Juneau deputy mayor announces campaign for House seat

Juneau’s deputy mayor has his sights on state office. On Tuesday, Deputy Mayor Jerry Nankervis filed a letter of intent with the Alaska Public Offices… Continue reading

The Mendenhall River flows into the Mendenhall Wetlands State Game Refuge on Monday, Nov. 6, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Hunter rescued on wetlands after tide rises quickly

A duck hunt on the Mendenhall Wetlands State Game Refuge quickly turned into a dire situation for a Juneau hunter Monday afternoon. At 12:50 p.m.… Continue reading

The Mendenhall River flows into the Mendenhall Wetlands State Game Refuge on Monday, Nov. 6, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Alaska Writer Laureate Ernestine Hayes delivers her keynote speech at the Power & Privilege Symposium at the University of Alaska Southeast on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

‘Social justice warriors’: UAS event takes deeper look at roles of power and privilege in education, society

When she heard about the first Power &Privilege Symposium at the University of Alaska Southeast in 2016, Dr. Barb Amarok was elated. The University of… Continue reading

Alaska Writer Laureate Ernestine Hayes delivers her keynote speech at the Power & Privilege Symposium at the University of Alaska Southeast on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Monthly Mudrooms event sheds light on poor listening skills

Everybody makes mistakes, and next Tuesday, seven Juneau residents will share their personal experiences on the topic. The monthly Mudrooms storytelling event takes place at… Continue reading

Wildlife troopers locate lost hunter on Shelter Island

Alaska State Troopers rescued a Juneau man Sunday after he and his father got separated during a deer hunt on Shelter Island, according to a… Continue reading

Family Promise reports helping six families find housing in first six months

This May, the Juneau chapter of Family Promise began serving local families in need, and last week marked its six-month anniversary. Shannon Fisher, the executive… Continue reading

Municipal Attorney Amy Mead, left, swears-in new member Rob Edwardson and returning members Maria Gladziszewski and Jess Kiehl, right, at the Juneau Assembly meeting on Monday, Oct. 16, 2017. At the Monday, Nov. 6 Assembly meeting, Edwardson asked the Assembly to direct Mead to write up an ordinance that would restore the full senior sales tax exemption. The motion failed, but Assembly members said they would talk about the issue later on. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Assembly to talk about senior sales tax exemption, but not now

The end of Monday’s City and Borough of Juneau Assembly meeting took a bit of an unexpected turn, courtesy of the newest Assembly member. Robert… Continue reading

Municipal Attorney Amy Mead, left, swears-in new member Rob Edwardson and returning members Maria Gladziszewski and Jess Kiehl, right, at the Juneau Assembly meeting on Monday, Oct. 16, 2017. At the Monday, Nov. 6 Assembly meeting, Edwardson asked the Assembly to direct Mead to write up an ordinance that would restore the full senior sales tax exemption. The motion failed, but Assembly members said they would talk about the issue later on. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Audubon Society meets on Thursday

The Juneau Audubon Society’s next meeting is Thursday, Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. at the University of Alaska Southeast recreation center room 116. This month’s… Continue reading

The former Public Safety Building on Whittier Street is the top choice for a warming center which could open Nov. 15 from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. every night. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Assembly approves funding for warming center

On Monday night, the City and Borough of Juneau Assembly unanimously voted to fund a winter warming center, which aims to be a warm place… Continue reading

The former Public Safety Building on Whittier Street is the top choice for a warming center which could open Nov. 15 from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. every night. (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)

Turkey donation kick-starts annual Thanksgiving food drive

When the white van pulled up in front of the Glory Hole soup kitcken and homeless shelter on Monday afternoon, a handful of people inside… 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)

Some Douglas residences to be without water Monday

Juneau Empire Rain is in the forecast, but Monday might be a bit of a dry day for some Douglas residents. Starting at 8 a.m.,… Continue reading

Assembly to vote on warming center funds, examine affordable downtown housing

City officials hope to have a warming center set up in just nine days, and the City and Borough of Juneau Assembly will vote on… Continue reading

State wildlife biologist Kris Larson photographed this wolf on Prince of Wales Island in November 2016. (Courtesy Photo | Kris Larson ADF&G)

A predator and a pedestal

Judy and Herb Wright operate the Point Baker Trading Post from May to September, selling milk and eggs to passing fishing boats and residents of… Continue reading

State wildlife biologist Kris Larson photographed this wolf on Prince of Wales Island in November 2016. (Courtesy Photo | Kris Larson ADF&G)

Donations welcome for outdoor gear, Thanksgiving food

Fall is coming to an end, and for Juneau’s skiers, it’s all downhill from here. The annual Ski Sale can help people get prepared for… Continue reading

Lisa Ryals, owner of Lisa Davidson’s Boutique, talks about the closing of her business after 22 years on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Downtown boutique closes doors after 22 years as owner looks to move on

It was 22 years ago, but Lisa Ryals still remembers her first sale. She was just 21 years old at the time and had just… Continue reading

Lisa Ryals, owner of Lisa Davidson’s Boutique, talks about the closing of her business after 22 years on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Planetarium fundraises for new projector

The Friends of the Marie Drake Planetarium, a group of volunteers whose mission is to provide astronomy education and care for the planetarium, is fundraising… Continue reading

Juneau man ends up in Seattle hospital after assault on Franklin Street

A Juneau man is in a Seattle hospital for treatment of facial injuries after a Thursday night assault on Franklin Street, according to the Juneau… Continue reading

Kate Troll

Author to talk climate change at Evening at Egan

Local author and former City and Borough of Juneau Assembly member Kate Troll will discuss her new book, “The Great Unconformity: Reflections on Hope in… Continue reading

Kate Troll
Alexander Dolitsky, Director of the Alaska-Siberia Research Center, speaks about his book “Old Russia in Modern America: Living Traditions of the Russian Old Believers” at the Juneau Chamber of Commerce luncheon at the Moose Lodge on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Alaska-Siberia researcher looks to cultural group for larger societal answers

Alexander Dolitsky, author and Alaska-Siberia Research Center Director, started his talk to the Chamber of Commerce luncheon by making what he feels is an important… Continue reading

Alexander Dolitsky, Director of the Alaska-Siberia Research Center, speaks about his book “Old Russia in Modern America: Living Traditions of the Russian Old Believers” at the Juneau Chamber of Commerce luncheon at the Moose Lodge on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Rain-snow mix expected Monday

Juneau’s first snowfall of the season may come almost right on schedule. National Weather Service forecasters here expect sunny and cool conditions to continue through… Continue reading