Waterman seeks to reschedule second trial Nov 21, 2009
Rachelle Waterman appears in Juneau Superior Court March 7, 2006 ... Waterman, whose first trial in Juneau ended in a hung jury, was 16 in November 2004 when her mother, 48-year-old Lauri Waterman of Craig, was murdered by two men now serving long prison sentences ... These comments do not represent the Juneau Empire's views. (Juneau Empire)
Penor: Juneau could be a model for waste disposal Nov 21, 2009
Michael Penn / Juneau Empire ... Though vitrification was too expensive to become widely used for regular disposal, the conversation the rock sparks is indicative of the approach Penor brings to Juneau as the city's new solid waste coordinator ... Waste-to-energy plasma gasification - a method the city has been considering - extracts energy, but Penor said while he's still getting to know Juneau's waste-stream, he doubts the city has enough waste volume to produce much that might be reusable. (Juneau Empire)
Obama snub was partisan politics Nov 21, 2009
Recently the Juneau Empire praised Gov. Sean Parnell for skipping President Obama's first Alaska visit so he could attend the Associated General Contractors (AGC) meeting in Anchorage ... Recently the Juneau Empire praised Gov. Sean Parnell for skipping President Obama's first Alaska visit so he could attend the Associated General Contractors (AGC) meeting in Anchorage ... These comments do not represent the Juneau Empire's views. (Juneau Empire)
The many identities of Sarah Palin Nov 20, 2009
In 2005, she announced her primary challenge against the sitting Republican governor who represented the Juneau establishment ... These comments do not represent the Juneau Empire's views. (Juneau Empire)
Ex-Alaska Lawmaker Wants Conviction Dismissed Nov 20, 2009
Kott, an Eagle River Republican who served seven terms in Juneau, was convicted in 2007 of accepting bribes to push legislation favorable to the oil industry. He was found guilty of conspiracy, bribery, and extortion and sentenced to six years in federal prison. (Newsmax)
Restoration project makes Jordan Creek more fish friendly Nov 20, 2009
City officials and the Juneau Watershed Partnership hope a recently completed project will alleviate flooding and improve fish spawning habitat in Jordan Creek near Jennifer Drive ... City officials and the Juneau Watershed Partnership hope a recently completed project will alleviate flooding and improve fish spawning habitat in Jordan Creek near Jennifer Drive ... These comments do not represent the Juneau Empire's views. (Juneau Empire)
• Trail Mix BBQ, auction held tonight Nov 20, 2009
Trail Mix BBQ, auction held tonight - Juneau Empire ... Trail Mix BBQ, auction held tonight 111909 ART 3 juneau empire Trail Mix will host its annual auction and barbecue at 5:30 p.m. tonight at Centennial Hall ... Trail Mix BBQ, auction held tonight juneau empire. (Juneau Empire)
Despite market turmoil, Alaska considers risky bond strategy Nov 20, 2009
Beth Kerttula, D-Juneau, and House Minority Leader, said she'd been reluctant to support them but had been persuaded by the Department of Revenue ... These comments do not represent the Juneau Empire's views. (Juneau Empire)
State seeks experts for a cruise ship wastewater panel Nov 19, 2009
JUNEAU - The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation is recruiting experts in existing and emerging cruise ship wastewater treatment technology to serve on an 11-member science advisory panel ... JUNEAU - The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation is recruiting experts in existing and emerging cruise ship wastewater treatment technology to serve on an 11-member science advisory panel ... These comments do not represent the Juneau Empire's views. (Juneau Empire)
Windmills going up at Coast Guard station Nov 19, 2009
The U.S. Coast Guard plans to install three wind turbines at Station Juneau next year ... The U.S. Coast Guard plans to install three wind turbines at Station Juneau next year ... The investment payback is estimated at 12 years, said Bob Deering, Environmental & Energy Branch Chief of the U.S. Coast Guard Civil Engineering Unit Juneau. (Juneau Empire)
