A divide between the House and Senate has stalled a push to bring ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft to Alaska. Senate Bill 14, allowing… Continue reading
JUNEAU — An Alaska lawmaker who set off a firestorm by suggesting women try to get pregnant for a “free trip to the city” for… Continue reading
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump abruptly fired FBI Director James Comey Tuesday, saying it was necessary to restore “public trust and confidence” in the nation’s… Continue reading
Alyssa London is the first Tlingit woman to hold the Miss Alaska USA title and on May 14, she will compete for the Miss USA… 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 mix of rain and sun brought about the eighth-warmest April in Juneau’s history. According to figures from the National Weather Service, the measuring station… Continue reading
Rep. Justin Parish, D-Juneau, will hold a town hall meeting at 5 p.m. Tuesday in the Mendenhall Valley Public Library. Parish is scheduled to appear… Continue reading
If you are seriously injured in Alaska — or you need extensive surgery — ground transport to medical services may not be an option. Even… Continue reading
David Scanlan has been appointed general manager of the Eaglecrest Ski Area, said David Stanley, the president of the Eaglecrest board of directors. “Scanlan comes… Continue reading
Six years after giving birth to her daughter, Dr. Tamar “Tam” Boyd found herself on a weekend backpacking trip with a friend in the Olympic… Continue reading
Opioid addiction is a growing concern for Juneau residents. Locals can learn about treatment options available in Juneau at a Monday lecture from an expert… Continue reading
As the big cruise ships arrive in Juneau, it’s also the season for local recreational boats to hit the water. The Auke Lake Boat Launch… Continue reading
Juneau’s new Seawalk is nearing completion, but Juneauites will have to wait a little longer to access Bridge Park. The City and Borough of Juneau… Continue reading
In your car, oil acts as a lubricant. In the Alaska Legislature, it’s a clotting factor. With 12 days remaining until the Alaska Legislature’s 121-day… Continue reading
Juneau ranked 41st in the U.S. for seafood production by weight in 2016, with the town’s 396 commercial permit holders pulling down 16.7 million pounds… Continue reading
Bruce Van Dusen gets frustrated sometimes. Van Dusen is the Executive Director of Juneau’s Polaris House, an organization that works with those struggling with mental… Continue reading
The leader of the Alaska House of Representatives has introduced a proposal to constitutionally guarantee Alaska’s Permanent Fund Dividend. The proposal by Rep. Chris Tuck,… 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
Were Monday’s earthquakes caused by climate change? At least one internet personality seems to think so. In a video viewed 92,000 times since Monday, Youtuber… Continue reading
Twenty-five years ago, Juneau Police Department Officer Karl William Reishus fell to his death while trying to save two firefighters during a training exercise. On… Continue reading
