Police calls for Wednesday, July 4, 2018

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

  • Jul 4, 2018
  • By Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Kayakers begin the Chilkat Challenge Triathlon on Sunday in Mosquito Lake. (Courtesy Photo | Derek Poinsette)

Juneau duo, solo competitor victorious in Chilkat Challenge

Juneau was well-represented in the Chilkat Challenge Triathlon on Sunday in Haines. Juneau fielded five teams (two and three-person) and four solo competitors for the… Continue reading

  • Jul 3, 2018
  • By Nolin Ainsworth Juneau Empire
Kayakers begin the Chilkat Challenge Triathlon on Sunday in Mosquito Lake. (Courtesy Photo | Derek Poinsette)
Alaska Electric Light & Power announced the Regulatory Commission of Alaska approved rate cuts for customers effective Aug. 1. (Empire File Photo)

Regulatory Commission approves AELP’s request to lower rates

Alaska Electric Light and Power customers will see their electric rates drop. The Regulatory Commission of Alaska approved AEL&P’s request to pass income tax savings… Continue reading

  • Jul 3, 2018
  • By Gregory Philson Juneau Empire
  • Local News
Alaska Electric Light & Power announced the Regulatory Commission of Alaska approved rate cuts for customers effective Aug. 1. (Empire File Photo)
A U.S. Coast Guard HH-60 Jayhawk helicopter is seen in this undated image. (The Weather Channel | Courtesy Photo)

Three on board rescued as boat sinks near Sitka

A Coast Guard helicopter and a good Samaritan fishing vessel helped rescue three people on a sinking vessel in Sitka Sound on Monday night, according… Continue reading

A U.S. Coast Guard HH-60 Jayhawk helicopter is seen in this undated image. (The Weather Channel | Courtesy Photo)
Juneau Police Department representatives march in the Juneau 4th of July parade on Tuesday, July 4, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

JPD will have increased presence in town during festivities

It’s become a Fourth of July tradition for the Juneau Police Department to have an increased number of officers working, and this year is no… Continue reading

Juneau Police Department representatives march in the Juneau 4th of July parade on Tuesday, July 4, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Pilings at Taku Harbor recently underwent repairs after ice expansion had forced them to come out of the ground. (Courtesy Photo | City and Borough of Juneau Docks & Harbors)

‘Unusual situation’ at Taku Harbor now fixed

When pilings keeping wooden docks properly floating are no longer straight, it can become a problem. Fortunately, the City and Borough of Juneau Docks &… Continue reading

  • Jul 3, 2018
  • By Gregory Philson Juneau Empire
  • Local News
Pilings at Taku Harbor recently underwent repairs after ice expansion had forced them to come out of the ground. (Courtesy Photo | City and Borough of Juneau Docks & Harbors)

Trap shooters bag 14 medals at nationals

Team Alaska returned from the National Junior Clay Target Championships with 14 medals. The team was made up of four shooters from the Juneau Trap… Continue reading

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue, right, shakes hands with owner Ray Keenan after touring Rollo Bay Holdings, which specializes in potato producing, marketing, shipping and exporting, in Souris, Prince Edward Island, Canada, on Friday, June 15, 2018. (Andrew Vaughan/The Canadian Press via AP)

Secretary of Agriculture to visit Southeast timber industry sites

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue will visit Southeast Alaska on Thursday as part of a “Back to Our Roots” tour of Washington, Oregon, Idaho… Continue reading

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue, right, shakes hands with owner Ray Keenan after touring Rollo Bay Holdings, which specializes in potato producing, marketing, shipping and exporting, in Souris, Prince Edward Island, Canada, on Friday, June 15, 2018. (Andrew Vaughan/The Canadian Press via AP)
Cyclists ride in the Eagle Beach Bike Relay Race on Saturday. (Courtesy Photo | Suzanne McGee)

Eagle Beach Relay Results

Three dozen cyclists competed in the Eagle Beach Bike Relay Race on Saturday.

