Burlesque hitting the stage at the Gold Town

For those looking to add some heat and humor to their holiday season, the Gold Town Nickelodeon is the place to be this Friday. Juneau’s… Continue reading

Proposal would add stair access to Mendenhall Wetlands

Southeast Alaska Land Trust is planning a way for Douglas Island residents to access the Mendenhall Wetlands more easily. According to a public notice posted… Continue reading

Police calls for Friday, Dec. 15, 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 15, 2017
  • By Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Sydney Mitchell setting up her new store called “Shoefly Studio” at 9310 Glacier Highway on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Locally owned shoe store opens second location

After more than a decade of serving clients from its downtown shop, Shoefly is opening a new location in the Mendenhall Valley. The new store,… Continue reading

Sydney Mitchell setting up her new store called “Shoefly Studio” at 9310 Glacier Highway on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Dave Noon and his son, Orrin, 8, take in the holiday display in the REACH window during Gallery Walk on Friday, Dec. 1, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Kids day at downtown businesses

Downtown businesses will host kid-friendly activities Saturday for the Downtown Business Association’s Kid’s Day. Stores are putting together gift options friendly to young people’s budgets… Continue reading

  • Dec 15, 2017
  • By Juneau Empire
Dave Noon and his son, Orrin, 8, take in the holiday display in the REACH window during Gallery Walk on Friday, Dec. 1, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Squid fishery proposed for Southeast

Following warmer waters to Alaska, market squid may be here to stay and at least four Southeast fishermen think there’s enough here to begin catching… Continue reading

Frozen Budz, the company awarded the first retail marijuana license in Alaska, is accused of manufacturing almost 115,000 marijuana edibles that violated state regulations and may have been contaminated with mold. (Alaska Marijuana Control Office photo)

‘Edibles’ scandal hits Alaska’s marijuana board

Alaska’s one-year-old recreational marijuana industry faces a major test Friday morning as members of the Alaska Marijuana Control Board consider whether to revoke the license… Continue reading

Frozen Budz, the company awarded the first retail marijuana license in Alaska, is accused of manufacturing almost 115,000 marijuana edibles that violated state regulations and may have been contaminated with mold. (Alaska Marijuana Control Office photo)

“Mega” cruise ships set sights on Alaska

The first “mega” cruise ship will begin visiting Alaska this summer. The 4,000-passenger Norwegian Bliss starts making port calls in June, CoastAlaska News reported Wednesday.… Continue reading

  • Dec 14, 2017
  • By The Associated Press

Police calls for Thursday, Dec. 14, 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 14, 2017
  • By Juneau Empire
  • Crime
The local band Before You’re Nothing, pictured here, will perform at Thunder Fest this Friday at Thunder Mountain High School. (Courtesy photo | Before You’re Nothing)

Rock show will benefit Thunder Mountain music program

Thunder is in the forecast for Friday night. Four rock bands are performing at 8 p.m. Friday in an event called Thunder Fest, looking to… Continue reading

The local band Before You’re Nothing, pictured here, will perform at Thunder Fest this Friday at Thunder Mountain High School. (Courtesy photo | Before You’re Nothing)

Costs continue to pile up for lawsuit with cruise industry

City officials are preparing for more legal costs in the future of the city’s ongoing litigation with the cruise line industry. Cruise Lines International Association… Continue reading

(Courtesy Photo | Brenda Taylor)

STEM Corner: ‘Did I do this right?’

On many days what may seem like chaos to the casual observer is actually the active engagement and empowerment of 32 young minds in our… Continue reading

(Courtesy Photo | Brenda Taylor)

Drop in funding looms over school district

The Juneau School District is looking to turn a projected budget decrease into funding for preschool education. The October student count revealed that the District… Continue reading

Accused of sexual harassment, Rep. Dean Westlake refuses to resign

Rep. Dean Westlake will not resign. In a statement issued late Tuesday, the Democrat from the Northwest Arctic Borough said that despite seven accusations of… Continue reading

DOT plans to resurface Douglas’ 3rd Street in 2019

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities has announced plans for road work in the heart of Douglas. In 2019, road crews will start… Continue reading

Police calls for Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017

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  • Dec 13, 2017
  • By Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Alaska state Sen. David Wilson, a Republican from Wasilla, addresses reporters Dec. 7 in Anchorage. (Mark Thiessen | The Associated Press File)

Alaska will not prosecute state senator who slapped a reporter

The state of Alaska will not prosecute Sen. David Wilson, R-Wasilla, for slapping an Anchorage Daily News reporter in May. In a Tuesday letter to… Continue reading

Alaska state Sen. David Wilson, a Republican from Wasilla, addresses reporters Dec. 7 in Anchorage. (Mark Thiessen | The Associated Press File)
Capital City Fire/Rescue cleans up after fighting a fire at 526 Seward Street, next to the Terry Miller Legislative Building, on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Cause of fatal fire still undetermined after investigation

After almost three months of investigation, the cause of a fatal fire in September is still undetermined. Capital City Fire/Rescue announced Tuesday that the investigation… Continue reading

Capital City Fire/Rescue cleans up after fighting a fire at 526 Seward Street, next to the Terry Miller Legislative Building, on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Investigator says state senator did not ‘upskirt’ staffer

An internal legislative investigation has concluded that Sen. David Wilson, R-Wasilla, did not sexually harass a legislative staffer in a June incident but did put… Continue reading

Students in the Juneau Alaska Music Matters program perform at Glacier Valley Elementary School. (Photo courtesy of the Juneau Community Foundation)

Community foundation awards grants to trio of elementary programs

The Juneau Community Foundation granted more than $30,000 worth of grant money to three elementary school projects. The money comes from the foundation’s newly formed… Continue reading

Students in the Juneau Alaska Music Matters program perform at Glacier Valley Elementary School. (Photo courtesy of the Juneau Community Foundation)