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Hatching a Poké Egg? Why not also walk a shelter dog?

Nerry and Scully aren’t names of Pokémon. They’re two dogs at the Gastineau Humane Society up for adoption. And the shelter is encouraging anybody playing… Continue reading

Crystal Schmitz at her backyard chicken coop on Dogwood Lane in the Mendenhall Valley on Friday. Schmitz has been raising chickens since April 2015.

Finding fault with fowl rule

For an outlaw, Fernando Schmitz lives a pretty tame life. He wakes up with the sun then spends most of the day hanging out in… Continue reading

Crystal Schmitz at her backyard chicken coop on Dogwood Lane in the Mendenhall Valley on Friday. Schmitz has been raising chickens since April 2015.

Police calls for Wednesday, July 20, 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

Alaska start-up week kicks off with four-business panel

ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN JUNEAUAlaska startup week officially runs July 23-31, but the Juneau Economic Development Council and the Juneau Chamber of Commerce are marking the occasion… Continue reading

Public invited to Jackie Street ribbon cutting

The City and Borough of Juneau invites the community to celebrate a new road to housing at the intersection of Jackie Street and Renninger Street,… Continue reading

In this August 2013 file photo, Juneau Police Chief Bryce Johnson, center, gathers with officers at the Juneau Police Station during National Night Out. JPD is hosting a community event from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday at Marine Park to encourage a healthy dialogue about diversity and ending violence.

Artists, police promote community dialogue on diversity, peace

Juneau business owner Christy NaMee Eriksen said she was troubled for days after watching the most recent online videos of white officers killing black men… Continue reading

In this August 2013 file photo, Juneau Police Chief Bryce Johnson, center, gathers with officers at the Juneau Police Station during National Night Out. JPD is hosting a community event from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday at Marine Park to encourage a healthy dialogue about diversity and ending violence.
The parking lot on the corner of Franklin St. and 2nd St. is seen on Tuesday.

City seeks housing proposals for parking lot

Juneau city officials have a plan to turn a city parking lot into housing. Now all they need are some interested developers and Assembly approval.The… Continue reading

The parking lot on the corner of Franklin St. and 2nd St. is seen on Tuesday.
Solana Ashe jumps into a snow melt pond at the top of Mount Jumbo on Monday.

Weather warmest in 69 years

The last time July 18 was this hot in Juneau, the Dodgers were in Brooklyn and Harry Truman was president.According to measurements taken by the… Continue reading

Solana Ashe jumps into a snow melt pond at the top of Mount Jumbo on Monday.
Children pick up candy scattered by parade participants on July 4, 2016 in Douglas. According to campaign finance reports, the biggest single expense incurred by Justin Parish in his House District 34 race against Cathy Munoz was more than $520 in candy and snacks for the parade. Among Munoz's contributors - two Juneau dentists and a statewide political action committee formed by dentists.

Candy on the left, dentists on the right in House District 34 race

The tooth is out there.According to new campaign finance disclosure reports, Rep. Cathy Muñoz is enjoying the support of some of Juneau’s dentists, while her… Continue reading

Children pick up candy scattered by parade participants on July 4, 2016 in Douglas. According to campaign finance reports, the biggest single expense incurred by Justin Parish in his House District 34 race against Cathy Munoz was more than $520 in candy and snacks for the parade. Among Munoz's contributors - two Juneau dentists and a statewide political action committee formed by dentists.

Candidate filing for city election to open Aug. 5

Interested in running for the Juneau School Board or Assembly? The candidate filing period for this fall’s municipal election opens Aug. 5 at 8 a.m.Three… 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

State considers altering substitute teaching rules

The state Board of Education and Early Development is considering several proposed regulation changes, one of which might help ease the Juneau School District’s substitute… Continue reading

Reusable Tote Bag Contest winner announced

Reusable Tote Bag Contest winner announcedJUNEAU — Juneau artist MK MacNaughton was selected as the winner of the first Juneau Reusable Tote Bag Contest for… Continue reading

The Douglas Indian Association hosted an all-day boat trip to former Native village sites and the Taku Inlet on Friday. In this photo, Tlingit elder Marie Olson welcomes everyone to the homeland of the A'akw Kwáan. DIA tribal administrator Andrea Cadiente-Laiti stands next to her.


Telling stories on the Taku: ‘This whole place is sacred’

For John Morris, the Douglas Indian Association’s day cruise to the Taku Inlet on Friday meant laying his younger brother, Jake Morris, to rest.“I laid… Continue reading

The Douglas Indian Association hosted an all-day boat trip to former Native village sites and the Taku Inlet on Friday. In this photo, Tlingit elder Marie Olson welcomes everyone to the homeland of the A'akw Kwáan. DIA tribal administrator Andrea Cadiente-Laiti stands next to her.

The Alaska State Capitol

Senate follows House’s lead, adjourns special session with no budget fix

Lawmakers have officially ended the fifth special session of the 29th Alaska Legislature.At 11:45 a.m. Monday, Senate President Kevin Meyer, R-Anchorage, dropped the gavel on… Continue reading

The Alaska State Capitol

Police & Fire for Monday, July 18, 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

Around Town

Women, Infants and Children walk-in clinic, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., SEARHC Juneau WIC Clinic, 3245 Hospital Drive, first floor. Free nutrition services for income-eligible women who… Continue reading

This Day in History: July 18, 1986

On July 18, 1986, meetings were called by Juneau officials to decide the fate of Juneau’s budget. After $3.4 million was taken away from the… Continue reading

Jennie Hinch, right, and others participate in a sing-along at the Bridge Adult Day Program on Friday. The Juneau Community Foundation and the City and Borough of Juneau recently announced three grants totaling $97,000 for senior care. The grants, awarded to Catholic Community Services' (CCS) Southeast Senior Services Division, will be used to fund the organization's Juneau Senior Nutrition Program, The Bridge Adult Day Program, and Senior Wrap Around Services in Juneau. CCS, which also received a grant for its hospice program, was one of 12 organizations to receive grants as part of the 2016 CBJ Social Service Grants.

Photo: Juneau’s seniors service get grants

Jennie Hinch, right, and others participate in a sing-along at the Bridge Adult Day Program on Friday. The Juneau Community Foundation and the City and… Continue reading

Jennie Hinch, right, and others participate in a sing-along at the Bridge Adult Day Program on Friday. The Juneau Community Foundation and the City and Borough of Juneau recently announced three grants totaling $97,000 for senior care. The grants, awarded to Catholic Community Services' (CCS) Southeast Senior Services Division, will be used to fund the organization's Juneau Senior Nutrition Program, The Bridge Adult Day Program, and Senior Wrap Around Services in Juneau. CCS, which also received a grant for its hospice program, was one of 12 organizations to receive grants as part of the 2016 CBJ Social Service Grants.