Deadlocked jury in family’s lawsuit against tobacco company

BETHEL — After more than three weeks, a Bethel Superior Court jury cannot decide whether or not a tobacco company misled a Pilot Station man… Continue reading

Gov.’s oil advisor provides outlook

Gov. Bill Walker’s lead oil and gas advisor on Tuesday emphasized the importance of a fiscal plan to ensure the state’s future.John Hendrix, the former… Continue reading

Suicide prevention training

The community is invited to a free one-hour suicide prevention training from 1-2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 21, in Room 115 of the Alaska Office Building… Continue reading

This day in Juneau history: Nov. 17, 1986

This day in Juneau history: Nov. 17, 1986

On Nov. 17, 1986, a plan to replace the sunken ferry Tustumena was canceled. Although the Alaska Marine Highway System decided not to replace the… Continue reading

This day in Juneau history: Nov. 17, 1986

AMHS releases 2017 summer schedule

JUNEAU — Enemies of change and friends of consistency can rest easy tonight knowing that the 2017 summer ferry schedule is more or less identical… Continue reading

Frost covers an alder limb at the Mendenhall Glacier Visitors Center on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016.

Photo: Frosty Alder

Frost covers an alder limb at the Mendenhall Glacier Visitors Center on Wednesday.… Continue reading

Frost covers an alder limb at the Mendenhall Glacier Visitors Center on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016.
Swirls of ice form in new ice at Mendenhall Lake on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016.

Photos: Ice patterns

Swirls of ice form in new ice at Mendenhall Lake on Wednesday.… Continue reading

Swirls of ice form in new ice at Mendenhall Lake on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016.

Police and Fire for Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016

This report contains information provided to the Empire from law enforcement agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction information. Anyone listed in… Continue reading

Dee Longenbaugh, long-time owner of The Observatory bookstore, talks about operating the store for nearly forty years. She started the store in Sitka in 1977, moved it to Sante Fe, New Mexico, for a couple of years before ending up in Juneau ever since. Longenbaugh is now living in a care facility in Juneau.

A bookstore’s final chapter

Today marks the beginning of the end for The Observatory, a downtown Juneau bookstore and landmark of 27 years.The store — which has been temporarily… Continue reading

Dee Longenbaugh, long-time owner of The Observatory bookstore, talks about operating the store for nearly forty years. She started the store in Sitka in 1977, moved it to Sante Fe, New Mexico, for a couple of years before ending up in Juneau ever since. Longenbaugh is now living in a care facility in Juneau.

Rule to limit gas ‘flaring’ at drilling sites OK’d

WASHINGTON — With two months left in President Barack Obama’s term, his administration issued a rule Tuesday intended to clamp down on oil companies that… Continue reading

Eaglecrest premiers new Warren Miller ski movie this week

Eaglecrest Ski Area will be premiering Warren Miller Entertainment’s new film, “Here, There and Everywhere” at the Rockwell Ballroom Thursday at 6:30 p.m. and Friday… Continue reading

Chamber hosts business transition forum

The Juneau Chamber of Commerce will host a business transition forum today at the 360 studio at KTOO. The forum and Q&A will take place… Continue reading

Police & Fire for Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016

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Around town for Wednesday, Nov. 16

Women, Infants and Children walk-in clinic, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., SEARHC Juneau WIC Clinic, 3245 Hospital Drive, first floor. Free nutrition services for income-eligible women who… Continue reading

Sitka Tribe looks to manage Sitka National Historical Park

SITKA — The Sitka Tribe of Alaska is trying to assume management of some Sitka National Historical Park programs.The tribe has been managing some of… Continue reading

Navy to more than double training events near Ketchikan

KETCHIKAN — The U.S. Navy is planning to more than double the number of training events conducted in the West Behm Canal north of Ketchikan.In… Continue reading

In this Oct. 4, 2016, file photo, farmworkers transport newly-harvested marijuana plants, at Los Suenos Farms, America's largest legal open air marijuana farm, in Avondale, southern Colorado.

Denver first city to allow pot in bars, restaurants

DENVER — Denver has approved a first-in-the-nation law allowing people to use marijuana at bars, restaurants and other public spaces such as art galleries or… Continue reading

In this Oct. 4, 2016, file photo, farmworkers transport newly-harvested marijuana plants, at Los Suenos Farms, America's largest legal open air marijuana farm, in Avondale, southern Colorado.
Mike Ricker, left, and Michael Spoon of The Glory Hole take stock of food for the soup kitchen's Thanksgiving dinner meals at its storage site at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church on Tuesday.

Thanksgiving turkeys, donations needed ahead of holiday

Juneau’s downtown soup kitchen and homeless shelter is in need of frozen turkeys and trimmings for the Thanksgiving boxes it gives to those in need.The… Continue reading

Mike Ricker, left, and Michael Spoon of The Glory Hole take stock of food for the soup kitchen's Thanksgiving dinner meals at its storage site at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church on Tuesday.

Protestors spend lunch break fighting Dakota Access

A group of about 25 people spent their lunch breaks standing on a street corner in front of the Federal Building chanting “Water is life!”… Continue reading

Anchorage Police Chief Chris Tolley, surrounded by Alaska law enforcement officers, speaks at a news conference in Anchorage on Tuesday. Tolley said the gun used in the shooting of an officer over the weekend has been linked to five killings in Alaska's biggest city this year.

Anchorage police tie gun used to shoot officer to five killings

ANCHORAGE — The handgun used to wound an Anchorage police officer last weekend has been linked to five previously unsolved homicides this year in Alaska’s… Continue reading

Anchorage Police Chief Chris Tolley, surrounded by Alaska law enforcement officers, speaks at a news conference in Anchorage on Tuesday. Tolley said the gun used in the shooting of an officer over the weekend has been linked to five killings in Alaska's biggest city this year.