The south-facing wall of the Marine Parking Garage could serve as the location of a large mural that would greet visitors to town. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

Group proposes mural to welcome visitors

More than a million tourists visited Juneau this summer, with many of them sending postcards to friends back home. Now, visiting tourists might get a… Continue reading

The south-facing wall of the Marine Parking Garage could serve as the location of a large mural that would greet visitors to town. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)
In this July 2013 photo, a black bear hunts for salmon in Juneau. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Council: Subsistence trappers don’t need tags, proposal would allow bear baiting in Southeast

A proposal passed Thursday that would no longer require subsistence hunters to mark their traps with identifying numbers in Southeast Alaska. The measure was one… Continue reading

In this July 2013 photo, a black bear hunts for salmon in Juneau. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Wolf kills dog in Lemon Creek

Wolf kills dog in Lemon Creek

A local woman is warning Juneau dog walkers to use leashes after her family dog was killed by a wolf on a Lemon Creek trail… Continue reading

Wolf kills dog in Lemon Creek
Sections of picket fence are loaded onto a flatbed trailer as work begins on the demolition of Project Playground at Twin Lakes on Tuesday, June 20, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

One day left for playground picket pickup

This Saturday marks the final deadline for those looking for their memento from the former Project Playground at Twin Lakes. During the cleanup of the… Continue reading

Sections of picket fence are loaded onto a flatbed trailer as work begins on the demolition of Project Playground at Twin Lakes on Tuesday, June 20, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Business people gather for a meeting. (Photo courtesy of Thinkstock)

Deadline approaching for career-seeking program

It’s never too late to find the right career, and The Learning Center is hoping to help adults find their best fit. The College and… Continue reading

Business people gather for a meeting. (Photo courtesy of Thinkstock)
Mendenhall Valley residents can sign up to receive text messages about air quality emergencies. (Photo courtesy of Thinkstock)

Air emergency notification just a text message away

Mendenhall Valley residents might not even have to leave their homes to find out if it’s safe to use their wood stove this winter. Through… Continue reading

Mendenhall Valley residents can sign up to receive text messages about air quality emergencies. (Photo courtesy of Thinkstock)

Alaska-Siberia relations at center of Chamber luncheon

Russia and Alaska face similar challenges, and Thursday’s Chamber of Commerce luncheon will look at some of them. Alexander Dolitsky, the director of the Alaska-Siberia… Continue reading

Coast Guard scares its way to large food bank donation

Coast Guard scares its way to large food bank donation

An organization that keeps people safe proved to be pretty good at scaring people this past weekend. U.S. Coast Guard Station Juneau held its annual… Continue reading

Coast Guard scares its way to large food bank donation
A fellow boater comes to the aid of a boat in the process of sinking in Indian Cove in Juneau on Oct. 30, 2017. The boat has about 150 gallons of diesel fuel on it, according to the Coast Guard. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

Owner, Coast Guard working to limit environmental effect of sinking boat

On Monday morning, a boat began sinking in Indian Cove. By Tuesday afternoon, it was still barely afloat and the owner was hopeful that he’d… Continue reading

A fellow boater comes to the aid of a boat in the process of sinking in Indian Cove in Juneau on Oct. 30, 2017. The boat has about 150 gallons of diesel fuel on it, according to the Coast Guard. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)
Juneau Police Department Chief Ed Mercer, right, congratulates Deputy Chief David Campbell, second from right, Lt. Krag Campbell, and Sgt. Ben Beck, left, during a promotions ceremony at the police station on Monday, Oct. 30, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Trio of officers earn promotions

A full room of spectators at the Juneau Police Department headquarters on Monday leaned forward all at once and raised their phones, trying to capture… Continue reading

Juneau Police Department Chief Ed Mercer, right, congratulates Deputy Chief David Campbell, second from right, Lt. Krag Campbell, and Sgt. Ben Beck, left, during a promotions ceremony at the police station on Monday, Oct. 30, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
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)

Report: Juneau’s mining ordinance fairly typical

Earlier this month, an Anchorage consultant filed his report on Juneau’s mining ordinance, and the Assembly Mining Subcommittee will examine it publicly Nov. 9. Bob… 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)
Investigators examine the wreckage of a Cessna 182 airplane that went missing just south of Juneau in 2008. The plane remained missing until this past Wednesday, when a hunter found it. (Photo courtesy of Alaska State Troopers)

