The city of Hoonah on a Thursday afternoon. (Kevin Gullufsen | Juneau Empire)

‘A little storm’: A call to anti-drug action in Hoonah

“I’m gonna ask you a favor, raise your hand if you had some family relation that has been impacted by drugs.” Making the request is… Continue reading

The city of Hoonah on a Thursday afternoon. (Kevin Gullufsen | Juneau Empire)

After public condemnation, Criminal Justice Commission recommends some roll-backs to SB 91

The Alaska Criminal Justice Commission, which developed the policy foundations for Senate Bill 91, on Monday offered a set of new recommendations that would roll… Continue reading

Police & Fire for Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction… Continue reading

Historical photo of Lisle Hebert Sr. with his young son, Lisle Jr. in downtown Juneau. (Courtesy Photo | Claire Richardson)

Lover of film and founder of the Gold Town, Lisle Hebert passes away at 71

Lisle Hebert, a Juneau filmmaker and founder of the local art house theater downtown, the Gold Town Nickelodeon Theatre, has died. He was 71. Hebert’s… Continue reading

Historical photo of Lisle Hebert Sr. with his young son, Lisle Jr. in downtown Juneau. (Courtesy Photo | Claire Richardson)

‘Failed murder’: Juneau man faces attempted murder charges for allegedly stabbing girlfriend in head

A Juneau man has been charged with attempted murder and assault after allegedly stabbing his girlfriend multiple times and punching her sister in the jaw.… Continue reading

CBJ needs volunteers to help prioritize city programs

The City and Borough of Juneau needs volunteers to help steer its newly-expanded budgeting process. Volunteers would participate in two-hour focus group sessions designed to… Continue reading

Public meeting on Juneau All-Hazard Mitigation Plan

The Juneau Emergency Planning Committee will begin revising its comprehensive local hazard plan with a public meeting at 12 p.m. Feb. 8 in the JAMHI… Continue reading

Suspect in custody after Juneau woman stabbed in back, head

A Juneau woman was stabbed multiple times in the back and was found by law enforcement with a knife “sticking out the side of her… Continue reading

One of the fake $50 bills that have been circulating in Juneau and that was collected by the Juneau Police Department. (Courtesy photo | Juneau Police Department)

Juneau police warn of fake movie money circulating in Juneau

Juneau business owners have reported a rash of fake or counterfeit $50 and $100 bills over the last month, with nine separate incidents reported thus… Continue reading

One of the fake $50 bills that have been circulating in Juneau and that was collected by the Juneau Police Department. (Courtesy photo | Juneau Police Department)
Goldbelt Hotel in downtown Juneau on Tuesday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Goldbelt Hotel set to reopen as Sheraton Four Points

The Goldbelt Hotel is changing hands again, this time with the backing of a national franchise. Starwood Hotels and Resorts will reopen the hotel as… Continue reading

Goldbelt Hotel in downtown Juneau on Tuesday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Capital City Fire/Rescue firefighters remove water hoses after responding to a duplex fire at 623 Basin Road on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017. The fire originally started before midnight on Monday and reignited about 6:30 Tuesday morning. One person was taken to the hospital and a dog died in the fire. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Fire guts duplex on Basin Road, claims dog

A residential fire gutted a duplex on Basin Road, displacing three tenants and killing a pet dog Monday night. The fire, which began slightly before… Continue reading

Capital City Fire/Rescue firefighters remove water hoses after responding to a duplex fire at 623 Basin Road on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017. The fire originally started before midnight on Monday and reignited about 6:30 Tuesday morning. One person was taken to the hospital and a dog died in the fire. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Beer and budget on tap Tuesday night at Red Dog

Alaska’s top legislators will gather at the Red Dog Saloon tonight to share beer and budget discussions. From 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Alaska Common… Continue reading

Police & Fire for Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction… Continue reading

Juneau Icefield research is put under the spotlight this week

Juneau Icefield research is put under the spotlight this week

The Juneau Icefield Research Program will discuss recent developments in the scientific exploration of the icefield during a Friday fireside lecture at the Mendenhall Glacier… Continue reading

Juneau Icefield research is put under the spotlight this week
in this September 2016 file photo, Christopher D. Strawn, 33, appears in Juneau Superior Court for a status hearing on charges in the murder of 30-year-old Brandon C. Cook at the Kodzoff Acres Mobile Home Park Oct. 20, 2015. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire file)

Murder trial in Juneau trailer-park shooting set for Monday

The murder trial of a Juneau resident accused of fatally shooting a man in the back of the head is set to start Feb. 6.… Continue reading

in this September 2016 file photo, Christopher D. Strawn, 33, appears in Juneau Superior Court for a status hearing on charges in the murder of 30-year-old Brandon C. Cook at the Kodzoff Acres Mobile Home Park Oct. 20, 2015. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire file)
Photo: Lunch and Learn

Photo: Lunch and Learn

Hilary Morgan, Executive Director of the YWCA Alaska, gives a report on pay for women in Alaska during a Lunch and Learn meeting at the… Continue reading

Photo: Lunch and Learn
Juneau Harbormaster Dave Borg says their are nearly 40 inoperable boats in Juneau’s harbors during a tour of Aurora Harbor on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Harbor department gives Juneau live-aboards an ultimatum: Move out, or move on

Harbormaster David Borg doesn’t want your boat. He already has too many. As he walked through Aurora Harbor on Thursday, he pointed to three boats… Continue reading

Juneau Harbormaster Dave Borg says their are nearly 40 inoperable boats in Juneau’s harbors during a tour of Aurora Harbor on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Police & Fire for Jan. 29, 2017

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction… Continue reading

Prosecutor in Thomas Jack rape case seeks to overturn sentencing referral to three-judge panel

The prosecutor in a child rape case that caused deep divisions within the small Southeast community of Hoonah is seeking to overturn the referral of… Continue reading

Cruise ship worker sentenced by Juneau court to five years for sex assault

A cruise ship worker who was found guilty of two counts of second-degree sexual assault for groping a fellow crew member has been sentenced to… Continue reading