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Assembly member Maria Gladziszewski speaks at a May 1 City and Borough of Juneay Assembly meeting. The Assembly passed a resolution of Gladziszewski’s this week, reaffirming Juneau’s commitment to reducing its emissions. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

Assembly passes climate change resolution, but no specific mention of Paris Accord

After multiple months of consideration, the City and Borough of Juneau Assembly voted Monday to make a public commitment to its climate efforts. The resolution,… Continue reading

Assembly member Maria Gladziszewski speaks at a May 1 City and Borough of Juneay Assembly meeting. The Assembly passed a resolution of Gladziszewski’s this week, reaffirming Juneau’s commitment to reducing its emissions. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)
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School board race begins with eye on economic impact

The Juneau Board of Education will have at least one new member this fall, as one sitting member and two challengers are running for two… Continue reading

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Ted Stevens Marine Research Institute Director Phil Mundy speaks at a 10-year anniversary dedication for the institute on Satuday. (Kevin Gullufsen | Juneau Empire)

NOAA lab reaches 10-year milestone

The Ted Stevens Marine Research Institute celebrated the 10th anniversary of its opening Saturday with an open house and the dedication of a new park… Continue reading

Ted Stevens Marine Research Institute Director Phil Mundy speaks at a 10-year anniversary dedication for the institute on Satuday. (Kevin Gullufsen | Juneau Empire)
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Beat the Odds run to benefit Cancer Connection

The 26th annual Beat the Odds race, a 5K run or 2M walk set for Saturday, will benefit a great cause — Cancer Connection. Cancer… Continue reading

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Mark Lautman, author of “When the Boomers Bail: A Community Economic Survival Guide”, speaks to a full house at the Juneau Chamber of Commerce luncheon at the Moose Lodge on Thursday, Aug. 17, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Economist advises Juneau to prepare for artificial intelligence

Economist Mark Lautman is already thinking about 2050, and thinks experts in Juneau should be too. Lautman spoke to a packed house at Thursday’s Juneau… Continue reading

Mark Lautman, author of “When the Boomers Bail: A Community Economic Survival Guide”, speaks to a full house at the Juneau Chamber of Commerce luncheon at the Moose Lodge on Thursday, Aug. 17, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Magic show raises money for firefighters

Magic is coming to Juneau this weekend, for a good cause. At 6 p.m. Sunday at the Thunder Mountain High School auditorium, magician Robbie Cannon… Continue reading

A car from the Mount Roberts Tramway rises through the mist above downtown Juneau on Monday, July 17, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Hiker rescued off Mount Roberts

A stranded hiker was rescued off the Mount Roberts trail Wednesday night by Capital City Fire/Rescue and Juneau Mountain Rescue personnel. Jeffery Craig, 30, of… Continue reading

A car from the Mount Roberts Tramway rises through the mist above downtown Juneau on Monday, July 17, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

JPD seeks help in locating missing Juneau woman

The Juneau Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating 28-year-old Alexis Ashley Ehlers. Ehlers has been distraught over personal issues and walked… Continue reading

Capital City Fire/Rescue Station 3 has been remodeled in order to fit more Airport Rescue Firefighting (ARFF) trucks, and an open house Saturday is celebrating the completion of the project. (Photo courtesy of Capital City Fire/Rescue)

Open house celebrates renovated fire station

Capital City Fire/Rescue needed more room, and that’s what it got. Now, it’s throwing a party. Station 3, located near Juneau International Airport, underwent a… Continue reading

Capital City Fire/Rescue Station 3 has been remodeled in order to fit more Airport Rescue Firefighting (ARFF) trucks, and an open house Saturday is celebrating the completion of the project. (Photo courtesy of Capital City Fire/Rescue)
Carole Triem dropped out of the race for the Areawide Assembly seat Wednesday, two days after registering.

