The Juneau Empire building on Channel Drive. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Morris Publishing sells Juneau Empire to GateHouse Media

AUGUSTA, Ga. – As part of a strategic restructuring to focus its business on lifestyle publications, property development and new business, Morris Communications Co. announced… Continue reading

  • Aug 9, 2017
The Juneau Empire building on Channel Drive. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

State doubles tourism funding in capital budget

Alaska is betting on tourism. Facing a multibillion-dollar deficit, declining revenue and a public generally opposed to new taxes, the state has cut back on… Continue reading

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Free support group today for family of addicts

A free, weekly support group — which meets downtown on Wednesdays — aims to help families of those struggling with heroin or opioid addictions. The… Continue reading

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Police & Fire for Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2017

Police & Fire for Wednesday, Aug. 9, 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

  • Aug 9, 2017
  • By Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Police & Fire for Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2017
Justin F. Thomerson and his defense attorney, Gregory Parvin, left, during the third day of Thomerson’s trial on riot charges in Juneau Superior Court Thursday morning, Aug. 4, 2017. (Liz Kellar | Juneau Empire)

Jury splits in prison riot case

The first of four co-defendants in a prison riot case was found guilty of third-degree criminal mischief by a jury Tuesday. But the jury did… Continue reading

  • Aug 8, 2017
  • By LIZ KELLAR
Justin F. Thomerson and his defense attorney, Gregory Parvin, left, during the third day of Thomerson’s trial on riot charges in Juneau Superior Court Thursday morning, Aug. 4, 2017. (Liz Kellar | Juneau Empire)

Hotel owners wary of possible bed tax increase

One topic on the agenda at tonight’s City and Borough of Juneau Finance Committee meeting has some hotel owners nervous. The committee is examining a… Continue reading

Rainbow trout could be coming to Twin Lakes next year

An annual tradition at Twin Lakes might be changing next year. Every year, the Alaska Department of Fish &Game (ADF&G) stocks the lake with king… Continue reading

Ted Stevens Institute celebrates 10 years

The Ted Stevens Marine Research Institute will hold a celebration to commemorate the center’s 10th anniversary of work at Lena Point. The event runs from… Continue reading

Police & Fire for Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017

Police & Fire for Tuesday, Aug. 8, 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

  • Aug 8, 2017
  • By Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Police & Fire for Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017

King salmon fishing closed in all of Southeast

Fish and Game has canceled king salmon fishing in Southeast Alaska for the remainder of the summer because of record-low stock production, ADF&G announced in… Continue reading

Capital City Fire/Rescue’s rope team and rescue boat were called out to rescue a hiker from West Glacier Trail Sunday afternoon. (Photo courtesy of CCFR)

Capital City Fire/Rescue rescues hikers on West Glacier Trail

Capital City Fire/Rescue’s rope and water rescue team crews worked with Alaska State Troopers to assist stranded hikers in two separate incidents Sunday on the… Continue reading

Capital City Fire/Rescue’s rope team and rescue boat were called out to rescue a hiker from West Glacier Trail Sunday afternoon. (Photo courtesy of CCFR)

Craft cocktail scene booming downtown

Whether it’s for an Old Fashioned in the dark, tight quarters of The Narrows Bar or for a gin and tonic in the well-lit, bright-wallpapered… Continue reading

SALT Alaska Executive Chef Lionel Uddipa’s award-winning Alaska King Crab Risotto is displayed at the Great American Seafood Cookoff on Saturday. Uddipa’s win is the second in three years for a Juneau chef.

Juneau chef wins national competition, crowned King of American Seafood

It was approaching 2 a.m. in New Orleans, and the two Juneau chefs were still perfecting their dish. SALT Executive Chef Lionel Uddipa and sous-chef… Continue reading

SALT Alaska Executive Chef Lionel Uddipa’s award-winning Alaska King Crab Risotto is displayed at the Great American Seafood Cookoff on Saturday. Uddipa’s win is the second in three years for a Juneau chef.

Southeast Alaska’s weekend heat breaks records

Boats and trailers lined the launch ramps, residents thronged the beaches, plastic ducks bobbed in Twin Lakes, and Juneau basked under the sun on a… Continue reading

Lemon Creek prison riot trial goes to jury

No one disputes that a riot in Lemon Creek Correctional Center’s E Dorm in October 2015 caused a lot of damage. But exactly who was… Continue reading

Tis Peterman. (Photo courtesy UTTMWG)

Tribes hire coordinator to battle B.C. mines

Banding together, 16 Southeast tribes will push for a seat at the table in talks with Canada about mining issues on shared waters. The United… Continue reading

Tis Peterman. (Photo courtesy UTTMWG)
City Hall stands on a quiet morning on June 7, 2017. Three City and Borough of Juneau task forces are set to meet this week, addressing public safety, homelessness and mining. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

Bathrooms for homeless downtown, mining ordinance, public safety on city docket this week

Three City and Borough of Juneau task forces are set to meet this week, all of which are still in their early stages. On Tuesday,… Continue reading

City Hall stands on a quiet morning on June 7, 2017. Three City and Borough of Juneau task forces are set to meet this week, addressing public safety, homelessness and mining. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

Suspect in burglaries sentenced to two years

A man arrested in August 2016 after being linked to several burglaries, including one in which the homeowner saw the suspects on a webcam, was… Continue reading

Police & Fire for Monday, Aug. 7, 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

  • Aug 7, 2017
  • By Juneau Empire
  • Crime
A young Sitka black-tailed deer finds fresh greens to eat along Glacier Highway on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Biologists optimistic for deer season

All indications point to a good season for deer hunters in the Juneau area, wildlife biologists say. Deer season opened on Aug. 1 for bucks… Continue reading

A young Sitka black-tailed deer finds fresh greens to eat along Glacier Highway on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)