This text message exchange, provided by a woman alleging an attack by Rep. Zach Fansler, D-Bethel, shows Fansler’s attempt to apologize on the morning after the incident. (Courtesy photo)

Beaten by a legislator: Juneau woman accuses lawmaker of violent attack

Local police and the Alaska Department of Law are investigating an Alaska state lawmaker for allegedly hitting a woman and rupturing her eardrum during a… Continue reading

This text message exchange, provided by a woman alleging an attack by Rep. Zach Fansler, D-Bethel, shows Fansler’s attempt to apologize on the morning after the incident. (Courtesy photo)
Juneau residents received this alert in the wake of a 7.9-magnitude earthquake early Tuesday morning. Many GCI customers did not, as a result of the company still working to implement emergency alerts through a lengthy process. (Juneau Empire screenshot)

Here’s why some Juneauites received tsunami alerts, while others didn’t

When a magnitude 7.9 earthquake in the Gulf of Alaska forced weather authorities to declare a tsunami warning for many communities in coastal Alaska, Juneau… Continue reading

Juneau residents received this alert in the wake of a 7.9-magnitude earthquake early Tuesday morning. Many GCI customers did not, as a result of the company still working to implement emergency alerts through a lengthy process. (Juneau Empire screenshot)
In this December 2015 photo, Juneau residents view artwork and listen to music at The Canvas during Gallery Walk. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

The Canvas to host annual fundraising dinner Jan. 27

The Canvas Community Art Studio & Gallery is holding its annual fundraising dinner this Saturday, Jan. 27 from 6-9 p.m. There will be live music… Continue reading

In this December 2015 photo, Juneau residents view artwork and listen to music at The Canvas during Gallery Walk. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Police calls for Thursday, Jan. 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

  • Jan 25, 2018
  • By Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Heather Lee, right, and Michael George Patterson receive foot care during the Juneau Coalition on Housing & Homelessness’ 7th annual Project Homeless Connect in the Juneau Arts & Culture Center on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Annual event provides options for city’s homeless population

Thanks to staff from Front Street Community Health Center, Heather Lee was experiencing a rare moment of luxury. Lee, also known by her married name… Continue reading

Heather Lee, right, and Michael George Patterson receive foot care during the Juneau Coalition on Housing & Homelessness’ 7th annual Project Homeless Connect in the Juneau Arts & Culture Center on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
In this screengrab from Chinese state TV on Nov. 9, 2017, Alaska Gov. Bill Walker and others in Beijing sign a $43 billion development agreement for a trans-Alaska natural gas pipeline.

Gas pipeline work on track, leaders tell legislators

House lawmakers on Wednesday said they remain cautiously optimistic about the future of a trans-Alaska natural gas pipeline following a presentation by the leaders of… Continue reading

In this screengrab from Chinese state TV on Nov. 9, 2017, Alaska Gov. Bill Walker and others in Beijing sign a $43 billion development agreement for a trans-Alaska natural gas pipeline.
Philip Yun, Executive Director of Ploughshares and a former State Department senior advisor for North Korea Policy under President Bill Clinton, gives a speech for the Juneau World Affairs Council at KTOO on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

North Korea expert: Communication, understanding key to defusing tensions

Philip Yun presented his audience with a terrifying concept. Yun is a former U.S. diplomat and the executive director of the Ploughshares Fund, which works… Continue reading

Philip Yun, Executive Director of Ploughshares and a former State Department senior advisor for North Korea Policy under President Bill Clinton, gives a speech for the Juneau World Affairs Council at KTOO on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
The Alaska Marijuana Control Board meets in Juneau on Wednesday, Jan. 24. Sitting from far left are members Loren Jones, Brandon Emmett, Nicholas Miller, Travis Welch and Mark Springer. Springer was elected board chairman on Wednesday and Emmett was elected vice chair. (Becky Bohrer | Associated Press)

State regulator warns of possible danger in marijuana concentrates

The director of Alaska’s state marijuana regulator is warning that Alaska’s ongoing problems with marijuana testing may pose a health hazard to users of marijuana… Continue reading

The Alaska Marijuana Control Board meets in Juneau on Wednesday, Jan. 24. Sitting from far left are members Loren Jones, Brandon Emmett, Nicholas Miller, Travis Welch and Mark Springer. Springer was elected board chairman on Wednesday and Emmett was elected vice chair. (Becky Bohrer | Associated Press)
Sen. Peter Micciche, R-Soldotna, speaks during an interview Tuesday, about his bill, SB 63, to prohibit smoking in public places. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Smoking ban may again be foiled by one legislator

A bill to ban smoking in bars and restaurants across Alaska has wide support in the Alaska Legislature, but the measure’s fate will again be… Continue reading

