The Treadwell Mine Salt Water Pump House on Sandy Beach in Douglas as seen from Mt. Roberts on September 25, 2013. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

A year later, details still scarce on leg found in Gastineau Channel

A year ago this week, state workers discovered a human leg in Gastineau Channel near Sandy Beach. After a year of testing, authorities are no… Continue reading

The Treadwell Mine Salt Water Pump House on Sandy Beach in Douglas as seen from Mt. Roberts on September 25, 2013. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Buck Nelson paddling up the Missouri River while retracing the Lewis and Clark Trail in 2016.

An interview with solo adventurer Buck Nelson

Note to readers: Buck Nelson has a wealth of inspirational and helpful information about the different adventures he’s had. He’s also authored books and made… Continue reading

  • May 22, 2018
  • By BJORN DIHLE
Buck Nelson paddling up the Missouri River while retracing the Lewis and Clark Trail in 2016.
Eric Forrer, left, and Joe Geldhof, right, have sued the state of Alaska in an attempt to stop a plan that calls for borrowing up to $1 billion from global bond markets to pay oil and gas tax credits owed by the state. They are pictured May 22, 2018 in an interview at the Juneau Empire. (James Brooks | Juneau Empire)
Eric Forrer, left, and Joe Geldhof, right, have sued the state of Alaska in an attempt to stop a plan that calls for borrowing up to $1 billion from global bond markets to pay oil and gas tax credits owed by the state. They are pictured May 22, 2018 in an interview at the Juneau Empire. (James Brooks | Juneau Empire)
Police calls for Tuesday, May 22, 2018

Police calls for Tuesday, May 22, 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

  • May 22, 2018
  • By Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Police calls for Tuesday, May 22, 2018
Erin Anais Heist | For the Juneau Empire Fiddleheads with garlic breadcrumbs and sausage.

Eating Wild: Fiddleheads with garlic breadcrumbs

Fiddleheads are the gateway for many novice foragers. Easy to recognize, easy to pick, and oh so charming with their dainty curly-cues. In texture, fiddleheads… Continue reading

  • May 22, 2018
  • By ERIN ANAIS HEIST
Erin Anais Heist | For the Juneau Empire Fiddleheads with garlic breadcrumbs and sausage.
Teri Camery, City and Borough of Juneau Senior Planner at Wetlands Review, goes over the revised flood insurance rate maps during the Committee of the Whole meeting Monday. (Gregory Philson | Juneau Empire)

New waste management site decision in the hands of the city

Correction: An earlier version of this article incorrectly reported Teri Camery’s position as Senior Planner at Wetlands Review Board. Camery is the City and Borough of Juneau… Continue reading

Teri Camery, City and Borough of Juneau Senior Planner at Wetlands Review, goes over the revised flood insurance rate maps during the Committee of the Whole meeting Monday. (Gregory Philson | Juneau Empire)
The tugboat Lumberman is seen aground in Gastineau Channel on Monday, May 21, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire photo)

Abandoned tugboat stuck in middle of Gastineau Channel

A tugboat is stuck on a sandbar in the Gastineau Channel with no place to go. The 107-foot tugboat Lumberman has been stranded since May… Continue reading

The tugboat Lumberman is seen aground in Gastineau Channel on Monday, May 21, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire photo)
Director Gretchen Boone works with preschool children in their play kitchen at Gold Creek Child Development Center on Thursday, May 24, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Child care providers may see significant changes

Local child care providers are concerned preschools around Alaska could see drastic changes if Alaska Department of Health &Social Services Child Care Program Office proposed… Continue reading

Director Gretchen Boone works with preschool children in their play kitchen at Gold Creek Child Development Center on Thursday, May 24, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Police and fire for Monday, May 21, 2018

Police and fire for Monday, May 21, 2018

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  • May 21, 2018
  • By Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Police and fire for Monday, May 21, 2018
A second location for the popular food truck Pucker Wilson’s is in a lot at the Juneau Mercantile and Armory near the Juneau International Airport. (Kevin Gullufsen | Juneau Empire)

Flyfishing shop reels in 20 years

At a party at his shop Saturday, Alaska Fly Fishing Goods owner Brad Elfers was surrounded by his people: dedicated fly fishing enthusiasts, many of… Continue reading

