Land swap for King Cove road in refuge considered again

ANCHORAGE — The Interior Department will explore a land exchange that could lead to construction of a road through a national wildlife refuge in Alaska.… Continue reading

In this March 15, 2017 file photo, an Uber car drives through LaGuardia Airport in New York. (Seth Wenig | The Associated Press File)

Airports prepare to levy fees for Uber and Lyft

Alaska’s three largest airports are preparing to levy fees on people who use ride-sharing programs like Uber and Lyft. In a public notice filed last… Continue reading

In this March 15, 2017 file photo, an Uber car drives through LaGuardia Airport in New York. (Seth Wenig | The Associated Press File)
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‘Fork in the Road’ is theme of 2018’s first Mudrooms

The first Mudrooms storytelling event of 2018 will include stories about key decisions that can lead one way or another. The theme of tonight’s event… Continue reading

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Police calls for Tuesday, Jan. 9, 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 9, 2018
  • By Juneau Empire
  • Crime
A poem by Hali Denton is displayed on a Capital Transit bus on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018. Each bus has two selected poem displayed from the annual Poetry OmniBus contest. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Poetry Omnibus seeking submissions

Poetry Omnibus is seeking submissions of poems 10 lines long or less. Winning poems will be displayed on Capital City Transit buses for one year.… Continue reading

  • Jan 9, 2018
  • By Juneau Empire
A poem by Hali Denton is displayed on a Capital Transit bus on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018. Each bus has two selected poem displayed from the annual Poetry OmniBus contest. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Mayor Ken Koelsch bags groceries for customers during an event at Super Bear in October 2016. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Alaska Legislature opens preseason with 24 bills, four proposed constitutional amendments

Each year, before the start of its session, the Alaska Legislature has what amounts to a one-week preseason. Legislators can file bills before the session,… Continue reading

Mayor Ken Koelsch bags groceries for customers during an event at Super Bear in October 2016. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Passengers walk off Holland America Line’s Nieuw Amsterdam on Monday, May 1, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Assembly sets aside $250,000 more for cruise industry lawsuit

City and Borough of Juneau Assembly members voted unanimously at a meeting Monday night to set aside $250,000 from the city’s sales tax revenue for… Continue reading

Passengers walk off Holland America Line’s Nieuw Amsterdam on Monday, May 1, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
This Sept. 3, 2008 photo shows Track Palin, son of Republican vice presidential candidate Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin during the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minnesota. Palin, is set to appear in court Monday, Jan. 8, 2018, on charges he assaulted his father at the family’s Alaska home. (Charles Rex Arbogast | The Associated Press File)

Sarah Palin’s oldest son pleads not guilty in assault case

ANCHORAGE — Sarah Palin’s oldest son pleaded not guilty Monday to a felony charge in the case accusing him of assaulting his father at the… Continue reading

This Sept. 3, 2008 photo shows Track Palin, son of Republican vice presidential candidate Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin during the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minnesota. Palin, is set to appear in court Monday, Jan. 8, 2018, on charges he assaulted his father at the family’s Alaska home. (Charles Rex Arbogast | The Associated Press File)

State senator Mike Dunleavy resigns from Legislature to boost gubernatorial run

Dunleavy done left. In a surprise announcement, Sen. Mike Dunleavy, R-Wasilla, has announced he will resign his seat in the Alaska Legislature to focus on… Continue reading

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Police ID body found near Douglas Bridge

At just before noon Monday, a caller reported to the Juneau Police Department that they had found a body on Douglas Island near the Douglas… Continue reading

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Juneau Federal building to test fire alarms this week

Don’t be alarmed if you hear noise coming from the federal building Monday night. The General Services Administration has announced that it will test fire… Continue reading

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Court of Appeals upholds 2015 ruling in Juneau assault

Despite a victim testifying that she had no memory of an assault, the Alaska Court of Appeals upheld a Juneau Superior Court’s 2015 decision to… Continue reading

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Juneau woman Penny Cotten died in September, but her family is still working to get her remains back to Arkansas. (Courtesy photo | Kyra Matthews)

Family looks to bring mother, sister, ‘best friend’ home after death

More than three months after a Juneau woman’s death, her family is still working to bring her remains back to her original home in Arkansas.… Continue reading

Juneau woman Penny Cotten died in September, but her family is still working to get her remains back to Arkansas. (Courtesy photo | Kyra Matthews)
Audobon Society holds monthly meeting

Audobon Society holds monthly meeting

The Juneau Audubon Society’s monthly meeting is this Thursday at 7 p.m. at the University of Alaska Southeast recreation center, room 116. Jim Beedle will… Continue reading

Audobon Society holds monthly meeting

Police calls for Monday, Jan. 8, 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 8, 2018
  • By Juneau Empire
  • Crime

Assembly set to vote on cruise lawsuit money, Lemon Creek plan

As the City and Borough of Juneau prepares to spend more money on its lawsuit with the cruise line industry, members of the public can… Continue reading

Juneau Youth Services has moved its emergency shelter and transitional living services from the Cornerstone campus to the Black Bear facility on our Montana Creek campus on Back Loop Road. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Youth shelter, long-term housing move to new location

A decades-old service is moving locations, seeking to save costs and become more efficient. Juneau Youth Services has operated services in Juneau for more than… Continue reading

Juneau Youth Services has moved its emergency shelter and transitional living services from the Cornerstone campus to the Black Bear facility on our Montana Creek campus on Back Loop Road. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Classes offer intro to ‘art of peace’

Those at the Juneau Aiki Dojo want people to make a New Year’s resolution to learn the so-called “art of peace.” Aikido, a form of… Continue reading

City will hold open house for property, looking for community-minded buyer

At the end of 2017, Juneau Youth Services (JYS) vacated a City and Borough of Juneau property, and the property is currently for sale. CBJ… Continue reading

Police calls for Sunday, Jan. 7, 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 7, 2018
  • By Juneau Empire
  • Crime