Energy-efficient fish science Nov 19, 2009
Brian Wallace / Juneau Empire ... Brian Wallace / Juneau Empire ... The Juneau lab provides information about Alaska's fish stock and habitat to the Northwest Fisheries Management Council, which manages the resource. (Juneau Empire)
Gas line issues deserve debate Nov 19, 2009
A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of addressing the Juneau Chamber of Commerce on the status of the gas line ... A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of addressing the Juneau Chamber of Commerce on the status of the gas line ... The Juneau Chamber appropriately gave the administration an opportunity to respond. (Juneau Empire)
At least one Juneau-to-Whitehorse flight nixed Nov 19, 2009
A lack of funding and interest from Whitehorse will keep at least one of the three proposed flights between Juneau and the nearby Canadian city from happening this winter ... A lack of funding and interest from Whitehorse will keep at least one of the three proposed flights between Juneau and the nearby Canadian city from happening this winter ... The Juneau Assembly voted in October to guarantee the seats on three proposed round-trip flights between the two communities at a cost of $8,800 per... (Juneau Empire)
Native American Heritage Month: Jaeleen Araujo Nov 19, 2009
Residency: Juneau, originally from Angoon ... The Juneau Empire will profile a different member of Juneau's Alaska Native community each day during November ... To be profiled, e-mail editor@juneauempire. (Juneau Empire)
'Going Rogue': To read or not to read Nov 19, 2009
Going Rogue': To read or not to read - Juneau Empire ... Going Rogue': To read or not to read 111809 LOCAL 4 JUNEAU EMPIRE Some Alaska legislators are expressing interest in reading "Going Rogue," Sarah Palin's take on the history they experienced with her, but few say they're rushing to do so ... Going Rogue': To read or not to read Michael Penn / Juneau Empire. (Juneau Empire)
Viewpoints: Palin's all-American life much like ours, except for moose eyes Nov 19, 2009
Here is what the former Alaska governor censoriously writes about "shenanigans" in two capital cities: "Politically, Juneau always had a reputation for being a lot like Animal House: drinking and bowling, drunken brawls, countless affairs, and garden variety lunchtime trysts. It's been known at times to be like a frat house filled with freshmen away from their parents for the very first time. At other times, the capital city's underside was even darker: clandestine political liaisons and secret... (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Alaskans run strong in Northwest Regional Nov 19, 2009
Girls 5-K Junior Varsity (66 finishers) -- 17) Liz Wheatall, Service, 22:07; 25) Karissa Jackson, Juneau, 22:37. ADVERTISEMENT. (Anchorage Daily News)
• Ketchikan woman trains for Iditarod 2011 Nov 19, 2009
Having completed a teacher certification at the University of Alaska Southeast in Juneau, Taggart accepted a position at Pitka's Point, a rural Alaska village of about 100 people that is located on the Yukon River ... Kelly Manning is a poet and writer from Juneau. (Juneau Empire)
Power outage occurs in Mendenhall Valley Nov 19, 2009
JUNEAU - Some residents of the Mendenhall Valley went without power Tuesday morning ... JUNEAU - Some residents of the Mendenhall Valley went without power Tuesday morning ... These comments do not represent the Juneau Empire's views. (Juneau Empire)
Ex-lawmaker wants conviction dismissed Nov 19, 2009
Kott, an Eagle River Republican who served seven terms in Juneau, was convicted in 2007 of accepting bribes to push legislation favorable to the oil industry ... These comments do not represent the Juneau Empire's views. (Juneau Empire)
Palin Needs to Take Herself Seriously Nov 18, 2009
Yesterday in Juneau, Alaska, Gov. Sarah Palin told reporters should would be there. Strictly as an advocate for Alaska, of course. (CBS News -- Politics)
