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Police ID body found near Douglas Bridge

At just before noon Monday, a caller reported to the Juneau Police Department that they had found a body on Douglas Island near the Douglas… Continue reading

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Juneau Federal building to test fire alarms this week

Don’t be alarmed if you hear noise coming from the federal building Monday night. The General Services Administration has announced that it will test fire… Continue reading

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Court of Appeals upholds 2015 ruling in Juneau assault

Despite a victim testifying that she had no memory of an assault, the Alaska Court of Appeals upheld a Juneau Superior Court’s 2015 decision to… Continue reading

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Juneau woman Penny Cotten died in September, but her family is still working to get her remains back to Arkansas. (Courtesy photo | Kyra Matthews)

Family looks to bring mother, sister, ‘best friend’ home after death

More than three months after a Juneau woman’s death, her family is still working to bring her remains back to her original home in Arkansas.… Continue reading

Juneau woman Penny Cotten died in September, but her family is still working to get her remains back to Arkansas. (Courtesy photo | Kyra Matthews)
Audobon Society holds monthly meeting

Audobon Society holds monthly meeting

The Juneau Audubon Society’s monthly meeting is this Thursday at 7 p.m. at the University of Alaska Southeast recreation center, room 116. Jim Beedle will… Continue reading

Audobon Society holds monthly meeting

Assembly set to vote on cruise lawsuit money, Lemon Creek plan

As the City and Borough of Juneau prepares to spend more money on its lawsuit with the cruise line industry, members of the public can… Continue reading

Juneau Youth Services has moved its emergency shelter and transitional living services from the Cornerstone campus to the Black Bear facility on our Montana Creek campus on Back Loop Road. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Youth shelter, long-term housing move to new location

A decades-old service is moving locations, seeking to save costs and become more efficient. Juneau Youth Services has operated services in Juneau for more than… Continue reading

Juneau Youth Services has moved its emergency shelter and transitional living services from the Cornerstone campus to the Black Bear facility on our Montana Creek campus on Back Loop Road. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Classes offer intro to ‘art of peace’

Those at the Juneau Aiki Dojo want people to make a New Year’s resolution to learn the so-called “art of peace.” Aikido, a form of… Continue reading

City will hold open house for property, looking for community-minded buyer

At the end of 2017, Juneau Youth Services (JYS) vacated a City and Borough of Juneau property, and the property is currently for sale. CBJ… Continue reading

Argument between neighbors leads to Friday stabbing at Cedar Park

Argument between neighbors leads to Friday stabbing at Cedar Park

A man was stabbed multiple times at Cedar Park housing complex on Douglas Island Friday night. Police say it happened after an altercation with a… Continue reading

Argument between neighbors leads to Friday stabbing at Cedar Park

Ketchikan company buys Alaska Zip Line Adventures, now owns both Juneau zip lines

Juneau’s two zip line companies will now operate under the same canopy. Alaska Zipline Adventures, a zip line tour at Eaglecrest Ski Area, has been… Continue reading

Public comment wanted for ADF&G fish stock plan

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game expects to stock state waters with approximately 7 million sport fish this year, according to a recent press… Continue reading

Stabbing suspect in custody after briefly evading police

A 39-year-old man is in custody for allegedly stabbing another man Thursday night. Lucas Schneider, of Juneau, allegedly stabbed a 44-year-old man multiple times Thursday… Continue reading

Garrett Schoenberger and Paul Simpson, of Alaska Legacy Partners, bought the previous University of Alaska Southeast book store and administration building in Auke Bay and are offering it as The Jetty for retail options in the Auke Bay area. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Former UAS bookstore to be repurposed into ‘hub’ for local businesses

The University of Alaska Southeast closed its bookstore at Auke Bay in late 2014. The next time that building opens, it could contain a combination… Continue reading

Garrett Schoenberger and Paul Simpson, of Alaska Legacy Partners, bought the previous University of Alaska Southeast book store and administration building in Auke Bay and are offering it as The Jetty for retail options in the Auke Bay area. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Juneau man indicted on 21 counts of child porn possession

A Juneau man was indicted in December on 21 counts of child pornography possession. A grand jury indicted Joshua Youll, 21, alleging that Youll knowingly… Continue reading

State regulator approves electric vehicle rate

Alaska’s utility regulator has closed the book on a special rate for charging electric vehicles in Juneau. In an order issued Wednesday, the Regulatory Commission… Continue reading

Courtesy Photo | SERRC  Alma Espinoza, right, receives one-on-one math tutoring from The Learning Connection educator Joyanne Bloom in December 2017, at the 210 Ferry Way location. TLC offers free classes and tutoring for adults.

The Learning Center to host open house

The Learning Connection is hosting an open house on Wednesday, Jan. 17 at 5 p.m. to celebrate the new year and new resolutions. The public… Continue reading

Courtesy Photo | SERRC  Alma Espinoza, right, receives one-on-one math tutoring from The Learning Connection educator Joyanne Bloom in December 2017, at the 210 Ferry Way location. TLC offers free classes and tutoring for adults.
Mark Anthony De Simone, 53, arrives in Juneau District Court for his arraignment is this May 2016 file photo. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

More concrete trial date set in De Simone murder trial

The trial of a man accused of a 2016 murder has been pushed back repeatedly over the past year, and court officials hope they have… Continue reading

Mark Anthony De Simone, 53, arrives in Juneau District Court for his arraignment is this May 2016 file photo. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Local singer-songwriter plays first Juneau show following 2017 tour

After an arduous year of touring in 2017, Juneau singer-songwriter Marian Call is playing in town this Friday for the first time in a while.… Continue reading

City officials identify four areas where borough boundaries can expand

For years, the City and Borough of Juneau has looked at expanding its borders. At a Committee of the Whole meeting Wednesday, city officials took… Continue reading