Misuse of federal funds? Two Democrats call for investigation over how Alaska spent grant
Misuse of federal funds? Two Democrats call for investigation over how Alaska spent grant
Police say Seward homicide victim was lured, beaten

Police say Seward homicide victim was lured, beaten

He was beaten to death with a baseball bat.

  • Dec 2, 2019
  • By DAN JOLING Associated Press
  • Crime
Police say Seward homicide victim was lured, beaten
Sign up for health care before Dec. 15 deadline
Sign up for health care before Dec. 15 deadline
Jake Eames, right, and David Nash install an air-to-air heat pump system to a Mendenhall Valley home Thursday that formerly was using oil for heating in 2015. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Energy efficiency nonprofits to hold free workshop

Experts will be there to help explain details and benefits.

Jake Eames, right, and David Nash install an air-to-air heat pump system to a Mendenhall Valley home Thursday that formerly was using oil for heating in 2015. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Minority spokesman: Gillis confirmed to Alaska House seat
Minority spokesman: Gillis confirmed to Alaska House seat
Deer taken on Douglas was third lowest last year in 22 years. What’s going on?
Deer taken on Douglas was third lowest last year in 22 years. What’s going on?
Police calls for Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019

Police calls for Sunday, Dec. 1, 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 1, 2019
  • Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Police calls for Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019
Annie Fritze of Dillingham moves stuffed animals made of fur at Juneau Public Market, Friday Nov. 30, 2019. The handmade creatures were created using a variety of furs, including otter and lynx. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)
Annie Fritze of Dillingham moves stuffed animals made of fur at Juneau Public Market, Friday Nov. 30, 2019. The handmade creatures were created using a variety of furs, including otter and lynx. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)
Three generations of Juneauites volunteer for Thanksgiving Dinner

Three generations of Juneauites volunteer for Thanksgiving Dinner

Thirty-three years and three generations.

Three generations of Juneauites volunteer for Thanksgiving Dinner
A U.S. Coast Guard MH-60T Jayhawk searches Gastineau Channel for a possible missing boater after the boat Sealion was found adrift near the Petro Marine docks on Nov. 29, 2019. (Yang-Hui Lee | Courtesy Photo)
A U.S. Coast Guard MH-60T Jayhawk searches Gastineau Channel for a possible missing boater after the boat Sealion was found adrift near the Petro Marine docks on Nov. 29, 2019. (Yang-Hui Lee | Courtesy Photo)
Breaking: CCFR responds to smoky home on Birch Lane

Breaking: CCFR responds to smoky home on Birch Lane

Vehicle traffic was initially blocked in all directions.

Breaking: CCFR responds to smoky home on Birch Lane
Dunleavy marks 1st year in office amid turmoil

Dunleavy marks 1st year in office amid turmoil

The governor hopes to move past the rancor.

Dunleavy marks 1st year in office amid turmoil
Shooting early Thursday results in no injuries, one arrest

Shooting early Thursday results in no injuries, one arrest

Alcohol and controlled substances appear to have contributed to the event.

Shooting early Thursday results in no injuries, one arrest
File photo of Juneau Capital City Fire/Rescue firefighters at work. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
File photo of Juneau Capital City Fire/Rescue firefighters at work. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Southeast communities feel the hurt with no ferry service

Southeast communities feel the hurt with no ferry service

Groceries, funerals and more are being impacted.

Southeast communities feel the hurt with no ferry service
A single-vehicle wreck near Mile 23 Glacier Highway left 2 dead and 2 in critical condition on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
A single-vehicle wreck near Mile 23 Glacier Highway left 2 dead and 2 in critical condition on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Friends of the Leonard family made pies to raise money for Ryan Leonard’s cancer treatment, selling the pies before Thanksgiving, Nov. 27, 2019. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

Juneauites look out for one of their own with fundraiser

The family moved back to Juneau as their child battles cancer.

Friends of the Leonard family made pies to raise money for Ryan Leonard’s cancer treatment, selling the pies before Thanksgiving, Nov. 27, 2019. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)
Police calls for Friday, Nov. 29, 2019

Police calls for Friday, Nov. 29, 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

Police calls for Friday, Nov. 29, 2019
Folkie from Fairbanks is coming to Juneau

Folkie from Fairbanks is coming to Juneau

It’s her first time performing in the capital city.

Folkie from Fairbanks is coming to Juneau
Jackson Pearson learns to harvest porcupine quills in Wrangell. (Vivian Faith Prescott | For the Capital City Weekly)

Planet Alaska: Gifts from the porcupine

Looking sharp.

Jackson Pearson learns to harvest porcupine quills in Wrangell. (Vivian Faith Prescott | For the Capital City Weekly)