Parnell reappoints Peterson to Safety Advisory Council Nov 18, 2009
Gov. Sean Parnell has re-appointed Robert Peterson of Juneau to the Alaska Safety Advisory Council ... Gov. Sean Parnell has re-appointed Robert Peterson of Juneau to the Alaska Safety Advisory Council ... These comments do not represent the Juneau Empire's views. (Juneau Empire)
Obama considers former Palin aide for pipeline job Nov 18, 2009
Larry Persily, a former managing editor of the Juneau Empire and currently a top aide to Rep ... He remains president of the board of Juneau's Wildflower Court ... Beth Kerttula, D-Juneau, said there were concerns among pipeline advocates in the Legislature that Persily may not be a strong advocate for the state's pipeline efforts. (Juneau Empire)
State releases salmon summary Nov 18, 2009
JUNEAU - The Alaska Department of Fish and Game released its preliminary estimates for this year's commercial salmon harvest and its value ... JUNEAU - The Alaska Department of Fish and Game released its preliminary estimates for this year's commercial salmon harvest and its value ... These comments do not represent the Juneau Empire's views. (Juneau Empire)
Food donations roll in, but need is up in Juneau Nov 18, 2009
The two largest charity food box distributors in the community, St. Vincent de Paul and the Glory Hole, each have significant needs to fill for the annual Thanksgiving meal giveaway for about 650 families in Juneau ... These comments do not represent the Juneau Empire's views. (Juneau Empire)
Banghart will help advance museum Nov 18, 2009
Dennis Egan's efforts to construct this institution, which is important not just to Juneau or Southeast, but to the whole state ... These comments do not represent the Juneau Empire's views. (Juneau Empire)
Black Friday Deals Nov 18, 2009
Michael Mitchell smiles as he lifts his new flat screen television into his truck following a 2008 Black Friday sale at the Wal-Mart Supercenter in Juneau, Alaska. (AP Photo/Brian Wallace). (CBS News)
Palin memoir samplling Nov 18, 2009
I attributed part of the corruptions problem, besides the obvious self-dealing motives of politicians, to Juneau s inaccessibility ... That makes Juneau an island of sorts, isolating legislators and staff from the people who elected them. (Anchorage Daily News)
Kott lawyer suggests perjury in00002491 corruption trial Nov 18, 2009
"I'm sure that Mr. Kott knew that as well as anyone in the courtroom," said the judge, who viewed numerous secret videotapes of the heavy drinking in Veco's Juneau suite that often involved Kott. Smith is apparently still involved in ongoing investigations. (Anchorage Daily News)
Recession hasn't killed Knik Bridge Nov 18, 2009
Jeff Ottesen, a senior manager for the Alaska Department of Transportation in Juneau, warned shutting the project down would mean the $40 million in public money invested in it goes down the drain. Environmental studies being done now have "a short shelf life," he said. (Anchorage Daily News)
The Going Rogue Index Nov 18, 2009
mavericky decisions, examples of________not using corporate jet, 130________firing personal chef, 133________not spending time on the Juneau cocktail circuit, 140. McCain, Cindy________elegance and beauty of, 210________inaccuracy of "ice queen" reputation of, 221. (Slate)
• Sports in Juneau Nov 17, 2009
Sports in Juneau - Juneau Empire ... Sports in Juneau Juneau Empire ... The Juneau Gun Club annual Turkey Shoot will be held from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Juneau Gun Club facility on Montana Creek Road. (Juneau Empire)
Roofless Retirement Nov 17, 2009
Michael Penn / Juneau Empire. Brian Richardson laughs as he talks about living year-round on a beached boat south of downtown Juneau ... Michael Penn / Juneau Empire. (Juneau Empire)
MyTurn: New Juneau dock may present a health risk Nov 17, 2009
