Four years ago, one of the biggest names in contemporary Christian music came to Juneau. This summer, he’s coming back. Michael W. Smith, a Grammy-winning,… Continue reading
A dead humpback whale which washed up on Admiralty Island last week was likely struck by a vessel, officials say. Results of a Saturday necropsy… Continue reading
After several weeks of work and discussion, the City and Borough of Juneau Assembly unanimously approved the Fiscal Year 2019 budget at Monday night’s meeting.… Continue reading
Drums and traditional songs filled the air at Douglas Harbor on Tuesday afternoon as Alaska Natives from all over Southeast Alaska made their way into… Continue reading
With great power comes great responsibility, and I’m cautioning you now, do not bake this galette unless you have a plan for how it will… Continue reading
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
Juneau residents will see a few thousand more cruise line passengers that normal as a new “mega-ship” arrives today. The Norwegian Bliss, a 1,082-foot, 4,004… Continue reading
Police say a man allegedly trying to start fights in the downtown area was stabbed by another man on Sunday afternoon. The 35-year-old man was… Continue reading
The 56-acre fire at the Berners Bay area is no longer a threat, according to the U.S. Forest Service The fire, which started at Antler… Continue reading
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
Starting Wednesday, songs, art and regalia from Alaska Native people from Southeast Alaska and beyond will fill the streets of Juneau as the biennial festival… Continue reading
Clarification: This article has been updated to mention that the University of Alaska Southeast coordinated and organized the Tléix’ Yaakw (One Canoe) conference. Just a… Continue reading
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
Four teams — including Thunder Mountain and Ketchikan High School — remain in contention for the ASAA Division II softball state championship after six games… Continue reading
A former Alaska lawmaker who was accused of hitting a woman earlier this year will plead guilty to a misdemeanor harassment charge as part of… Continue reading
About 35 sleek, black-crowned Arctic terns nest at the Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area in the spring and early summer, according to U.S. Forest Service biologist… Continue reading
Firefighters are working to contain a forest fire that has broken out north of Juneau in the Berners Bay area, according to the U.S. Forest… Continue reading
Rick Smith hasn’t taken a vacation in at least four years. Since Juneau’s police station was built in Lemon Creek in 2000, Smith has cared… Continue reading
Police have arrested a man suspected of attempted robbery at Home Depot in May, according to a Saturday release. As of Friday, the Juneau Police… Continue reading
