The CBJ Assembly is considering an application to rezone Honsinger Pond and the Field of Fireweed. (Courtesy of the City and Borough of Juneau)

Assembly considering application to rezone Honsinger Pond, Field of Fireweed

The owner of one of Juneau’s trademark natural attractions is looking to make a change — again. Spike Bicknell, the owner of Bicknell, Inc., owns… Continue reading

The CBJ Assembly is considering an application to rezone Honsinger Pond and the Field of Fireweed. (Courtesy of the City and Borough of Juneau)
The 505-foot USS O’Kane anchors in front of a cruise ship in the Gastineau Channel on Saturday afternoon. (Lance Nesbitt | For the Juneau Empire)

Photos: USS O’Kane arrives

The USS O’Kane pulls into port Saturday afternoon. The O’Kane, a Basline 5.3 Flight II Arleigh Burke-class guided missle destroyer, is the 27th destroyer of… Continue reading

The 505-foot USS O’Kane anchors in front of a cruise ship in the Gastineau Channel on Saturday afternoon. (Lance Nesbitt | For the Juneau Empire)
Salud Elizarde, the recipient of the 2017 Excellence in Nursing Award from Bartlett Regional Hospital, laughs as she concludes her acceptance speech Friday. Elizarde has spent 15 years at the hospital and has been instrumental in the Medical-Surgical Unit. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

Bartlett honors nurse for going beyond call of duty

What started as a dream in the Philippines for Salud Elizarde has taken her all over the world, ending up at Bartlett Regional Hospital in… Continue reading

Salud Elizarde, the recipient of the 2017 Excellence in Nursing Award from Bartlett Regional Hospital, laughs as she concludes her acceptance speech Friday. Elizarde has spent 15 years at the hospital and has been instrumental in the Medical-Surgical Unit. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

U.S. Navy destroyer O’Kane arrives in Juneau Saturday

For the first time since 2008, Alaska’s capital city will welcome a U.S. Navy warship. On Saturday, the destroyer USS O’Kane and its 281 crew… Continue reading

Auke Bay Principal receives award for arts advocacy

Lori Hoover is finishing her time as Auke Bay Elementary School Principal with a statewide honor. The Alaska Arts Education Consortium (AAEC) awarded Hoover with… Continue reading

In this file photo from 2016, Corin Hughes-Skandijs performs as a member of Club Baby Seal at the sold-out stand up comedy performance at Goldtown Nickelodeon. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Open mic marks comedy club’s first year

Juneau’s stand up comedy group Club Baby Seal will celebrate their one-year anniversary Friday with an open mic performance at SALT restaurant. Comedians 21 and… Continue reading

In this file photo from 2016, Corin Hughes-Skandijs performs as a member of Club Baby Seal at the sold-out stand up comedy performance at Goldtown Nickelodeon. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Board of Education pledges support for early education

For years, early childhood education advocates have wanted to be heard in Juneau, especially as the city lags behind in pre-kindergarten preparedness. On Tuesday night,… Continue reading

In this file photo from June 2015, instructor Lily Hope helps Maisy Messing, left, with ravenstail weaving as Sofia Lindoff, center, and Zoie Branch watch during their Juneau Fine Arts Camp class at Juneau-Douglas High School. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Sign-up for Juneau Fine Arts Camp open

Children from kindergarten through sixth grade are invited to learn everything from printmaking to cooking, theater and dance at this summer’s Juneau Fine Arts Camp… Continue reading

In this file photo from June 2015, instructor Lily Hope helps Maisy Messing, left, with ravenstail weaving as Sofia Lindoff, center, and Zoie Branch watch during their Juneau Fine Arts Camp class at Juneau-Douglas High School. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Good Grief walks return for summer

Every Wednesday for the next 14 weeks, those dealing with grief will have an opportunity to join a community and get some fresh air. Good… Continue reading

Catholic Community Service earns accreditation, hospice award

Catholic Community Service (CCS) didn’t need to reapply for accreditation this year, but did it anyway. It took months of effort, reviews and examinations, but… Continue reading

Miss Alaska USA 2017 Alyssa London takes a selfie with elder David Katzeek at the Walter Soboleff Center’s Clan House on Feb. 17, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire file)

Watch Alyssa London compete for Miss USA on Sunday

Alyssa London is the first Tlingit woman to hold the Miss Alaska USA title and on May 14, she will compete for the Miss USA… Continue reading

Miss Alaska USA 2017 Alyssa London takes a selfie with elder David Katzeek at the Walter Soboleff Center’s Clan House on Feb. 17, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire file)

Parish to hold Tuesday town hall in Mendenhall Valley

Rep. Justin Parish, D-Juneau, will hold a town hall meeting at 5 p.m. Tuesday in the Mendenhall Valley Public Library. Parish is scheduled to appear… Continue reading

David Scanlan has been named the new general manager of Eaglecrest Ski Area. (Courtesy photo)

Eaglecrest hires new general manager for ski area

David Scanlan has been appointed general manager of the Eaglecrest Ski Area, said David Stanley, the president of the Eaglecrest board of directors. “Scanlan comes… Continue reading

David Scanlan has been named the new general manager of Eaglecrest Ski Area. (Courtesy photo)

Doctor opens a new door for women’s health in Southeast

Six years after giving birth to her daughter, Dr. Tamar “Tam” Boyd found herself on a weekend backpacking trip with a friend in the Olympic… Continue reading

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Lecture to explore treatment options for opioid addiction

Opioid addiction is a growing concern for Juneau residents. Locals can learn about treatment options available in Juneau at a Monday lecture from an expert… Continue reading

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Auke Lake Boat Launch opens for season

As the big cruise ships arrive in Juneau, it’s also the season for local recreational boats to hit the water. The Auke Lake Boat Launch… Continue reading

Mark Mitchell, left, and Spencer Davis, of North Pacific Erectors, align some of the last planks to be laid on the newest Sea Walk near the Bridge Park on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Seawalk set to open this month

Juneau’s new Seawalk is nearing completion, but Juneauites will have to wait a little longer to access Bridge Park. The City and Borough of Juneau… Continue reading

Mark Mitchell, left, and Spencer Davis, of North Pacific Erectors, align some of the last planks to be laid on the newest Sea Walk near the Bridge Park on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Callie Conerton stands in front of Mount Juneau. Courtesey of Callie Conerton.

Graduating college: UAS students tell their stories

Graduating from college is a momentous occasion filled with silly hats and cards of congratulations, but as a graduating student, I can say that there… Continue reading

Callie Conerton stands in front of Mount Juneau. Courtesey of Callie Conerton.
A pair of tundra swans bond at Moose Lake in Juneau. (Photo by Gina Vose)

Photo: Love birds

A pair of tundra swans bond at Moose Lake in Juneau. (Photo by Gina Vose)… Continue reading

A pair of tundra swans bond at Moose Lake in Juneau. (Photo by Gina Vose)

Suspect pleads guilty to two car thefts in return for residential drug treatment

A man who has racked up more than 100 criminal charges since 1997, with 14 cases last year alone, took a plea agreement in his… Continue reading