For a brief moment Sunday, the southernmost tip of Alaska was warmer than the southernmost tip of Florida. At 2:27 p.m. in Metlakatla, it was… Continue reading
Sherry Patterson began her keynote address with a simple message. Patterson, the president of Juneau’s Black Awareness Association, stood at the microphone in front of… Continue reading
There’s no way to tell what bills will gain traction and which won’t in the coming year, but it’s a sure bet that at least… Continue reading
As legislators flood back into Juneau for session, parking will be a little tougher to find downtown. Starting today, the third level of the Downtown… Continue reading
Matanuska-Susitna Borough Republicans are expected to finalize their short list of candidates to replace Sen. Mike Dunleavy in a meeting tonight. On Sunday, the House… Continue reading
Juneau police responded to a report of a death on campus at the University of Alaska Southeast Sunday night, according to authorities. The person who… Continue reading
It wasn’t a good weekend to be an electrical lineman in Juneau, but it has been a good year. According to newly released company figures,… Continue reading
Local boy Graysen Fawcett is a pretty typical first grader. He’s a “rough and tumble” kid with a lot of energy, according to his mother.… 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
The Black Awareness Association of Juneau will hold their annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in the… Continue reading
The Gastineau Humane Society is asking for the public’s help after a Juneau homeowner surrendered 27 young cats to animal control. “They’ve been through a… Continue reading
Juneau Police Department officer John Cryderman’s neat uniform belied the controlled chaos in the hallways and classrooms of the Juneau Community Charter School on Wednesday.… Continue reading
A pilot was forced to land his Cessna 210 airplane without landing gear Sunday at Juneau International Airport after a malfunction prevented the gear from… Continue reading
If you’ve driven by the Macaulay Salmon Hatchery lately, you might have noticed a bit of construction work offshore. That’s because Douglas Island Pink and… 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
Alaska’s House Majority Leader has proposed a way to end the trouble afflicting distilleries in Alaska. On Friday, Rep. Chris Tuck, D-Anchorage, proposed a bill… Continue reading
A 31-year-old ended up in the hospital with multiple stab wounds early Saturday morning, and a suspect is in custody. At 1:45 a.m. Saturday, the… Continue reading
As Natalie Turner walked into a fourth-grade classroom at Glacier Valley Elementary on Friday, the fingers started wiggling. The fourth-graders greeted her silently, holding up… Continue reading
After an alleged stabbing Jan. 4, a Juneau man was indicted this week on one count of first-degree assault and one count of second-degree assault.… Continue reading
The Olympics don’t start until February, but Juneau will host some opening ceremonies of its own as the second session of the 30th Alaska Legislature… Continue reading