This column concerns a Nov. 11 My Turn by Jim Preston, chairman, Juneau Docks & Harbors Board, titled "Reconfiguring downtown docks.". Preston's proposal fails to mention or consider the potential impacts of cruise ship air emissions on people living in downtown Juneau and along Gastineau Channel ... People living in downtown Juneau and along Gastineau Channel may be seasonally exposed to toxins, released into the atmosphere by cruise ships, through the air they breathe. (Juneau Empire)
POLICY ON SUBMISSIONS Nov 17, 2009
james wrote on Dec 30, 2008 6:47 PM:" dear editor since edward mumet renowned, retired, self proclaimed police expert, crucified mike wooten here, he also had letters in the daily newsminer.com adn.com and the juneau empiire. ive inquired in these columns why everyone dislikes mike so but never received an answerif anyone could enlighten me id appreciate them writing to tr7fan@yahoo.comapparently hes got enough intelligence to keep a job as an AST despite the palin/heathcontingent unrelenting... (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Newest Bush legislator to join with Democrats in Juneau Nov 16, 2009
Sunday's confirmation means Democrats expand their minority caucus to 15 members and clinch an additional seat on the House Finance Committee, said House Minority Leader Beth Kerttula, D-Juneau ... As the son of a veteran legislator and a regional leader who regularly visited Juneau, Foster said he's built good relationships with lawmakers in both parties. (Anchorage Daily News)
Federal prosecutor is hired for capital city Nov 16, 2009
JUNEAU -- The federal government is putting a federal prosecutor in Juneau ... Former Juneau Assistant District Attorney Jack Schmidt has been hired for the job. (Anchorage Daily News)
Business people Nov 16, 2009
Originally from Juneau, Williams received her J.D. from the University of San Diego School of Law and B.A. in economics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium has named Carrie Brown as the new director of the Healthy Alaska Natives Foundation. (Anchorage Daily News)
• Don't quit quitting: Annual smokeout encourages cessation Nov 15, 2009
Don't quit quitting: Annual smokeout encourages cessation - Juneau Empire ... Don't quit quitting: Annual smokeout encourages cessation 111509 NEIGHBORS 5 For the Juneau Empire For 34 years the American Cancer Society has designated the third Thursday in November as the Great American Smokeout ... These comments do not represent the Juneau Empire's views. (Juneau Empire)
$10 million forest lab receives funding Nov 15, 2009
A new science research lab in Juneau received funding this month when President Obama signed a bill that includes $5 million for the U.S. Forest Service project ... A new science research lab in Juneau received funding this month when President Obama signed a bill that includes $5 million for the U.S. Forest Service project ... The $10 million lab will be designed for Juneau Forestry Sciences Laboratory researchers and staff who study fish, water, soil and vegetation for the U.S. Forest Service.... (Juneau Empire)
• Photos: Territorial Guard statue Nov 15, 2009
Photos: Territorial Guard statue - Juneau Empire ... Photos: Territorial Guard statue 111509 NEIGHBORS 6 Juneau Empire Native military veterans John James and James Lindoff Jr., standing, and Jerry Eldemar and Leo Williams, kneeling, with a statue of an Eskimo soldier in the Territorial Guard ... These comments do not represent the Juneau Empire's views. (Juneau Empire)
Builders thankful recession passed by, anticipate growth Nov 15, 2009
"We're on the way up out of the bottom of the recession, but we didn't hit rock bottom like they did elsewhere," said Russ McDougal, past president of the Alaska State Home Building Association and owner of Mac's Design & Construction in Juneau. Local builders talked about the state of the industry, as that association and the Southeast Alaska Building Industry Association met in Juneau last week for its annual convention ... Juneau and Southeast haven't had the declines in home prices that have... (Juneau Empire)
Ramras right for lieutenant governor Nov 15, 2009
