Correction: An earlier version of this article stated that the Chilkat Lake is on the Taku River, near Juneau. Chilkat Lake actually feeds into the… Continue reading
Correction: An earlier version of this article said Alyse Galvin was a former school teacher. Galvin worked as a substitute teacher for a period, not… Continue reading
The “intervening” process between the City and Borough of Juneau and the potential sale of Avista One Corp., which owns the Alaska Electric Light and… Continue reading
Despite a decline in population and jobs, Juneau’s economy is stable — at least for now. But, that does not mean there aren’t concerns as… Continue reading
Alaska’s marijuana tax revenue dipped in February, according to a new report from the Alaska Department of Revenue. On Tuesday, the department said the state… 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 mistake by an employee of the Alaska Alcohol and Marijuana Control Office is allowing the state’s distilleries to continue serving cocktails through at least… Continue reading
When a jury found Christopher Strawn guilty of murder in October 2017, his sentencing was scheduled for Feb. 20, 2018. That sentencing was delayed at… Continue reading
Correction: An earlier version of this article misidentified Roger Healy as Rob Healy. This article has been updated to reflect the change. A public transportation… Continue reading
Gov. Bill Walker is abandoning a push to spend up to $10 million on oil and gas survey work in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.… Continue reading
In mid-March, Airlift Northwest personnel needed to give a man a plasma transfusion on a medevac call from Southeast Alaska. The hospital the man was… Continue reading
Using preliminary site designs and with the help of public comment, the Juneau International Airport is trying to find the best solution for the demolition… Continue reading
After searching for a day and a half for a missing boater, the Coast Guard suspended its search Monday night, according to a press release.… Continue reading
A radioactive disaster may not be something we actively worry about, but it can happen, and emergency services in Juneau are preparing for it. That… Continue reading
Southern Southeast’s rainforest is enduring rare drought conditions, and while northern Southeast missed the official drought cutoff, March will go into the weather record books… Continue reading
Members of the Alaska State Legislature will hold a “Go Blue” rally Friday to demonstrate support for children who have suffered abuse or adverse experiences.… 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
With a 21-19 vote on Monday afternoon, the Alaska House of Representatives approved a $11.5 billion state operating budget and forwarded it to the Alaska… Continue reading
Alaska State Troopers and Coast Guard personnel are searching for a missing man near Sitka after finding another man deceased on the shore on Baranof… Continue reading
Standing in the Alaskan Brewing Co. taproom, Tom West remembers his days bottling beer. “The bottling line was right here when I started,” West said.… Continue reading
