Recommendations for areas to include in Juneau’s borough annexation application. (Courtesy of the City and Borough of Juneau)

Juneau looking to expand borders, looking on Admiralty Island

The City and Borough of Juneau is looking to expand. Juneau already owns a northern portion of Admiralty Island, but is interested in expanding to… Continue reading

Recommendations for areas to include in Juneau’s borough annexation application. (Courtesy of the City and Borough of Juneau)

Man charged with assault after making threats with knife

A Juneau man who allegedly threatened to cut the throats of two people was indicted by a grand jury on two counts of third-degree assault.… Continue reading

Franklin Street construction may be done by mid-May

Construction will keep climbing up South Franklin Street, and the city hopes to be mostly done with the project by May 15. One of the… Continue reading

JDHS, UAS to celebrate housing project

Students from the University of Alaska Southeast and Juneau-Douglas High School are nearing completion of an affordable housing project on Lena Loop. The House Build… Continue reading

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Pillars features NFL Hall of Fame’s Csonka

This year’s Pillars of America speaker series at Centennial Hall will feature an NFL Hall of Famer, a U.S. Navy SEAL officer and a paraplegic… Continue reading

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photos by michael penn | juneau empire Krista Telnes lights a training fire as Southeast firefighters update their airport rescue firefighting skills at the Hagevig Regional Fire Training Center on Thursday. See more photos on page A10.

Firefighters practice aircraft rescue

As part of their training, firefighters often run simulations with scenarios designed to help them practice their skills in a semi-realistic setting, rescuing “victims” from… Continue reading

photos by michael penn | juneau empire Krista Telnes lights a training fire as Southeast firefighters update their airport rescue firefighting skills at the Hagevig Regional Fire Training Center on Thursday. See more photos on page A10.

University, city look to share Auke Bay Marine Station

Both the the University of Alaska Southeast and the City and Borough of Juneau have expressed interest in the Auke Bay Marine Station, and now… Continue reading

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‘A scary situation’ for Bartlett Regional Hospital

Repealing the Affordable Care Act would have cost the Bartlett Regional Hospital around $4 million with cuts to Medicaid, BRH Chief Executive Officer Chuck Bill… Continue reading

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One of six inmates accused of starting prison riot to stand trial Monday

Only one of the six defendants scheduled to go to trial Monday for their involvement in a 2015 riot at Lemon Creek Correctional Center will… Continue reading

Alaska Army National Guard Chief Warrant Officer 4 Mike Michaud receives a hug from his son, Kevin, at the Juneau International Airport after taking his last flight in the Guard’s Black Hawk helicopter on Wednesday.  Michael Penn | Juneau Empire

Helicopter pilot retires after 35 years with National Guard

For his final flight as a Chief Warrant Officer 4 with the Army National Guard, Mike Michaud knew where he wanted to go. After 35… Continue reading

Alaska Army National Guard Chief Warrant Officer 4 Mike Michaud receives a hug from his son, Kevin, at the Juneau International Airport after taking his last flight in the Guard’s Black Hawk helicopter on Wednesday.  Michael Penn | Juneau Empire
Lands and Resources Manager Greg Chaney presents to the CBJ Assembly on Monday about moving forward with the Pederson Hill subdivision. The Assembly approved a motion granting Chaney’s staff permission to begin designing the subdivision. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

Pederson Hill project closer to reality

The biggest challenge for Juneau’s economy is its housing shortage, Lands and Resources Manager Greg Chaney said during Monday night’s City and Borough of Juneau… Continue reading

Lands and Resources Manager Greg Chaney presents to the CBJ Assembly on Monday about moving forward with the Pederson Hill subdivision. The Assembly approved a motion granting Chaney’s staff permission to begin designing the subdivision. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

Bat monitoring program looking for volunteers

Local biologists are calling for “citizen scientists” to help them count and track bats in Southeast Alaska. Biologists from the Southeast Alaska Acoustic Bat Monitoring… Continue reading

Motorcyclist crashes, taken to hospital

A Juneau man escaped serious injury after crashing his motorcycle Friday afternoon, but was taken to the hospital as a precautionary measure. At about 12:30… Continue reading

Folk Fest action revs up this weekend

Musician Scott Wilson’s time on the Centennial Hall stage at Folk Fest began and ended Wednesday night. The full Folk Fest experience, however, was just… Continue reading

Robert Sewell introduces topics during a Douglas Island Neighbors Association meeting at the Douglas Public Library on Tuesday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Clearing up misconceptions about new justice program

A Tuesday night meeting of the Douglas Island Neighbors Association cleared up many of the misconceptions surrounding a new Department of Corrections pre-trial program, but… Continue reading

Robert Sewell introduces topics during a Douglas Island Neighbors Association meeting at the Douglas Public Library on Tuesday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
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Burglar steals $10K in fishing equipment

The Juneau Police Department is investigating a theft of an estimated $10,000 in fishing equipment. Police said the theft was discovered Monday by a business… Continue reading

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Juneau Home School students standing before their artwork at Bartlett Regional Hospital’s Kid Art Exhibit. (Courtesy photo)

Bartlett Regional Hospital hosts Kid Art Exhibit Friday

Bartlett Regional Hospital, in partnership with Juneau Home Schools, will host their Kid Art Exhibit on Friday, April, 7 at 6 p.m. Artwork made by… Continue reading

Juneau Home School students standing before their artwork at Bartlett Regional Hospital’s Kid Art Exhibit. (Courtesy photo)

April storms could affect boats

April showers might bring May flowers, but they could also bring damage to boats out in the elements. The Docks & Harbors division of the… Continue reading

City Attorney Amy Mead, pictured here at the City and Borough of Juneau Assembly meeting March 20, will have an additional $100,000 to work with in the lawsuit against the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA). The Assembly will still make decisions on how the money will be spent. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

City prepares for lawsuit against cruise ship industry

The City and Borough of Juneau could be nearing the end of a stay of action in its legal battle with the cruise industry, and… Continue reading

City Attorney Amy Mead, pictured here at the City and Borough of Juneau Assembly meeting March 20, will have an additional $100,000 to work with in the lawsuit against the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA). The Assembly will still make decisions on how the money will be spent. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)
Aaron Baldwin with two “stink lilies” that bloomed at his home on Sunday. From a family of plants called Araceae (the Aroids) and is also called Voodoo Lilies, Dragon Lilies and Corpse Lilies. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Pungent ‘stink lily’ blooms for Juneau zoologist

Upon entering Aaron Baldwin’s home in Juneau, you’ll immediately see evidence of his science-fiction fandom. A poster for “2001: A Space Odyssey” is directly inside… Continue reading

Aaron Baldwin with two “stink lilies” that bloomed at his home on Sunday. From a family of plants called Araceae (the Aroids) and is also called Voodoo Lilies, Dragon Lilies and Corpse Lilies. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)