Signs of spring are all around us in nature: Nettles and fiddlehead ferns are growing, flowers are in bloom, and soon we’ll be able to… Continue reading
The seafood industry continually confronts major opportunities and challenges due to its diversity and complexity. It is one of the largest and most diverse food… Continue reading
Bartlett Regional Hospital staff were hustling Thursday morning. In less than two hours, a bus crash with 25 casualties needed immediate attention, an emergency room… Continue reading
In Alaska’s bar wars, the establishment has struck back. On Wednesday evening, bar and liquor store owners launched a wave of public testimony urging the… Continue reading
In a 23-15 vote Thursday afternoon, the Alaska House of Representatives approved a plan to borrow a billion dollars from global bond markets and send… Continue reading
Deputy State Medical Examiner Cristin Rolf spent about an hour on the witness stand Thursday explaining the details of the autopsy, but her conclusion was… Continue reading
Juneau’s fishing fleet and those lost at sea will be honored at a ceremony Saturday at the Fishermen’s Memorial downtown. The annual “Blessing of the… Continue reading
In the early hours of the morning Thursday, a boat caught fire in Aurora Harbor while its owner was away, Capital City Fire/Rescue Assistant Chief… Continue reading
A beloved Scottish outdoorsman with a uniquely Alaskan way of life died in his cabin near Juneau last week. Robert McLeod, 78, the lone full-time… Continue reading
Hoping to address early education issues, Best Starts for Juneau’s Kids, is requesting $2.18 million from the city for a pre-kindergarten program. Best Starts for… 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
Joe Torrillo never had aspirations to be a firefighter. He went to school for engineering and wanted to be an architect. After being convinced to… Continue reading
House and Senate negotiators agreed Wednesday on a proposal to put limits on the Legislature’s ability to spend from the Alaska Permanent Fund, but the… Continue reading
Kyle Worl, 27, was fresh off his first coaching stint at the statewide Native Youth Olympics when he moved to Juneau one year ago. He… Continue reading
Sealaska CEO Anthony Mallott was feeling a little under the weather on Wednesday, but even then, he didn’t keep himself from smiling. For the first… Continue reading
Correction: An earlier version of this article erroneously referred to the gun as a Ruger .44 Magnum Blackhawk. The gun is a Ruger .41 Magnum… Continue reading
Update: This article has been updated to include a comment from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. A brown bear killed at least three… Continue reading
Juneau is seeing an increase in homelessness. That was part of the a report giving by CBJ Chief Housing Officer Scott Ciambor during the COW… Continue reading
It may be construction and it may be tourist season, but it’s also fundraising season. Lots of events are popping up around town in support… 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
