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A wall washed up on the beach along Channel Drive could be from the tug boat Challenger that sunk inGastineau Channel in September.

One month on, wreck of tugboat Challenger isn’t moving anytime soon

The tugboat Challenger is breaking apart.One month after the 96-foot wooden boat sank in Gastineau channel, bits of it are starting to wash up.Spurred by… Continue reading

A wall washed up on the beach along Channel Drive could be from the tug boat Challenger that sunk inGastineau Channel in September.
Kathleen Turley, second from right, waits with supporters for the Juneau District Court to open for a lawsuit against her by trapper John Forrest for interfering with his traps on the Davies Creek Trail in December.

Out of a trap, into a pickle

In John Forrest’s eyes, anti-trappers have been springing his traps, stealing his catch, destroying his equipment and generally hindering his livelihood for years. The offenders… Continue reading

Kathleen Turley, second from right, waits with supporters for the Juneau District Court to open for a lawsuit against her by trapper John Forrest for interfering with his traps on the Davies Creek Trail in December.
Maple leaves fall on Seward Street as a pedistrian ducks Friday's rain in front of City Hall.

Photo: Rain of leaves

Maple leaves fall on Seward Street as a pedestrian ducks Friday’s rain in front of City Hall.… Continue reading

Maple leaves fall on Seward Street as a pedistrian ducks Friday's rain in front of City Hall.

Around town for Tuesday, Oct. 13

Computer Basics, 9 a.m.-11 a.m., The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry way.Parks and Recreation Wednesday hike, 9:30 a.m., call for location. Details: 586-0428.Day of quilting, sewing… Continue reading

Police & Fire for Tuesday, Oct. 13, 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

Richard Cole, a former employee of Wings of Alaska, is buying the Southeast Alaska commuter airline. He is also co-owner of Fjord Air.

Wings of Alaska sold

Come Saturday, Wings of Alaska will be operating under new ownership.SeaPort Airlines, the Portland-based commuter airline that currently owns of Wings of Alaska, has sold… Continue reading

Richard Cole, a former employee of Wings of Alaska, is buying the Southeast Alaska commuter airline. He is also co-owner of Fjord Air.
Juneau Municipal Clerk Laurie Sica, right, looks over an "over counted" ballot during questioned and absentee vote counting in the Assembly chambers on Friday. An "over counted" ballot shows more than one candidate was voted for in a single race.

Not polling our weight

Editor’s note: This is the first in a two-part series exploring Juneau’s low voter turnout. Part two will publish Monday, Oct. 12.When the polls closed… Continue reading

Juneau Municipal Clerk Laurie Sica, right, looks over an "over counted" ballot during questioned and absentee vote counting in the Assembly chambers on Friday. An "over counted" ballot shows more than one candidate was voted for in a single race.
Information from the City and Borough of Juneau.

Low turnout ‘a matter of education’

Editor’s note: This is the second in a two-part series exploring Juneau’s low voter turnout. Part one published Sunday, Oct. 11, and can be found… Continue reading

Information from the City and Borough of Juneau.

Police blotter for Monday, Oct. 12, 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

Around town for Monday, Oct. 12

Computer Basics, 9 a.m.-11 a.m., The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry way.Tai Chi class for ages 60 and older, 10 a.m.-11 a.m., Filipino Community Hall. Enrollment… Continue reading

Capital City Fire Rescue Fire Marshal Dan Jager, left, speaks with a firefighter after a fire at a residence at 17625 Lena Loop Road Sunday night. No was home at the time of the fire and there were no injuries. The structure was declared a total loss.

Photo: Lena Loop house fire

Capital City Fire Rescue Fire Marshal Dan Jager, left, speaks with a firefighter after a fire at a residence at 17625 Lena Loop Road on… Continue reading

Capital City Fire Rescue Fire Marshal Dan Jager, left, speaks with a firefighter after a fire at a residence at 17625 Lena Loop Road Sunday night. No was home at the time of the fire and there were no injuries. The structure was declared a total loss.

Correction

In an article titled “Man with nothing gives a piece back,” published Friday, the Empire mistakenly identified the Glory Hole outreach coordinator as Travis Kellar… Continue reading

See a need, fill a need

It’s a simple solution to a serious problem — where there is room available, offer space to a homeless family. See a need, fill a… Continue reading

Around town for Sunday, Oct. 11

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, Oct. 11, 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

Outgoing President Lance Stevens, right, welcomes Dan Fabrello as the incoming President of the Juneau Chamber of Commerce at their weekly luncheon meeting held at the Juneau International Airport on Thursday.

Photo: Incoming Chamber president

Outgoing president Lance Stevens, right, welcomes Dan Fabrello as the incoming president of the Juneau Chamber of Commerce at their weekly luncheon at the Juneau… Continue reading

Outgoing President Lance Stevens, right, welcomes Dan Fabrello as the incoming President of the Juneau Chamber of Commerce at their weekly luncheon meeting held at the Juneau International Airport on Thursday.
Daniel Darbonne, left, is congratulated by Juneau Police Chief Bryce Johnson after being sworn in as a new officer on Thursday.

Officer injured at airport awarded Police Purple Heart

When an airline passenger tried to subdue a Juneau Police Department officer at the airport and take her weapon, Sgt. Christopher Burke put his partner’s… Continue reading

Daniel Darbonne, left, is congratulated by Juneau Police Chief Bryce Johnson after being sworn in as a new officer on Thursday.

At LCCC, prison riot starts with a phone

A Lemon Creek Correctional Center dorm has been left uninhabitable and all inmate visitations have been stopped after a prison riot Monday night.According to sources… Continue reading

Lon Garrison escapes some of Thursday's rain by exercising his dog, Barnacle, under the Douglas Bridge. The National Weather Service forecast for Friday calls for rain, heavy at times in the afternoon. Highs around 55. Northeast wind 20 to 30 mph. Wind gusts up to 45 mph in the afternoon.

Photo: Escaping the rain

Lon Garrison escapes some of Thursday's rain by exercising his dog, Barnacle, under the Douglas Bridge. The National Weather Service forecast for Friday calls for… Continue reading

Lon Garrison escapes some of Thursday's rain by exercising his dog, Barnacle, under the Douglas Bridge. The National Weather Service forecast for Friday calls for rain, heavy at times in the afternoon. Highs around 55. Northeast wind 20 to 30 mph. Wind gusts up to 45 mph in the afternoon.
Charles Wheaton, 59, shows stuffed toys he plans to present to Bartlett Regional Hospital staff for caring for him after it was discovered he had a bleeding ulcer. Wheaton recently moved in a one-room apartment at St. Vincent de Paul after being homeless in Juneau for nine years.

Man with nothing gives a piece back

After spending nine years living on the streets and under Gold Creek bridge, the first bed Charles Wheaton had to lay his head was in… Continue reading

Charles Wheaton, 59, shows stuffed toys he plans to present to Bartlett Regional Hospital staff for caring for him after it was discovered he had a bleeding ulcer. Wheaton recently moved in a one-room apartment at St. Vincent de Paul after being homeless in Juneau for nine years.