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Smoke rises from a home on Fritz Cove Road on Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018. (Capital City Fire/Rescue | Courtesy Photo)

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Nobody harmed in Fritz Cove basement fire

A fire broke out at a home on Fritz Cove Road on Saturday night, Capital City Fire/Rescue Assistant…

Kevin Allen, pictured in 2016 as a candidate for Juneau School Board.

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Thunder Mountain grad will run for school board again

Kevin Allen is hoping that the third time will be the charm.

City Hall stands on a quiet morning on June 7, 2017. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire File)

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Field almost set for municipal election

Entering the final day for candidates to register for the municipal election, there are still a few details…

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Indictments handed down for Franklin Street thefts

A woman became violent after being caught stealing from a downtown jewelry store in July, according to charging…

The Housing First Project in September 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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City might commit money to Housing First expansion

Housing First might be expanding sooner than planned, and the city might again help foot the bill.

Eva Bornstein, program officer for the Juneau Economic Development Council, speaks at the Juneau Chamber of Commerce Luncheon at the Moose Lodge on Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018 alongside JEDC intern Gunnar Schultz. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

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Visitors, legislative staff concerned about safety in downtown Juneau, survey says

Visitors to Juneau would like to see downtown cleaned up, both literally and figuratively, according to two Juneau…

Donald Habeger, community coordinator for the Juneau Reentry Coalition, opens a community meeting addressing the barriers to housing that post-incarcerated people in Juneau face. The meeting took place at Centennial Hall on Wednesday, April 18, 2018. (Richard McGrail | Juneau Empire File)

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Habeger declares run for Assembly

Don Habeger has lived in Juneau for nearly 40 years, and though he’s worked in politics, he’s never…

Capital City Fire/Rescue firefighters work to secure a former Waste Management recycling building that caught fire on Aug. 9, 2018. The building was already being demolished when the fire happened, CCFR officials said (Courtesy Photo | Capital City Fire/Rescue)

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Demolition efforts spark fire at former recycling building

A building that was being demolished caught fire early Thursday morning, Capital City Fire/Rescue officials said.

Capital City Fire/Rescue Chief Rich Etheridge (left) and Deputy City Manager Mila Cosgrove look over a spreadsheet that lays out staffing costs for the fire department at a meeting at City Hall on Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

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City open to spending more in staffing fire department

Capital City Fire/Rescue might get more money for staffing increases than previously thought. That staffing will only be…

Lilah Gaguine, 4, laughs as her mother Becca holds her near Project Playground on the first day of the community build, Aug. 8, 2018. Lilah saved up her allowance for a year to donate to the rebuild, and was invited as an honorary volunteer. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

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As community playground build begins, volunteers honor young girl for donation

Volunteers arrived at Project Playground on Wednesday for the first day of the community rebuild, wielding saws, hammers,…

A sign at the start of Nugget Falls Trail, near the Mendenhall Glacier, warns visitors of flooding on the popular pathway. (Kevin Gullufsen | Juneau Empire)

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Batten down the hatches: flood expected Thursday

A sign on Nugget Falls Trail warns trail users of effects from a flood this week, brought by…

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Woman admits to collecting unemployment payments while employed

A Juneau resident will be doing community service and paying restitution after pleading guilty to fraudulently collecting unemployment…

Chicken Yard Park is pictured on Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

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Long-ignored city code violation putting future of downtown park at risk

City officials and the residents of Starr Hill are at odds about the future of Juneau’s oldest park,…

Wooden boards cover up damage made by a drunk driver at Dzantik’i Heeni Middle School on Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018. The crash occurred July 31, police say. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

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Drunk driver smashes into middle school

The usual back-to-school preparations were going on at Dzantik’i Heeni Middle School on Tuesday afternoon, as maintenance employees…

Joe Kahken, a retired President & CEO of Goldbelt, Inc., speaks about his time with the Juneau-area Alaska Native corporation during an interview on Wednesday, August 1, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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People of Juneau: Goldbelt’s first CEO reflects on lifetime of involvement

Today, Goldbelt Inc. is a booming Alaska Native corporation that owns lands throughout Southeast Alaska and has thrived…

Dan Elstad. (Courtesy Photo)

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REACH hires new executive director

Disability services provider REACH Inc. selected a new executive director Monday. The 250-employee agency offered the job to…

The Norwegian Joy during a sea trial. (Courtesy Photo | Norwegian Cruise Line)

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Alaska to see second megaship next year

A second megaship will bring cruise ship passangers to Alaska starting next spring.

Tourists take shelter at Marine Park during a heavy rain shower on Monday, Aug. 14, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Sunshine gives way to a soggy (and potentially record-breaking) week

Après soleil, le déluge.

Juneau School District Director of Student Services Bridget Weiss, right, and Superintendent Dr. Mark Miller talk on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Weiss selected as interim superintendent

For at least this school year, the Juneau School District has its new superintendent.

Landry Dillingham, 10, outraces Alder Caouette, 10, at the finish line for third place in the Douglas Dirt Derby on Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018 at Savikko Park in Douglas. The event raised around $6,000 for the American Diabetes Association. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

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Children race through Savikko Park for good cause

Reed Maier led for the whole time in the final race of Saturday’s Douglas Dirt Derby. Even as…