Photos: Governor’s Open House

Photos: Governor’s Open House

It’s a Juneau tradition.

Photos: Governor’s Open House
Holiday lights decorate the Governor’s House on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019. The annual Governor’s Open House is Tuesday, Dec. 10. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Dunleavy, music, cookies to appear at holiday open house

There will be more than 15,000 cookies and 100 pounds of fudge.

Holiday lights decorate the Governor’s House on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019. The annual Governor’s Open House is Tuesday, Dec. 10. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Juneau police officers respond to Douglas Breeze In on Monday evening. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

Update: Two arrested at Douglas Breeze In for vehicle theft

The vehicle was stolen from Aurora Harbor Sunday night, police say.

Juneau police officers respond to Douglas Breeze In on Monday evening. (Michael S. Lockett | 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)

Coast Guard medevacs teen from wilderness therapy camp

The teenager suffered from chest pains during a hike.

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)
Arctic habitats and cultures on thin ice as region warms

Arctic habitats and cultures on thin ice as region warms

The Arctic region is warming more than twice as fast as the rest of the planet, the report found.

  • Dec 10, 2019
  • By CHRISTINA LARSON AP Science Writer
  • Environment
Arctic habitats and cultures on thin ice as region warms
City considers relocating Juneau-Douglas City Museum
City considers relocating Juneau-Douglas City Museum
Crystal clear: Subsistence and tradition influence new exhibition at city museum
Crystal clear: Subsistence and tradition influence new exhibition at city museum
Police calls for Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019

Police calls for Tuesday, Dec. 10, 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

  • Dec 10, 2019
  • Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Police calls for Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019
Empire Live: Committee of the Whole looks at possibility of waterfront museum
Empire Live: Committee of the Whole looks at possibility of waterfront museum
The University of Alaska Southeast campus on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

UA Regents look ahead at reductions, tuition increases

Proposed tuition increases for fiscal year 2021 and 2022 are on the table.

The University of Alaska Southeast campus on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Juneau Youth Services re-opens intervention program after fatal crash
Juneau Youth Services re-opens intervention program after fatal crash
Beyond the Ale: The search for Juneau’s best bar food

Beyond the Ale: The search for Juneau’s best bar food

For our first bar food review, we decided to first try Devil’s Hideaway.

Beyond the Ale: The search for Juneau’s best bar food
Molly Box is the new permanent principal of Harborview Elementary School, and Elizabeth Pisel-Davis is the new permanent principal of Riverbend Elementary School. Both previously served as interim principal at their respective schools. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Molly Box is the new permanent principal of Harborview Elementary School, and Elizabeth Pisel-Davis is the new permanent principal of Riverbend Elementary School. Both previously served as interim principal at their respective schools. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
In this file photo, the Alaska Marine Highway System ferries LeConte, left, Malaspina and Tazlina, hidden from view, are tied up at the Auke Bay Terminal in July 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
In this file photo, the Alaska Marine Highway System ferries LeConte, left, Malaspina and Tazlina, hidden from view, are tied up at the Auke Bay Terminal in July 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Empire Live: UA Regents meet to discuss 2020 work plan
Empire Live: UA Regents meet to discuss 2020 work plan
City names new director of public works

City names new director of public works

Start date not yet announced.

City names new director of public works
Resource Coordinator Anne Edwards, left, and Cleaning House Coordinator Karen Parker go through donated houseware items at Love, Inc. on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. Love, Inc., works as a clearinghouse to receive requests for assistance and eliminate duplicated services between churches and community agencies. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

A hand where it’s needed: Donation season ramps up

What organizations need the most as the holidays approach.

Resource Coordinator Anne Edwards, left, and Cleaning House Coordinator Karen Parker go through donated houseware items at Love, Inc. on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. Love, Inc., works as a clearinghouse to receive requests for assistance and eliminate duplicated services between churches and community agencies. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Chuck Smythe, Ph.D., History and Culture Director for Sealaska Heritage Institute, standing next to reproduction of Tlingit battle armor by Sitka artist Tommy Joseph, gives a tour of new temporary exhibit, “War & Peace” in the institute’s gallery on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. The exhibit opens Friday, Dec. 6, for Gallery Walk and will be up until February. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

A wound still bleeding: New exhibit lays bare war and peace in the Southeast

The U.S. military’s treatment of the Tlingit has been an unkind one.

Chuck Smythe, Ph.D., History and Culture Director for Sealaska Heritage Institute, standing next to reproduction of Tlingit battle armor by Sitka artist Tommy Joseph, gives a tour of new temporary exhibit, “War & Peace” in the institute’s gallery on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. The exhibit opens Friday, Dec. 6, for Gallery Walk and will be up until February. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Want to help promote Juneau as Alaska’s capital? Here’s how
Want to help promote Juneau as Alaska’s capital? Here’s how
Bear with them, they’re learning

Bear with them, they’re learning

Lecture examines behavior of not-quite adult bears

Bear with them, they’re learning