Romantic chamber music at the state library

Romantic chamber music at the state library

Con Brio Chamber Series will hold its “Love in the Last of the Light – a concert of romantic music” concert this weekend. Performances are… Continue reading

Romantic chamber music at the state library
Nathan Gaudreault, left, and Tyler Gress work their way up The Rock Dump’s climbing walls on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2008. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Rock Dump fundraises to move gym

Juneau’s only climbing gym is looking for a new location. The move comes with a big fundraising challenge, which they’ll attempt to overcome, at least… Continue reading

Nathan Gaudreault, left, and Tyler Gress work their way up The Rock Dump’s climbing walls on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2008. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Cassandra Strahin, left, and Nicole Huntsman, of Allen Marine, deliver 30 frozen turkeys to the Glory Hole on Monday, Nov. 6, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Looking to donate food this Thanksgiving season? Here’s how.

This time of year, as Juneau residents prepare their Thanksgiving feasts, a few local organizations are helping those in need prepare for their Thanksgiving meals.… Continue reading

Cassandra Strahin, left, and Nicole Huntsman, of Allen Marine, deliver 30 frozen turkeys to the Glory Hole on Monday, Nov. 6, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Kindness and free cocoa at field house

Kindness and free cocoa at field house

The Juneau Police Department Year of Kindness (JPDYOK) Steering Committee will be hosting “Cocoa and Kindness” at the Dimond Park Field House at 1-4 p.m.… Continue reading

Kindness and free cocoa at field house

FOX fight blocks football in Juneau

A dispute between Juneau’s FOX TV affiliate and cable TV provider GCI is likely to keep Alaskans from watching football this weekend. In a sternly… Continue reading

Juneau expected to get 3-6 inches of snow today

UPDATE: The National Weather Service’s winter storm warning for Juneau has been downgraded to an advisory, with new snow totals around 3 to 6 inches.… Continue reading

The Mendenhall Glacier on Nov. 7, 2017. (Angelo Saggiomo | Juneau Empire)

Tourism businesses to Congress: Step up for recreation

Southeast tourism leaders are asking Congress to increase U.S. Forest Service recreation funding, they wrote in an open letter this week. USFS’ recreation budget has… Continue reading

The Mendenhall Glacier on Nov. 7, 2017. (Angelo Saggiomo | Juneau Empire)
Alaska Electric Light & Power President and General Manager Connie Hulbert speaks to the City and Borough of Juneau Finance Committee on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017. Hulbert sought to help the committee members further understand the process that the Regulatory Commission of Alaska goes through to set electric rates. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

AEL&P president expresses faith that rates will not rise under new ownership

Getting people to understand electric rates and the way they’re regulated is a tough task. Connie Hulbert, the president and general manager of Alaska Electric… Continue reading

Alaska Electric Light & Power President and General Manager Connie Hulbert speaks to the City and Borough of Juneau Finance Committee on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017. Hulbert sought to help the committee members further understand the process that the Regulatory Commission of Alaska goes through to set electric rates. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)
Robert Gibson, a glass blower from Skagway, shows off his wares at the 2013 Sons of Norway, Svalbard Lodge Holiday Bazaar in Juneau. This year’s bazaar is taking place this Saturday. (Photo courtesy of Elfrida Nord)

Holiday Bazaar aims to prep Juneau for season

The Sons of Norway, Svalbard Lodge of Juneau wasn’t able to hold its annual Holiday Bazaar last year, but the event is back this year… Continue reading

Robert Gibson, a glass blower from Skagway, shows off his wares at the 2013 Sons of Norway, Svalbard Lodge Holiday Bazaar in Juneau. This year’s bazaar is taking place this Saturday. (Photo courtesy of Elfrida Nord)
Employees of the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development watch mining students in the Entry Level Underground Mining Training program learn how to hand drill in the AJ Mine in June 2010. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Mining Committee examines applications, possible roles of public members

Applications are coming in from members of the public looking to be on the Assembly Mining Committee, and the current members of the committee met… Continue reading

Employees of the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development watch mining students in the Entry Level Underground Mining Training program learn how to hand drill in the AJ Mine in June 2010. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Fashion, shopping event aims to raise money, self-esteem

Local fashion will be on display Saturday, with the intent of helping build self-esteem in the Juneau community. The third annual Style-O-Rama fashion show and… Continue reading

Alaska Electric Light and Power Company Lemon Creek operations center in Juneau. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

State regulators reject sale of AEL&P to Canadian firm

Alaska’s utility regulator has rejected a request from Canadian firm Hydro One to take over Alaska Electric Light and Power. The rejection was based on… Continue reading

Alaska Electric Light and Power Company Lemon Creek operations center in Juneau. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Water remains open in front of Nugget Falls on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Juneau man found dead at Mendenhall Glacier

A man has been found dead in the water at the Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area, according to Alaska State Troopers. Ryan Johanson, age 25 of… Continue reading

Water remains open in front of Nugget Falls on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Juneau police guard a body found along the waterfront south of the Juneau Public Library on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Body discovered near downtown library

Construction workers near the Marine Parking Garage downtown reported the discovery of a body to the Juneau Police Department on Thursday morning, and responders found… Continue reading

Juneau police guard a body found along the waterfront south of the Juneau Public Library on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Indian Cove boat now in Hoonah, cause of sinking still unknown

The boat that nearly sank in Indian Cove was towed to Hoonah earlier this week, Coast Guard spokesperson Petty Officer 1st Class Bill Colclough said… Continue reading

John Grama takes his hat off as a float of veterans nears during the Juneau 4th of July parade on Tuesday, July 4, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Dinner aims to assist local veterans

As veterans across the country are honored this weekend, those in Juneau have a chance Saturday night to make a difference in the lives of… Continue reading

John Grama takes his hat off as a float of veterans nears during the Juneau 4th of July parade on Tuesday, July 4, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Alleged drunken driver crashes into ditch near Fred Meyer intersection

On Wednesday afternoon, a car driven by an alleged drunken driver slid off Egan Drive near Fred Meyer, resulting in a flurry of calls to… Continue reading

Cassidy Coulter waits outside the Mendenhall Tower Apartments during a fire alarm on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017. Work on the building’s boilers set off the alarm. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

False alarm at Mendenhall Towers

For a brief moment Wednesday, it appeared there was a fire at Mendenhall Towers Apartments. At about 11:50 a.m., as Capital City Fire/Rescue Assistant Chief… Continue reading

Cassidy Coulter waits outside the Mendenhall Tower Apartments during a fire alarm on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017. Work on the building’s boilers set off the alarm. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Trespasser breaks into Douglas residence, uses bathroom, leaves

Just a couple days after moving to Juneau, a 23-year-old woman received an unwelcome housewarming gift — a trespasser in her bathroom. On Saturday evening,… Continue reading

Kyle Worl talks at the University of Alaska Southeast campus on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017. Worl, a veteran of the World Eskimo-Indian Olympics, will be coaching teams at both Juneau-Douglas and Thunder Mountain High Schools and hopes to organize a team representing Juneau at next spring’s Native Youth Olympics in Anchorage. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

For the first time since the 1980s, Juneau will compete at the Native Youth Olympics

His body curled like a pretzel, Kyle Worl focused his eyes on a ball dangling from a string more than 6 feet in the air.… Continue reading

Kyle Worl talks at the University of Alaska Southeast campus on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017. Worl, a veteran of the World Eskimo-Indian Olympics, will be coaching teams at both Juneau-Douglas and Thunder Mountain High Schools and hopes to organize a team representing Juneau at next spring’s Native Youth Olympics in Anchorage. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)