Your weekend guide: Learn about rainforests and glaciers, lawmakers plan open house and more
Your weekend guide: Learn about rainforests and glaciers, lawmakers plan open house and more
Capt. Steve White, from U.S. Coast Guard Sector Juneau, gives a presentation to the Visitor Industry Task Force in the Assembly chambers on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Capt. Steve White, from U.S. Coast Guard Sector Juneau, gives a presentation to the Visitor Industry Task Force in the Assembly chambers on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
The Clam Chowder Bread Bowl at the Hangar on the Wharf, Jan. 1, 2020. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)

A most perfect container: An ode to the bread bowl

Why can’t all our dishes be made out of bread: a lament.

The Clam Chowder Bread Bowl at the Hangar on the Wharf, Jan. 1, 2020. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)
John Morris Sr., of the Douglas Indian Association, speaks during the T’aaku Kwaan Yanyeidi Healing Kooteeyaa gifting Ceremony at Savikko Park on Wednesday, June 6, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
John Morris Sr., of the Douglas Indian Association, speaks during the T’aaku Kwaan Yanyeidi Healing Kooteeyaa gifting Ceremony at Savikko Park on Wednesday, June 6, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
In a proposed ordinance, the City and Borough of Juneau would give $2 million to Torrey Pines Development, a private developer which would build and run a $32 million assisted living facility on Clinton Drive in Vintage Park in the Mendenhall Valley.The City and Borough of Juneau purchased 2.35 acres of land in Vintage Park solely for senior assisted living. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Senior housing project gets tentative go ahead

Assembly members like it, in theory.

In a proposed ordinance, the City and Borough of Juneau would give $2 million to Torrey Pines Development, a private developer which would build and run a $32 million assisted living facility on Clinton Drive in Vintage Park in the Mendenhall Valley.The City and Borough of Juneau purchased 2.35 acres of land in Vintage Park solely for senior assisted living. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
City plows ahead with more snow expected tonight

City plows ahead with more snow expected tonight

Buses are running and roads are plowed.

City plows ahead with more snow expected tonight
U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Steve White makes a presentation to the Visitor Industry Task Force during its meeting Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Empire Live: Tourism task force hears from Coast Guard

A presentation and discussion are on the agenda.

U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Steve White makes a presentation to the Visitor Industry Task Force during its meeting Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
A helicopter crew from Coast Guard Air Station Sitka carries out training in Juneau, Alaska, June 26, 2018. (Petty Officer 1st Class Jon-Paul Rios | U.S. Coast Guard)
A helicopter crew from Coast Guard Air Station Sitka carries out training in Juneau, Alaska, June 26, 2018. (Petty Officer 1st Class Jon-Paul Rios | U.S. Coast Guard)
Volunteers from Humane Borders, a charitable organization, fill a water drum in the Arizona desert for immigrants traveling the waste. (Ken Huse | Courtesy Photo)

A long way from home: Juneau man lends a hand on Mexico border

Mexico is a long way from Juneau, but humanity is universal.

Volunteers from Humane Borders, a charitable organization, fill a water drum in the Arizona desert for immigrants traveling the waste. (Ken Huse | Courtesy Photo)
Police calls for Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020

Police calls for Tuesday, Jan. 7, 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

  • Jan 7, 2020
  • Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Police calls for Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020
Empire Live: Committee of the Whole moves ahead with senior housing ordinance
Empire Live: Committee of the Whole moves ahead with senior housing ordinance
Dead yellow cedar could be a viable timber product, study says
Dead yellow cedar could be a viable timber product, study says
Marcella Poloa poses with her newborn daughter, Ronarielle Poloa-Maae, the first baby born in Juneau in 2020 on Jan. 1, 2020.                                Courtesy Photo | <strong>Bartlett Regional Hospital</strong>

Juneau welcomes its first baby of the decade

It’s certainly one way to ring in a new year.

Marcella Poloa poses with her newborn daughter, Ronarielle Poloa-Maae, the first baby born in Juneau in 2020 on Jan. 1, 2020.                                Courtesy Photo | <strong>Bartlett Regional Hospital</strong>
In this Sept. 23 photo, rescued migrants look at a map of Europe aboard the Ocean Viking humanitarian ship as it sails in the Mediterranean Sea. (AP Photo | Renata Brito)

Dunleavy agrees to continue accepting refugees

He said the resettlement program is in line with Alaska values.

In this Sept. 23 photo, rescued migrants look at a map of Europe aboard the Ocean Viking humanitarian ship as it sails in the Mediterranean Sea. (AP Photo | Renata Brito)
Tommy Reber cleans a fresh coat of snow off his vehicle at Gruening Park on Monday, Jan. 6, 2020. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Tommy Reber cleans a fresh coat of snow off his vehicle at Gruening Park on Monday, Jan. 6, 2020. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
A helicopter crew from Coast Guard Air Station Sitka carries out training in Juneau, Alaska, June 26, 2018. (Petty Officer 1st Class Jon-Paul Rios | U.S. Coast Guard)

Kayaker reported missing near Sitka

The missing man’s kayak was found empty and overturned.

A helicopter crew from Coast Guard Air Station Sitka carries out training in Juneau, Alaska, June 26, 2018. (Petty Officer 1st Class Jon-Paul Rios | U.S. Coast Guard)
Census taker sign-ups are happening Tuesday

Census taker sign-ups are happening Tuesday

Census recruiting happening Tuesday.

  • Jan 6, 2020
  • Juneau Empire
  • Events
Census taker sign-ups are happening Tuesday
Police calls for Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020

Police calls for Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020

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  • Jan 5, 2020
  • Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Police calls for Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020
Officer from the Juneau Police Department investigate an officer involved shooting that occured early Sunday morning off of Cinema Drive, Dec. 29, 2019. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)
Officer from the Juneau Police Department investigate an officer involved shooting that occured early Sunday morning off of Cinema Drive, Dec. 29, 2019. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)
Volcano briefly erupts on Alaska island, sends up ash cloud
Volcano briefly erupts on Alaska island, sends up ash cloud