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.

DBA to speak at chamber lunch

Several members of the Downtown Business Association will be speaking at the Juneau Chamber of Commerce’s weekly luncheon today about a new downtown revitalization program.Association… Continue reading

Police and fire for Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016

Assault• At 2:33 p.m. Saturday, the Juneau Police Department received a report of an assault in the Juneau area. Investigation continues.Criminal trespass• At 12:28 p.m.… 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

AMHS deals ferries to cover winter gaps

The Alaska Marine Highway will shuffle the schedules of three ferries this winter to avoid dropping service to a handful of Southeast and Prince William… Continue reading

In this file photo from last month, people watch as the city's annual Fourth of July fireworks display takes place downtown.

Assembly considers fireworks ban

The Juneau Assembly has directed the city attorney to draft a borough-wide ordinance restricting the use of fireworks.After speaking with Juneau Police Department officers about… Continue reading

In this file photo from last month, people watch as the city's annual Fourth of July fireworks display takes place downtown.

Coast Guard rescues cruise ship passenger suffering from internal bleeding

The U.S. Coast Guard has rescued a cruise ship passenger suffering from internal bleeding, the agency reported Wednesday.Petty Officer 1st Class Kelly Parker said by… Continue reading

Fight to shut down Haven House comes to an end

A neighborhood association’s multi-year fight to shut down a transitional home for women recently released from prison may be coming to an end.Juneau Superior Court… Continue reading

Correction

The article, “Four run to fill two seats,” on page A1 of yesterday’s paper includes the incorrect first name of one of the school board… Continue reading

Correction

A Tuesday story about a decision by Alaska’s attorney general to drop opposition to tribes’ land-into-trust case mischaracterized a July decision by the U.S. Court… Continue reading

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

Fire and medical calls for Wednesday, Aug. 17, 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

Poll worker Linda Hollinbeck smiles as she gives a "I Voted" sticker to Kevin Poole on Tuesday at the Mendenhall Valley Public Library during Alaska's statewide primary. Tuesday was the first time an election was held at the library, which opened in October.

Polls bare: Few turn out for primary in Juneau

Juneau voters might disagree about politics, but on Tuesday, they seemed to agree about one thing: Turnout at this year’s statewide primary stunk.By 10 p.m.,… Continue reading

Poll worker Linda Hollinbeck smiles as she gives a "I Voted" sticker to Kevin Poole on Tuesday at the Mendenhall Valley Public Library during Alaska's statewide primary. Tuesday was the first time an election was held at the library, which opened in October.

Juneau police take over search for missing fisherman

The sister of a missing man in Juneau said she’s grateful for the U.S. Coast Guard’s efforts to find her younger brother after he reportedly… Continue reading

Dan DeBartolo is running for Juneau School Board.

During budget crisis, DeBartolo says he’s the right school board candidate

Dan DeBartolo was the fourth candidate to file for Juneau School Board by deadline Monday afternoon. He joined Kevin Allen, Jason Hart and Steve Whitney… Continue reading

Dan DeBartolo is running for Juneau School Board.

Feds designate Juneau’s Indian Point as sacred, worthy of protection

Indian Point in Juneau has recently been added to the National Register of Historic Places due to its traditional and cultural significance. The roughly 78-acre… Continue reading

UAS students using disability services quintuples from 2008

JUNEAU — The number of students using disability services at the University of Alaska Southeast is more than five times what it was in 2008.There… Continue reading

Clockwise, from top left, area-wide candidates Norton Gregory and Kate Troll, District 2 candidate Beth Weldon; and District 1 candidates Arnold Liebelt, William Quayle Jr. and Mary Becker.

Ballot finalized for fall Assembly election

The ballot for this fall’s city election is set. Six candidates, two of whom are incumbents, are vying for three open seats on the Assembly.Before… Continue reading

Clockwise, from top left, area-wide candidates Norton Gregory and Kate Troll, District 2 candidate Beth Weldon; and District 1 candidates Arnold Liebelt, William Quayle Jr. and Mary Becker.

Police calls for Tuesday, Aug. 16, 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

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