Allison Ireland-Haight talks Wednesday, May 24, 2017, about being a student speaker for the Juneau-Douglas High School graduation ceremony taking place on Sunday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

‘The last of the millennials’: Meet three of Juneau’s high school graduation speakers

Nearly 400 students are graduating high school on Sunday, and a select few will stand in front of their classmates and try to sum up… Continue reading

Allison Ireland-Haight talks Wednesday, May 24, 2017, about being a student speaker for the Juneau-Douglas High School graduation ceremony taking place on Sunday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
In this file photo from 2015, a protester stands next to rubber boots on the steps of the Alaska State Capitol during a rally to bring attention to the long-term protection of transboundary waters, principally the Taku, Stikine and Unuk watersheds. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Mallott holds Transboundary mines meeting

Proposed Canadian mining projects on several shared rivers in Southeast Alaska has alarmed tribes, fishermen and environmental groups for years. They say lack of Canadian… Continue reading

In this file photo from 2015, a protester stands next to rubber boots on the steps of the Alaska State Capitol during a rally to bring attention to the long-term protection of transboundary waters, principally the Taku, Stikine and Unuk watersheds. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Local authors take to sea in annual event

Six local authors will take to the sea Friday for an evening of whale-watching, wine tasting and literary talk in Hearthside Bookstore’s annual Authors at… Continue reading

Brad Folckomer, perishable foods manager for Foodland IGA, left, and cashier Brian Lauth deliver 29 boxes of food for the store’s 3 Square Program to Riverbend Elementary School on Wednesday, May 24, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

IGA gives hungry students food for summer

The representatives from IGA were hardly inside the doors of Riverbend Elementary School when Principal Michelle Byer rushed toward them Wednesday. “Are you familiar with… Continue reading

Brad Folckomer, perishable foods manager for Foodland IGA, left, and cashier Brian Lauth deliver 29 boxes of food for the store’s 3 Square Program to Riverbend Elementary School on Wednesday, May 24, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Police & Fire for Thursday, May 25, 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

  • May 25, 2017
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  • Crime
Joseph Corry Tong, left, and Derek Hunter Goodman appear in Juneau District Court for arraignment on burglary charges on Wednesday, May 24, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Homeowner chases off burglars, follows getaway van, IDs perps

A woman came home Tuesday night to catch two men in the act of burglarizing her residence, chasing them off and then helping lead police… Continue reading

  • May 24, 2017
  • By LIZ KELLAR
Joseph Corry Tong, left, and Derek Hunter Goodman appear in Juneau District Court for arraignment on burglary charges on Wednesday, May 24, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
The newly remodeled section of the Douglas Harbor. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Douglas Harbor ribbon-cutting ceremony taking place Friday

Though it opened up in mid-April, the newly renovated Douglas Harbor will be officially introduced to the public Friday. At noon, Docks &Harbors is holding… Continue reading

The newly remodeled section of the Douglas Harbor. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
JPD officers will be doing patrols out the road starting Friday and will continue until early morning on Monday in order to discourageunderage drinking, as well as drinking and driving. The JPD Mobile Command Post will be in operation at Eagle Beach from Saturdayevening until Monday morning. (Thinkstock)

Juneau police increase patrols for Memorial Day, graduation weekend

The Juneau Police Department is gearing up to ensure safety this Memorial Day weekend by deploying a team to work out the road, JPD Lt.… Continue reading

  • May 24, 2017
  • By Juneau Empire
JPD officers will be doing patrols out the road starting Friday and will continue until early morning on Monday in order to discourageunderage drinking, as well as drinking and driving. The JPD Mobile Command Post will be in operation at Eagle Beach from Saturdayevening until Monday morning. (Thinkstock)
The Juneau-Douglas City Museum is offering historical downtown walking tours every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday through Sept. 21. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

City Museum starts downtown history tour

The Juneau-Douglas City Museum hosts walking history tours of downtown this Thursday and every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 1:30 p.m. through Sept. 21. Join… Continue reading

The Juneau-Douglas City Museum is offering historical downtown walking tours every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday through Sept. 21. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Police & Fire for Wednesday, May 24, 2017

Police & Fire for Wednesday, May 24, 2017

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  • May 24, 2017
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  • Crime
Police & Fire for Wednesday, May 24, 2017

Floyd Dryden student uses poetry winnings to donate to hospital

More than 70 patients recovering from surgery at Bartlett Regional Hospital will soon be able to pass the time better, thanks to a middle-schooler’s love… Continue reading

Airline passenger who assaulted officers at Juneau airport loses court appeal

A Juneau man who pleaded no contest in 2015 to charges including assault and resisting arrest has lost an appeal of his sentence. David Alan… Continue reading

  • May 24, 2017
  • By LIZ KELLAR
Campers with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder at a Whitecrow Village Family Camp, where people can experience successful strategies in an interdependent community of families, professionals, and people who live with an FASD. (Photo courtesy of the Whitecrow Village)

Whitecrow Village camp comes to Juneau, help kids with FASD

It’s been called an invisible disorder. For kids with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder — an umbrella term describing the range of effects that can occur… Continue reading

  • May 24, 2017
  • By LIZ KELLAR
Campers with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder at a Whitecrow Village Family Camp, where people can experience successful strategies in an interdependent community of families, professionals, and people who live with an FASD. (Photo courtesy of the Whitecrow Village)
A Coastal Helicopters tour returns to the Juneau International Airport on Tuesday, May 23, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Helicopter crashes on Herbert Glacier, only minor injuries reported

A helicopter returning from a tour crashed on a glacier Monday night, but only minor injuries were reported. “A Coastal Helicopter was returning to Juneau… Continue reading

  • May 23, 2017
  • By Juneau Empire
A Coastal Helicopters tour returns to the Juneau International Airport on Tuesday, May 23, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
The Treadwell Mine Salt Water Pump House on Sandy Beach in Douglas as seen from Mt. Roberts on September 25, 2013. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Human remains found near Sandy Beach

State workers dredging a section of Gastineau Channel on Monday made a grisly discovery: they pulled a human leg with a boot still attached to… Continue reading

  • May 23, 2017
  • By LIZ KELLAR
The Treadwell Mine Salt Water Pump House on Sandy Beach in Douglas as seen from Mt. Roberts on September 25, 2013. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Six-week sewer main project starting on Glacier Highway

In addition to repaving Glacier Highway, the City and Borough of Juneau is also replacing the sewer force main on the street between Anka Street… Continue reading

Chawn Summerall, right, and Everett Johnson talk about being harassed by police while at Marine Park on Tuesday, May 23, 2017. Juneau’s homeless population has moved from the doorways of South Franklin Street to Marine Park after the Assembly passed a no-camping ordinance earlier this year. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Homeless frustrated at police enforcement at Marine Park

Everett Johnson only gets three or four hours of sleep per night. Johnson has been living on the street in Juneau since 2012, and he’s… Continue reading

Chawn Summerall, right, and Everett Johnson talk about being harassed by police while at Marine Park on Tuesday, May 23, 2017. Juneau’s homeless population has moved from the doorways of South Franklin Street to Marine Park after the Assembly passed a no-camping ordinance earlier this year. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Juneau Crime Line highlights Hickok’s Trading Post break-in

The Juneau Crime Line has chosen a recent break-in at downtown store Hickok’s Trading Post as its “Crime of the Week.” Just before 5 a.m.… Continue reading

New JACC architects to meet with public

The design of the new Juneau Arts and Culture Center (JACC) has involved community members at every step of the way, and that collaboration continues… Continue reading

Police & Fire for Tuesday, May 23, 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

  • May 23, 2017
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  • Crime