  • Jul 3, 2018
  • Juneau Empire
Cyclists ride in the Eagle Beach Bike Relay Race on Saturday. (Courtesy Photo | Suzanne McGee)
Alaska Electric Light & Power announced the Regulatory Commission of Alaska approved rate cuts for customers effective Aug. 1. (Empire File Photo)

Regulatory Commission approves AELP’s request to lower rates

Alaska Electric Light and Power customers will see their electric rates drop. The Regulatory Commission of Alaska approved AEL&P’s request to pass income tax savings… Continue reading

Alaska Electric Light & Power announced the Regulatory Commission of Alaska approved rate cuts for customers effective Aug. 1. (Empire File Photo)
A U.S. Coast Guard HH-60 Jayhawk helicopter is seen in this undated image. (The Weather Channel | Courtesy Photo)

Three on board rescued as boat sinks near Sitka

A Coast Guard helicopter and a good Samaritan fishing vessel helped rescue three people on a sinking vessel in Sitka Sound on Monday night, according… Continue reading

A U.S. Coast Guard HH-60 Jayhawk helicopter is seen in this undated image. (The Weather Channel | Courtesy Photo)
Juneau Police Department representatives march in the Juneau 4th of July parade on Tuesday, July 4, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

JPD will have increased presence in town during festivities

It’s become a Fourth of July tradition for the Juneau Police Department to have an increased number of officers working, and this year is no… Continue reading

Juneau Police Department representatives march in the Juneau 4th of July parade on Tuesday, July 4, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Pilings at Taku Harbor recently underwent repairs after ice expansion had forced them to come out of the ground. (Courtesy Photo | City and Borough of Juneau Docks & Harbors)

‘Unusual situation’ at Taku Harbor now fixed

When pilings keeping wooden docks properly floating are no longer straight, it can become a problem. Fortunately, the City and Borough of Juneau Docks &… Continue reading

Pilings at Taku Harbor recently underwent repairs after ice expansion had forced them to come out of the ground. (Courtesy Photo | City and Borough of Juneau Docks & Harbors)
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue, right, shakes hands with owner Ray Keenan after touring Rollo Bay Holdings, which specializes in potato producing, marketing, shipping and exporting, in Souris, Prince Edward Island, Canada, on Friday, June 15, 2018. (Andrew Vaughan/The Canadian Press via AP)

Secretary of Agriculture to visit Southeast timber industry sites

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue will visit Southeast Alaska on Thursday as part of a “Back to Our Roots” tour of Washington, Oregon, Idaho… Continue reading

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue, right, shakes hands with owner Ray Keenan after touring Rollo Bay Holdings, which specializes in potato producing, marketing, shipping and exporting, in Souris, Prince Edward Island, Canada, on Friday, June 15, 2018. (Andrew Vaughan/The Canadian Press via AP)

Convicted drug dealer indicted for meth in prison

Other indictments include domestic violence, downtown assault.

  • Jul 3, 2018
  • By Alex McCarthy Juneau Empire
  • Local News
Erin Anais Heist prepares candied chum salmon at her home kitchen on Wednesday, June 27, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Eating Wild: Candied salmon without a smoker

Like most Alaskans, I’m a salmon fiend.

  • Jul 3, 2018
  • By ERIN ANAIS HEIST Juneau Empire
  • Local News
Erin Anais Heist prepares candied chum salmon at her home kitchen on Wednesday, June 27, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Centennial Hall during the afternoon on Monday, July 2, 2018. Centennial Hall’s day-to-day operations are now being handled by Juneau Arts & Humanaties Council. (Gregory Philson | Juneau Empire)

Centennial Hall under new management

After months of discussion, Juneau Arts & Humanities Council officially took over management duties from the City and Borough of Juneau on July 1.

Centennial Hall during the afternoon on Monday, July 2, 2018. Centennial Hall’s day-to-day operations are now being handled by Juneau Arts & Humanaties Council. (Gregory Philson | Juneau Empire)
Centennial Hall during the afternoon on Monday, July 2, 2018. Centennial Hall’s day-to-day operations are now being handled by Juneau Arts & Humanaties Council. (Gregory Philson | Juneau Empire)

Centennial Hall under new management

Centennial Hall’s day-to-day operations are now under new management. After months of discussion, Juneau Arts &Humanities Council officially took over management duties from the City… Continue reading

Centennial Hall during the afternoon on Monday, July 2, 2018. Centennial Hall’s day-to-day operations are now being handled by Juneau Arts & Humanaties Council. (Gregory Philson | Juneau Empire)
Police calls for Tuesday, July 3, 2018

Police calls for Tuesday, July 3, 2018

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 Tuesday, July 3, 2018
Police calls for Tuesday, July 3, 2018

Police calls for Tuesday, July 3, 2018

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

  • Jul 3, 2018
  • By Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Police calls for Tuesday, July 3, 2018