All races: Final 2016 primary election results

Following are the results of the Aug. 16 statewide primary elections. The primary election selects one candidate from each party for November’s general election. Independent… Continue reading

Around Town for Wednesday, Sept. 7

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

Police and fire for Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2016

Assist• At 8:56 a.m. Monday, the Juneau Police Department assisted the Office of Adult Probations with a 51-year-old man who had walked away from the… Continue reading

Walker: State will sue over game management rule

The state of Alaska and the federal government are headed back to court — again — to resolve another instance of “federal overreach,” Gov. Bill… Continue reading

My Turn: A better solution for the mental health lands debacle

The Greater Southeast Alaska Conservation Community believes there are better solutions than a land exchange to solve the highly controversial Alaska Mental Health Trust debacle.… Continue reading

Police: Drunken boater crashes into Aurora

At about noon on Labor Day, a man driving a 43-foot commercial fishing vessel played “bumper boats” in Aurora harbor before he slammed into a… Continue reading

An adult humpback whale breaches in Lynn Canal near Juneau, Alaska, on Wednesday, July 9, 2014. Humpback whale numbers are increasing though the animal is still listed as endangered as part of the Endangered Species Act.

NOAA removes groups of humpback whales off endangered species list

A group of humpback whales found in Southeast Alaska has recovered enough to no longer warrant listing under the Endangered Species Act, while another group… Continue reading

An adult humpback whale breaches in Lynn Canal near Juneau, Alaska, on Wednesday, July 9, 2014. Humpback whale numbers are increasing though the animal is still listed as endangered as part of the Endangered Species Act.

It’s Miller v. Murkowski – again

Joe Miller is again challenging Lisa Murkowski for U.S. Senate, and this time he’s running as a Libertarian.Late Tuesday afternoon, just hours before the deadline… Continue reading

Water main break repair near 19 mile may cause water outage

Residents living north of Randall Road may be out of water, according to a press release by the City and Borough of Juneau.A water crew… Continue reading

Police and fire dispatches for Sept. 6, 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

Around Town for Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2016

Valley Toastmasters meeting, 6:15 a.m., St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Parish Hall. A safe, fun environment to learn public speaking skills. Details: Jim, 789-3074.Women, Infants and… Continue reading

Pedestrian hit by Anchorage police car, suffers broken leg

ANCHORAGE — Authorities say a man has been hospitalized with a broken leg after being struck by an Anchorage police vehicle.KTUU-TV reported that police say… Continue reading

Troopers warn against feeding wild game to dogs

FAIRBANKS — Wildlife troopers are reminding people who have been advertising wild game as dog food that the practice is illegal.The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner reported… Continue reading

1 killed, 2 injured in Fairbanks night club shooting

FAIRBANKS — The Fairbanks Police Department is investigating a shooting inside Bojangles night club that left one person dead and two others injured early Sunday.The… Continue reading

Jane Terry, left, and Brenda Wright powerwash the steps leading up to the Mendenhall Glacier Visitors Center on Monday.

Forest Service asks for ideas on glacier plans

There will never be a casino at the Mendenhall Glacier, but Juneau residents interested in what could be built at the capital city’s backyard glacier… Continue reading

Jane Terry, left, and Brenda Wright powerwash the steps leading up to the Mendenhall Glacier Visitors Center on Monday.
Randy Sutak, owner of Randy's Rib Shack, pours some of his signature barbeque sauce over a pulled pork and briscuit sandwich. Sutak starting perfecting his sauce recipe eight years ago.

Blue Jeans Cafe closes, makes room for Randy’s Rib Shack

A “closed” sign hanging from the door of the Blue Jeans Cafe, located off Hospital Drive, tells would-be customers that the coffee bar and deli… Continue reading

Randy Sutak, owner of Randy's Rib Shack, pours some of his signature barbeque sauce over a pulled pork and briscuit sandwich. Sutak starting perfecting his sauce recipe eight years ago.

Court rules no guns for medical marijuana cardholders

Alaska’s hunters and concealed carry holders can’t continue to pack iron if they hold a medical marijuana card, according to a recent court decision.The 9th… Continue reading

Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Cheryl Laudent and her dog Porter race through the weaving portion of the agility competition Sunday, Sept. 4, 2016 at the Kenai Little Fields in Kenai, Alaska.

The dog show must go on

This weekend, members of the Kenai Kennel Club braved courses made treacherous by adverse weather for their shot at earning qualifications for the 2016 American… Continue reading

  • Sep 6, 2016
  • By KELLY SULLIVAN
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Cheryl Laudent and her dog Porter race through the weaving portion of the agility competition Sunday, Sept. 4, 2016 at the Kenai Little Fields in Kenai, Alaska.

Fairbanks inmate treated for alcohol withdrawal dies

FAIRBANKS — Authorities are investigating the death of a Fairbanks Correctional Center inmate who had been treated for alcohol withdrawal before he was found unresponsive… Continue reading

Tongass Historical Museum to close for renovation

KETCHIKAN — A Ketchikan museum is closing its doors to make way for a million-dollar renovation on the main floor of the building.Acting Tongass Historical… Continue reading