Festive flights set for takeoff Friday

After bad weather grounded the holiday tradition last year, the annual Christmas Lights Flights event is taking Juneauites to the skies this Friday night in… Continue reading

Gov. Bill Walker signs an Executive Order in his Capitol conference room on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017, outlining his administration’s policy on climate change and creating the Climate Action for Alaska Leadership Team. Standing behind Gov. Walker are Department of Commerce, Community & Economic Development Deputy Commissioner Fred Parady, left, Attorney General Jahna Lindemuth, Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott, Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Larry Hartig and Senior Advisor on Climate Change Dr. Nikoosh Carlo. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Walker names members of climate change advisory panel

Gov. Bill Walker on Tuesday morning announced the members of his climate change advisory board. The board, established by an executive order on Halloween, has… Continue reading

Gov. Bill Walker signs an Executive Order in his Capitol conference room on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017, outlining his administration’s policy on climate change and creating the Climate Action for Alaska Leadership Team. Standing behind Gov. Walker are Department of Commerce, Community & Economic Development Deputy Commissioner Fred Parady, left, Attorney General Jahna Lindemuth, Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott, Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Larry Hartig and Senior Advisor on Climate Change Dr. Nikoosh Carlo. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Rep. Don Young concerned by proposed sale of AEL&P to Canadian firm

Update: The full AEL&P response has now been published. Alaska’s lone delegate in the U.S. House of Representatives says he’s concerned about the proposed sale… Continue reading

Angela Rodell, executive director of the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation, speaks to the Senate State Affairs Committee in 2016. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire file)

Alaska Permanent Fund fails ‘stress test’ 48 percent of the time

A new analysis presented to the trustees of the Alaska Permanent Fund this week has determined that a proposed solution to Alaska’s multibillion-dollar budget deficit… Continue reading

Angela Rodell, executive director of the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation, speaks to the Senate State Affairs Committee in 2016. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire file)
Education Coordinator Kris Weixelman talks about the benefits of growning more food at the Lemon Creek Correctional Center on Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

First-ever Department of Corrections awards banquet honors officers, educators

Daryl Webster, the assistant superintendent at Lemon Creek Correctional Center, looked out at a crowd of about 50 employees and their families Saturday and remarked… Continue reading

Education Coordinator Kris Weixelman talks about the benefits of growning more food at the Lemon Creek Correctional Center on Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Police calls for Tuesday, Dec. 12, 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 12, 2017
  • By Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Nick Banaszak during Dankrupt’s first trip to Alaska in August 2016. (Photo courtesy of Mo Carpio)

California band, Juneau bassist playing fundraiser show Saturday

With unseasonably warm weather hitting Juneau this month, perhaps it’s fitting that a band from a warmer climate is headlining a show this coming Saturday.… Continue reading

Nick Banaszak during Dankrupt’s first trip to Alaska in August 2016. (Photo courtesy of Mo Carpio)

Juneau’s women’s shelter opens doors to men, all genders

Starting next month, Juneau’s domestic violence shelter is going to offer its full services to people of all gender identities. AWARE, which stands for Aiding… Continue reading

Young says Arctic drilling is priority from tax bill; Murkowski wants quality

Young says Arctic drilling is priority from tax bill; Murkowski wants quality

Rep. Don Young is clear about what he wants from the Republican tax legislation being debated in Congress. “ANWR’s the No. 1 thing,” he told… Continue reading

Young says Arctic drilling is priority from tax bill; Murkowski wants quality
Jeanne Bowie, a transportation engineer for Kinney Engineering, explains the findings of a Kinney study on the dangers of the intersection of Egan Drive and Yandukin Drive near Fred Meyer on Dec. 12, 2017. Bowie presented the initial findings of the report and answered questions in front of more than 80 Juneau residents Tuesday night. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

Community members share thoughts on future of Fred Meyer intersection

More than 80 Juneau residents gathered at the Mendenhall Valley Public Library on Tuesday night, ready to share their thoughts on the future of the… Continue reading

Jeanne Bowie, a transportation engineer for Kinney Engineering, explains the findings of a Kinney study on the dangers of the intersection of Egan Drive and Yandukin Drive near Fred Meyer on Dec. 12, 2017. Bowie presented the initial findings of the report and answered questions in front of more than 80 Juneau residents Tuesday night. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

Hearing gunshots? It might be police training

If you live in Lemon Creek and you hear gunshots this month and next, it might be the Juneau Police Department. Starting last night, JPD’s… Continue reading

In this Jan. 17, 2017 photo, state Rep. Dean Westlake, D-Kotzebue, talks with another legislator during a break in the opening session of the Alaska Legislature in Juneau. (Mark Thiessen | The Associated Press File)

House speaker declines to speculate on Westlake’s future

An Alaska lawmaker has not responded to calls for him to resign amid allegations of inappropriate behavior, leaving House and Democratic party leadership waiting for… Continue reading

  • Dec 11, 2017
  • By Becky Bohrer
In this Jan. 17, 2017 photo, state Rep. Dean Westlake, D-Kotzebue, talks with another legislator during a break in the opening session of the Alaska Legislature in Juneau. (Mark Thiessen | The Associated Press File)
Two competitors in the Juneau Robot Jamboree react to an uncooperative robot at Centennial Hall Convention Center on Saturday. (Kevin Gullufsen | Juneau Empire)

Juneau’s next generation of tech leaders learn early at Robot Jamboree

Legorobotics is a party. That’s the first thing you’ll notice when you walk through the doors at Centennial Hall Convention Center at the annual Juneau… Continue reading

Two competitors in the Juneau Robot Jamboree react to an uncooperative robot at Centennial Hall Convention Center on Saturday. (Kevin Gullufsen | Juneau Empire)

Police calls for Monday, Dec. 11, 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 11, 2017
  • By Juneau Empire
  • Crime

Police calls for Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017

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  • Dec 10, 2017
  • By Juneau Empire
  • Crime

Winter Holiday Barn Dance taking place this Saturday

This coming Saturday, some Juneauites will get away from the sound of sleigh bells and Christmas carols and dance to some old-time string music. The… Continue reading

Assembly member and legislative candidate Jerry Nankervis chairs a public safety committee meeting at City Hall on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Deputy Mayor Nankervis seeks to leap from city hall to Capitol

Deputy Mayor Jerry Nankervis doesn’t let much get in the way of his fall deer hunt. That includes a run for the Alaska Legislature. Last… Continue reading

Assembly member and legislative candidate Jerry Nankervis chairs a public safety committee meeting at City Hall on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Police search for Franklin Street burglar

The Juneau Police Department is still looking for the suspect or suspects who burglarized a business on South Franklin Street in October. At 9:55 a.m.… Continue reading

Public meeting to delve into study on future of Fred Meyer intersection

A study into the intersection of Egan Drive and Yandukin Drive near Fred Meyer is exploring future options for the dangerous intersection, and the Department… Continue reading

Baton-wielding burglar indicted on two counts

A man who allegedly broke into a Mendenhall Valley residence and beat a man with a metal baton was indicted Thursday on one count of… Continue reading