Sen. Peter Micciche, R-Soldotna, speaks during an interview Tuesday, about his bill, SB 63, to prohibit smoking in public places. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Police calls for Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018

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  • Jan 24, 2018
  • By Juneau Empire
  • Crime

Annual homeless outreach program takes place today

The seventh annual Project Homeless Connect is taking place today, offering free services to those who are either homeless or at risk of homelessness. From… Continue reading

In this file photo, a king salmon lies in a net at Auke Bay. (Bjorn Dihle | For the Juneau Empire)

Fish Board cuts king salmon fishing

The Alaska Board of Fisheries has passed an “action plan” to help conserve struggling king salmon stocks on Southeast rivers during their last day of… Continue reading

In this file photo, a king salmon lies in a net at Auke Bay. (Bjorn Dihle | For the Juneau Empire)
In this May 2017 photo, survivors, friends and family visit the Funter Bay internment camp where of hundreds of Aleutian and Pribiloff Island Alaska Natives were held during WWII. (Kevin Gullufsen | Juneau Empire File)

Annexation: Funter Bay won’t automatically lose subsistence rights

Will Funter Bay residents lose their subsistence hunting rights with the City and Borough of Juneau’s proposed annexation? Many residents moved to the small, remote… Continue reading

In this May 2017 photo, survivors, friends and family visit the Funter Bay internment camp where of hundreds of Aleutian and Pribiloff Island Alaska Natives were held during WWII. (Kevin Gullufsen | Juneau Empire File)
Herring in a fisherman’s net. (The Associated Press)

Industry tops subsistence on Board of Fisheries herring votes

In a morning of controversial deliberations at the Alaska Board of Fisheries meeting Tuesday, subsistence users weren’t successful in herring conservation measures to cut commercial… Continue reading

Herring in a fisherman’s net. (The Associated Press)
Members of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board meet at Centennial Hall on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018. From left are: Bobby Evens, Rex Leath, Vice Chair Ellen Ganley and Chair Robert Klein. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)  Members of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board meet at Centennial Hall on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018. From left are: Bobby Evens, Rex Leath, Vice Chair Ellen Ganley and Chair Robert Klein. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Cocktailspin: Alcohol board votes 3-1 to stop distilleries from serving mixed drinks

In a 3-1 vote, the Alaska Alcoholic Beverage Control Board has upended the state’s distilleries by approving new regulations that forbid the distilleries from serving… Continue reading

Members of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board meet at Centennial Hall on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018. From left are: Bobby Evens, Rex Leath, Vice Chair Ellen Ganley and Chair Robert Klein. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)  Members of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board meet at Centennial Hall on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018. From left are: Bobby Evens, Rex Leath, Vice Chair Ellen Ganley and Chair Robert Klein. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
The Juneau Police Department arrested 42-year-old Seth Martin Timmer, pictured, on Tuesday morning. Timmer was charged with third-degree assault and might be connected with a recent vehicle theft. (Courtesy photo | Juneau Police Department)

Police track down man wanted for breaking probation

On Friday, the Juneau Police Department requested help from the public in catching a man wanted on an Alaska State Troopers warrant. Early Tuesday morning,… Continue reading

The Juneau Police Department arrested 42-year-old Seth Martin Timmer, pictured, on Tuesday morning. Timmer was charged with third-degree assault and might be connected with a recent vehicle theft. (Courtesy photo | Juneau Police Department)
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Ravn Air workers charged with swiping 343 computers from mail

ANCHORAGE — A federal grand jury has indicted six former employees of an Alaska commuter airline on charges of stealing mail over two years, including… Continue reading

  • Jan 23, 2018
  • By Dan Joling
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Abdulai Salam and his daughter Mina at about 2:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018, wait for the all-clear at Homer High School during a tsunami alert for Homer. The city of Homer issued an evacuation order for low-lying areas shortly after an earthquake hit. (Michael Armstrong | Homer News)

Undersea quake sends Alaskans fleeing from feared tsunami

ANCHORAGE — A powerful undersea earthquake sent Alaskans fumbling for suitcases and racing to evacuation centers in the middle of the night Tuesday after a… Continue reading

  • Jan 23, 2018
  • By MARK THIESSEN
Abdulai Salam and his daughter Mina at about 2:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018, wait for the all-clear at Homer High School during a tsunami alert for Homer. The city of Homer issued an evacuation order for low-lying areas shortly after an earthquake hit. (Michael Armstrong | Homer News)

Police calls for Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018

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  • Jan 23, 2018
  • By Juneau Empire
  • Crime

Juneau Youth Services names new executive director

After a months-long search, Juneau Youth Services has its new executive director. Amy Taylor, who has spent more than two decades in behavioral health in… Continue reading