In hindsight, the switch was thrown on Aug. 11. In the first 11 days of August, the high temperature was no lower than 67 degrees.… Continue reading
In just one month, the state of Alaska has collected a third of the marijuana tax revenue it recouped in the entire last fiscal year.… Continue reading
Since 1985, locally-owned shop Invisible World has outfitted Juneauites and tourists alike with fall’s favorite garment: the sweater. From his South Franklin storefront, owner Stuart… Continue reading
New restaurants and food trucks or more public space? Perhaps more parking downtown? The City and Borough of Juneau is asking citizens to decide what… Continue reading
More than half of Alaska’s schoolchildren are not proficient in math, science and English, according to the results of the state’s new standardized tests. According… 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
Hecla Mining company, owner of Greens Creek mine on Admiralty Island, donated $300,000 to the University of Alaska Southeast on Thursday at a Juneau Chamber… Continue reading
After 43 years filling Juneau’s capacious coffee mugs, Heritage Coffee Roasting Co. founder and owner Grady Saunders has passed the torch to new ownership. Former… Continue reading
Due to construction on the Alaska State Capitol, Fourth Street will be closed to through traffic, disrupting Capital Transit bus service. Service will be discontinued… Continue reading
A Juneau grand jury handed up two indictments on Wednesday. Thomas D. Norris, 27, was charged with two counts of second-degree assault and two counts… Continue reading
Lt. Kris Sell’s 20-year career with the Juneau Police Department officially comes to an end on Friday, Sept. 1 at Savikko Park near Sandy Beach.… Continue reading
The Alaska Legislature will try to find a new hope in the fourth special session of the year. On Thursday morning, lawmakers were informed by… Continue reading
The state-run “Made in Alaska” program is accepting applications from marijuana businesses. According to records obtained by the Empire via a state information act request,… Continue reading
The Mendenhall Valley Public Library has received a “Gold” certification for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design from the U.S. Green Building Council. It’s the… Continue reading
One husband, three kids, eight grandkids: Longtime local banker Linda Price has a big family. But throughout her long career in Juneau, she’s chosen to… Continue reading
Beginning Sept. 4, the City and Borough of Juneau water utility will begin the annual flushing of the CBJ water distribution system. CBJ will be… Continue reading
Here is a list of recent indictments, sentencings and other court proceedings from the Juneau District and Superior Courts. • Gary William Bell, 52, pleaded… 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
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
If you want to see the changes, go to Franklin Street. Start up north, above 2nd street, where Matt Barnaby’s Barnaby Brewing is coming up… Continue reading
