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Mud splatters across the face of Alexander Andrews, 7, as he finishes second in the Douglas Dirt Derby Youth Bike Race for 5 to 7-year-olds at Savikko Park and the Treadwell Mine Historic Trail on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. The event was organized by the Juneau Freewheelers Bicycle Club. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

It was mind over splatter in Douglas bike race

Colorful bikes and helmets under gray skies.

Mud splatters across the face of Alexander Andrews, 7, as he finishes second in the Douglas Dirt Derby Youth Bike Race for 5 to 7-year-olds at Savikko Park and the Treadwell Mine Historic Trail on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. The event was organized by the Juneau Freewheelers Bicycle Club. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Photos: Pedals Douglas Dirt Derby brings tire treads to Treadwell trail

Photos: Pedals Douglas Dirt Derby brings tire treads to Treadwell trail

Fun in the mud.

Photos: Pedals Douglas Dirt Derby brings tire treads to Treadwell trail
Photos: Election Day and Night

Photos: Election Day and Night

Voters have they say on ballot measures.

Photos: Election Day and Night
Photos: Scenes from October’s First Friday

Photos: Scenes from October’s First Friday

A few events around town.

Photos: Scenes from October’s First Friday
Empire Live: JDHS vs. TMHS volleyball

Empire Live: JDHS vs. TMHS volleyball

Updates from the first crosstown match of the season.

Empire Live: JDHS vs. TMHS volleyball
Train hard, climb high: How Juneau Mountain Rescue stays on top of the game

Train hard, climb high: How Juneau Mountain Rescue stays on top of the game

Anyone can join, but they’ll have to put in the hours.

Train hard, climb high: How Juneau Mountain Rescue stays on top of the game
Thunder Mountain defense rules in crosstown clash

Thunder Mountain defense rules in crosstown clash

They’re back at it Saturday.

Thunder Mountain defense rules in crosstown clash
Photos: See the Falcons fly high in crosstown volleyball match

Photos: See the Falcons fly high in crosstown volleyball match

Thunder Mountain hosted Juneau-Douglas.

Photos: See the Falcons fly high in crosstown volleyball match
The trial of Laron Carlton Graham for the murder of Elizabeth Tonsmeire and Robby Meireis continued in Juneau on Friday, Oct. 4, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Defense calls final witnesses before resting, suggests another suspect in killing

The defense placed someone else in the frame.

The trial of Laron Carlton Graham for the murder of Elizabeth Tonsmeire and Robby Meireis continued in Juneau on Friday, Oct. 4, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Alaska Attorney General says longstanding hiring law unconstitutional

Alaska Attorney General says longstanding hiring law unconstitutional

The law has been on the books since 1986.

Alaska Attorney General says longstanding hiring law unconstitutional
Paul Neal walks his dog, Taku, along the downtown waterfront during the first snow of 2018 on Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018. Snow could possibly fall this week, but a meteorologist said it doesn’t seem likely. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Snow possible, but unlikely this week

Snow time like the present.

Paul Neal walks his dog, Taku, along the downtown waterfront during the first snow of 2018 on Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018. Snow could possibly fall this week, but a meteorologist said it doesn’t seem likely. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Yellow cedar denied protected status

Yellow cedar denied protected status

No protections needed.

Yellow cedar denied protected status
A Kodiak brown bear, not involved in the mauling. (Courtesy photo | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service)

Haines man recovering from non-life-threatening bear mauling

A 21-year-old Alaska man is recovering from a bear mauling.

A Kodiak brown bear, not involved in the mauling. (Courtesy photo | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service)
Downtown bookstore is on the move

Downtown bookstore is on the move

They’re booking it from Front Street.

Downtown bookstore is on the move
Weekend guide: A disco free skate, a spooky drawing workshop and pumpkin patch fundraiser
Capital City Weekly

Weekend guide: A disco free skate, a spooky drawing workshop and pumpkin patch fundraiser

Here’s what’s happening this week.

Weekend guide: A disco free skate, a spooky drawing workshop and pumpkin patch fundraiser
Leading the way: Meet the young Native actor anchoring Juneau world premieres
Capital City Weekly

Leading the way: Meet the young Native actor anchoring Juneau world premieres

Meet Erin Tripp.

Leading the way: Meet the young Native actor anchoring Juneau world premieres
Judge halts Dunleavy’s change to union dues

Judge halts Dunleavy’s change to union dues

Unions celebrate.

Judge halts Dunleavy’s change to union dues
City checking, counting extra ballots from Tuesday election

City checking, counting extra ballots from Tuesday election

Results will be announced later today.

City checking, counting extra ballots from Tuesday election
The Alaska Marine Highway System’s fast ferry Fairweather moored at its home terminal in Auke Bay in Tuesday, April 2, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Reducing subsidies will keep ferry system afloat

Don’t sink the system for good.

  • Oct 4, 2019
  • By Win Gruening
The Alaska Marine Highway System’s fast ferry Fairweather moored at its home terminal in Auke Bay in Tuesday, April 2, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Photos: Sneak peek of Auke Bay’s newst craft brewery, Forbidden Peak Brewery

Photos: Sneak peek of Auke Bay’s newst craft brewery, Forbidden Peak Brewery

New craft brewery will offer 10 different beers at opening.

Photos: Sneak peek of Auke Bay’s newst craft brewery, Forbidden Peak Brewery