Infographic: The winter that wasn't

Infographic: The winter that wasn’t

Theoretically, Juneau could still get snow. After all, it snowed in May 1945. That won't happen this year. Officially, this winter will go into the… Continue reading

Infographic: The winter that wasn't

Audit: No misuse of Juneau’s head taxes

Digging in for what will likely be a costly legal battle with the cruise industry over the alleged misuse of head taxes, many city officials… Continue reading

Retired teacher Linda Torgerson, top left,hugs second-grade teacher Jess Page during opening day ceremonies for the Juneau Community Charter School in August 2010.

A legacy of learning, teaching and wonder

When asked when she first started working with students, Linda Torgerson laughed and said, “About a hundred years ago.”It was actually in the early 1980s.… Continue reading

Retired teacher Linda Torgerson, top left,hugs second-grade teacher Jess Page during opening day ceremonies for the Juneau Community Charter School in August 2010.

Photo: Mini-con artist speaks to students

Kazu Kibuishi, a Japanese-American graphic novel author and illustrator now based in the Seattle area, speaks to students at Gastineau Elementary School on Friday. Kibuishi… Continue reading

Around Town

Open trap shooting, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Juneau Trap Club, 1 Mile Montana Creek Road. The Juneau Trap Club is open to members and public trap… Continue reading

Police & fire for Sunday, April 24, 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

Twin Lakes playground to close April 26

Twin Lakes playground will be closed while upgrades for ADA accessibility are installed throughout the playground. Construction will begin on Tuesday, April 26, and the… Continue reading

Police seek help finding home burglar

The front door of a Mendenhall Valley home was kicked in earlier this month and the burglar left with more than $2,000 in jewelry, according… Continue reading

Grand jury indicts woman in assault case

A Juneau grand jury indicted a woman tied to a downtown assault earlier this month.Natalia L. Sanders, 33, faces a third-degree felony assault charge after… Continue reading

Police search for man at center of clinic closure

Police are still trying to contact a man who threatened to harm people at a Juneau behavioral health unit Thursday afternoon.A 55-year-old Juneau man walked… Continue reading

911 call services restored to Verizon Wireless customers

All Juneau residents using Verizon cellphones should now be able to call 911 for emergency services following an interruption Friday morning.At approximately 9:30 a.m. Friday,… Continue reading

University of Alaska Southeast drama student Rochelle Smallwood gets students to participate in their production of "The Fisherman and his Wife" at Montessori Borealis School on Thursday, April 14.

What elementary students can learn from a talking flounder

“Raise your hand if you’ve ever heard of Perseverance Theatre,” Shona Osterhout said to a room of roughly 70 Montessori Borealis first through fourth graders.Several… Continue reading

University of Alaska Southeast drama student Rochelle Smallwood gets students to participate in their production of "The Fisherman and his Wife" at Montessori Borealis School on Thursday, April 14.

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

Police & fire for Friday, April 22, 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 return of the apprenticeship

The commissioner of the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development spoke about the department’s efforts to expand its apprenticeship programs during Thursday’s Juneau Chamber… Continue reading

Police & fire for Wednesday, April 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

Juneau woman heads to trial in Native art scam case

Two downtown business owners tied to a Native art scam went to court this week. One walked out with a plea deal and the other… Continue reading

Forest Wagner

What led to Monday’s bear mauling? Fish and Game is trying to find out

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game still don’t know many details about Monday’s bear mauling near Haines.Forest Wagner, an assistant professor with University of… Continue reading

Forest Wagner
President Richard Peterson addresses delegates to the Central Council Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska during the 81st Annual Tribal Assembly in Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall on Wednesday.

Central Council President delivers State of the Tribe address

During the State of the Tribe address Wednesday morning, Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska President Richard Peterson pledged to… Continue reading

President Richard Peterson addresses delegates to the Central Council Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska during the 81st Annual Tribal Assembly in Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall on Wednesday.
Mercedes Muñoz, ceramics studio manager at The Canvas, glazes ceramic bowls Tuesday for this weekend's fundraiser for the Glory Hole.

Empty Bowls and new names: Glory Hole seeks name change suggestions at yearly fundraiser

The stacks of wooden and ceramic bowls that currently adorn Glory Hole Director Mariya Lovishchuck’s desk won’t be there for long. And — depending on… Continue reading

Mercedes Muñoz, ceramics studio manager at The Canvas, glazes ceramic bowls Tuesday for this weekend's fundraiser for the Glory Hole.