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Death notice: Paul E. Leslie

Paul E. Leslie passed away July 11 in Juneau. He was born July 10, 1947. A full obituary will be posted at a later date.… Continue reading

Police calls for Tuesday, July 23, 2019

Police calls for Tuesday, July 23, 2019

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 calls for Tuesday, July 23, 2019
The University of Alaska Board of Regents meets in an emergency meeting in Anchorage, Alaska Monday, July 22, 2019. Regents voted 10-1 to declare a financial exigency, allowing administrators to expedite layoffs of tenured faculty in the face of severe budget issues. (AP Photo/Dan Joling)

Financial crisis opens University of Alaska up to layoffs

ANCHORAGE — The University of Alaska Board of Regents decided Monday they could no longer wait to see if the Alaska Legislature will bail them… Continue reading

The University of Alaska Board of Regents meets in an emergency meeting in Anchorage, Alaska Monday, July 22, 2019. Regents voted 10-1 to declare a financial exigency, allowing administrators to expedite layoffs of tenured faculty in the face of severe budget issues. (AP Photo/Dan Joling)
WATCH: Singer travels to 50 states to raise awareness of Down syndrome
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WATCH: Singer travels to 50 states to raise awareness of Down syndrome

She sang in Juneau Monday.

WATCH: Singer travels to 50 states to raise awareness of Down syndrome
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Can you hear me now?

Can you hear me now?

I hate phones.

Can you hear me now?

Opinion: In support of HB 2001

The world in general is aging but Alaska is on the leading edge of the trend. Seniors are the fastest growing segment of the state… Continue reading

Opinion: New JACC is a great deal for Juneau

A recent letter opposed any city support for the New JACC. Everyone is entitled to his or her opinion; but no one is entitled to… Continue reading

Police calls for Sunday, July 21, 2019

Police calls for Sunday, July 21, 2019

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 calls for Sunday, July 21, 2019
Ciera Kelly (Courtesy photo)

Recognitions for July 21, 2019

Recognitions for the week of July 21, 2019.

Ciera Kelly (Courtesy photo)
St. Vincent’s and CCFR team up to relocate sobering center

St. Vincent’s and CCFR team up to relocate sobering center

New sleep-off center located at charity facility

St. Vincent’s and CCFR team up to relocate sobering center
Thank you letters for July 21, 2019

Thank you letters for July 21, 2019

We thank SEAGLA for our Lifetime Achievement Award for services to the LGBTQ community. We thank all who contributed and attended the Pride Picnic for… Continue reading

Thank you letters for July 21, 2019
City mulls tough budget calls

City mulls tough budget calls

Lots of options are on the table.

City mulls tough budget calls
Student actors bring swashbuckling and intergalactic adventure to life on stage
Capital City Weekly

Student actors bring swashbuckling and intergalactic adventure to life on stage

Not one, but two epic adventure stories.

Student actors bring swashbuckling and intergalactic adventure to life on stage
North Carolina songwriter helps bring Blackbeard to life on stage
Capital City Weekly

North Carolina songwriter helps bring Blackbeard to life on stage

Laurelyn Dossett brings musical talents to town this weekend.

North Carolina songwriter helps bring Blackbeard to life on stage
Tlingit and Haida Prez: Dunleavy administration ‘attacking on every level’

Tlingit and Haida Prez: Dunleavy administration ‘attacking on every level’

Live coverage of Central Council’s executive meeting.

Tlingit and Haida Prez: Dunleavy administration ‘attacking on every level’
Hannan: Is it time to fight or compromise?

Hannan: Is it time to fight or compromise?

I am ready to fight.

Hannan: Is it time to fight or compromise?
Police calls for Friday, July 19, 2019

Police calls for Friday, July 19, 2019

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 calls for Friday, July 19, 2019
UAS Chancellor: UAS still has reason to celebrate, amid budget cut fears

UAS Chancellor: UAS still has reason to celebrate, amid budget cut fears

It’s not all bad news.

UAS Chancellor: UAS still has reason to celebrate, amid budget cut fears
Dragons of summer now on the hunt

Dragons of summer now on the hunt

They’re basically bush pilots.

Dragons of summer now on the hunt
‘It’s who we are’: Culture Camp teaches the ancestral ways
Capital City Weekly

‘It’s who we are’: Culture Camp teaches the ancestral ways

Learning about Alaska Native culture.

‘It’s who we are’: Culture Camp teaches the ancestral ways