Police & fire for Friday, April 29, 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

An article titled “A sticky situation” in Thursday’s Juneau Empire incorrectly stated that the Planning Commision had denied the conditional use permit for an asphalt… Continue reading

Around Town

GED orientation class, 9 a.m., The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry Way. GED orientation is designed to improve the success rate of those taking the tests.… Continue reading

Amy Skilbred is the executive director of the Juneau Community Foundation.

In uncertain budget times, local philanthropy comes through

Just last week, a Juneau man with mental health issues issued violent threats inside a healthcare clinic. The situation ended up resolving peacefully, with the… Continue reading

Amy Skilbred is the executive director of the Juneau Community Foundation.

UAS commencement ceremonies in Juneau, Ketchikan, Sitka this weekend

University of Alaska Southeast is honoring 670 graduates from the Juneau, Ketchikan and Sitka campuses this weekend. They’ll receive 755 associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees… Continue reading

Assembly discusses lowering mill rate

The members of the Assembly Finance Committee began to chew on some of the more difficult policy questions they’ll face this budget season at it’s… Continue reading

Pillars of America speaker Tiana Tozer poses for a picture with eighth grade students from Floyd Dryden Middle School at Centennial Hall on Wednesday.

Tiana Tozer: More than a disability

Author, human rights activist, paralympian: Tiana Tozer has played many roles in her life. The one role she refuses to play is victim.Tozer spoke at… Continue reading

Pillars of America speaker Tiana Tozer poses for a picture with eighth grade students from Floyd Dryden Middle School at Centennial Hall on Wednesday.

UA president to speak at lunch lecture

University of Alaska president Jim Johnsen will be the featured speaker at this week’s Juneau Chamber of Commerce luncheon.Johnsen is scheduled to discuss the university’s… Continue reading

Police & fire for Thursday, April 28, 2016

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A foundation is compacted for an area to hold new tennis courts in Cope Park on Wednesday. The park is closed while the area is being remodeled with play equipment and a new picnic area. A new water main running through the park is also being installed.

Photo: Cope Park remodeling

A foundation is compacted for an area to hold new tennis courts in Cope Park on Wednesday. The park is closed while the area is… Continue reading

A foundation is compacted for an area to hold new tennis courts in Cope Park on Wednesday. The park is closed while the area is being remodeled with play equipment and a new picnic area. A new water main running through the park is also being installed.

Up to $10,000 in medical grants available for Alaska children

The UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation (UHCCF) is accepting grant applications from Alaska families in need of financial assistance to help pay for their child’s health care… Continue reading

Free ice cream at Coppa on Saturday

It’s Free Ice Cream Day this Saturday, April 30, at Coppa’s downtown store from noon-5 p.m. Coppa will give out its handmade ice cream as… Continue reading

Around Town

Juneau Gastineau Rotary Club meeting, 7 a.m., The Prospector Hotel.English as a Second Language, 9-10:15 a.m., Gruening Park Learning Connection, 1800 Northwood Dr. Free eight… Continue reading

School district, support staff union reach tentative contract agreement

The Juneau School District reached a tentative agreement on a new contract with its second largest employee association on Monday.The three-year contract with the Juneau… Continue reading

SECON employees use an excavator and bulldozer to remove grass from the median north of Channel Drive on Tuesday in preparation a resurfacing project on Egan Drive. The $20 million to $30 million renovation of Egan Drive will be between 10th Street and Mendenhall Loop Road.

Photo: Egan Drive work

SECON employees use an excavator and bulldozer to remove grass from the median north of Channel Drive on Tuesday in preparation for a resurfacing project… Continue reading

SECON employees use an excavator and bulldozer to remove grass from the median north of Channel Drive on Tuesday in preparation a resurfacing project on Egan Drive. The $20 million to $30 million renovation of Egan Drive will be between 10th Street and Mendenhall Loop Road.

Police & fire for Wednesday, April 27, 2016

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Around Town

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

Condition of Alaska bear mauling victim improves

ANCHORAGE — The university professor mauled while leading a mountaineering class in southeast Alaska continues to improve.Forest Wagner has been upgraded to fair condition at… Continue reading

Woody Collins touches up the paint on the Effy Jewelers on South Franklin Street on Tuesday. The first cruise ship of the season arrives on Saturday, April 30.

Photos: Tourist prep

Woody Collins touches up the paint on the Effy Jewelers on South Franklin Street on Tuesday. The first cruise ship of the season arrives on… Continue reading

Woody Collins touches up the paint on the Effy Jewelers on South Franklin Street on Tuesday. The first cruise ship of the season arrives on Saturday, April 30.

Enright moved out of ICU, continues treatment in Seattle

KETCHIKAN — Morgan Enright continues her recovery in Seattle after surviving a plane crash on Admiralty Island earlier in April.Enright was the lone survivor of… Continue reading