‘If we don’t grow, we are destined for mediocracy.’

Derby officials prepare for re-do

The Golden North Salmon Derby is ready for take two.

The City and Borough of Juneau Assembly voted Monday to include ordinances funding the New JACC and Centennial Hall repairs on October’s municipal ballot (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

Voters to decide fate of these three ballot measures on Oct. 1

Ordinances up for vote in October municipal election

The City and Borough of Juneau Assembly voted Monday to include ordinances funding the New JACC and Centennial Hall repairs on October’s municipal ballot (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)
University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen makes a presentation to the university’s Board of Regents at the UAS Recreation Center on Sept. 15, 2016. A declaration of financial exigency that would have allowed University of Alaska to make drastic cuts was rescinded Tuesday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

University of Alaska rescinds emergency financial declaration

The financial picture still isn’t rosy.

University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen makes a presentation to the university’s Board of Regents at the UAS Recreation Center on Sept. 15, 2016. A declaration of financial exigency that would have allowed University of Alaska to make drastic cuts was rescinded Tuesday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Hawk moths in Southeast Alaska

There are well over 1,400 species of hawk moth in the world.

Capital City Fire/Rescue responded to the scene of a structure fire the evening of Aug. 19,2019. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

Update: Woman dies in Mendenhall Valley house fire

Neighbors helped perform CPR, knock down flames.

Capital City Fire/Rescue responded to the scene of a structure fire the evening of Aug. 19,2019. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

Empire Live: Assembly votes in ordinances for New JACC, Centennial Center funding

The Assembly will approve ordnances for public ballot.

Police calls for Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2019

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

Photos: Wildfire damages Sunshine Cove

Fireworks possible cause of fire at Sunshine Cove.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy makes an announcement via pre-recorded video on House Bill 2001 and the Permanent Fund Dividend on Monday, August 19, 2019.

Governor signs off on $1,600 PFD, calls for third special session

Dunleavy says remainder of PFD will be sole focus for next special session.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy makes an announcement via pre-recorded video on House Bill 2001 and the Permanent Fund Dividend on Monday, August 19, 2019.

Juneau officer pleads not guilty in drunken driving case

Officer arrested following off-duty traffic crash.

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