This Day in Juneau History: Jan. 29, 1987

On Jan. 29, 1987, it was confirmed that Gov. Steve Cowper asked negotiators to open a discussion with state workers about cutting state personal costs… Continue reading

Protesters advocating for affordable healthcare rallied across the street from the Capitol Wednesday. (Liz Kellar | Juneau Empire)

Protesters rally against ACA repeal outside Capitol

A little more than two dozen protesters gathered across from the Alaska State Capitol Thursday to call attention to the possible repeal of the Affordable… Continue reading

Protesters advocating for affordable healthcare rallied across the street from the Capitol Wednesday. (Liz Kellar | Juneau Empire)
Peter Metcalfe photographed in his home office in November 2014. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

150 reasons to love Alaska: Local Metcalfe heads essay project for statehood celebration

Do you love Alaska? If so, let Peter Metcalfe of Juneau know. He’s making a magazine on 150 reasons why Alaskans love Alaska for the… Continue reading

Peter Metcalfe photographed in his home office in November 2014. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Tim Smith shadow boxes during the Rock Steady Boxing class at Pavitt Health & Fitness on Thursday. The class is offered to those with various stages of Parkinson’s disease. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

‘Rock Steady’: Juneau Parkinson’s patients use boxing to treat symptoms

Twice a week, seven Juneau residents with Parkinson’s disease go through a transformation. “Once they go through this door, they are no longer Parkinson’s patients… Continue reading

Tim Smith shadow boxes during the Rock Steady Boxing class at Pavitt Health & Fitness on Thursday. The class is offered to those with various stages of Parkinson’s disease. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Police & Fire for Friday, Jan. 27, 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

Around Town for Friday, Jan. 27

Today, Jan. 27 New student orientation, 9-10 a.m., The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry Way. Interested in improving your skills for college, training programs or for… Continue reading

Thanks to Anchorage trust, Juneau Housing First Project gets $100K boost

Juneau’s Housing First Project is now $100,000 closer to its goal of providing housing for Juneau’s chronically homeless population. The project — a three story,… Continue reading

Harris D. Graves, 20, appears in Juneau Superior Court on Nov. 18, 2014, for his arraignment on the felony charge of sexual abuse of a minor in the second degree. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Assault, sex abuse, vehicle theft: Recent court judgments, indictments

A man arrested for having intercourse with a 15-year-old girl was sentenced to nine years in jail last month by Juneau Superior Court Judge Louis… Continue reading

Harris D. Graves, 20, appears in Juneau Superior Court on Nov. 18, 2014, for his arraignment on the felony charge of sexual abuse of a minor in the second degree. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Eaglecrest General Manager Matt Lillard checks the quality of the snow while running a snow making machine for the first time this season on Oct. 11, 2016. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

‘Ski it if you can’: After five years at Eaglecrest’s helm, Lillard returns to Vermont

General Manager Matt Lillard’s ski season won’t end with a last slash through Eaglecrest’s wet spring snow. He didn’t break his leg in West Bowl… Continue reading

Eaglecrest General Manager Matt Lillard checks the quality of the snow while running a snow making machine for the first time this season on Oct. 11, 2016. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Mynita Gonzales, right, has her blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol checked by Laura Stats, of Bartlett Regional Hospital, during the Juneau Coalition on Housing & Homelessness’ Project Homeless Connect in the Juneau Arts & Culture Center on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

One-stop shopping: Project Homeless Connect links clients to services during daylong event

It was purposeful chaos Wednesday morning inside the Juneau Arts & Humanities Culture Center, where more than 40 organizations were providing everything from haircuts and… Continue reading

Mynita Gonzales, right, has her blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol checked by Laura Stats, of Bartlett Regional Hospital, during the Juneau Coalition on Housing & Homelessness’ Project Homeless Connect in the Juneau Arts & Culture Center on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Police & Fire for Thursday, Jan. 26, 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

Around Town for Wednesday, Jan. 25

Today, Jan. 26 Juneau Gastineau Rotary Club meeting, 7 a.m., The Prospector Hotel. Women, Infants and Children walk-in clinic, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., SEARHC Juneau WIC… Continue reading

Michael Penn | Juneau Empire Gerald and Azela Guzman with their son, Gerald Jr., 8, stop to admire the field of fireweed near the Juneau International Airport.

Planning Commission recommends rezoning part of ‘Field of Fireweed’ for industrial use

Juneau’s Planning Commission recommended a portion of Honsinger Pond, a popular spot for waterfowl on the Mendenhall wetlands known locally as the “Field of Fireweed,”… Continue reading

Michael Penn | Juneau Empire Gerald and Azela Guzman with their son, Gerald Jr., 8, stop to admire the field of fireweed near the Juneau International Airport.

Juneau’s new cruise ship berth prepares to welcome tourists ─ and something else

This summer, Juneau’s new downtown cruise ship dock will welcome hundreds of thousands of happy tourists eager to visit the Great Land. It’ll also welcome… Continue reading

Around Town for Wednesday, Jan. 25

Today, Jan. 25 Women, Infants and Children walk-in clinic, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., SEARHC Juneau WIC Clinic, 3245 Hospital Drive, first floor. Free nutrition services for… Continue reading

Assembly OKs resolution in support of Juneau Access Project

More than 60 Juneau residents spoke at Monday night’s Assembly meeting on a proposed resolution in support of the Juneau Access Project, which was recently… Continue reading

Norton Gregory, left, Mary Becker, center, and Beth Weldon pose for pictures in the Assembly chambers after winning their respective Assembly seats in the municipal election on Oct. 4, 2016. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

The most expensive local election ever? Candidates spent more than $100K last year

Last year’s municipal election may have been the most expensive in Juneau history. According to new filings from the Alaska Public Offices Commission, candidates in… Continue reading

Norton Gregory, left, Mary Becker, center, and Beth Weldon pose for pictures in the Assembly chambers after winning their respective Assembly seats in the municipal election on Oct. 4, 2016. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Around Town for Tuesday, Jan. 24

Tuesday, Jan. 24 Valley Toastmasters meeting, 6:15 a.m., St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Parish Hall. A safe, fun environment to learn public speaking skills. Details: Jim,… Continue reading

Police & Fire for Tuesday, Jan. 24, 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

Lisa Williams waits to speak to the Juneau Assembly as they take up a homeless camping ordinance during their meeting on Monday, Jan. 23, 2017. Williams said she has been homeless for the last year. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

After marathon meeting, Assembly delays decision on downtown camping ordinance

A lack of consensus was the only commonality after more than two hours of sometimes-emotional testimony from nearly 50 Juneau residents regarding a proposed ordinance… Continue reading

Lisa Williams waits to speak to the Juneau Assembly as they take up a homeless camping ordinance during their meeting on Monday, Jan. 23, 2017. Williams said she has been homeless for the last year. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)