Investigators confirm wreckage found on Admiralty Island belonged to missing 2008 flight

When a Cessna 182 airplane disappeared near Juneau in 2008, a 10-day search over an area of 1,000 square miles yielded no results. Nine years… Continue reading

Investigators examine the wreckage of a Cessna 182 airplane that went missing just south of Juneau in 2008. The plane remained missing until this past Wednesday, when a hunter found it. (Photo courtesy of Alaska State Troopers)
In this Oct. 31, 2016 photo, Lisa Ryals, owner of Lisa Davidson’s Boutique, hands out candy to trick-or-treaters Kyesin Davidson, 4, right, and his brother, CJ, for Halloween. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Be safe this Halloween

Happy Halloween, Juneau! For those wanting to trick-or-treat downtown on Halloween day, 50 downtown businesses will welcome trick-or-treaters from 2-6 p.m. Neighborhood business along Seward… Continue reading

In this Oct. 31, 2016 photo, Lisa Ryals, owner of Lisa Davidson’s Boutique, hands out candy to trick-or-treaters Kyesin Davidson, 4, right, and his brother, CJ, for Halloween. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
The Calhoun Avenue Bridge of Gold Creek remains closed on Monday, Oct. 30, 2017, so state inspectors can check for damage after Friday’s storm. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Flume Trail closed by landslide

Last week’s rainstorm has passed, but its effects will linger for at least a few weeks. On Monday, Alaska Electric Light and Power said the… Continue reading

The Calhoun Avenue Bridge of Gold Creek remains closed on Monday, Oct. 30, 2017, so state inspectors can check for damage after Friday’s storm. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Trevor Kirchhoff, a co-owner of Juneau Greens, talks about their new indoor hydroponic growing system to produce basil and other leafy greens for sale in local grocery outlets on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Growers use hydroponic system — usually reserved for marijuana — to grow vegetables

It’s a setup that’s usually associated with a different kind of green plant. Located in a boat condo toward Auke Bay, the doors to the… Continue reading

Trevor Kirchhoff, a co-owner of Juneau Greens, talks about their new indoor hydroponic growing system to produce basil and other leafy greens for sale in local grocery outlets on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Cancer Connection hosts health forum

Cancer Connection hosts health forum

Cancer Connection, a nonprofit organization assisting people with cancer, will host its 2017 Cancer Connection Health Forum on Nov. 4 at Centennial Hall. Doors open… Continue reading

Cancer Connection hosts health forum
A statue of Martin Luther. (Photo courtesy of Pixastock)

Churches celebrate 500-year anniversary of Reformation

For Lutheran churches, Halloween is about much more than costumes and candy. This year in particular carries a special significance. On Oct. 31, 1517, Martin… Continue reading

A statue of Martin Luther. (Photo courtesy of Pixastock)
Workers operate a drill near Herbert Glacier. (Courtesy Photo | Grande Portage Resources)

More gold found at Herbert Glacier

If it’s not yet gold fever, the mercury is definitely rising at a mining prospect near Herbert Glacier. During exploratory drilling this summer, Canadian company… Continue reading

Workers operate a drill near Herbert Glacier. (Courtesy Photo | Grande Portage Resources)
Fusion Dance Company dancers, ages 7-15, perform at the Red Ribbon Rally, an annual anti-drug event at the Nugget Mall. (Kevin Gullufsen | Juneau Empire)

‘Just say no’: Red Ribbon Rally returns in the age of legal weed, opioid crisis

All of 10 years old, with a tight blond ponytail tied behind her head, Haylee Baxter handed out small bags of candy at the Red… Continue reading

Fusion Dance Company dancers, ages 7-15, perform at the Red Ribbon Rally, an annual anti-drug event at the Nugget Mall. (Kevin Gullufsen | Juneau Empire)

Council to decide future of POW wolf hunt

Southeast rural hunters and fishers could see changes to moose, deer and wolf hunts with decisions made this week as the Southeast Alaska Subsistence Advisory… Continue reading