News Archives - Juneau Empire

Celebration draws thousands to Juneau to uplift Alaska Native culture and heritage

none — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:32:00 +0000

Festival honors Southeast Alaska Indigenous cultures

Capital City Fire Rescue logs 860 total responses in Juneau in May

Alexander Vaz — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:59:00 +0000

478 responses were for fire and emergency medical services incidents

Juneau ranks 11th among America’s last ‘handshake economies’

Alexander Vaz — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:30:00 +0000

Juneau, Fairbanks, and Wasilla ranked in the top 18 in the country

Alaska’s oldest original lighthouse opens to the public

none — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Members of the public can now visit the 120-year-old Eldred Rock Lighthouse after years of renovation work by volunteers

Juneau community calendar: June 6 and 7

none — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 01:30:00 +0000

SATURDAY, June 6

Revitalized Chilkat Plaza to reopen at Juneau Pioneers’ Homes next week

Alexander Vaz — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:23:00 +0000

The updated gathering space is designed to better serve elders and their families

Federal court allows Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center project to proceed after lawsuit

Alexander Vaz — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:30:00 +0000

The Forest Service will have to provide an extra environmental review as a result

New SEARHC urgent clinic now open on Juneau’s Front Street

Alexander Vaz — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:07:00 +0000

The new space will provide treatment for a range on non-emergency conditions

Juneau community calendar: June 1 to 7

none — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:24:00 +0000

MONDAY, June 1

Applications now open for Juneau Community Foundation’s Artist Awards

Alexander Vaz — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:09:00 +0000

The program provides up to $5,000 for artists to advance the city’s thriving arts culture

Forest Service to hold public hearing for Taku River salmon fishery

Alexander Vaz — Sat, 30 May 2026 18:30:00 +0000

The hearing will be held virtually on June 9

Wrongful death suit filed against City and Borough of Juneau

none — Thu, 28 May 2026 19:30:00 +0000

Juneau man died after being struck by municipal vehicle in bank drive-through in June 2024

Capital City Fire Rescue battles deck fire in Starr Hill

Alexander Vaz — Thu, 28 May 2026 18:00:00 +0000

The department responded to a structure fire on May 26

Sealaska Heritage Institute’s Celebration 2026 kicks off next week

Alexander Vaz — Sat, 30 May 2026 12:30:00 +0000

The popular dance and cultural festival is marking 44 years since its inception

Alaska Power Company suing luxury lodge over public access to recreation site

none — Fri, 29 May 2026 11:30:00 +0000

Company contends agreement with Bear Track Inn granted public access to easement to parking area

Juneau man charged with attempted murder threatened to cut his brother’s eyes

none — Wed, 27 May 2026 20:00:00 +0000

82-year-old Arvid Puustinen accused of stabbing his 78-year-old brother multiple times

New SEARHC urgent care clinic to open on Juneau’s Front Street

Alexander Vaz — Sat, 30 May 2026 11:30:00 +0000

The new space will provide treatment for a range of non-emergency conditions

Alaskans warned of suspected cryptocurrency investment fraud

none — Wed, 27 May 2026 05:30:00 +0000

Alaska Division of Banking and Securities investigating purported cryptocurrency trading platform

Forest Service proposes new Tongass recreation fees, announces new trail upgrades

none — Tue, 26 May 2026 12:30:00 +0000

A public comment period will review the proposed fees until July 20

Juneau Arts & Humanities Council launches contest for new logo

Alexander Vaz — Wed, 27 May 2026 09:30:00 +0000

The winning design will be compensated with a $2,000 cash award