This past week, my friend Jay Ramras came to Juneau ... This past week, my friend Jay Ramras came to Juneau ... I first met Jay when he came to Juneau in 2005 as a freshman legislator. (Juneau Empire)
Empire editorial: Parnell keeps his word when Obama stops in Alaska Nov 15, 2009
Web search powered by YAHOO. President Barack Obama's visit to Alaska on Thursday was a lose-lose situation for Gov. Sean Parnell, resulting in criticism regardless of where the Republican governor decided to be that day. (Juneau Empire)
• Enough LOVE to share Nov 15, 2009
Enough LOVE to share - Juneau Empire ... In light of National Adoption Month, experienced foster parents Janet and Steve Olmstead can look back on their 36 years in Juneau and appreciate the many children who have shared their home ... Enough LOVE to share 111509 NEIGHBORS 1 JUNEAU EMPIRE In light of National Adoption Month, experienced foster parents Janet and Steve Olmstead can look back on their 36 years in Juneau and appreciate the many children who have shared their home. (Juneau Empire)
• Volleyball season ends for JDHS Nov 15, 2009
Volleyball season ends for JDHS - Juneau Empire ... The Juneau-Douglas volleyball season came to an end Friday in the consolation round of the state tournament after the Crimson Bears went down in five games to Soldotna at West Anchorage High School ... Volleyball season ends for JDHS 111509 SPORTS 2 JUNEAU EMPIRE The Juneau-Douglas volleyball season came to an end Friday in the consolation round of the state tournament after the Crimson Bears went down in five games to Soldotna at West... (Juneau Empire)
JDHS teacher recognized by state building association for excellence in field Nov 15, 2009
JUNEAU - Juneau-Douglas High School teacher Craig Mapes received the Alaska Construction Academy's Instructor Excellence Award on Thursday ... JUNEAU - Juneau-Douglas High School teacher Craig Mapes received the Alaska Construction Academy's Instructor Excellence Award on Thursday ... "Craig advocates continuously for the Juneau Construction Academy program among his colleagues, district administrators and community partners, as he believes passionately and strongly that these courses and... (Juneau Empire)
Feds to open U.S. Attorney's office in Juneau Nov 15, 2009
The U.S. Department of Justice has created a new federal prosecutor position in Juneau and plans to open a U.S. Attorney's office in the capital next month ... The U.S. Department of Justice has created a new federal prosecutor position in Juneau and plans to open a U.S. Attorney's office in the capital next month ... Former Juneau Assistant District Attorney Jack Schmidt, 38, was hired recently as the new assistant U.S. attorney. (Juneau Empire)
• DELTA: Stopping violence before it starts Nov 15, 2009
DELTA: Stopping violence before it starts - Juneau Empire ... DELTA: Stopping violence before it starts 111509 NEIGHBORS 2 JUNEAU EMPIRE A local women shelter's domestic violence prevention program is making strides with programs for local youth, coordinators say ... " DELTA is a national program for intimate partner violence prevention funded through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Nine coalitions were originally funded in 2002, and five more were added in 2003. Current DELTA... (Juneau Empire)
Native American Heritage Month: Harold P. Martin Nov 15, 2009
The Juneau Empire will profile a different member of Juneau's Alaska Native community each day during November. To be profiled, e-mail editor@juneauempire ... These comments do not represent the Juneau Empire's views. (Juneau Empire)
• Trapping season in Juneau: Take care with pets, be aware Nov 14, 2009
Trapping season in Juneau: Take care with pets, be aware - Juneau Empire ... This is highly unlikely in the Juneau area, but a few precautions can ensure the safety of even off-leash dogs on backcountry trails ... Trapping season in Juneau: Take care with pets, be aware 111309 OUTDOORS 2 On the Wild Side Trapping season is upon us, and dog owners sometimes worry that pets might be caught in traps. (Juneau Empire)
UAF gets $4.6 million for geothermal research Nov 14, 2009