A second location for the popular food truck Pucker Wilson’s is in a lot at the Juneau Mercantile and Armory near the Juneau International Airport. (Kevin Gullufsen | Juneau Empire)
The Alaskan Brewing Company in Juneau, Alaska, on Wednesday, March 22, 2017. The brewery may be purchasing lots from the city. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

City considering two options for waste management services

Waste management services could soon all be in one convenient location. The City and Borough of Juneau Committee of the Whole will be presented with… Continue reading

The Alaskan Brewing Company in Juneau, Alaska, on Wednesday, March 22, 2017. The brewery may be purchasing lots from the city. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Thunder Mountain High School senior Brysen Cordle sprints towards home in a game on Saturday against Petersburg High School. (Courtesy Photo | Conchita McKnight)

JDHS, TMHS baseball earn sweeps

The Juneau-Douglas and Thunder Mountain High School baseball teams wrapped up Southeast Conference play on a high note. The Crimson Bears swept a three-game series… Continue reading

Thunder Mountain High School senior Brysen Cordle sprints towards home in a game on Saturday against Petersburg High School. (Courtesy Photo | Conchita McKnight)

Police calls for Sunday, May 20, 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

  • May 19, 2018
  • By Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Juneau-Douglas’ Sadie Tuckwood pulls away from the field during the 3200 meter finals at the Region V Track & Field Championships at Thunder Mountain High School on Friday, May 18, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Thunder Mountain girls, Kayhi boys score Region V titles

Update: An earlier version of this article stated Sadie Tuckwood’s time in the 1600-meter race at the Region V Track & Field Championships was the… Continue reading

Juneau-Douglas’ Sadie Tuckwood pulls away from the field during the 3200 meter finals at the Region V Track & Field Championships at Thunder Mountain High School on Friday, May 18, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Police find stolen goods from food trucks in Barrett house raid

When officers from the Juneau Police Department served a search warrant on the house at 401 Harris Street on Wednesday, they found items that had… Continue reading

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Shellfish advisories issued for Southeast Alaska

Shellfish advisories are in place in areas across Southeast Alaska. According to a release, a recent butter clam sample collected from Kasaan Harbor in Kasaan… Continue reading

METRO IMAGE CREATIVE LIBRARY
Mindy Rowland performs with her Fishermen at the 44th Annual Alaska Folk Festival in Centennial Hall on Monday, April 9, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

A brain injury took away her speech. Music helped bring it back

Wearing a purple sweater, purple skirt, black leggings and purple nail polish to match, Mindy Rowland bounded onto the stage on the first night of… Continue reading

Mindy Rowland performs with her Fishermen at the 44th Annual Alaska Folk Festival in Centennial Hall on Monday, April 9, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Bartlett Beginnings Registered Nurse Angela Lessard receives the 2018 Excellence in Nursing Award from Don Schneider, MD. (Courtesy Photo | Bartlett Regional Hospital)

Bartlett Regional Hospital honors hard work, longevity

Service at a hospital can range anywhere from cooks to nurses to doctors and surgeons and it takes all of them together in making everything… Continue reading

Bartlett Beginnings Registered Nurse Angela Lessard receives the 2018 Excellence in Nursing Award from Don Schneider, MD. (Courtesy Photo | Bartlett Regional Hospital)
Juneau Trail & Road Runners president John Kern presents Juneau-Douglas High School senior Tim McKenna, left, and home-school senior Madison York with the JTRR Scholarship on Wednesday at the JDHS commons. (Courtesy Photo | John Kern)

McKenna and York win scholarship

Juneau Trail &Road Runners presented Juneau-Douglas High School senior Tim McKenna and home-school senior Madison York with a $750 scholarship Wednesday during the JDHS Scholarship… Continue reading

  • May 17, 2018
  • By Juneau Empire
Juneau Trail & Road Runners president John Kern presents Juneau-Douglas High School senior Tim McKenna, left, and home-school senior Madison York with the JTRR Scholarship on Wednesday at the JDHS commons. (Courtesy Photo | John Kern)

‘Dean of the Douglas Press Corps’: Ed Schoenfeld to retire after 37 years in news

Correction: An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated that Schoenfeld’s journalism career started in 1979. His journalism career in Alaska started in 1979. An… Continue reading