Ben Hohenstatt

Hip Hop duo of Arias “A.J.” Hoyle and Chris Talley perform an opening act before Khu.eex’ performance at Centennial Hall on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019. Both young artists will be part of an Alaskan contingent traveling to Austin. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Hip Hop duo of Arias “A.J.” Hoyle and Chris Talley perform an opening act before Khu.eex’ performance at Centennial Hall on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019. Both young artists will be part of an Alaskan contingent traveling to Austin. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Soboleff building gets gold for being green, music program receives a grant, CCS is on the move
Soboleff building gets gold for being green, music program receives a grant, CCS is on the move
Colorful crossing comes to downtown Juneau — legally this time
Colorful crossing comes to downtown Juneau — legally this time
Steven DeVoss, manager of Korea Garden on Front Street, puts up a sign to closed his business before noon on Wednesday, July 31, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Power is back for downtown Juneau

Outage lasted just over two hours.

Steven DeVoss, manager of Korea Garden on Front Street, puts up a sign to closed his business before noon on Wednesday, July 31, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Morning mayhem: Juneau barista fires warning shot to fend would-be robber
Morning mayhem: Juneau barista fires warning shot to fend would-be robber
Needles wash up on Skagway shore after Juneau boat sinks
Needles wash up on Skagway shore after Juneau boat sinks
The Alaska Marine Highway System’s Tazlina, right, arrives at the Auke Bay Terminal as the Kennicott departs on Wednesday, July 24, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
The Alaska Marine Highway System’s Tazlina, right, arrives at the Auke Bay Terminal as the Kennicott departs on Wednesday, July 24, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
‘We are not defined by our wounds’: Speakers talk about trauma’s effects on Alaska Native people
‘We are not defined by our wounds’: Speakers talk about trauma’s effects on Alaska Native people
Juneau moves forward with controversial land expansion plan
Juneau moves forward with controversial land expansion plan
Puff, puff passed: Juneau Assembly OKs onsite pot smoking

Puff, puff passed: Juneau Assembly OKs onsite pot smoking

If you want to smoke, take it outside.

Puff, puff passed: Juneau Assembly OKs onsite pot smoking
Hotel-motel tax could increase to fund Centennial Hall fixes

Hotel-motel tax could increase to fund Centennial Hall fixes

It could appear on upcoming ballot.

Hotel-motel tax could increase to fund Centennial Hall fixes
Live: Assembly considers onsite marijuana consumption, assisted living tax break and more
Live: Assembly considers onsite marijuana consumption, assisted living tax break and more
Rep. Chuck Kopp, R-Anchorage, listens during a House floor session Sunday, July 21, 2019. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

Divided House leads to ‘disappointing’ day

Thirty-three were present, 30 votes were needed.

Rep. Chuck Kopp, R-Anchorage, listens during a House floor session Sunday, July 21, 2019. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)
Capitol Live: House ‘Reverse sweep’ vote falls short
Capitol Live: House ‘Reverse sweep’ vote falls short
Sen. Bert Stedman, R-Sitka, speaks in favor of a senate bill that would reverse “the sweep” during a Senate floor session Saturday, July 20, 2019. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

Senate approves ‘reverse sweep’ and capital budget bill

Accounting concern is sweeping the state.

Sen. Bert Stedman, R-Sitka, speaks in favor of a senate bill that would reverse “the sweep” during a Senate floor session Saturday, July 20, 2019. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)
Capitol Live: House Finance Committee sets up Sunday to be a big day
Capitol Live: House Finance Committee sets up Sunday to be a big day
Legislators use ‘symbolic’ vote to deliver verbal smackdown to vetoes
Legislators use ‘symbolic’ vote to deliver verbal smackdown to vetoes
Capitol Live: Veto override vote fails
Capitol Live: Veto override vote fails
Perseverance Theatre in Douglas was founded in 1979 by Molly Smith and is currently led by Artistic Director Leslie Ishii and Managing Director Frank Delaney. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Perseverance Theatre in Douglas was founded in 1979 by Molly Smith and is currently led by Artistic Director Leslie Ishii and Managing Director Frank Delaney. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Even ‘right-leaning’ groups, bankers and builders are calling for an override
Even ‘right-leaning’ groups, bankers and builders are calling for an override