Police & fire for Thursday, March 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

DOT, city begin spring cleaning

The sun is shining, and the street cleaners are out making the rounds. It’s spring-cleaning time for the Alaska Department of Transportation and for the… Continue reading

Robert Edwardson, left, speaks during the Native Issue Forum on the current state and future of Alaska Native languages at Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall on Wednesday. Other speakers are Alfie Price, second from left, Lance Twitchell, Marvin Adams and Rep. Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins, D-Sitka, right. Kolene James, center, is the moderator.

Advocates say Tlingit language immersion preschool, childcare coming to Juneau this year

The Alaska Legislature is considering two bills that would pave the way for language immersion charter schools in the state. But one of the bill’s… Continue reading

Robert Edwardson, left, speaks during the Native Issue Forum on the current state and future of Alaska Native languages at Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall on Wednesday. Other speakers are Alfie Price, second from left, Lance Twitchell, Marvin Adams and Rep. Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins, D-Sitka, right. Kolene James, center, is the moderator.
June Hall and Paul Disdier talk on Feb. 18 at their attorney's office about their plans to permit and build one of the first legal marijuana grow sites in Juneau at their North Douglas property.

City awards first pot permit

Juneau has issued its first conditional use permit for a marijuana business.June Hall and Paul Disdier, of the Fireweed Factory LLC, celebrated with friends and… Continue reading

June Hall and Paul Disdier talk on Feb. 18 at their attorney's office about their plans to permit and build one of the first legal marijuana grow sites in Juneau at their North Douglas property.

Mayoral election results certified

The results from last week’s special mayoral election are now official: Ken Koelsch is still Juneau’s new mayor.The city’s canvass board certified the results Tuesday.… Continue reading

Police & fire for Wednesday, March 23, 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

Buick crashes into Hummer at McNugget intersection

Police say no one was badly hurt after two vehicles collided around 10 a.m. Tuesday at the “McNugget” intersection of Egan Drive and Glacier Highway… Continue reading

Around Town

Juneau Gastineau Rotary Club meeting, 7 a.m., The Prospector Hotel.Open lab computer training, 9-11 a.m, The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry Way. Storytime, 11 a.m., Douglas… Continue reading

Discovery Southeast taking nominations for second annual teacher award

Discovery Southeast is accepting nominations for teachers who go the extra mile to engage their students in nature.“We’re a lucky community to have outstanding teachers… Continue reading

JPD to co-host “Hope, Not Heroin” rally

The Juneau Police Department and the Alaska Advisory Board on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse are hosting a rally to educate people on heroin addiction and… Continue reading

Alaska Democratic Caucus this Saturday

The Alaska Democratic Caucus will take place Saturday, March 26 at 10 a.m. at 42 sites throughout the state. Juneau’s will happen at Centennial Hall.Doors… Continue reading

Police seek new leads on violent offenses

Police are asking the community for information on two violent crimes — a home robbery in the Mendenhall Valley and a theft/assault on a woman… Continue reading

CCFR prepares for aircraft rescue training

Members of Capital City Fire/Rescue will review aircraft rescue fire fighting procedures during a training session next week.The weeklong training begins March 31 at the… Continue reading

Native Issues Forum Wednesday to highlight language

The next Native Issues Forum will be on the current state and future of Alaska Native languages.Rep. Jonathan Kreiss-Tompkins, Marvin Adams, Professor Lance Twitchell of… Continue reading

Assembly moves money for maintenance projects

At its Monday meeting, the Juneau Assembly approved a loan of no more than $2.75 million from the city’s central treasury to remodel the Capital… Continue reading

Cope Park Road closed for construction

Cope Park Road is closed due to utility work, and it’s not expected to be reopened until the end of May, according to a city… Continue reading

Summer program subject of chamber luncheon

The director of Alaska Business Week, a weeklong summer business program for high school students, will be speaking about the program at the Juneau Chamber… Continue reading

Help with health insurance taxes and exemptions available

SEARHC’s Outreach and Enrollment Program is available to assist Southeast Alaskans fill out their 1095A form and determine tax penalty exemptions, such as tribal and… Continue reading

Around Town

Using iPads and other mobile device tips and tricks, 9-11 a.m., The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry Way. Improves skills for work, school or testing. Free.… Continue reading

Housing Action Plan meetings scheduled

The Juneau Affordable Housing Commission will be holding two public meetings at the end of the month to present the city’s Housing Action Plan and… Continue reading