Alaska’s delegation absent from brief urging reconsideration of Roe v. Wade

Alaska’s delegation absent from brief urging reconsideration of Roe v. Wade

207 lawmakers signed on. Alaska’s Republican lawmakers did not.

Alaska’s delegation absent from brief urging reconsideration of Roe v. Wade
Two cars were involved in a wreck near the Auke Bay Ferry Terminal, totaling both vehicles, on Dec. 31, 2019. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

Two vehicles totaled in wreck by ferry terminal

One driver was taken to BRH for minor injuries.

Two cars were involved in a wreck near the Auke Bay Ferry Terminal, totaling both vehicles, on Dec. 31, 2019. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)
Alaska State Troopers say Shirley Skeek, seen in this June 2018 photo, was killed. Skeek’s remains were found off of the Seward Highway in May and identified in December. Monday, troopers said an autopsy report indicated homicide led to Skeek’s death. (Courtesy Photo | Amy Skeek)

Homicide latest in string of tragedies for Juneau family

Local family receives more bad news.

Alaska State Troopers say Shirley Skeek, seen in this June 2018 photo, was killed. Skeek’s remains were found off of the Seward Highway in May and identified in December. Monday, troopers said an autopsy report indicated homicide led to Skeek’s death. (Courtesy Photo | Amy Skeek)
At the tipping point: How do we stop cruise ship tourism from going overboard?

At the tipping point: How do we stop cruise ship tourism from going overboard?

How did we get here and are we doing enough to protect our town from tourism’s effects?

At the tipping point: How do we stop cruise ship tourism from going overboard?
Your weekend guide: A family fair, a 5K run and more
Your weekend guide: A family fair, a 5K run and more
Calls to loved ones reveal rough conditions before sinking

Calls to loved ones reveal rough conditions before sinking

They faced 20 foot seas, 40-mph winds and icy conditions.

  • Jan 3, 2020
  • By BECKY BOHRER and MARTHA BELLISLE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Calls to loved ones reveal rough conditions before sinking
Police calls for Friday, Jan. 3, 2020

Police calls for Friday, Jan. 3, 2020

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  • Jan 3, 2020
  • Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Police calls for Friday, Jan. 3, 2020
City debates how to pay for Eaglecrest ‘Adventure Park’

City debates how to pay for Eaglecrest ‘Adventure Park’

How to pay for it is still up in the air.

City debates how to pay for Eaglecrest ‘Adventure Park’
Recall Dunleavy campaign gears up for court

Recall Dunleavy campaign gears up for court

First oral arguments to be heard this month.

Recall Dunleavy campaign gears up for court
Empire Live: Eaglecrest Summer Task Force meeting at City Hall
Empire Live: Eaglecrest Summer Task Force meeting at City Hall
Ice fog forms at about minus 35 Fahrenheit. (Ned Rozell | For the Juneau Empire)

The physics of 40 below

Life rolls on.

Ice fog forms at about minus 35 Fahrenheit. (Ned Rozell | For the Juneau Empire)
Museum combines sweet treats and grisly crimes, Sitka earns grant and library plans new event
Museum combines sweet treats and grisly crimes, Sitka earns grant and library plans new event
Backyard glaciers: They’re still here, but they’re retreating

Backyard glaciers: They’re still here, but they’re retreating

“I was born of ice.”

Backyard glaciers: They’re still here, but they’re retreating
There will be an opening reception for Inari Kylänen’s latest exhibit, “A Nation of Immigrants,” at the Juneau-Douglas City Museum for First Friday. (Courtesy Photo | Inari Kylänen)

Here’s what’s happening this First Friday

Schedule of this month’s art walk downtown.

There will be an opening reception for Inari Kylänen’s latest exhibit, “A Nation of Immigrants,” at the Juneau-Douglas City Museum for First Friday. (Courtesy Photo | Inari Kylänen)
Stringing along: Family band plays Juneau show, then heads to Australia
Stringing along: Family band plays Juneau show, then heads to Australia
Police calls for Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020

Police calls for Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020

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  • Jan 2, 2020
  • Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Police calls for Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020
Courtney Pegus with a stuffed Kermit on his shoulders and other Polar Dip participants start off 2020 with a charge into the water at Auke Bay Recreation Area. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)
Courtney Pegus with a stuffed Kermit on his shoulders and other Polar Dip participants start off 2020 with a charge into the water at Auke Bay Recreation Area. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)
Alaska Senate president in spotlight with dividend fight

Alaska Senate president in spotlight with dividend fight

‘We will come to a good conclusion.’

Alaska Senate president in spotlight with dividend fight
Can a public corporation save the Marine Highway System?
Can a public corporation save the Marine Highway System?
Officers from the Juneau Police Department investigate an officer-involved shooting that occured early Sunday morning off of Cinema Drive Sunday. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

Man killed by police screamed at and threatened officer with chain

Police release more details about Sunday’s officer-involved shooting.

Officers from the Juneau Police Department investigate an officer-involved shooting that occured early Sunday morning off of Cinema Drive Sunday. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)