Electric wires surround a chicken coop to deter bears at a North Douglas home on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Neighbors frustrated over bear shooting

The shooting death of a brown bear in the Tee Harbor area has neighbors frustrated over the city’s regulations governing chicken coops. Neighbors who believe… Continue reading

Electric wires surround a chicken coop to deter bears at a North Douglas home on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Despite laws, signs springing up along state-maintained roads

Up until last week, Emily Haynes hadn’t gotten a single complaint from a member of the Juneau community about campaign signs. As the Oct. 3… Continue reading

School Board candidate Jeff Short works with seniors Derick Nebert, left, Dakota Biddinger, center, and Hayden Bryson in Mara Sheakley-Early’s first-period government class at Thunder Mountain High School on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

High school students meet candidates, share ideas

Thunder Mountain High School senior Joshua Dore wanted to share his experience with an Assembly candidate, and got his opportunity Wednesday morning. Dore was one… Continue reading

School Board candidate Jeff Short works with seniors Derick Nebert, left, Dakota Biddinger, center, and Hayden Bryson in Mara Sheakley-Early’s first-period government class at Thunder Mountain High School on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
California-based artist Cliff Garten’s rendering of what one of his sculptures will look like on the Juneau Seawalk. The sculptures will be installed starting Sept. 27. (Photo courtesy of Cliff Garten Studios)

Alaska-inspired art to be installed near cruise docks

Alaska-inspired art will soon line Juneau’s downtown waterfront. Starting Sept. 27, the city will install a series of 10 sculptures called Aquileans along the Seawalk… Continue reading

California-based artist Cliff Garten’s rendering of what one of his sculptures will look like on the Juneau Seawalk. The sculptures will be installed starting Sept. 27. (Photo courtesy of Cliff Garten Studios)
Wilson “Will” Woodrow Curtis-Collins is a person of interest in a Juneau Police Department investigation into an assault in Lemon Creek. (Photo courtesy of Juneau Police Department)

Police seek person of interest in Lemon Creek assault

Update: The Juneau Police Department said in a release Wednesday morning that Curtis-Collins came to JPD for an interview and was released. The request for… Continue reading

Wilson “Will” Woodrow Curtis-Collins is a person of interest in a Juneau Police Department investigation into an assault in Lemon Creek. (Photo courtesy of Juneau Police Department)

Board of Education candidates to face off at Thursday forum

The three candidates for the Board of Education election this fall will face off in the Chamber of Commerce’s candidate forum this week. The forum,… Continue reading

In this March 25 photo, Cindy Dau, left, checks on homeless people sleeping in the downtown Transit Center. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

City seeks funds, location for warming center for homeless during winter

With days getting shorter and temperatures starting to fall, it’s about to get even harder for people to sleep outside in Juneau. The capital city… Continue reading

In this March 25 photo, Cindy Dau, left, checks on homeless people sleeping in the downtown Transit Center. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Urged by Greens Creek executive, Assembly stalls mine resolution

A Greens Creek Mine executive successfully lobbied to stall a resolution requesting federal government intervention in protecting Southeast waters from upriver Canadian mining projects. The… Continue reading

JEDC finds economic silver lining in Juneau’s private sector

If you’re looking for optimism in Juneau’s economic picture, it helps to look at the private sector, a new report from the Juneau Economic Development… Continue reading

Sister Dee Sizler takes part reciting the Serenity Prayer on Sept. 18 at the Hands Across the Bridge event. (Erin Laughlin | For the Juneau Empire)

Hands Across the Bridge event aims to change stigma around addiction

It would have been hard for drivers on the Douglas Bridge on Sunday to miss a group of 52 people holding hands and waving signs… Continue reading

Sister Dee Sizler takes part reciting the Serenity Prayer on Sept. 18 at the Hands Across the Bridge event. (Erin Laughlin | For the Juneau Empire)
Meander Way resident Joyce Goehring overlooks the Mendenhall River from her backyard. Goehring feels that the current proposal from the Natural Resources Conservation Service to slow the erosion is too aggressive and invasive for homes that aren’t experiencing major erosion. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

Homeowners propose different approach to stopping erosion

The group of neighbors living along the eroding banks of the Mendenhall River and City and Borough of Juneau staff have been going back and… Continue reading

Meander Way resident Joyce Goehring overlooks the Mendenhall River from her backyard. Goehring feels that the current proposal from the Natural Resources Conservation Service to slow the erosion is too aggressive and invasive for homes that aren’t experiencing major erosion. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)
Capital City Fire/Rescue cleans up after fighting a fire at 526 Seward Street, next to the Terry Miller Legislative Building, on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017.