Challenger drops out of Assembly race

Not every seat will be contested in Juneau’s fall election after all. Carole Triem, who was registered as the sole challenger for Maria Gladziszewski’s seat… Continue reading

Carole Triem dropped out of the race for the Areawide Assembly seat Wednesday, two days after registering.
A boatcrew from Coast Guard Station Juneau, sets a life ring in the water prior to the survival swim relay during the Buoy Tender Roundup Olympics at Coast Guard Station Juneau on Wednesday. This year’s roundup included eight U.S. Coast Guard and Canadian buoy tenders, stationed throughout Alaska and the Pacific Northwest. (Petty Officer 1st Class Jon-Paul Rios | U.S. Coast Guard)

Coast Guardsmen gather for Buoy Tender Olympics at Station Juneau

The crews of seven U.S. Coast Guard buoy tenders and one Canadian vessel have gathered at Coast Guard Station Juneau for a week of training… Continue reading

A boatcrew from Coast Guard Station Juneau, sets a life ring in the water prior to the survival swim relay during the Buoy Tender Roundup Olympics at Coast Guard Station Juneau on Wednesday. This year’s roundup included eight U.S. Coast Guard and Canadian buoy tenders, stationed throughout Alaska and the Pacific Northwest. (Petty Officer 1st Class Jon-Paul Rios | U.S. Coast Guard)

New JACC board requests that city not raise bed tax

At meeting Monday night, the members of the Partnership Board for the new Juneau Arts and Culture Center (JACC) agreed that they no longer want… Continue reading

Christian John Peters, 44, walks out of U.S. District Court in the Federal Building on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017, after an appearence on drug conspiracy charges after allegedly having oxycodone and methamphetamine shipped by mail. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Defendant in federal drug case released to mother’s custody

A Juneau man facing federal drug conspiracy charges will be released to the custody of his mother, a judge has ruled. But Christian John Peters,… Continue reading

Christian John Peters, 44, walks out of U.S. District Court in the Federal Building on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017, after an appearence on drug conspiracy charges after allegedly having oxycodone and methamphetamine shipped by mail. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
City and Borough of Juneau Assembly candidate Chuck Collins turns in his paperwork to City Clerk Laurie Sica on Monday. Collins said the people of Juneau “need to take control of our town again.” (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

Homelessness, crime inspire new challengers to run

Every seat is contested in this year’s City and Borough of Juneau regular election. Seven candidates will be competing for three Assembly seats, while three… Continue reading

City and Borough of Juneau Assembly candidate Chuck Collins turns in his paperwork to City Clerk Laurie Sica on Monday. Collins said the people of Juneau “need to take control of our town again.” (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)
Juneau’s Food Festival keeps on growing

Juneau’s Food Festival keeps on growing

Juneau’s ability to become more sustainable continues to grow. On Saturday, Aug. 26, the Juneau Arts & Humanities Council is prepared to bring some amazing… Continue reading

Juneau’s Food Festival keeps on growing
City and Borough of Juneau Assembly candidate Chuck Collins turns in his paperwork to City Clerk Laurie Sica on Monday. Collins said the people of Juneau “need to take control of our town again.” (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

Registration closes for candidates to run in fall election

Monday afternoon at the City Clerk’s office in City Hall, it became clear that October’s election won’t be easy for any of the candidates. Ten… Continue reading

City and Borough of Juneau Assembly candidate Chuck Collins turns in his paperwork to City Clerk Laurie Sica on Monday. Collins said the people of Juneau “need to take control of our town again.” (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)
Alaskan artist Herb Bonnet discusses his painting career at the Pioneer Home in 2015. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Local painter Herb Bonnet dies at 87

Renowned Alaska painter Herb Bonnet died peacefully the morning of Aug. 14, at the Juneau Pioneer Home. He was 87. “He was an incredibly loved… Continue reading

Alaskan artist Herb Bonnet discusses his painting career at the Pioneer Home in 2015. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Murder trial postponed to January

The murder trial for Mark De Simone, suspect in the fatal shooting of a Juneau jeweler on a hunting trip last spring, has been postponed… Continue reading

In this July 13 photo, Norman Staton talks about how the Mendenhall River is eroding his Meander Way property. Stanton is trying convince the city and his neighbors to pay to fortify the embankment. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

City offers solutions to save money for homeowners facing erosion

For the first time, the City and Borough of Juneau offered to commit funds to battling erosion on the Mendenhall River — in a way.… Continue reading

In this July 13 photo, Norman Staton talks about how the Mendenhall River is eroding his Meander Way property. Stanton is trying convince the city and his neighbors to pay to fortify the embankment. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Owner of Tracy’s Crab Shack registers to run for Assembly

One of Juneau’s most well known restaurateurs has filed paperwork with the state to run for a seat on the City and Borough Assembly in… Continue reading