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Sophie Castleton, of the U.S. Forest Service, does a survey of the number of sockeye salmon in Steep Creek at the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center on Thursday. Low water levels in Steep Creek are keeping the fish from getting up the creek to spawn. A special weather statement by the National Weather Service is calling for 1 to 3 inches of rain through the weekend.

Photo: Low water level stymies salmon

Sophie Castleton, of the U.S. Forest Service, does a survey of the number of sockeye salmon in Steep Creek at the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center… Continue reading

Sophie Castleton, of the U.S. Forest Service, does a survey of the number of sockeye salmon in Steep Creek at the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center on Thursday. Low water levels in Steep Creek are keeping the fish from getting up the creek to spawn. A special weather statement by the National Weather Service is calling for 1 to 3 inches of rain through the weekend.
In this Wednesday photo, an Alaska Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter and a State of Alaska Division of Forestry helicopter dump several thousand of gallons of water onto the McHugh Creek fire near Anchorage.

Rain falls on fire threatening subdivisions near Anchorage

ANCHORAGE — Light rain fell Thursday as nearly 300 firefighters worked to gain control of a wildfire threatening two subdivisions south of Anchorage.Crews hoped the… Continue reading

In this Wednesday photo, an Alaska Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter and a State of Alaska Division of Forestry helicopter dump several thousand of gallons of water onto the McHugh Creek fire near Anchorage.
John Thedinga, president of the Juneau Community Garden, harvests his garlic at the garden on Thursday. Thedinga grows about 230 plants, a year's worth. With the National Weather Service calling up to three inches of rain through the weekend, Thedinga wanted to get the garlic out of the ground to keep the rain from splitting the bulbs.

Photo: Garlic grower

John Thedinga, president of the Juneau Community Garden, harvests his garlic at the garden on Thursday. Thedinga grows about 230 plants, a year’s worth. With… Continue reading

John Thedinga, president of the Juneau Community Garden, harvests his garlic at the garden on Thursday. Thedinga grows about 230 plants, a year's worth. With the National Weather Service calling up to three inches of rain through the weekend, Thedinga wanted to get the garlic out of the ground to keep the rain from splitting the bulbs.

Around Town

Storytime, 11 a.m., Mendenhall Valley Library. Details: 586-5267. Organ concert, noon, State Office Building. T.J. Duffy to play a variety of music. Senior Lunch, noon,… Continue reading

The front page of the Empire on July 22, 1986

This Day in Juneau History: July 22, 1986

On July 22, 1986, the City and Borough of Juneau found yet another $1.4 million increase in its deficit, totaling $3.7 million rather than the… Continue reading

The front page of the Empire on July 22, 1986

Police & fire for Friday, July 22, 2016

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

Sandro Lane holds up a container of salmon-oil supplements his company, Alaska Protein Recovery LLC, produces during a panel discussion at the Juneau Chamber of Commerce's weekly luncheon at the Moose Lodge on Thursday. Other business owners on the panel include Lindsey Burnet, of Bustin' Out Boutique, left, Sydney Mitchell, of Shoefly, Rico Worl, of Trickster Company, and Patrick Courtnage, of Adventure Flow, right.

Startups are hard: How five Juneau business owners make it work

Every startup has a different story.For Lindsey Burnet, the original idea for a bra shop came years ago from her friend and business partner Hollis… Continue reading

Sandro Lane holds up a container of salmon-oil supplements his company, Alaska Protein Recovery LLC, produces during a panel discussion at the Juneau Chamber of Commerce's weekly luncheon at the Moose Lodge on Thursday. Other business owners on the panel include Lindsey Burnet, of Bustin' Out Boutique, left, Sydney Mitchell, of Shoefly, Rico Worl, of Trickster Company, and Patrick Courtnage, of Adventure Flow, right.

Sitka author’s book chosen for Oprah’s Book Club

SITKA — Local author Brendan Jones has made waves with his first novel, “The Alaskan Laundry,” which has appeared on numerous reading lists — and… Continue reading

A Juneau grand jury indicted two people on Wednesday for alleged fraudulent activity. One woman is believed to have used a debit card belonging to someone else and another man is believed to have collected his PDF for seven years illegally.

