Greg Gallant and his fishing partner, Kodi, show off their king crab catch in August 2009. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Look out, king crab: Juneau area fishery opens for first time in six years

Starting today, Juneauites will have the chance to catch king crab in the waters surrounding their backyards. It’s the first time in six years a… Continue reading

Greg Gallant and his fishing partner, Kodi, show off their king crab catch in August 2009. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

With winter arriving, it’s time to prepare pipes, home heating systems

As snow starts falling and temperatures start dropping, it’s time to take seasonal precautions, both the City and Borough of Juneau and Capital City Fire/Rescue… Continue reading

Thunder Mountain High School football coaching staff and players wait for their turn to give public testimony surrounding the consolidation of Juneau’s football teams under Juneau-Douglas High School, Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2017, in the JDHS Library. Coaches, players and TMHS student government members spoke in favor of establishing a program under a new name and colors. (Nolin Ainsworth | Juneau Empire)

Thunder Mountain students push for compromise in football merger

Juneau’s two high school football programs will be playing together in the future, and students and parents at Thunder Mountain High School want to see… Continue reading

Thunder Mountain High School football coaching staff and players wait for their turn to give public testimony surrounding the consolidation of Juneau’s football teams under Juneau-Douglas High School, Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2017, in the JDHS Library. Coaches, players and TMHS student government members spoke in favor of establishing a program under a new name and colors. (Nolin Ainsworth | Juneau Empire)
The World’s Largest Lesson at Eaglecrest took place on Jan. 6, 2017. A movie night Saturday, Nov. 18 aims to raise money for the Eaglecrest Foundation. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

New Warren Miller movie showing twice Saturday

Prolific ski movie director Warren Miller’s 68th movie is out, and those in Juneau will have two chances to see it Saturday. The Hangar on… Continue reading

The World’s Largest Lesson at Eaglecrest took place on Jan. 6, 2017. A movie night Saturday, Nov. 18 aims to raise money for the Eaglecrest Foundation. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Playing with Fish. (Photo by Elizabeth Figus, a speaker at Fishermen’s Expo)

Fishermen Expo a festival of information, ideas, and connections

Fishermen from Sitka and beyond gathered last week for a fall Fishermen’s Expo from Nov. 7-9. The Alaska Longline Fishermen’s Association (ALFA) partnered with the… Continue reading

Playing with Fish. (Photo by Elizabeth Figus, a speaker at Fishermen’s Expo)
The first snow of the season covers Juneau on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017. (Angelo Saggiomo | Juneau Empire)

Friday’s snowfall was normal, and that’s unusual

Juneau’s first snowfall of the season brought 3.5 inches of heavy, wet flakes to Juneau International Airport on Friday, according to measurements taken by the… Continue reading

The first snow of the season covers Juneau on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017. (Angelo Saggiomo | Juneau Empire)
Susan Bell, of The McDowell Group, discusses challenges facing the Alaska Marine Highway System during a Republican Women of Juneau lunch at Prospector Hotel on Monday, Nov. 13, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Researchers developing plan for future of Alaska Marine Highway

At the Southeast Conference in September, conference leaders announced a plan to reform the Alaska Marine Highway System, aiming to run it as a public… Continue reading

Susan Bell, of The McDowell Group, discusses challenges facing the Alaska Marine Highway System during a Republican Women of Juneau lunch at Prospector Hotel on Monday, Nov. 13, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
A man skis at Eaglecrest in January. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire) Skiing at Eaglecrest on Thursday. Michael Penn | Juneau Empire

Throwback movie night raises money for Eaglecrest Foundation

The snow has begun to fall in Juneau, which means it’s time for SNOvember at the Gold Town Nickelodeon. This Friday, the annual film festival… Continue reading

A man skis at Eaglecrest in January. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire) Skiing at Eaglecrest on Thursday. Michael Penn | Juneau Empire

Annual event encourages tobacco users to stop for a day

Taking just one day off from smoking can be the first step in quitting for good, and this Thursday could be that day for people… Continue reading

Romantic chamber music at the state library

Romantic chamber music at the state library

Con Brio Chamber Series will hold its “Love in the Last of the Light – a concert of romantic music” concert this weekend. Performances are… Continue reading

