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Death Notice: Molly Brennan Crenshaw

Molly Brennan Crenshaw, of Juneau, died on March 1, 2019. She was 77 years old. Crenshaw was born on Feb. 11, 1942, in Petersburg to… Continue reading

Capitol Live: Hundreds turn out for town hall on budget
Capitol Live: Hundreds turn out for town hall on budget
Opinion: Leave Title X and my body alone
Opinion: Leave Title X and my body alone
A Juneau Police Department car sits in front of Juneau-Douglas High School on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Police called twice in one day for ‘agitated’ man with knife

Man’s behavior concerned people at trailer park, bank.

A Juneau Police Department car sits in front of Juneau-Douglas High School on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Trump signs major public lands, conservation bill into law

Trump signs major public lands, conservation bill into law

Alaska’s congressional delegation voted in favor of the bipartisan legislation.

Trump signs major public lands, conservation bill into law
Opinion: I ran into Gov. Dunleavy on the street. Here’s what I wish I told him.

Opinion: I ran into Gov. Dunleavy on the street. Here’s what I wish I told him.

We should all hope that Standing Tall means more than treating the lands and people of our great state as simple warehouse widgets.

Opinion: I ran into Gov. Dunleavy on the street. Here’s what I wish I told him.
In like an ocelot, out like a Cadbury Creme Egg
In like an ocelot, out like a Cadbury Creme Egg
Alaska Airlines not yet flying Boeing jet involved in crash

Alaska Airlines not yet flying Boeing jet involved in crash

Company says fleet does not currently include the Boeing 737 Max 8 jets.

Alaska Airlines not yet flying Boeing jet involved in crash
Opinion: Job losses are personal. I should know.

Opinion: Job losses are personal. I should know.

I’m preparing to tell you something very personal and intensely painful.

Opinion: Job losses are personal. I should know.
Opinion: Marijuana is no different than other intoxicating substances

Opinion: Marijuana is no different than other intoxicating substances

Health, safety interests need to be represented on Marijuana Control Board.

Opinion: Marijuana is no different than other intoxicating substances

Police calls for Tuesday, March 12, 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

Capitol Live: On day 56, the Alaska Legislature passes first resolution of session

Capitol Live: On day 56, the Alaska Legislature passes first resolution of session

Follow along with live updates from Alaska’s Capitol.

Capitol Live: On day 56, the Alaska Legislature passes first resolution of session
Scientists see improved ocean conditions for young salmon

Scientists see improved ocean conditions for young salmon

Young salmon could see improved conditions this year.

Scientists see improved ocean conditions for young salmon
Police calls for Monday, March 11, 2019

Police calls for Monday, March 11, 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 Monday, March 11, 2019
Opinion: AEL&P is short on power, but don’t tell anyone

Opinion: AEL&P is short on power, but don’t tell anyone

The public needs to know how to plan for a renewable future.

Opinion: AEL&P is short on power, but don’t tell anyone
Opinion: Multi-state lottery is one way to solve Alaska’s budget crisis
Opinion: Multi-state lottery is one way to solve Alaska’s budget crisis
Opinion: Time to place power lines underground in Juneau, US

Opinion: Time to place power lines underground in Juneau, US

Here’s one way to combat climate change.

Opinion: Time to place power lines underground in Juneau, US
French Iditarod musher first to reach the Bering Sea coast

French Iditarod musher first to reach the Bering Sea coast

The Frenchman pulled into the checkpoint at Unalakleet Sunday.

French Iditarod musher first to reach the Bering Sea coast
Police calls for Sunday, March 10, 2019

Police calls for Sunday, March 10, 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, March 10, 2019

Death Notice: Kay Schilz

Kay Schilz was born in Missoula, Montana, on Oct. 27, 1946, and died Feb. 21, 2019, in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Schilz was a 1965… Continue reading