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Police calls for Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2018

Police calls for Tuesday, Dec. 25, 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, Dec. 25, 2018
Teamwork and dedication in the National Ocean Sciences Bowl

Teamwork and dedication in the National Ocean Sciences Bowl

Competition increases public awareness of ocean sciences.

Teamwork and dedication in the National Ocean Sciences Bowl
Just about all of Juneau is closed for Christmas

Just about all of Juneau is closed for Christmas

Buy groceries, and prepare your Netflix list.

Just about all of Juneau is closed for Christmas
Some families displaced by Anchorage earthquake

Some families displaced by Anchorage earthquake

More than 40 people had been placed in hotel rooms as of Dec. 14.

Some families displaced by Anchorage earthquake
Holiday lights seen around Juneau this season. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Photos: Christmas lights in Juneau

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas.

Holiday lights seen around Juneau this season. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Juneau Police Department Officer Ken Colon is questioned by Assistant Municipal Attorney Emily Wright during the trial of Domanic Quick, 23, in Juneau District Court on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018. Quick is on trial on two counts of assault on a police officer, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct and criminal mischief. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

The city of Juneau just prosecuted its first ever police body cam trial. Here’s how it went.

The verdict is in.

Juneau Police Department Officer Ken Colon is questioned by Assistant Municipal Attorney Emily Wright during the trial of Domanic Quick, 23, in Juneau District Court on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018. Quick is on trial on two counts of assault on a police officer, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct and criminal mischief. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Bergen Davis, who grew up in Juneau, received recognition in the Alaska Communications Summer of Heroes program and the Boys and Girls Club gave Davis a $1,500 scholarship because of his volunteer efforts for The Glory Hall. Davis now attends Oklahoma Christian University. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Juneau teen named ‘hero’ for helping homeless

It started small and grew.

Bergen Davis, who grew up in Juneau, received recognition in the Alaska Communications Summer of Heroes program and the Boys and Girls Club gave Davis a $1,500 scholarship because of his volunteer efforts for The Glory Hall. Davis now attends Oklahoma Christian University. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Alaska’s teachers are leaving at much higher than the national average. Here’s what’s being done about it.

Alaska’s teachers are leaving at much higher than the national average. Here’s what’s being done about it.

Alaska has a teacher problem.

Alaska’s teachers are leaving at much higher than the national average. Here’s what’s being done about it.
Members of the Eyre family pose at the Mendenhall Glacier with a photograph of Cody Eyre, who was shot and killed by law enforcement on Christmas Eve 2017. (Courtesy Photo | Eyre Family)

One year after shooting, family to rally on Capitol steps

There will also be a demonstration in Fairbanks.

Members of the Eyre family pose at the Mendenhall Glacier with a photograph of Cody Eyre, who was shot and killed by law enforcement on Christmas Eve 2017. (Courtesy Photo | Eyre Family)
Police calls for Monday, Dec. 24, 2018

Police calls for Monday, Dec. 24, 2018

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Police calls for Monday, Dec. 24, 2018
Train-ing day at Juneau-Douglas City Museum
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Train-ing day at Juneau-Douglas City Museum

Some model trains were over 100 years old.

Train-ing day at Juneau-Douglas City Museum
Police calls for Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018

Police calls for Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018

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Police calls for Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018
David Schmid has been named as the new regional forester for the Alaska region by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Schmid replaces Beth Pendleton in overseeing management of the more than 22 million acres of National Forest System lands in Southcentral and Southeast Alaska. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

One forester, 22 million acres of forest

Meet Alaska’s new regional forester.

David Schmid has been named as the new regional forester for the Alaska region by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Schmid replaces Beth Pendleton in overseeing management of the more than 22 million acres of National Forest System lands in Southcentral and Southeast Alaska. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Why aren’t drones catching on in Juneau?

Why aren’t drones catching on in Juneau?

The buzz about drones.

Why aren’t drones catching on in Juneau?
Listening to the heartbeat of Alaska

Listening to the heartbeat of Alaska

280 seismic stations silently do their jobs.

Listening to the heartbeat of Alaska
Gingerbread fundraiser has sweet payout

Gingerbread fundraiser has sweet payout

Desserts helped deserving organizations.

Gingerbread fundraiser has sweet payout
Winter solstice to coincide with full moon, meteor shower

Winter solstice to coincide with full moon, meteor shower

Ward off the darkness.

  • Dec 20, 2018
  • By Ben Hohenstatt Juneau Empire
  • Events
Winter solstice to coincide with full moon, meteor shower
Alaska regulators approve rules for onsite marijuana use

Alaska regulators approve rules for onsite marijuana use

The move is a significant step for the cannabis industry.

Alaska regulators approve rules for onsite marijuana use
Photos: Juneau Cabaret’s Holiday Extravaganza

Photos: Juneau Cabaret’s Holiday Extravaganza

Juneau Cabaret brings Christmas cheer.

Photos: Juneau Cabaret’s Holiday Extravaganza
The Bust of Dr. Jose P. Rizal at Manila Square sports shutter shades and a fresh coat of snow in downtown Juneau on Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Eaglecrest opens following morning snowfall

Get those skis waxed.

The Bust of Dr. Jose P. Rizal at Manila Square sports shutter shades and a fresh coat of snow in downtown Juneau on Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)