Long-running, high-profile Grussendorf sex abuse case comes to conclusion
Long-running, high-profile Grussendorf sex abuse case comes to conclusion
A sleepless walk under the midnight sun

A sleepless walk under the midnight sun

An epic way to celebrate solstice.

A sleepless walk under the midnight sun
Competition trains rescuers for dire mining circumstances
Competition trains rescuers for dire mining circumstances
Police calls for Friday, June 21, 2019

Police calls for Friday, June 21, 2019

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  • Jun 21, 2019
  • Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Police calls for Friday, June 21, 2019
This and that: Sundews, pines, spider and bees

This and that: Sundews, pines, spider and bees

Sundews are not our only insectivorous plants.

This and that: Sundews, pines, spider and bees
PHOTOS: Coast Guard Change of Command ceremony

PHOTOS: Coast Guard Change of Command ceremony

Civil Engineering Unit Juneau receives new commander.

PHOTOS: Coast Guard Change of Command ceremony
Juneau Port Director Carl Uchytil speaks to the Juneau Chamber of Commerce at its weekly luncheon at the Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall on Thursday, June 20, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Juneau Port Director Carl Uchytil speaks to the Juneau Chamber of Commerce at its weekly luncheon at the Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall on Thursday, June 20, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
After news of mistreating children from Alaska and elsewhere, Montana facility closes doors
After news of mistreating children from Alaska and elsewhere, Montana facility closes doors
Photos: Wile-Eyed coyote appears in Excursion Inlet

Photos: Wile-Eyed coyote appears in Excursion Inlet

He’s got an eye on you.

Photos: Wile-Eyed coyote appears in Excursion Inlet
Port Director Carl Uchytil hands oversized scissors toTravel Juneau President & CEO Liz Perry during a ceremony to open the new Visitor’s Center Kiosk, Friday, May 17, 2019. Uchytil is talking to the Greater Juneau Chamber of Commerce today. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Live: Find out the latest about Juneau’s docks and harbors

Live updates from Port Director Carl Uchytil’s chamber presentation

Port Director Carl Uchytil hands oversized scissors toTravel Juneau President & CEO Liz Perry during a ceremony to open the new Visitor’s Center Kiosk, Friday, May 17, 2019. Uchytil is talking to the Greater Juneau Chamber of Commerce today. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Man suffers serious injury after fillet knife stabbing

Man suffers serious injury after fillet knife stabbing

He was flown to Seattle for treatment.

Man suffers serious injury after fillet knife stabbing
This June 14, 2019, photo shows a Wasilla sign on the outskirts of Wasilla, Alaska. Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy has called lawmakers into special session in Wasilla beginning July 8, but some lawmakers have expressed concerns over security and logistics with the location more than 500 miles from the state capital of Juneau, Alaska. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen)

Dunleavy pitches hometown Wasilla for special session. Here’s why some are concerned.

It would be the first time an Alaska special session has convened outside the capital.

This June 14, 2019, photo shows a Wasilla sign on the outskirts of Wasilla, Alaska. Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy has called lawmakers into special session in Wasilla beginning July 8, but some lawmakers have expressed concerns over security and logistics with the location more than 500 miles from the state capital of Juneau, Alaska. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen)
Live: Ferries take center stage at Story town hall

Live: Ferries take center stage at Story town hall

Freshman legislator talks about her first session.

Live: Ferries take center stage at Story town hall
Helena Sardinha, a Los Angeles-based producer for Driven Equation and co-creator of “Sitka,” is in Sitka right now to teach at its fine arts camp. Sardinha said a short “proof of concept” will be filmed soon and has not yet been cast. (Courtesy Art | Helena Sardinha)
Helena Sardinha, a Los Angeles-based producer for Driven Equation and co-creator of “Sitka,” is in Sitka right now to teach at its fine arts camp. Sardinha said a short “proof of concept” will be filmed soon and has not yet been cast. (Courtesy Art | Helena Sardinha)
A distressed harbor seal pup suffered injuries to its face but was recovered at Auke Bay Wednesday morning. (Courtesy Photo | NOAA Fisheries)
A distressed harbor seal pup suffered injuries to its face but was recovered at Auke Bay Wednesday morning. (Courtesy Photo | NOAA Fisheries)
Slow trickle of state jobs out of Juneau continues
Slow trickle of state jobs out of Juneau continues
Juneau family finds community, competition at Gold Rush Days

Juneau family finds community, competition at Gold Rush Days

Hear from the reigning Bull of the Woods.

Juneau family finds community, competition at Gold Rush Days
Vivian Mork Yéilk’ harvest devil’s club. (Vivian Faith Prescott | For the Capital City Weekly)

Lessons from the devil’s club lady

Some see obstacles, she sees medicine.

Vivian Mork Yéilk’ harvest devil’s club. (Vivian Faith Prescott | For the Capital City Weekly)
FDR’s New Deal helped preserve Alaska Native art, like these three totem poles in Juneau

FDR’s New Deal helped preserve Alaska Native art, like these three totem poles in Juneau

Rural Tennessee has electricity for the same reason Southeast Alaska has totem parks — the New Deal.

FDR’s New Deal helped preserve Alaska Native art, like these three totem poles in Juneau
A $12,000 grant awarded to Sealaska Heritage Institute will help it acquire for “Catcher of Souls” by John Hudson III of Metlakatla. Hudson is a Tsimshian carver and arts instructor. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
A $12,000 grant awarded to Sealaska Heritage Institute will help it acquire for “Catcher of Souls” by John Hudson III of Metlakatla. Hudson is a Tsimshian carver and arts instructor. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)