Romantic chamber music at the state library
Nathan Gaudreault, left, and Tyler Gress work their way up The Rock Dump’s climbing walls on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2008. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Rock Dump fundraises to move gym

Juneau’s only climbing gym is looking for a new location. The move comes with a big fundraising challenge, which they’ll attempt to overcome, at least… Continue reading

Nathan Gaudreault, left, and Tyler Gress work their way up The Rock Dump’s climbing walls on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2008. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Cassandra Strahin, left, and Nicole Huntsman, of Allen Marine, deliver 30 frozen turkeys to the Glory Hole on Monday, Nov. 6, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Looking to donate food this Thanksgiving season? Here’s how.

This time of year, as Juneau residents prepare their Thanksgiving feasts, a few local organizations are helping those in need prepare for their Thanksgiving meals.… Continue reading

Cassandra Strahin, left, and Nicole Huntsman, of Allen Marine, deliver 30 frozen turkeys to the Glory Hole on Monday, Nov. 6, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Kindness and free cocoa at field house

Kindness and free cocoa at field house

The Juneau Police Department Year of Kindness (JPDYOK) Steering Committee will be hosting “Cocoa and Kindness” at the Dimond Park Field House at 1-4 p.m.… Continue reading

Kindness and free cocoa at field house

FOX fight blocks football in Juneau

A dispute between Juneau’s FOX TV affiliate and cable TV provider GCI is likely to keep Alaskans from watching football this weekend. In a sternly… Continue reading

Juneau expected to get 3-6 inches of snow today

UPDATE: The National Weather Service’s winter storm warning for Juneau has been downgraded to an advisory, with new snow totals around 3 to 6 inches.… Continue reading

The Mendenhall Glacier on Nov. 7, 2017. (Angelo Saggiomo | Juneau Empire)

Tourism businesses to Congress: Step up for recreation

Southeast tourism leaders are asking Congress to increase U.S. Forest Service recreation funding, they wrote in an open letter this week. USFS’ recreation budget has… Continue reading

The Mendenhall Glacier on Nov. 7, 2017. (Angelo Saggiomo | Juneau Empire)
Alaska Electric Light & Power President and General Manager Connie Hulbert speaks to the City and Borough of Juneau Finance Committee on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017. Hulbert sought to help the committee members further understand the process that the Regulatory Commission of Alaska goes through to set electric rates. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

AEL&P president expresses faith that rates will not rise under new ownership

Getting people to understand electric rates and the way they’re regulated is a tough task. Connie Hulbert, the president and general manager of Alaska Electric… Continue reading

Alaska Electric Light & Power President and General Manager Connie Hulbert speaks to the City and Borough of Juneau Finance Committee on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017. Hulbert sought to help the committee members further understand the process that the Regulatory Commission of Alaska goes through to set electric rates. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)
Robert Gibson, a glass blower from Skagway, shows off his wares at the 2013 Sons of Norway, Svalbard Lodge Holiday Bazaar in Juneau. This year’s bazaar is taking place this Saturday. (Photo courtesy of Elfrida Nord)

Holiday Bazaar aims to prep Juneau for season

The Sons of Norway, Svalbard Lodge of Juneau wasn’t able to hold its annual Holiday Bazaar last year, but the event is back this year… Continue reading

Robert Gibson, a glass blower from Skagway, shows off his wares at the 2013 Sons of Norway, Svalbard Lodge Holiday Bazaar in Juneau. This year’s bazaar is taking place this Saturday. (Photo courtesy of Elfrida Nord)
Employees of the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development watch mining students in the Entry Level Underground Mining Training program learn how to hand drill in the AJ Mine in June 2010. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Mining Committee examines applications, possible roles of public members

Applications are coming in from members of the public looking to be on the Assembly Mining Committee, and the current members of the committee met… Continue reading

Employees of the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development watch mining students in the Entry Level Underground Mining Training program learn how to hand drill in the AJ Mine in June 2010. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Fashion, shopping event aims to raise money, self-esteem

Local fashion will be on display Saturday, with the intent of helping build self-esteem in the Juneau community. The third annual Style-O-Rama fashion show and… Continue reading