The front page of the Empire on Jan. 23, 1987. (Tasha Elizarde | For the Juneau Empire)

This Day in Juneau History: Jan. 23, 1987

On Jan. 23, 1987, Gov. Steve Cowper announced a new addition to his fiscal plan: implementing an income tax to generate more funds for the… Continue reading

The front page of the Empire on Jan. 23, 1987. (Tasha Elizarde | For the Juneau Empire)

This Day in Juneau History: Jan. 22, 1987

On Jan. 22, 1987, Gov. Steve Cowper prepared to discuss the final part of his fiscal plan: budget cuts. The total amount suggested to be… Continue reading

Fire calls for Jan. 22, 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

Man caught with 3 pounds of meth on Southeast Alaska-bound ferry sentenced to 20 months

A 21-year-old man who was caught transporting three pounds of methamphetamine — reportedly the largest seizure in Southeast Alaska in at least 10 years— on… Continue reading

This Day in Juneau History: Jan. 20, 1987

On Jan. 20, 1987, lawmakers and Alaskans prepared to hear Gov. Steve Cowper’s State of the State address. With Alaska’s budget deficit running higher than… Continue reading

Around Town for Friday, Jan. 20 and Saturday, Jan. 21

Today, Jan. 20 Alaska Beer Week: Tap Takeover at the brewery, all day, one keg of each special style tapped will be pouring in the… Continue reading

Police & Fire for Friday, Jan. 20, 2017

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Around Town for Thursday, Jan. 19

Today, Jan. 19 Alaska Beer Week: Tapping 25th Anniversary Perseverance Ale, all day. Juneau Gastineau Rotary Club meeting, 7 a.m., The Prospector Hotel. Women, Infants… Continue reading

This Day in Juneau History: Jan. 19, 1987

On Jan. 19, 1987, with revenues half of what they were the year before and an estimated budget deficit ranging from $700-$900 million, the 15th… Continue reading

Police & Fire for Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017

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Police Chief Bryce Johnson addresses a full house Tuesday night during a public meeting in crime in Juneau. (Liz Kellar | Juneau Empire)

Juneau sees steep rise in property crime in 2016, police say

You hear a familiar refrain when you talk to Juneau residents about crime: This isn’t the town it used to be and crime is on… Continue reading

Police Chief Bryce Johnson addresses a full house Tuesday night during a public meeting in crime in Juneau. (Liz Kellar | Juneau Empire)

Correction

A story in Monday’s Empire incorrectly stated the source of comments made by John Binkley of the Alaska Cruise Line Industry Association. Binkley wrote in… Continue reading

Around Town for Wednesday, Jan. 18

Alaska Beer Week: Tapping 25th Anniversary Perseverance Ale, all day.Juneau Gastineau Rotary Club meeting, 7 a.m., The Prospector Hotel.Women, Infants and Children walk-in clinic, 8… Continue reading

The World’s Largest Lesson at Eaglecrest took place on Jan. 6, 2017.

Eaglecrest to pitch beer and wine sales

After lift close on a typical day at Eaglecrest Ski Area, small groups gather around SUVs and pickup trucks to unburden their boot-locked feet, stretch,… Continue reading

The World’s Largest Lesson at Eaglecrest took place on Jan. 6, 2017.

Around Town for Tuesday, Jan. 17

Alaska Beer Week: Smoked Porter Preview, all day. Buy vintage Smoked Porter bottles, with six vintages available between 2005 and 2015 (limit one bottle per… Continue reading

On MLK Day in Juneau, working for equality means providing free legal help

Monday was Greta Gard’s birthday. But she didn’t let that fact, or the rain and wind, stop her from making the trek downtown to avail… Continue reading

Police & Fire for Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017

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Around Town for Monday, Jan. 16

Women, Infants and Children walk-in clinic, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., SEARHC Juneau WIC Clinic, 3245 Hospital Drive, first floor. Free nutrition services for income-eligible women who… Continue reading

Wet and warm weekend across Southeast

According to the National Weather Service, the arrival of cloudy conditions has brought wet and warm weather to much of Southeast Alaska.In Juneau, temperatures were… Continue reading

Police & Fire for Monday, Jan. 16

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