Baby Fair today creates one-stop shop for young families

Having a baby can be stressful, but there are a lot of services and support systems in Juneau that can help families. These organizations spread… Continue reading

City manager to speak at chamber luncheon

Juneau City Manager Rorie Watt will be speaking at the Juneau Chamber of Commerce’s weekly luncheon today. Watt will be giving a “status report on… Continue reading

This Day in Juneau History: Oct. 20, 1986

On Monday, Oct. 20, 1986, the U.S. Congress finished its 99th term after approving funding for several Alaska projects, including construction of the Crater Lake… Continue reading

Police & Fire for Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016

Conditions violation• At 2:13 p.m. Sunday, the Juneau Police Department investigated a report of a condition of release violation in the 300 block of Village… Continue reading

Around Town

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

GCI to broadcast AFN conference

The 50th annual Alaska Federation of Natives conference begins today in Fairbanks, and Alaskans unable to attend in person will be able to watch the… Continue reading

A Trumpeter swan stretches its wings in Twin Lakes on Wednesday. A dozen swans have taken refuge in the lake for the last week to feed and rest on their southern migration.

Photo: Rest stop

A Trumpeter swan stretches its wings in Twin Lakes on Wednesday. A dozen swans have taken refuge in the lake for the last week to… Continue reading

A Trumpeter swan stretches its wings in Twin Lakes on Wednesday. A dozen swans have taken refuge in the lake for the last week to feed and rest on their southern migration.
September shooting makes Crime of the Week

September shooting makes Crime of the Week

Police are still seeking information related to an early morning shooting that took place in Auke Bay late last month. The Juneau Police Department dredged… Continue reading

September shooting makes Crime of the Week

Police & fire for Oct. 19, 2016

Assault• At 7:55 p.m. Saturday, JPD investigatied allegations of assault and theft in the 200 block of Franklin Street. Alcohol was involved.Burglary• At 8:22 p.m.… Continue reading

Around Town

Women, Infants and Children walk-in clinic, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., SEARHC Juneau WIC Clinic, 3245 Hospital Dr., first floor. Free nutrition services for income-eligible women who… Continue reading

Outgoing Assembly member snubs political opponents in thank you note

In a recent letter to the Juneau Assembly, outgoing member Kate Troll listed the people with whom she said it was “an honor serving alongside.”… Continue reading

Mary Becker and Norton Gregory are sworn in as members of the City and Borough of Juneau Assembly prior to Monday night's meeting in the Assembly Chambers.

Assembly balance questioned with new deputy mayor appointment

To the chagrin of one Assembly member but to nobody's objection, Jerry Nankervis is Juneau’s new Deputy Mayor.Assembly member Nankervis moved into the deputy mayor’s… Continue reading

Mary Becker and Norton Gregory are sworn in as members of the City and Borough of Juneau Assembly prior to Monday night's meeting in the Assembly Chambers.

Around Town

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

Corin Hughes_Skandijs performs as a member of Club Baby Seal at the sold-out stand up comedy performance at Gold town Nickelodeon on Saturday.

Photos: Club Baby Seal performs

The comedy group performed to a sold-out show at the Gold Town Nickelodeon on Saturday night.… Continue reading

Corin Hughes_Skandijs performs as a member of Club Baby Seal at the sold-out stand up comedy performance at Gold town Nickelodeon on Saturday.

Police & Fire for Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016

Criminal trespass• At 6:39 p.m. Friday, investigation continues into a report of criminal trespass from Sportsman’s Warehouse in the 8700 block of Glacier Highway.• At… Continue reading

The first snow of the season seen here Sunday morning near Blueberry Hills Road on Douglas.

Snow daze: Dry October turns into a flurry of flakes

Juneau’s record-dry start to October broke in a shower of flakes over the weekend as the city enjoyed an unexpected burst of snow.Juneau’s average first… Continue reading

The first snow of the season seen here Sunday morning near Blueberry Hills Road on Douglas.

Marijuana and taxes highlighted Southeast elections

Marijuana initiatives and tax increases highlighted local elections across Southeast Alaska this month. The first Tuesday of October is Election Day for most of Southeast… Continue reading

7 injured in 3-car accident

Seven people were taken to the hospital following a three-car accident Saturday in the Mendenhall Valley.According to police, Jana Pierce was cited for failing to… Continue reading

Beth Kerttula, left, and Sudie Hargis share a laugh during an award ceremony at District 17 headquarters in the Federal Building on Friday. Hargis as given the Commander's Award for Civilian Service for her work while assigned as the Tribal Liaison Speciallist for District 17 since 2012. Hargis is retiring from the Coast Guard after serving as an active duty officer from 1887 to 1994, and numerous other positions as a civilian. Former Rep. Kerttula was presented the Coast Guard Distinguished Public Service Award for outstanding service as Director of the National Ocean Council from May 2014 to June 2016.

Photos: Coast Guard awards

Beth Kerttula, left, and Sudie Hargis share a laugh during an award ceremony at District 17 headquarters in the Federal Building on Friday. Hargis as… Continue reading

Beth Kerttula, left, and Sudie Hargis share a laugh during an award ceremony at District 17 headquarters in the Federal Building on Friday. Hargis as given the Commander's Award for Civilian Service for her work while assigned as the Tribal Liaison Speciallist for District 17 since 2012. Hargis is retiring from the Coast Guard after serving as an active duty officer from 1887 to 1994, and numerous other positions as a civilian. Former Rep. Kerttula was presented the Coast Guard Distinguished Public Service Award for outstanding service as Director of the National Ocean Council from May 2014 to June 2016.
Kris Sell (left), a lieutenant with the the Juneau Police Department, accepts the Juneau Chamber of Commerce's citizen of the year award from Sharon Burns during the chamber's annual dinner Friday in Centennial Hall.

Sell named Chamber’s Citizen of the Year

The Juneau Chamber of Commerce named Kris Sell, a lieutenant with the Juneau Police Department, its Citizen of the Year at its annual dinner at… Continue reading

Kris Sell (left), a lieutenant with the the Juneau Police Department, accepts the Juneau Chamber of Commerce's citizen of the year award from Sharon Burns during the chamber's annual dinner Friday in Centennial Hall.