Juneau District Court judge Kirsten Leann Swanson is seen in her chambers on Friday, Jan. 6, 2017 at Dimond Courthouse. Swanson, the newest district court judge, has been at work for a month. She replaced Keith Levy, who left her the winged pig sculpture on the shelf behind her.

Juneau’s newest judge has a rock

Juneau District Court Judge Kirsten Swanson has a rock on her desk.It’s a small stone, smooth and just the right size to fit in the… Continue reading

Juneau District Court judge Kirsten Leann Swanson is seen in her chambers on Friday, Jan. 6, 2017 at Dimond Courthouse. Swanson, the newest district court judge, has been at work for a month. She replaced Keith Levy, who left her the winged pig sculpture on the shelf behind her.

Around Town for Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017

Open trap shooting, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Juneau Gun Club, 5680 Montana Creek Road. The Juneau Gun Club is open to members and public trap shooting… Continue reading

Police & Fire for Sunday, Jan. 8, 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 Chief of Police Bryce Johnson describes during a press conference at the Juneau police station on Friday how Jeremie Shaun Tinney pointed a rifle-bored axle at Juneau police officers and a paramedic in early December that prompted Sgt. Chris Gifford to fire one shot at Tinney in self-defense. Sgt. Gifford was cleared of any wrongdoing.

JPD officer cleared in December shooting

State investigators have cleared Juneau Police Department Sgt. Chris Gifford of any wrongdoing in the shooting of a 38-year-old Juneau resident last month.According to a… Continue reading

Juneau Chief of Police Bryce Johnson describes during a press conference at the Juneau police station on Friday how Jeremie Shaun Tinney pointed a rifle-bored axle at Juneau police officers and a paramedic in early December that prompted Sgt. Chris Gifford to fire one shot at Tinney in self-defense. Sgt. Gifford was cleared of any wrongdoing.

Around Town for Friday, Jan. 6

World’s Largest Lesson, 9 a.m., Eaglecrest Ski Area. First-time skier or snowboarders may register at the Eaglecrest Ticket Window or by calling 790-2000 x211. The… Continue reading

‘Max’ and ‘Abby’ are most common Juneau dogs

You probably know Max and Abby. If statistics are any guide, you probably know quite a few of them.According to newly released statistics kept by… Continue reading

Become ice aware: CCFR, Forest Service host ice safety workshop Saturday

There’s no such thing as safe ice.That’s the harsh reality that visitors venturing out to Mendenhall Lake need to absorb, says Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center… Continue reading

Man indicted on jail contraband charge

A Juneau grand jury indicted Brandon S. Estes, 23, on Wednesday for allegedly promoting contraband on Oct. 18.According to charging documents filed by Juneau District… Continue reading

Police & Fire for Friday, Jan. 6, 2017

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Acid contaminated water runs from the entrance of the Tulsequah Chief Mine in Canada.

British Columbia to clean up mine near Juneau

JUNEAU — Canadian officials say they will take action to prevent polluted water from a decades-old mine from entering the Taku River, a key source… Continue reading

Acid contaminated water runs from the entrance of the Tulsequah Chief Mine in Canada.
Matthew Sill, center, an engineer with PND Engineers, explains their design of the new floats that are being used in the remodel of the Douglas Harbor during a tour on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017.

Improved Douglas Harbor nears completion

Sometime in the next few weeks, Matthew Sill of PND Engineers expects someone to look into Douglas Harbor and ask a simple question: When can… Continue reading

Matthew Sill, center, an engineer with PND Engineers, explains their design of the new floats that are being used in the remodel of the Douglas Harbor during a tour on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017.

Maintenance or new facilities?: Juneau weighs in on Parks and Rec master plan

Juneauites have weighed in on what they want the future of Parks and Recreation services in the city to look like, checking the second box… Continue reading

Port director is chamber’s featured speaker

Carl Uchytil, port director for the City and Borough of Juneau, will be the featured speaker at this week’s Juneau Chamber of Commerce luncheon.Uchytil, an… Continue reading

Around town for Thursday, Jan. 5

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 Clinic, 3245 Hospital Drive,… Continue reading

Police & Fire for Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017

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We wrote ’em, you read ’em: The top 10 most read Empire stories in 2016

1) Out of the bush and into prison: 'Bush People' father, son get 30 days jail time for PFD fraud2) TMHS student dies of accidental… Continue reading

Rustan Burton, publisher of the Juneau Empire and Capital City Weekly in Juneau, Alaska, has stepped down to accept another job in the Midwest.

Juneau Empire publisher Rustan Burton pursues new Midwest opportunity

Rustan Burton, publisher of the Juneau Empire and Capital City Weekly in Juneau has stepped down to accept another job in the Midwest. The announcement… Continue reading

Rustan Burton, publisher of the Juneau Empire and Capital City Weekly in Juneau, Alaska, has stepped down to accept another job in the Midwest.

Around town for Sunday, Jan. 1

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 income-eligible women who… Continue reading

Police & Fire for Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017

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Sadie Ingalls skates on a smooth piece of ice at Auke Lake on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017.

Juneau finishes 2016 as hottest year

Last year was the hottest ever seen in Alaska, and Juneau didn’t miss the trend. According to measurements taken by the National Weather Service at… Continue reading

Sadie Ingalls skates on a smooth piece of ice at Auke Lake on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017.