Someone did his or her best impression of the Grinch this past Christmas. According to a Juneau Police Department press release, someone stole a gold-plated… Continue reading
The Archipelago Property Development, a waterfront project, will move forward in its projected plan for Archipelago Lot, a 1.3-acre property located between Marine Park and… Continue reading
WASHINGTON — Winter at the top of the world wimped out this year. The Arctic just finished its warmest winter on record. And sea ice… Continue reading
On the same day the Washington state legislature approved first-of-its-kind Net Neutrality legislation, a similar measure advanced in the Alaska Legislature. House Bill 277, sponsored… 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
Nonprofit conservation groups, tribes and government agencies are gathering this week at the Southeast Alaska Watershed Restoration Workshop to talk about the future of restoring… Continue reading
Around 2 p.m. this past Saturday, a man walked into Juno Froyo looking to take more than just free samples. According to a press release… Continue reading
The Juneau Crime Line tip cellphone lit up with an odd text in the early hours of Valentine’s Day — someone was offering to sell… Continue reading
In what seems like a surprise turn of events, the City and Borough of Juneau Aquatics Board found out what will most likely be its… Continue reading
Some Juneau residents are urging the Alaska Legislature to boost funding for education and programs helping Alaskans released from prison. In public testimony given Friday… Continue reading
The Alaska Legislature has approved a proposal by the Chief Justice of the Alaska Supreme Court and Gov. Bill Walker to add a third superior… Continue reading
Alaskans angry about the pace of the Alaska Legislature this year may focus their ire on a new target: The flu. On Monday, the Alaska… Continue reading
The controlling power of the City and Borough of Juneau’s two pools may become clearer as the Aquatics Board meets for its regular meeting at… Continue reading
In a few weeks, the Juneau Gold Belt will morph into Silicon Valley as local devotees of Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk will participate in… Continue reading
The Alaska House Finance Committee, coming off three days of public testimony from Alaskans across the state, will put the finishing touches on its draft… Continue reading
In the last week of February, all three members of Alaska’s Congressional delegation visited the Juneau Empire to speak with the Empire’s editorial board. Where… Continue reading
The last time a 50-pound Chinook topped the Golden North Salmon Derby standings, the year was 1990. Roger Drapeaux’ 55 pounds, fish took home the… Continue reading
As a pilot for FedEx, Mike Shower is used to picking up a bag and jetting out on a moment’s notice. He keeps one packed… Continue reading
The Alaska Senate is nearing a vote on a measure to make all vaping illegal for anyone younger than 19 years old. Senate Bill 15,… Continue reading
The future of hydropower and increasing the number of sockeye salmon in Sweetheart Lake was presented for those at the Chamber of Commerce luncheon at… Continue reading
