Avalanche blasting planned for this morning

Thane Road will again be closed from 9 a.m. to noon for avalanche blasting, and this time it’s the real deal.A week after the Alaska… Continue reading

Rotary members Leah Van Kirk, left, and Amy Lujan wrap boxes with others as part of the Racheal MacLeod Christmas Dinner Box Project at The Salvation Army Church on Monday, Dec. 19, 2016. The boxes, which will contain all the ingredients for a holiday dinner, will be available Thursday and Friday to 360 local families. The project is coordinated by the three Rotary clubs and the Rotaract club of Juneau.

Photos: Christmas dinner boxes

Rotary members Leah Van Kirk, left, and Amy Lujan wrap boxes with others as part of the Racheal MacLeod Christmas Dinner Box Project at The… Continue reading

Rotary members Leah Van Kirk, left, and Amy Lujan wrap boxes with others as part of the Racheal MacLeod Christmas Dinner Box Project at The Salvation Army Church on Monday, Dec. 19, 2016. The boxes, which will contain all the ingredients for a holiday dinner, will be available Thursday and Friday to 360 local families. The project is coordinated by the three Rotary clubs and the Rotaract club of Juneau.

Corrections and clarifications for Dec. 21, 2016

A Sunday story about a gasoline tax increase proposed by Gov. Bill Walker indicated Walker would introduce legislation in the Senate. A Walker spokesperson said… Continue reading

Around town for Wednesday, Dec. 21

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

A wolf is seen in Alaska.

ADF&G reports three wolves hunted or trapped on Douglas

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game has closed wolf hunting and trapping on Douglas Island after three animals were killed by harvesters.That might come… Continue reading

A wolf is seen in Alaska.

Police & Fire for Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2016

This report contains information provided to the Empire from law enforcement agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction information. Anyone listed in… Continue reading

Mental Health Land Trust presses ahead with sale of downtown parcel

The Alaska Mental Health Trust is proceeding with plans to sell about 1 acre of land next to the Coast Guard station to a developer… Continue reading

An Alaska Airlines passenger jet lands in Petersburg. On Dec. 19, a pair of the company's passenger jets were struck by lightning in Southeast.

Two Southeast planes struck by lightning

Two Alaska Airlines flights in Southeast Alaska were struck by lightning Monday in separate incidents, leaving some passengers stranded and others delayed.The first strike took… Continue reading

An Alaska Airlines passenger jet lands in Petersburg. On Dec. 19, a pair of the company's passenger jets were struck by lightning in Southeast.

Electoral College votes today at SLAM

Alaska’s three voters in the Electoral College will cast the state’s votes for president at 11 a.m. today in the Andrew P. Kashevaroff State Library,… Continue reading

Around town for Monday, Dec. 19

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, 789-3074.Women, Infants and… Continue reading

This Day in Juneau History: Dec. 19, 1986

On Dec. 19, 1986, thousands of people lined up to meet Gov. Steve Cowper at the annual open house at the Governor’s Mansion. His wife,… Continue reading

Police & Fire for Monday, Dec. 19, 2016

This report contains information provided to the Empire from law enforcement agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction information. Anyone listed in… Continue reading

Feds: State doesn’t need to repay Road money

A representative of the Federal Highway Administration confirmed Friday that the State of Alaska will not have to repay federal money spent on planning for… Continue reading

John Palmes, center, leads the Tlingit Gospel Singers along with Pastor Phil Campbell, right, of Northern Light United Church, as they sing "Amazing Grace" during the Longest Night Remembrance Service at The Glory Hole on Friday, Dec. 16, 2016. The service has become an annual event to acknowledge the homeless people who have died.

With $59,000 hole, Juneau’s shelter relies on the giving season

While many people attended holiday parties Friday night, Juneau’s shelter and soup kitchen held a somber event.“National Remembrance Day commemorates people who died while experiencing… Continue reading

John Palmes, center, leads the Tlingit Gospel Singers along with Pastor Phil Campbell, right, of Northern Light United Church, as they sing "Amazing Grace" during the Longest Night Remembrance Service at The Glory Hole on Friday, Dec. 16, 2016. The service has become an annual event to acknowledge the homeless people who have died.

Around town for Sunday, Dec. 18

Knights of Columbus Bishop Kenny Council brunch, 10 a.m.-noon, St. Paul’s Catholic Church. $10 for a family and $4 for an individual.Open trap shooting, 10… Continue reading

This Day in Juneau History: Dec. 18, 1986

On December 18, 1986, Alaska Airlines reviled the ground fog Juneau has received reliably during the holiday season. The fog, district manager for Alaska Airlines… Continue reading

Suicidal man with firearm tasered by JPD

The Juneau Police Department tasered a suicidal man outside a Juneau hotel on Friday afternoon before taking him to Bartlett Regional Hospital.JPD received a report… Continue reading

Candlelight vigil to stop Trump

A united group of Alaska conservatives and progressives will join together at 4 p.m. Sunday at the Alaska State Capitol to encourage Alaska’s electors to… Continue reading

Emergency goat hunting closure

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game has issued an emergency closure to goat hunting seasons in the area bounded by the Kleheni River on… Continue reading

Las Vegas impersonators in town for fundraiser

The first Las Vegas Musical Concert, “Salute to Broadway & Rock n’ Roll Holiday Review” benefitting Juneau Mountain Rescue and the Zach Gordon Youth Center… Continue reading