AWARE's new women's transitional housing in Juneau is shown on Wednesday. The new 12-unit building will provide transitional housing and programs to allow women to gain their footing after an abusive relationship in a way the emergency shelter cannot.

New AWARE housing allows women to find independence, self-worth

After years of feeling like an empty shell, Karen cried tears of relief when she first moved into her one-bedroom apartment in AWARE’s transitional housing… Continue reading

AWARE's new women's transitional housing in Juneau is shown on Wednesday. The new 12-unit building will provide transitional housing and programs to allow women to gain their footing after an abusive relationship in a way the emergency shelter cannot.
The driver, who did not wish to be identified, walks by his upended truck at the Westridge Condominiums on Hermit Street in downtown Juneau on Friday. The driver was unhurt in the accident that happened about noon on Friday. The driver, with a construction company working at the condominiums, said his brakes failed to work.

Photo: Driver blames brakes for accident

The driver, who did not wish to be identified, walks by his upended truck at the Westridge Condominiums on Friday. The driver was unhurt in… Continue reading

The driver, who did not wish to be identified, walks by his upended truck at the Westridge Condominiums on Hermit Street in downtown Juneau on Friday. The driver was unhurt in the accident that happened about noon on Friday. The driver, with a construction company working at the condominiums, said his brakes failed to work.

Grand jury indicts Eagle River man in shooting death

ANCHORAGE — An Anchorage grand jury has indicted a 29-year-old Eagle River man on charges of first-degree murder and felony weapons misconduct.State prosecutors said Jarre… Continue reading

Around Town

Open trap shooting, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Juneau Gun Club, 1 Mile Montana Creek Road. The Juneau Gun Club is open to members and public trap… Continue reading

Southeast communities strike it big thanks to Gold Rush Historical Park

More than 900,000 people visited the Klondike Gold Rush Historical Park in Skagway and spent about $180 million in nearby communities last year, according to… Continue reading

Fairbanks woman named state’s top secondary school principal

FAIRBANKS — A Fairbanks principal has been named Alaska’s secondary school principal of the year.The award for West Valley High School Principal Shaun Kraska was… Continue reading

Police & fire for Sunday, May 8, 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

Correction

An article in Friday’s Juneau Empire incorrectly stated that approximately 11,000 births in Alaska were midwife-assisted. According to the Alaska Bureau of Vital Statistics, there… Continue reading

Temsco helicopter crash in Skagway claims life of pilot

A Temsco helicopter crashed on a glacier in Skagway Friday night, claiming the life of the pilot who was dropping off supplies at a sled… Continue reading

NOAA’s Auke Bay Station up for surplus

The Auke Bay Marine Station, owned by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, is up for surplus, and at least two organizations in town are interested… Continue reading

Schools can decide on transgender athletes

ANCHORAGE - Alaska’s governing body for high school activities says it is leaving it up to schools to decide what teams transgender students can compete… Continue reading

Rep. Cathy Muñoz, R-Juneau, listens to debate on the crime bill during the House's floor session in the Terry Miller Building on Thursday.

House OKs crime bill

In a 28-11 vote, the Alaska House has approved Senate Bill 91, a sweeping reform of Alaska’s criminal justice system that ends the War on… Continue reading

Rep. Cathy Muñoz, R-Juneau, listens to debate on the crime bill during the House's floor session in the Terry Miller Building on Thursday.

Walker attends first meeting of new tribal advisory council

ANCHORAGE — Gov. Bill Walker has attended the first meeting of the new Governor’s Tribal Advisory Council, a panel of Alaska Native leaders established by… Continue reading

Rorie Watt, city manager for the City & Borough of Juneau, speakers to the Juneau Chamber of Commerce at its luncheon at the Hangar Ballroom on Thursday.

New city manager stresses open government

Juneau’s new city manager is excited about climate change, and he plans to do everything he can to speed it along. He wasn’t talking about… Continue reading

Rorie Watt, city manager for the City & Borough of Juneau, speakers to the Juneau Chamber of Commerce at its luncheon at the Hangar Ballroom on Thursday.
This May 3, 2016 photo shows the sign of the First City Homeless Services in Ketchikan, Alaska.  Cruise ship passengers have been hanging out at an Alaska homeless shelter to get free coffee and a bite to eat, but few have bothered making a donation, said one of the nonprofit's board members. (Nick Bowman/Ketchikan Daily News via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT

Tourists use homeless shelter to grab free grub

KETCHIKAN — Cruise ship passengers have been hanging out at a Southeast Alaska homeless shelter to get free coffee and a bite to eat, but… Continue reading

This May 3, 2016 photo shows the sign of the First City Homeless Services in Ketchikan, Alaska.  Cruise ship passengers have been hanging out at an Alaska homeless shelter to get free coffee and a bite to eat, but few have bothered making a donation, said one of the nonprofit's board members. (Nick Bowman/Ketchikan Daily News via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT

Alaska Highway closed in BC by wildfire

Four kilometers of the Alaska Highway in northeast British Columbia has been closed by a wildfire, the government of British Columbia has reported.In a post… Continue reading

Anchorage detox center to resume admitting opiate patients

After a one-week pause, Anchorage’s inpatient detox center will begin admitting opiate patients today.“Friday is our day to get those protocols in place,” said Rebecca… Continue reading

Police & fire for Friday, May 6, 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

Around Town

GED orientation class, 9 a.m., The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry Way. GED orientation is designed to improve the success rate of those taking the tests.… Continue reading

Slain Alaska officers remembered this month

The Capital City Chapter of Alaska Peace Officers will host a service to remember Alaska law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty.The… Continue reading