SHI, State Library to sponsor lecture on influential archaeologist

Sealaska Heritage Institute and the Alaska State Library Historical Collections will sponsor a lecture next week on a well-known anthropologist who did field work in… Continue reading

Police blotter for Friday, Jan. 1, 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

Deadline for District 1 Assembly seat approaching

Individuals willing to serve on the City and Borough of Juneau Assembly are requested to submit a declaration of candidacy form accompanied by a letter… Continue reading

Family members of Jordon J. Sharclane, 37, including his mother, Myrna Brown, center, and his wife, Jenny Sharclane, right, gather together at the Mountain View apartments on Dec. 3 after learning about Sharclane's death and his son, Michael, injuries. The father and son were stabbed at the Cedar Park apartment complex early Thursday morning. Juneau police on Thursday arrested 19-year-old Kevin Scott Nauska for first-degree murder in connection to Sharclane's death and attempted first-degree murder for stabbing Michael.

2015: Juneau’s year of gloom

It was a grim year for Juneau.The list of the Empire’s top 10 stories of the year includes the death of the capital city’s just-elected… Continue reading

Family members of Jordon J. Sharclane, 37, including his mother, Myrna Brown, center, and his wife, Jenny Sharclane, right, gather together at the Mountain View apartments on Dec. 3 after learning about Sharclane's death and his son, Michael, injuries. The father and son were stabbed at the Cedar Park apartment complex early Thursday morning. Juneau police on Thursday arrested 19-year-old Kevin Scott Nauska for first-degree murder in connection to Sharclane's death and attempted first-degree murder for stabbing Michael.

New year, new senior sales tax

Ringing in the New Year for senior citizens in Juneau might mean ringing up a few items separately at grocery stores.Starting today, an ordinance passed… Continue reading

A Capital City Fire/Rescue ambulance splashes through a flooding area of Riverside Drive on their way to a call on Jan. 1.

Weather record expected today

Juneauites will know today whether 2015 will be a record-breaking wet year.Entering the last day of the year, the capital city has seen 84.76 inches… Continue reading

A Capital City Fire/Rescue ambulance splashes through a flooding area of Riverside Drive on their way to a call on Jan. 1.

Feds, state and AEL&P chime in on Sweetheart Lake dam plan

Things are still sweet for Sweetheart Lake.Federal, state and local agencies have thus far found only minor problems with a proposal to dam Sweetheart Creek… Continue reading

Jamie Parsons: Remembered for ‘shaping’ the Capital City

Jamie Parsons served the City and Borough of Juneau as its first Parks and Recreation director, as an Assembly member and as mayor. He wore… Continue reading

Over 100 people participate in the annual Polar Bear Dip at the Auke Village Recreation Beach on Jan. 1, 2015.

New year’s calendar includes parties and a chilly dip

The capital city will swing in the new year. It’ll also glitter, foam, and just plain dance.A wide variety of clubs, bars and social halls… Continue reading

Over 100 people participate in the annual Polar Bear Dip at the Auke Village Recreation Beach on Jan. 1, 2015.

Police blotter for Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015

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

Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska welcomes new director

Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska welcomed William Martin as the Tribe’s new 477 Director this week.In this position, Martin… Continue reading

Around town for Wednesday, Dec. 31

New Year’s DaySenior ceramics, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Juneau Senior Center. Details: Diane, 463-6176.Storytime, 11 a.m., Mendenhall Valley Library. Details: 586-5267.Organ concert, noon, State Office Building.Senior… Continue reading

Western Auto purchases Kathy’s Net Loft

Western Auto Marine general manager John Weedman announced the purchase of Kathy’s Net Loft and Gear Supplies in a press release Wednesday.The business was locally… Continue reading

Correction

A death notice that appeared in the Juneau Empire for Joe Herbert Satko contained inaccurate information. It reported Satko was aboard the “Ark of Juneau”… Continue reading

JPD: Don’t drink and drive, practice fireworks safety during holidays

The Juneau Police Department is advising residents to exercise care while driving this New Year’s Eve.While celebrating with family and friends may include drinking alcoholic… Continue reading

Zayden Schijven, 11, right, sleds with Lena Field, 8, above the Evergreen Cemetary on Monday.

Photo: Intrepid sledders

Zayden Schijvens, 11, right, sleds with Lena Field, 8, above the Evergreen Cemetary on Monday.… Continue reading

Zayden Schijven, 11, right, sleds with Lena Field, 8, above the Evergreen Cemetary on Monday.

Around town for Wednesday, Dec. 30

Juneau Gastineau Rotary Club meeting, 7 a.m., The Prospector Hotel.Storytime, 11 a.m., Douglas Library. Details: 586-5267.Juneau Chamber of Commerce luncheon, noon, Juneau International Airport meeting… Continue reading

Photo: Project Playground

Dominic Pollard, 2, shows his mother Willow Garber a painted bear at Project Playground on Tuesday.… Continue reading

Beth McEwen, City and Borough Juneau's deputy clerk for the past 15 years, received the Municipal Employee of the Year Award at the Alaska Municipal League Conference in November out of a possible 35,000 Alaska municipal employees.

For the love of Juneau

The last thing most people want to talk about at the end of a work day is their job, but not Beth McEwen, just ask… Continue reading

Beth McEwen, City and Borough Juneau's deputy clerk for the past 15 years, received the Municipal Employee of the Year Award at the Alaska Municipal League Conference in November out of a possible 35,000 Alaska municipal employees.

Avalanche danger closes Klondike Highway

The Alaska Department of Transportation and the Yukon Department of Highways closed the Klondike Highway at 3 p.m. Tuesday after Yukon engineers reported extreme avalanche… Continue reading