Around Town for Wednesday, Jan. 25

Today, Jan. 26 Juneau Gastineau Rotary Club meeting, 7 a.m., The Prospector Hotel. Women, Infants and Children walk-in clinic, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., SEARHC Juneau WIC… Continue reading

Michael Penn | Juneau Empire Gerald and Azela Guzman with their son, Gerald Jr., 8, stop to admire the field of fireweed near the Juneau International Airport.

Planning Commission recommends rezoning part of ā€˜Field of Fireweedā€™ for industrial use

Juneau’s Planning Commission recommended a portion of Honsinger Pond, a popular spot for waterfowl on the Mendenhall wetlands known locally as the “Field of Fireweed,”… Continue reading

Michael Penn | Juneau Empire Gerald and Azela Guzman with their son, Gerald Jr., 8, stop to admire the field of fireweed near the Juneau International Airport.

Juneauā€™s new cruise ship berth prepares to welcome tourists ā”€ and something else

This summer, Juneau’s new downtown cruise ship dock will welcome hundreds of thousands of happy tourists eager to visit the Great Land. It’ll also welcome… Continue reading

Around Town for Wednesday, Jan. 25

Today, Jan. 25 Women, Infants and Children walk-in clinic, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., SEARHC Juneau WIC Clinic, 3245 Hospital Drive, first floor. Free nutrition services for… Continue reading

Assembly OKs resolution in support of Juneau Access Project

More than 60 Juneau residents spoke at Monday night’s Assembly meeting on a proposed resolution in support of the Juneau Access Project, which was recently… Continue reading

Norton Gregory, left, Mary Becker, center, and Beth Weldon pose for pictures in the Assembly chambers after winning their respective Assembly seats in the municipal election on Oct. 4, 2016. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

The most expensive local election ever? Candidates spent more than $100K last year

Last year’s municipal election may have been the most expensive in Juneau history. According to new filings from the Alaska Public Offices Commission, candidates in… Continue reading

Norton Gregory, left, Mary Becker, center, and Beth Weldon pose for pictures in the Assembly chambers after winning their respective Assembly seats in the municipal election on Oct. 4, 2016. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Around Town for Tuesday, Jan. 24

Tuesday, Jan. 24 Valley Toastmasters meeting, 6:15 a.m., St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Parish Hall. A safe, fun environment to learn public speaking skills. Details: Jim,… Continue reading

Police & Fire for Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction… Continue reading

Lisa Williams waits to speak to the Juneau Assembly as they take up a homeless camping ordinance during their meeting on Monday, Jan. 23, 2017. Williams said she has been homeless for the last year. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

After marathon meeting, Assembly delays decision on downtown camping ordinance

A lack of consensus was the only commonality after more than two hours of sometimes-emotional testimony from nearly 50 Juneau residents regarding a proposed ordinance… Continue reading

Lisa Williams waits to speak to the Juneau Assembly as they take up a homeless camping ordinance during their meeting on Monday, Jan. 23, 2017. Williams said she has been homeless for the last year. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
The front page of the Empire on Jan. 23, 1987. (Tasha Elizarde | For the Juneau Empire)

This Day in Juneau History: Jan. 23, 1987

On Jan. 23, 1987, Gov. Steve Cowper announced a new addition to his fiscal plan: implementing an income tax to generate more funds for the… Continue reading

The front page of the Empire on Jan. 23, 1987. (Tasha Elizarde | For the Juneau Empire)

This Day in Juneau History: Jan. 22, 1987

On Jan. 22, 1987, Gov. Steve Cowper prepared to discuss the final part of his fiscal plan: budget cuts. The total amount suggested to be… Continue reading

Fire calls for Jan. 22, 2017

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction… Continue reading

Man caught with 3 pounds of meth on Southeast Alaska-bound ferry sentenced to 20 months

A 21-year-old man who was caught transporting three pounds of methamphetamine — reportedly the largest seizure in Southeast Alaska in at least 10 years— on… Continue reading

This Day in Juneau History: Jan. 20, 1987

On Jan. 20, 1987, lawmakers and Alaskans prepared to hear Gov. Steve Cowper’s State of the State address. With Alaska’s budget deficit running higher than… Continue reading

Around Town for Friday, Jan. 20 and Saturday, Jan. 21

Today, Jan. 20 Alaska Beer Week: Tap Takeover at the brewery, all day, one keg of each special style tapped will be pouring in the… Continue reading

Police & Fire for Friday, Jan. 20, 2017

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction… Continue reading

Around Town for Thursday, Jan. 19

Today, Jan. 19 Alaska Beer Week: Tapping 25th Anniversary Perseverance Ale, all day. Juneau Gastineau Rotary Club meeting, 7 a.m., The Prospector Hotel. Women, Infants… Continue reading

This Day in Juneau History: Jan. 19, 1987

On Jan. 19, 1987, with revenues half of what they were the year before and an estimated budget deficit ranging from $700-$900 million, the 15th… Continue reading

Police & Fire for Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction… Continue reading

Police Chief Bryce Johnson addresses a full house Tuesday night during a public meeting in crime in Juneau. (Liz Kellar | Juneau Empire)

Juneau sees steep rise in property crime in 2016, police say

You hear a familiar refrain when you talk to Juneau residents about crime: This isn’t the town it used to be and crime is on… Continue reading

Police Chief Bryce Johnson addresses a full house Tuesday night during a public meeting in crime in Juneau. (Liz Kellar | Juneau Empire)