JPD identifies fatal fire victims, investigation into cause continues

The Juneau Police Department says two Mexican brothers, 34-year-old “Wilfrido” Luis Román Olivarría Mora and 21-year-old Adrian de Jesus Olivarria Mora were the two men… Continue reading

Capital City Fire/Rescue cleans up after fighting a fire at 526 Seward Street, next to the Terry Miller Legislative Building, on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017.
Owners Jeremy Bauer, right, and Jason Clifton pose with employees Erika Fagerstrom and Sara Tiberio, left, in front of their newest business, Frenchie’s Floral Studio, located at the corner of Glacier Avenue and 12th Street on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Flower fixation: Frenchie’s Floral Studio pushes bouquet boundaries

Coxcomb, antique red hydrangea, purple, overgrown kale heads — even chili peppers on a stem — you can find a lot of things at Frenchie’s… Continue reading

Owners Jeremy Bauer, right, and Jason Clifton pose with employees Erika Fagerstrom and Sara Tiberio, left, in front of their newest business, Frenchie’s Floral Studio, located at the corner of Glacier Avenue and 12th Street on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
In this June 2015 photo, Kate DiCamillo, whose books have been New York Times bestsellers and won two Newbery Medals, reads during storytime at the Downtown Public Library. (Juneau Empire File)

Toddler time at the valley, downtown libraries

Mondays are a great day to bring young children to Juneau’s public libraries. Toddler Time, which takes place at 10 a.m. at the Downtown Public… Continue reading

In this June 2015 photo, Kate DiCamillo, whose books have been New York Times bestsellers and won two Newbery Medals, reads during storytime at the Downtown Public Library. (Juneau Empire File)
Capital City Fire/Rescue cleans up after fighting a fire at 526 Seward Street, next to the Terry Miller Legislative Building, on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017.

Two men pronounced dead after downtown fire

Two men died when a historic building in downtown Juneau caught fire early Sunday morning, according to a release from the Juneau Police Department. A… Continue reading

Capital City Fire/Rescue cleans up after fighting a fire at 526 Seward Street, next to the Terry Miller Legislative Building, on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017.
Principal Michelle Byer expresses her frustration with roof leaks at Riverbend Elementary School that drain into the school’s computer lab on Friday, Sept. 15, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Proposition 1 would send sales tax revenue to maintenance projects

As Riverbend Elementary teacher Katie Koski read aloud to her kindergarten class, a sight that’s become commonplace at Riverbend hung above them. Directly above a… Continue reading

Principal Michelle Byer expresses her frustration with roof leaks at Riverbend Elementary School that drain into the school’s computer lab on Friday, Sept. 15, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
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JLO asks, ‘Who’s Your Diva?’ on Sept. 24

Juneau Lyric Opera will present “Who’s Your Diva,” the annual Centennial Hall competition and fundraiser, at 7 p.m. Sept. 24. Doors open at 6 p.m.,… Continue reading

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Proposal 2 gives city flexibility in awarding bids

Voting yes on Proposal 2 wouldn’t result in an immediate change, City and Borough of Juneau Engineering Director Roger Healy said. It would simply allow… Continue reading

Empire, KTOO prepping for candidate forum

The Oct. 3 election is quickly approaching, but Juneau voters still have plenty of time to get to know their candidates. In an event moderated… Continue reading

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Candidate profiles for Assembly, School Board election

Each municipal election, the League of Women Voters of Juneau partners with the Juneau Empire to publish candidate profiles of those running for local office.… Continue reading

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