Photo: Dressed for success

Charlie Gallant, right, empties garbage containers with Brian Felipe for Pacific Waste on South Franklin Street on Wednesday. Gallant said, “Last week I saw a… Continue reading

CCFR extinguishes Riverside duplex fire

A fire at a duplex in the Mendenhall Valley had Capital City Fire/Rescue working late into the night on Tuesday to put out the blaze.… Continue reading

And a new permit sign for an outdoor restaurant where Tracy's used to be.

Tracy’s King Crab Shack gets new spot on S. Franklin

Tracy’s King Crab Shack has a new location — about 100 feet down South Franklin Street from where it used to be located.The crab shack… Continue reading

And a new permit sign for an outdoor restaurant where Tracy's used to be.
Kerry and Richard Wycoff hold a picture of their son, Michael, on Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, in front of a new business they are starting in his honor located at Louie's Douglas Inn.

Rallying around the grill: Nano’s Grill helps family keep late son’s spirit alive

When Kerry and Richard Tucker’s son Michael passed away in April, like many grieving parents they were despondent: Richard found it hard taking direction at… Continue reading

Kerry and Richard Wycoff hold a picture of their son, Michael, on Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, in front of a new business they are starting in his honor located at Louie's Douglas Inn.

Video: A harmonica harmony

John d’Armand, right, listens to Cary Shilts play a 12-hole Hohner Marine Band harmonica at the entrance of Foodland IGA on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016.… Continue reading

NTSB: 1 dead in plane crash in Alaska

ANCHORAGE — Responders say one person has died in a plane crash in Alaska’s interior.Clint Johnson, the head of the National Transportation Safety Board’s Alaska… Continue reading

Rasmuson Foundation awards $525K to Southeast

The Rasmuson Foundation awarded $525,000 to select Southeast Alaska community organizations, nonprofits and municipalities during the Board of Directors’ biannual meeting in November.The City and… Continue reading

Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion James Harris, an English teacher at Soldotna High School, accepts his title as the 2017 Alaska Teacher of the Year during an assembly Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2016 at the school in Soldotna, Alaska.

Soldotna man named Alaska’s Teacher of the Year

KENAI — James Harris, an English teacher at Soldotna High School, is the state’s new Teacher of the Year.Harris was awarded the title by Alaska… Continue reading

Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion James Harris, an English teacher at Soldotna High School, accepts his title as the 2017 Alaska Teacher of the Year during an assembly Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2016 at the school in Soldotna, Alaska.

Anchorage straggles behind as other cities open pot shops

ANCHORAGE — Marijuana shops have started to open up for business in Fairbanks, Juneau and Valdez, but Anchorage is still weeks away from having its… Continue reading

Sitka hydroelectric plant down for repairs

SITKA — The city of Sitka has been using diesel generators to fulfill resident’s increasing power demands as a hydroelectric plant remains shut down for… Continue reading

JPD shooting victim released on bail; faces Washington court date

A man shot by a JPD officer will be released from jail in Washington state once he pays $10,000 bail, court records reveal. It was… Continue reading

Scientists explore sunken mini sub near Pearl Harbor

Scientists explore sunken mini sub near Pearl Harbor

ANCHORAGE — Ocean waters are taking a toll on a sunken mini submarine 5 miles off the entrance to Pearl Harbor.The Japanese Imperial Navy vessel… Continue reading

Scientists explore sunken mini sub near Pearl Harbor

Thousands attend Pearl Harbor anniversary ceremony

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — Thousands of people gathered at Pearl Harbor on Wednesday for a ceremony marking the 75th anniversary of the attack that plunged… Continue reading

For phone scammers, ’tis the season

When local grandmother Marjorie Haffner recently received a call from one of her grandkids, she knew something was up.She had dealt with this before.“The voice… Continue reading

Fire marshal seeks info on Sunday boat fire

The fire marshal is asking anyone with information about a Mendenhall Valley boat fire early Sunday morning to come forward.Capital City Fire/Rescue responded to the… Continue reading

Corrections and clarifications for Dec. 7, 2016

Saturday’s police shooting was the first time since 2007 that a Juneau Police Department officer shot an individual. Department officers have shot at (but not… Continue reading

Dozens of flights at Sea-Tac canceled due to icy conditions

SEATTLE — Dozens of flights have been canceled at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport because of winter weather conditions.Alaska Airlines canceled about 35 flights from morning until… Continue reading

City landscape architect is Chamber speaker this week

Michele Elfers, a landscape architect with the City and Borough of Juneau Engineering and Public Works Department, will be the featured speaker at this week’s… Continue reading

Around town for Wednesday, Dec. 7

Women, Infants and Children walk-in clinic, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., SEARHC Juneau WIC Clinic, 3245 Hospital Drive, first floor. Free nutrition services for income-eligible women who… Continue reading

Governor's Open House on Tuesday.

Braving winter storm, Juneau lines up for open house

Like many long-running traditions, the annual holiday open house at the Governor’s Mansion means something different to everybody who walks through the door.For most of… Continue reading

Governor's Open House on Tuesday.