Grand jury indicts two for PFD, debit card fraud

Two months ago, Juneau resident Katie Arthur ran a few errands around town — withdrawals at ATMs, a stop at the gas station and a… Continue reading

A Juneau grand jury indicted two people on Wednesday for alleged fraudulent activity. One woman is believed to have used a debit card belonging to someone else and another man is believed to have collected his PDF for seven years illegally.
Gov. Bill Walker points to a chart during a July 14 press conference that uses a crashing jet to show possible scenarios for Alaska economy. Moody's Investment Services said in a letter Thursday that Alaska hasn't done enough to change its financial situation to avoid a further credit rating downgrade.

Moody’s report addresses little change in budget, politics

Alaska’s credit rating hasn’t been downgraded again — yet.Moody’s Investors Service issued a report Thursday reiterating that it has not forgotten about the state’s money… Continue reading

Gov. Bill Walker points to a chart during a July 14 press conference that uses a crashing jet to show possible scenarios for Alaska economy. Moody's Investment Services said in a letter Thursday that Alaska hasn't done enough to change its financial situation to avoid a further credit rating downgrade.
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, addresses the delegates during the third day session of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland on Wednesday.

Alaska GOP chair: Cruz speech a ‘petulant’ misfire

JUNEAU — The Alaska Republican party chairman said he would be surprised if Texas Sen. Ted Cruz could be a serious future presidential contender following… Continue reading

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, addresses the delegates during the third day session of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland on Wednesday.

Kenai Peninsula community looks to solve erosion problem

KENAI — Homeowners concerned about the level of erosion alongside a river in their Kenai Peninsula community have to consider other options to prevent the… Continue reading

This book cover image released by Knopf shows, "Heroes of the Frontier," by Dave Eggers.

Dave Eggers sets his latest literary adventure in Alaska

NEW YORK — The latest stop on Dave Eggers’ long-running fictional tour: Alaska.Eggers’ “Heroes of the Frontier,” which comes out July 26, tells of a… Continue reading

This book cover image released by Knopf shows, "Heroes of the Frontier," by Dave Eggers.

Troopers: Palmer man shot during home invasion; suspects fled

PALMER — Authorities say a Palmer man was shot after two people entered his home through a window early Thursday morning.The Alaska State Troopers say… Continue reading

Bruce Weyhrauch one of the lawyers representing plaintiff Robert Thorstenson Jr. in the Thorstenson & UFA vs. State of Alaska & Gov. Bill Walker case, is seen at the Dimond Courthouse Tuesday. Juneau Superior Court Judge Louis Menendez heard the oral arguments and will make a ruling in six months.

Court hears oral argument on state’s request to dismiss lawsuit

Commercial fisherman Robert Thorstenson, Jr. is precisely the right person to bring a lawsuit against the governor and the State of Alaska, according to his… Continue reading

Bruce Weyhrauch one of the lawyers representing plaintiff Robert Thorstenson Jr. in the Thorstenson & UFA vs. State of Alaska & Gov. Bill Walker case, is seen at the Dimond Courthouse Tuesday. Juneau Superior Court Judge Louis Menendez heard the oral arguments and will make a ruling in six months.

Police & fire for Thursday, July 21, 2016

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

The inside photo spread of the Empire on July 21, 1986

This Day in Juneau History: July 21, 1986

On July 21, 1986, Bartlett Memorial Hospital announced that it made almost half the amount of its $1 million deficit announced a year earlier. If… Continue reading

The inside photo spread of the Empire on July 21, 1986
Members of the Coast Guard Chief Petty Officers Association collect trash along Glacier Highway on Wednesday.

Photo: Trash pickers

Members of the Coast Guard Chief Petty Officers Association collect trash along Glacier Highway on Wednesday.… Continue reading

Members of the Coast Guard Chief Petty Officers Association collect trash along Glacier Highway on Wednesday.

Denali Park postpones reopening area after bear sightings

ANCHORAGE — Denali National Park officials are holding off on plans to reopen an area closed because of a problem grizzly bear, saying they’ve received… Continue reading

Around Town

Juneau Gastineau Rotary Club meeting, 7 a.m., The Prospector Hotel.Women, Infants and Children walk-in clinic, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., SEARHC Juneau WIC Clinic, 3245 Hospital Drive,… Continue reading