Sunday Recap: Highlights of the 90th Legislative day

Lawmakers didn’t approve any of the biggest items considered necessary for filling the state’s $4.1 billion budget deficit, but there was no shortage of action… Continue reading

An adult bald eagle flies near a group of eagles roosting along Lemon Creek on Monday.

Photo: Roosting eagles

An adult bald eagle flies near a group of eagles roosting along Lemon Creek on Monday.… Continue reading

An adult bald eagle flies near a group of eagles roosting along Lemon Creek on Monday.

Around Town

Introduction to Using Computers, 9-11 a.m., The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry Way. Free. Details: 586-5718.Writing Skills Class, 9:15-10:45 a.m., The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry Way.… Continue reading

Accompanied by the Juneau Symphony and Chorus, soprano Michelle Johnson sings Vaughan Williams' Dona Nobis Pacem, in a Sunday concert directed by conductor Troy Quinn.

Photo: Juneau Symphony

Accompanied by the Juneau Symphony and Chorus, soprano Michelle Johnson sings Vaughan Williams’ Dona Nobis Pacem, in a concert directed by conductor Troy Quinn Sunday.… Continue reading

Accompanied by the Juneau Symphony and Chorus, soprano Michelle Johnson sings Vaughan Williams' Dona Nobis Pacem, in a Sunday concert directed by conductor Troy Quinn.

Police & fire for Tuesday, April 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

Correction

A photo caption on A2 of Friday’s Juneau Empire incorrectly identified Judy Ripley as July Ripley, based on misinformation provided to the Empire.The Empire regrets… Continue reading

Scam alert for Readers’ Choice winners

Juneau Empire Readers’ Choice Award winners, please be aware someone may be trying to scam you.It has come to our attention that a business known… Continue reading

University of Alaska Southeast students Melissa Arnold, center, Hannah Wolfe-McPike, left, and Callie Conerton play with puppies Ray, right, and Max in the student government office at UAS on Monday. Conerton, the UAS Student Body President, had the idea to use the puppies as a stress release for students getting ready for next week's finals.

Photo: Puppy Break

University of Alaska Southeast students Melissa Arnold, center, Hannah Wolfe-McPike, left, and Callie Conerton play with puppies Ray, right, and Max in the student government… Continue reading

University of Alaska Southeast students Melissa Arnold, center, Hannah Wolfe-McPike, left, and Callie Conerton play with puppies Ray, right, and Max in the student government office at UAS on Monday. Conerton, the UAS Student Body President, had the idea to use the puppies as a stress release for students getting ready for next week's finals.

Police and Fire for Monday, April 18

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

Writing Skills Class, 9:15-10:45 a.m., The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry Way. Free. Details: 586-5718. Introduction to Using Computers, 9-11 a.m., The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry… Continue reading

Harborview Elementary School fifth-graders Reece Hill, center, and Lauren Purves teach Pioneer Home resident Lenore Honsinger how to make paper cranes during a visit on Thursday.

Photos: Paper cranes

Students in school counselor Annie Caulfield’s “Roots and Chutes” service club created a mobile with hundreds of paper cranes folded by fourth- and fifth-graders and… Continue reading

Harborview Elementary School fifth-graders Reece Hill, center, and Lauren Purves teach Pioneer Home resident Lenore Honsinger how to make paper cranes during a visit on Thursday.
A Bergmann Hotel resident walks down the hall past an eviction notice posted on a door.

With upcoming changes to derelict hotel, uncertainty lingers for tenants

The owners of the Bergmann Hotel have hired an Anchorage-based consultant to help them stop the once-prestigious hotel’s descent into dereliction. Some community members —… Continue reading

A Bergmann Hotel resident walks down the hall past an eviction notice posted on a door.
Juneau District Court Judge Keith Levy speaks to a Juneau resident during an arraignment hearing on Wednesday. Judge Levy is retiring.

Juneau district court judge to retire later this year

Sometimes when Keith Levy rounds a corner in the grocery aisle, he’ll see someone he’s sent to prison. The encounter isn’t an awkward one.“They’ll say,… Continue reading

Juneau District Court Judge Keith Levy speaks to a Juneau resident during an arraignment hearing on Wednesday. Judge Levy is retiring.

Two judgeships opening in Southeast Alaska

The Alaska Judicial Council is now receiving applications for judgeships on the Juneau District Court and the Palmer Superior Court.The vacancies will occur due to… Continue reading

City street cleaning begins

The City and Borough of Juneau’s Streets and Fleet Maintenance Division has started its 2016 Spring Clean Up project.The Spring Clean Up project is an… Continue reading

State education board begins commissioner post discussion

The State Board of Education & Early Development will meet next month to discuss applications for the Commissioner of Education & Early Development position.The meeting… 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

Metlakatla plaintiff motions rejected

KETCHIKAN — The federal judge assigned to the Civil Rights Act complaint of two Metlakatla residents, on Wednesday, denied two motions by the plaintiffs while… Continue reading

Unclaimed vehicles sent to public auction

The Juneau Police Department will host an outcry auction for impounded vehicles Saturday.The public viewing is scheduled for 11 a.m.—1 p.m. Wednesday at 9390 La… Continue reading

Marine Park Plaza’s seasonal parking ends

Seasonal parking at the Marine Park Plaza is coming to an end on Wednesday.Docks and Harbors personnel will block off access to the entrance of… Continue reading