Correction

In a Friday article in thes Outdoors section about Juneau’s endangered bats, the Empire reported that U.S. Geological Survey data shows that the bat disease… Continue reading

Correction

In an news story Thursday about Southeast tribes voicing mining concerns to the State Department, the Empire misidentified the first name of the president of… Continue reading

Around Town

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

Simulating disaster: Southeast readies with ‘Quake Cottage’

For the first time, Alaska’s only earthquake simulator is leaving its home in Anchorage and coming to visit Southeast.From 11 a.m.-7 p.m. on Aug. 31… Continue reading

Rep. Cathy Muñoz, R-Juneau, right, speaks during a House Majority press conference at the Capitol on January 28. Also attending are Rep. Craig Johnson, R-Anchorage, Rep. Bob Herron, D-Bethel, and Rep. Gabrielle LeDoux, R-Anchorage.

Rep. Cathy Muñoz writes letters on behalf of defendants in two child sex abuse cases

In an attempt to avoid a possible 40-year prison sentence, a convicted child rapist is asking that a statewide panel of judges review his case.… Continue reading

Rep. Cathy Muñoz, R-Juneau, right, speaks during a House Majority press conference at the Capitol on January 28. Also attending are Rep. Craig Johnson, R-Anchorage, Rep. Bob Herron, D-Bethel, and Rep. Gabrielle LeDoux, R-Anchorage.

Twin Lakes is closed to swimming right now

The city has closed Twin Lakes to all swimmers after the Parks and Recreation Department discovered the water contained a high count of fecal bacteria.The… Continue reading

Palmer Exploration Project environmental assessment

BLM approves further gold exploration west of Haines

Editor's Note: The first version of this story used the incorrect units of measurement. The Palmer Prospect contains 2.6 million inferred grams of gold and… Continue reading

Palmer Exploration Project environmental assessment
The front page of the Juneau Empire on Aug. 19, 1986

This Day in Juneau History: Aug. 19, 1986

On Aug. 19, 1986, results of a poll taken by state workers showed that only 450 members of the Alaska Public Employee Association were willing… Continue reading

The front page of the Juneau Empire on Aug. 19, 1986

Police calls for Friday, Aug. 19, 2016

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

The front page of the Juneau Empire on Aug. 20, 1986

This Day in Juneau History: Aug. 20, 1986

On Aug. 20, 1986, candidates for lieutenant governor fought hard in the Republican primary debate and 16 Juneau legislative candidates collected a total of $246,313… Continue reading

The front page of the Juneau Empire on Aug. 20, 1986
Gary Wilson poses with his 174 pound halibut during the 1970 Golden North Salmon Derby.

Fishing for a good story: ‘My God, look at the fish’

We’ve heard some awesome fishing stories this year.First, there was 81-year-old Dr. Gary Hedges, aka The World’s Greatest Fishermen, who wrestled with a 59-pound salmon… Continue reading

Gary Wilson poses with his 174 pound halibut during the 1970 Golden North Salmon Derby.

City Manager to AEL&P: Defend yourself

About 65 people attended a public forum Wednesday night to ask representatives from the Alaska Electric Light and Power Company about their plans to build… Continue reading

Around Town

Storytime, 11 a.m., Mendenhall Valley Public Library. Details: 586-5267. Organ concert, noon, State Office Building. T. J. Duffy to play a variety of music.Senior Lunch,… Continue reading

Jill Ramiel, left, Dana Herndon, center, and Evelyn Rousso, right, speak about a new downtown revitalization program during the Juneau Chamber of Commerce's weekly luncheon Thursday. All three are members of the Downtown Business Association.

Main Street USA: Juneau looks to join downtown revitalization program

Downtown Juneau is on the cusp of what several business owners see as an exciting revitalization, and it’s all starting with Main Street.No, not the… Continue reading

Jill Ramiel, left, Dana Herndon, center, and Evelyn Rousso, right, speak about a new downtown revitalization program during the Juneau Chamber of Commerce's weekly luncheon Thursday. All three are members of the Downtown Business Association.
The front page of the Juneau Empire on Aug. 18, 1986

This Day in Juneau History: Aug. 18, 1986

On Aug. 18, 1986, 260 municipal workers of the Inland Boatmen’s Union were to vote at their next meeting whether to defer their next salary… Continue reading

The front page of the Juneau Empire on Aug. 18, 1986

Toy run returns for 22nd year

The annual Panhandlers Motorcycle Club toy run returns this weekend for a 22nd year. The lineup takes place in the Donna’s Restaurant parking lot ahead… Continue reading

Richard Dauenhauer in his office in 2006.

UAS hosts Dauenhauer memorial

The University of Alaska Southeast is hosting a memorial service in remembrance of Richard Dauenhauer, the poet and translator who died in August 2014 of… Continue reading

Richard Dauenhauer in his office in 2006.

Tongass Democrats host annual picnic

Juneau’s branch of the Democratic Party hosts its annual picnic this weekend at Sandy Beach.The picnic begins at 11 a.m. Saturday and runs until 2… Continue reading

Rescuers find, return New York couple stranded on Mount Roberts

A pair of hikers from New York called for help on Wednesday night when they were unable hike down Mount Roberts, according to an Alaska… Continue reading

The parking lot on the corner of Franklin and Second streets is seen in July.

City gov picks parking over housing for downtown

In 1970, Joni Mitchell famously lamented the paving of paradise to put up a parking lot in her hit song “Big Yellow Taxi.” On Monday… Continue reading

The parking lot on the corner of Franklin and Second streets is seen in July.