Washington state suing Trump over immigration order

Washington state suing Trump over immigration order

SEATTLE — Washington state’s attorney general said Monday he is suing President Donald Trump over an executive order that suspended immigration from seven countries with… Continue reading

Washington state suing Trump over immigration order
In this Jan. 18 photo, Youth Advocates of Sitka Assistant Director Jessica Clark speaks at the Sitka Chamber of Commerce luncheon at the Westmark Hotel in Sitka, Alaska. Youth Advocates of Sitka students will soon be peddling smoothies and coffee as a way to gain real life work experience. (James Poulson | Daily Sitka Sentinel)

Young people to train in truck serving coffee, smoothies

SITKA — Youth Advocates of Sitka students will soon be peddling smoothies and coffee as a way to gain real life work experience. A food… Continue reading

In this Jan. 18 photo, Youth Advocates of Sitka Assistant Director Jessica Clark speaks at the Sitka Chamber of Commerce luncheon at the Westmark Hotel in Sitka, Alaska. Youth Advocates of Sitka students will soon be peddling smoothies and coffee as a way to gain real life work experience. (James Poulson | Daily Sitka Sentinel)
John Reese, the last fluent Shm’algyack speaker in Ketchikan, speaks to a language class Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017, in the Ketchikan Indian Community building in Ketchikan, Alaska. Through past U.S. government policy to assimilate Native language and culture to Western ideals, and now, the impeding rush of modern-day society, the Tsimshian language of Sm’algyax and others of Alaska Natives have widely been forgotten. (Taylor Balkom | Ketchikan Daily News)

Tribal elder, KIC work to save Sm’algyax

KETCHIKAN — If tribal elder John Reese could leave behind just one thing, it would be his beloved Tsimshian language. Through past U.S. government policy… Continue reading

John Reese, the last fluent Shm’algyack speaker in Ketchikan, speaks to a language class Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017, in the Ketchikan Indian Community building in Ketchikan, Alaska. Through past U.S. government policy to assimilate Native language and culture to Western ideals, and now, the impeding rush of modern-day society, the Tsimshian language of Sm’algyax and others of Alaska Natives have widely been forgotten. (Taylor Balkom | Ketchikan Daily News)

Deaths of loose pets prompt Fairbanks animal cruelty fines

FAIRBANKS — People caught killing loose pets without cause in Fairbanks face new fines that were passed after several animal deaths. The borough assembly voted… Continue reading

Police calls for Monday, Jan. 30, 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

  • Jan 30, 2017
  • By Juneau Empire

Capitol Decode: Legislature’s second week brings 25 new bills

The second week of the Alaska Legislature brought a continued flood of new legislative proposals including ferry names, Columbus Day and personal investment in the… Continue reading

TMHS sweeps MEHS: Reishus-O’Brien ties single-game record

TMHS sweeps MEHS: Reishus-O’Brien ties single-game record

When senior Noah Reishus-O’Brien is shooting well, his Thunder Mountain High School teammates know to find him. Find him they did Saturday in the second… Continue reading

TMHS sweeps MEHS: Reishus-O’Brien ties single-game record

New lawmaker squarely targets Legislature’s conflicts of interest

Ray Metcalfe sat at a desk next to a wallet full of million-dollar bills and asked Alaska lawmakers to curtail corruption. On Friday, members of… Continue reading

Juneau Harbormaster Dave Borg says their are nearly 40 inoperable boats in Juneau’s harbors during a tour of Aurora Harbor on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Harbor department gives Juneau live-aboards an ultimatum: Move out, or move on

Harbormaster David Borg doesn’t want your boat. He already has too many. As he walked through Aurora Harbor on Thursday, he pointed to three boats… Continue reading

Juneau Harbormaster Dave Borg says their are nearly 40 inoperable boats in Juneau’s harbors during a tour of Aurora Harbor on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Police & Fire for Jan. 29, 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

Prosecutor in Thomas Jack rape case seeks to overturn sentencing referral to three-judge panel

The prosecutor in a child rape case that caused deep divisions within the small Southeast community of Hoonah is seeking to overturn the referral of… Continue reading

Alaska volcano erupts for 2nd day in a row; planes warned

ANCHORAGE — The Alaska Volcano Observatory has raised the aviation warning level after a volcano in the Aleutian Islands erupted again. Bogoslof Volcano erupted Friday… Continue reading

Armed robbery suspects target lone Anchorage women

ANCHORAGE — Anchorage police are warning women to be cautious when walking or in a car alone after three evening armed robberies. Police say in… Continue reading

Alaska fracking projects could get new public comment period

ANCHORAGE — A commission overseeing oil and gas drilling in Alaska is proposing a 10-day public comment period on applications for hydraulic fracturing projects. The… Continue reading

US rig count increases 18 this week to 712; Alaska gains one

HOUSTON — The number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. increased by 18 this week to 712. A year ago,… Continue reading

Alaska Native corporation sues over whistleblower case costsV

KODIAK — An Alaska Native corporation has filed a lawsuit seeking to have an insurance company pay for its defense in a case brought by… Continue reading

Cruise ship worker sentenced by Juneau court to five years for sex assault

A cruise ship worker who was found guilty of two counts of second-degree sexual assault for groping a fellow crew member has been sentenced to… Continue reading

This Day in Juneau History: Jan. 29, 1987

On Jan. 29, 1987, it was confirmed that Gov. Steve Cowper asked negotiators to open a discussion with state workers about cutting state personal costs… Continue reading

Bob Banghart of Juneau accepts a Distinguished Service to the Humanities award from Gov. Bill Walker on Thursday night 2017 at the Juneau Arts and Culture Center during the 2017 Governor’s Awards for the Arts and Humanities. (James Brooks | Juneau Empire)

At Governor’s Awards, Alaska’s artists worry about Trump’s proposed cuts to the NEA

Gov. Bill Walker and almost a quarter of the Alaska Legislature attended Thursday night’s Governor’s Awards for the Arts and Humanities, but the most popular… Continue reading

Bob Banghart of Juneau accepts a Distinguished Service to the Humanities award from Gov. Bill Walker on Thursday night 2017 at the Juneau Arts and Culture Center during the 2017 Governor’s Awards for the Arts and Humanities. (James Brooks | Juneau Empire)
Juneau-Douglas head coach Robert Casperson yells Friday during the Crimson Bears’ 56-61 loss to Ketchikan High School in the Clarke Cochrane Gym. (Taylor Balkom | Ketchikan Daily News)

Kayhi blows past JDHS with fourth quarter comeback

On a stormy Friday night in Ketchikan, the Kayhi Kings defeated the Juneau-Douglas High School Crimson Bears 61-56 in Region V boys basketball action. JDHS… Continue reading

  • Jan 28, 2017
  • By LARRY JOHANSEN
Juneau-Douglas head coach Robert Casperson yells Friday during the Crimson Bears’ 56-61 loss to Ketchikan High School in the Clarke Cochrane Gym. (Taylor Balkom | Ketchikan Daily News)