6 million for geothermal research - Juneau Empire ... 6 million for geothermal research 111309 REGIONAL 2 Juneau Empire FAIRBANKS - The U.S. Department of Energy provided a $4 ... 6 million for geothermal research Juneau Empire. (Juneau Empire)
• Colony sweeps Bears, JDHS shooting for 4th Nov 14, 2009
Colony sweeps Bears, JDHS shooting for 4th - Juneau Empire ... Juneau-Douglas ran into a superior Colony team in the first round of the state volleyball tournament on the Thursday, and the Crimson Bears were bested in three games at West Anchorage High School ... Colony sweeps Bears, JDHS shooting for 4th 111309 SPORTS 2 JUNEAU EMPIRE Juneau-Douglas ran into a superior Colony team in the first round of the state volleyball tournament on the Thursday, and the Crimson Bears were bested in three... (Juneau Empire)
Colony bounces Chugiak Nov 14, 2009
Juneau 25-19, 22-25, 25-23, 23-25, 15-5. Palmer def. (Anchorage Daily News)
Knights bolt into state final Nov 14, 2009
Colony, which beat Juneau-Douglas in the first round on Thursday, will play either Dimond Saturday at 8 p.m. at West High. ROBERT DeBERRY/Frontiersman Colony senior spiker Brittany Brown cheers after scoring against the Juneau Douglas Crimson Bears Thursday during the quarter final match-up at the ASAA/First National Bank 4a State Volleyball Championship Tournament at West High School ... Soldotna stayed alive with a 3-2 (25-19, 22-25, 25-23, 23-25, 15-5) win over Juneau-Douglas during the first... (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Military protected our freedoms Nov 14, 2009
Last Updated on Monday, Nov 09, 2009 - 08:35:51 pm AKST. News and Features for Wasilla, Alaska. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Native American Heritage Month: Gail Dabaluz Nov 14, 2009
Web search powered by YAHOO. Friday, November 13, 2009. (Juneau Empire)
Masek starts corruption sentence in minimum-security Calif. prison Nov 14, 2009
prison - Juneau Empire ... These comments do not represent the Juneau Empire's views. (Juneau Empire)
Razing 'The Hill' Nov 14, 2009
Michael Penn / Juneau Empire. Michael Penn / Juneau Empire ... Michael Penn / Juneau Empire. (Juneau Empire)
Parnell vows new focus on deferred maintenance Nov 14, 2009
Ulmer represented Juneau in the state House of Representatives ... These comments do not represent the Juneau Empire's views. (Juneau Empire)
Celebrating 101 years Nov 14, 2009
After college and ordainment, he married Haida sweetheart Genevieve Ross and settled in Juneau as pastor of the Memorial Presbyterian Church - now Northern Light United Church - in 1940, broadcasting half of the service over the radio each Sunday morning ... These comments do not represent the Juneau Empire's views. (Juneau Empire)
Obama given a hearty welcome at Elmendorf Nov 14, 2009
Web search powered by YAHOO. ELMENDORF AIR FORCE BASE - President Barack Obama received a rousing welcome at Elmendorf Air Force Base on Thursday. (Juneau Empire)
Robert Joseph Kramer Nov 13, 2009
This was the first system to bring direct dial and television service to Juneau. Bob worked many projects that moved from the early days of satellite communications to the current day cellular and fiber optic systems. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Give city's homeless a little more time Nov 13, 2009
I was appalled to read in the Sunday edition of the Juneau Empire an article about homeless people being evicted from "The Hill," which is situated on Alaska Electric Light & Power Co. land ... I was appalled to read in the Sunday edition of the Juneau Empire an article about homeless people being evicted from "The Hill," which is situated on Alaska Electric Light & Power Co. land ... I believe it is time for the city to address the homeless issue in Juneau. (Juneau Empire)
City opens camp for homeless Nov 13, 2009
Michael Penn / Juneau Empire ... The homeless shelters in Juneau have been at capacity so a solution needed to be found by today to deal with the squatters on The Hill ... These comments do not represent the Juneau Empire's views. (Juneau Empire)
