The Alaska House of Representatives is preparing for a final vote to prohibit Alaskans 18 and under from buying electronic cigarettes and the liquid used… Continue reading
Few issues will keep Juneauites inside on a sunny evening, but salmon conservation is among them. With king salmon fishing closed until mid-June, more than… Continue reading
The ongoing revisions to the city’s mining ordinance are headed to the City and Borough of Juneau’s Planning Commission — the CBJ Committee of the… Continue reading
The Alaska Legislature’s extended work may have an effect on the fall elections. Lawmakers are expected to adjourn by the end of the month, according… Continue reading
To help harbormasters identify and clean up derelict boats, the Alaska Legislature is considering a new fee on boats longer than 24 feet. The Alaska… Continue reading
Correction: A quote about divisions within the House Majority, previously attributed to House Majority Leader Chris Tuck, should have been attributed to Speaker of the… 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
Nearly two years after the shooting death of Duilio Antonio “Tony” Rosales, the man accused of his murder will head to trial. Mark Anthony De… Continue reading
A new face is taking over as Museum Director of the Juneau-Douglas City Museum. Beth Weigel, according to a release from the City and Borough… 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
At the University of Alaska Southeast’s Egan Lecture Hall tonight, Dr. Chad Morris, Professor and Director of the Behavioral Health and Wellness Program at the… Continue reading
The City and Borough of Juneau’s Jensen-Olson Arboretum is hosting the 2018 American Primrose Society National Show and Conference May 4 to 6 and is… Continue reading
In celebration of the new snow removal equipment building, the Juneau International Airport is holding a ribbon cutting ceremony and they want the public to… Continue reading
Starting Wednesday, Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska Central Council delegates from Alaska, Washington and California will come together to discuss issues and pass… Continue reading
Correction: This article first appeared with a headline which had the wrong date for the salmon symposium. The salmon symposium is Monday, not Sunday. With… Continue reading
One explored ocean floors, discovered a new species of whale and championed female-led science in Alaska. Another cataloged Juneau’s trails, rehabilitated birds and established a… Continue reading
Editor’s Note: This is the second of four profiles highlighting stories of local people with Parkinson’s disease, as part of Parkinson’s Awareness Month in April.… 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
A few hundred scientists, researchers, educators and students braved the rain to advocate for science and education at the second March For Science on Saturday.… Continue reading
Though Alaskans rallied in the rain outside the Alaska State Capitol on Saturday, urging the Alaska Legislature to boost funding for education this year, it… Continue reading
