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Family sought in connection to Ohio massacre

Ohio authorities are looking to Alaska to track down four members of a family connected to the execution of eight people in their state more… Continue reading

  • Jun 19, 2017
  • By Juneau Empire
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Alea Oien takes top prize at Gold Rush Days

Alea Oien took home another top prize from Gold Rush Days, coming out as the best female miner and Babe of the Woods in the… Continue reading

The photo on the left was taken in 1986, the one on the right in 2012. In these 26 years the Mendenhall Glacier retreated roughly a mile, and vertically thinned about 700 feet in some places. (Photo courtesy of Mark Kelley)

With new book, longtime Alaska photographer reflects on Mendenhall Glacier

Standing outside his studio, photographer Mark Kelley grinned broadly and pointed to a tree next to the parking lot. Two bald eagles perched at the… Continue reading

The photo on the left was taken in 1986, the one on the right in 2012. In these 26 years the Mendenhall Glacier retreated roughly a mile, and vertically thinned about 700 feet in some places. (Photo courtesy of Mark Kelley)

Police and Fire for Monday, June 19, 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

Juneau court roundup: Indictments and sentencings

Here is a list of recent indictments, sentencings and other court proceedings from the Juneau District and Superior Courts. Indictments • Chato Michael Moss, 27,… Continue reading

  • Jun 19, 2017
  • By Juneau Empire
Dave Meiners goes through his gillnet in preparation for the first opening of the year for Juneau gillnetters. (Kevin Gullufsen | Juneau Empire)

On the docks, no sympathy for deadlocked lawmakers

Boats don’t have wheels. This may go without saying, but as Juneau commercial fisherman Brian Delay joked Friday at Don D. Statter Harbor, it’s worth… Continue reading

Dave Meiners goes through his gillnet in preparation for the first opening of the year for Juneau gillnetters. (Kevin Gullufsen | Juneau Empire)
James Brooks | Juneau Empire Gov. Bill Walker speaks to reporters during a press conference Friday, June 16, 2017 in the Alaska Capitol.

Alaska remains on course for statewide shutdown; second special session begins

After its first special session ended in failure, the Alaska Legislature is still searching for a way to avert a July 1 statewide government shutdown.… Continue reading

James Brooks | Juneau Empire Gov. Bill Walker speaks to reporters during a press conference Friday, June 16, 2017 in the Alaska Capitol.
This surveillance video still shows a burglary suspect at the Liquor Barrel store Monday night. (Photo courtesy the Juneau Police Department)

JPD releases video images of liquor store robbery

The Juneau Police Department on Friday released video stills and a surveillance video clip from Monday night’s robbery of a Lemon Creek liquor store robbery.… Continue reading

  • Jun 18, 2017
  • By LIZ KELLAR
This surveillance video still shows a burglary suspect at the Liquor Barrel store Monday night. (Photo courtesy the Juneau Police Department)
The future crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Bailey Barco stand at attention during the commissioning ceremony for the ship Wednesday afternoon. (Erin Granger | For the Juneau Empire)

Coast Guard cutter Bailey Barco makes its way to Ketchikan

Following its commissioning ceremony Wednesday, Alaska’s newest Coast Guard fast-response cutter, Bailey Barco, made its way to its home port of Ketchikan Saturday morning. For… Continue reading

  • Jun 18, 2017
  • By ERIN GRANGER
The future crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Bailey Barco stand at attention during the commissioning ceremony for the ship Wednesday afternoon. (Erin Granger | For the Juneau Empire)

Pre-register for Only Fools Run at Midnight

Pre-registration is under way through June 22 for the Only Fools Run at Midnight event on June 24. This year’s event is hosted by Central… Continue reading

Children attending the Juneau Tlingit and Haida Community Council Culture Camp dance in welcome of the newly restored Yax t&

Tlingit community welcomes restored totem pole at Auke Bay

On a rainy Friday morning at Auke Recreation Area, members of the Juneau and Southeast Tlingit community welcomed the newly restored Yax té (Big Dipper)… Continue reading

  • Jun 18, 2017
  • By ERIN GRANGER
Children attending the Juneau Tlingit and Haida Community Council Culture Camp dance in welcome of the newly restored Yax t&

TR stages ‘Running With Pretty Sharp Things’

This year, playwright and Theater in the Rough co-founder Aaron Elmore celebrated 25 years of producing plays in Juneau with wife and co-founder Katie Jensen.… Continue reading

Smoke detectors avert more serious fire at Riverside Drive home

Capital City Fire/Rescue Assistant Fire Chief Chad Cameron credited the smoke detectors in a residence for averting a more extensive fire at a residence Friday… Continue reading

Police & Fire for Sunday, June 18, 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

  • Jun 18, 2017
  • By Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Police & Fire for Friday, June 16, 2017

Police & Fire for Friday, June 16, 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

  • Jun 16, 2017
  • By Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Police & Fire for Friday, June 16, 2017

Vehicle fire investigated as arson

An early-morning vehicle fire at a Juneau boat harbor is being investigated as arson, Capital City Fire/Rescue Assistant Fire Chief Ed Quinto said in a… Continue reading

  • Jun 16, 2017
  • By Juneau Empire
A full moon sets over the Chilkat Mountain Range on the west side of Lynn Canal. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire file)

Juneau Access is dead, but what about the millions saved to build it?

Now that Gov. Bill Walker has deemed the Juneau Road dead, lawmakers are trying to carve up the carcass. On Wednesday evening, the Alaska House… Continue reading

A full moon sets over the Chilkat Mountain Range on the west side of Lynn Canal. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire file)
Bob Banghart, the Owner’s Rep for the New JACC, speaks to the Juneau Chamber of Commerce on Thursday. The New JACC could start construction next April, Banghart said. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

New JACC entering new fundraising phase

Organizers of the new Juneau Arts and Culture Center (JACC) are finished with the “quiet” fundraising period and are ready to make some noise. In… Continue reading

Bob Banghart, the Owner’s Rep for the New JACC, speaks to the Juneau Chamber of Commerce on Thursday. The New JACC could start construction next April, Banghart said. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)
Bear cub in the meadow at the Mendenhall Glacier on June 8. (Photo by Kerry Howard)

Bear necessities: What you need to know to stay safe

Southeast Alaska is bear country. This time of year, Alaska’s ursine denizens are frequenting neighborhoods and local trails looking for food, often putting themselves within… Continue reading

Bear cub in the meadow at the Mendenhall Glacier on June 8. (Photo by Kerry Howard)
James Brooks | Juneau Empire Sen. Mia Costello, R-Anchorage, and Rep. Adam Wool, D-Fairbanks, smile as Gov. Bill Walker signs House Bill 132, which allows ride-sharing companies to operate in Alaska, on Thursday in the Capitol.

Lyft and Uber are now available in Alaska

Lyft and Uber have left the starting line. In a brief ceremony Thursday afternoon, Gov. Bill Walker signed legislation allowing ride-sharing “transportation network companies” to… Continue reading

James Brooks | Juneau Empire Sen. Mia Costello, R-Anchorage, and Rep. Adam Wool, D-Fairbanks, smile as Gov. Bill Walker signs House Bill 132, which allows ride-sharing companies to operate in Alaska, on Thursday in the Capitol.