Wildlife Wednesday features talk on protecting bears

This month’s Wildlife Wednesday talk will address the topic of managing bear populations on Alaska’s national preserves. Jim Adams, Alaska Regional Director of National Parks… Continue reading

Devin Drones, Diane Bean, left, and Susan James huddle for warmth as they wait the countdown for the annual Polar Bear Dip at Auke Recreation beach on Monday, Jan. 1, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Doing the dip: Polar Bear Dip gets 2018 off to chilling, thrilling start

The nerves really started when the ambulance drove by. I was sitting in my car near Auke Recreation Area, mentally preparing to jump into 37-degree… Continue reading

Devin Drones, Diane Bean, left, and Susan James huddle for warmth as they wait the countdown for the annual Polar Bear Dip at Auke Recreation beach on Monday, Jan. 1, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Elliot Clark, pictured with gun, poses with the hide of a brown bear that charged a group of hunters near Hoonah. (Photo courtesy Sen. Shelly Hughes’ Facebook page)

Top read news stories of 2017

Here are the most read news stories on juneauempire.com in 2017: 1. Armed 11-year-old boy saves fishing party from charging bear 2. Sitka woman makes… Continue reading

Elliot Clark, pictured with gun, poses with the hide of a brown bear that charged a group of hunters near Hoonah. (Photo courtesy Sen. Shelly Hughes’ Facebook page)
A house at 9441 Carrol Place was destroyed by fire on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Valley house a total loss after New Year’s Eve fire

A Mendenhall Valley residence is a total loss after a New Year’s Eve fire, Capital City Fire/Rescue Assistant Chief Ed Quinto said Monday. The two… Continue reading

A house at 9441 Carrol Place was destroyed by fire on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Police calls for Monday, Jan. 1, 2018

Police calls for Monday, Jan. 1, 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 1, 2018
  • By Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Police calls for Monday, Jan. 1, 2018

Bears the topic at Wildlife Wednesday

The topic for the Wildlife Wednesday lecture this week will be protecting bears on Alaska National Preserves by Jim Adams, Alaska National Director of the… Continue reading

Police calls for Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017

Police calls for Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017

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

  • Dec 30, 2017
  • By Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Police calls for Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017

Winter storm expected to bring heavy snowfall New Year’s Eve

The National Weather Service expects 4 to 6 inches of snow to fall in Juneau and around Southeast today, continuing through Monday. A weather front… Continue reading

  • Dec 30, 2017
  • By Juneau Empire

Driver in critical condition after crashing car

A Juneau woman is in critical condition at a Seattle hospital after crashing her car on Glacier Highway on Friday. The 54-year-old woman was medivaced… Continue reading

  • Dec 30, 2017
  • By Juneau Empire

Staying safe on NYE: JPD vigilant for drunk drivers, sexual predators; rides home are free

Revelers planning to drink on New Year’s Eve are advised to bring a sober driver, Deputy Police Chief David Campbell said in a Friday phone… Continue reading

Say goodbye to 2017: Ring in 2018 with dancing, kindness and a chilly dip

Juneauites will ring in 2018 at a bevy of concerts and events around Juneau. Here’s a breakdown of every event we could track down on… Continue reading

State deer hunting season to close Dec. 31 in Southeast

Deer hunting season for Juneau and Ketchikan residents closes Dec. 31. Those living in rural areas outside of Juneau and Ketchikan will be allowed to… Continue reading

In this Aug. 31 photo, Lt. Kris Sell receives at her retirement party at the Juneau Police Department. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Year Of Kindness wrapup party

The Year Of Kindness, a Juneau Police Department initiative also know as 17YOK, will wrap up with a community party on Sunday, Dec. 31 from… Continue reading

In this Aug. 31 photo, Lt. Kris Sell receives at her retirement party at the Juneau Police Department. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Police calls for Friday, Dec. 29, 2017

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

  • Dec 28, 2017
  • By Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Michael Keays, U.S. Consul General stationed in Vladivostok, Russia, introduces himself during a meeting at City Hall on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017. Keays, halfway through a three year assignment in Vladivostok, is touring Alaska cities to meet with Sister City committees and to voice opportunities to U.S. citizens and business in Russia’s Far East. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

From Russia, with gov: Assembly breaks the ice with U.S. consulate general from the Russian Far East

It’s a trying time for diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Russia. U.S. intelligence agencies believe Russia meddled in the 2016 presidential campaign. Special counsel… Continue reading

Michael Keays, U.S. Consul General stationed in Vladivostok, Russia, introduces himself during a meeting at City Hall on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017. Keays, halfway through a three year assignment in Vladivostok, is touring Alaska cities to meet with Sister City committees and to voice opportunities to U.S. citizens and business in Russia’s Far East. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Most read Outdoors columns of 2017

From a moose on the loose to pink ponds, here are the top 10 most-read stories in the Outdoors section of the newspaper this year.… Continue reading

  • Dec 28, 2017
  • By Juneau Empire

Police calls for Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017

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

  • Dec 28, 2017
  • By Juneau Empire
  • Crime
The 1967 Spitz analog projector which is 50 years old. The Marie Drake Planetarium is fundraising for a new digital projector which will cost $35,000 they are at 10 percent of their fundraising goal. (Erin Laughlin | For the Juneau Empire)

Planetarium fundraises for new projector, seeks volunteers

The night after Christmas, Santa was out of Juneau for the evening — way out. “What do astronauts and Santa have in common?” volunteer Cristina… Continue reading

  • Dec 28, 2017
  • By Erin Laughlin
The 1967 Spitz analog projector which is 50 years old. The Marie Drake Planetarium is fundraising for a new digital projector which will cost $35,000 they are at 10 percent of their fundraising goal. (Erin Laughlin | For the Juneau Empire)

Meet the Empire at Gonzo

The Empire’s last meet-and-greet of the year will be today at Gonzo in Auke Bay. Stop by the restaurant (formerly known as Southeast Alaska Waffle… Continue reading

Pennie Peterson, owner of Vintage Fare Cafe & Espresso in the Nugget Mall, talks Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, about her cafe’s closure because of sewer pipe issues since early October. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)  An exposed pipe at Vintage Fare Cafe & Espresso in the Nugget Mall on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Mall plumbing closes Vintage Fare, Peter’s Oriental

An order of teriyaki chicken from Peter’s Oriental or a quiche and a coffee from Vintage Fare Cafe and Espresso used to be staples of… Continue reading

Pennie Peterson, owner of Vintage Fare Cafe & Espresso in the Nugget Mall, talks Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, about her cafe’s closure because of sewer pipe issues since early October. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)  An exposed pipe at Vintage Fare Cafe & Espresso in the Nugget Mall on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)