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US chamber chairman talks oil woes, election on Alaska trip

KETCHIKAN — The chairman of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce made a visit this week to Ketchikan, where he called on the presidential candidates from… Continue reading

Fairbanks hospital cafe hit by cyberattack on Banner Health

FAIRBANKS — A cafe at Fairbanks Memorial Hospital has been identified as one of several Banner Health facilities across the nation affected by two recent… Continue reading

This Day in Juneau History: Aug. 7, 1986

On Aug. 7, 1986, a newly proposed state regulation that would allow school districts to lay off tenured teachers if they have exhausted all options… Continue reading

Police & fire for Sunday, Aug. 7, 2016

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

Around Town

Open trap shooting, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Juneau Gun Club, 5680 Montana Creek Road. The Juneau Gun Club is open to members and public trap shooting… Continue reading

In this May 2015 photo, First Lady Donna Walker, left, and Sherry Patterson speak about the formation of Bridge Builders to celebrate the diversity in the community. An event called "A Call to Unity!" will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday in St. Paul's Catholic Church.

First lady asks Juneau to join a call to unity against racism

Donna Walker was born in Alabama, and she still remembers growing up in a segregated state.Since 2014, when her husband, Bill Walker, was elected governor… Continue reading

In this May 2015 photo, First Lady Donna Walker, left, and Sherry Patterson speak about the formation of Bridge Builders to celebrate the diversity in the community. An event called "A Call to Unity!" will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday in St. Paul's Catholic Church.
Shakira Vallejo, right, breastfeeds her daughter, Gabriela, 10 months, as Chastity Walker, center, breastfeeds her son, Logan, 16 months, as her husband, Lawnell, watches during the Big Latch On event at Dimond Park Fieldhouse on Saturday.

Ready, set, latch on! Juneau moms, babies & families celebrate breastfeeding

Juneau mom Ericka Beery sometimes breastfeeds at Fred Meyer. In the past, when nursing was still fairly new, she used to sit down in the… Continue reading

Shakira Vallejo, right, breastfeeds her daughter, Gabriela, 10 months, as Chastity Walker, center, breastfeeds her son, Logan, 16 months, as her husband, Lawnell, watches during the Big Latch On event at Dimond Park Fieldhouse on Saturday.
Institute faculty member Lorrie Heagy leads other teachers in a song at the University of Alaska Southeast on Thursday. The teachers were all part of the Juneau Basic Arts Institute, an annual two-week summer program during which educators and administrators learn how they can incorporate art into their classrooms on a daily basis.

In summer program, teachers get schooled in the arts

To the beat of a deerskin drum and the tune of a Tlingit song, 16 teachers from several Alaskan communities danced into the University of… Continue reading

Institute faculty member Lorrie Heagy leads other teachers in a song at the University of Alaska Southeast on Thursday. The teachers were all part of the Juneau Basic Arts Institute, an annual two-week summer program during which educators and administrators learn how they can incorporate art into their classrooms on a daily basis.
Lynette Hinz

A scientist, a Native voice, and a former public radio chief compete for Alaska’s Democratic chance at the U.S. House

Editor’s note: Alaska’s state primary elections are less than two weeks away, and except for the incumbents, most of the names on the ballot probably… Continue reading

Lynette Hinz
Alcohol and Marijuana Control Office enforcement officer Joe Miller uses a METRC reader to count vegetative plants in one of Greatland Ganja's outdoor greenhouses.

Buds and bugs: Cannabis grow inspections underway

KASILOF — Kasilof’s Greatland Ganja recently became the second of 47 approved marijuana cultivation facilities in Alaska to pass inspection.The company received its full license… Continue reading

Alcohol and Marijuana Control Office enforcement officer Joe Miller uses a METRC reader to count vegetative plants in one of Greatland Ganja's outdoor greenhouses.

Life-sized whale sculpture expected in town Monday

The most famous whale since Free Willy — for Juneau residents at least — is making its way from Bellingham, Washington, to Alaska’s capital city… Continue reading

Sisters Laura Sheldon, Myrna Brown and Maureen Brown (left to right) gather at Maureen's apartment to plan a community event at Twin Lakes on Sunday from 2-5:30 p.m. for families across Juneau to gather and focus on healing and culture. The three sisters are also working on their own healing - each woman has lost one or more of her children to violent deaths in different Alaska cities.

Three Juneau sisters shattered by the violent deaths of their children plan ‘healing’ event

Maureen Brown was the first of three sisters in the Brown family to lose a child to a violent death. Before he was stabbed in… Continue reading

Sisters Laura Sheldon, Myrna Brown and Maureen Brown (left to right) gather at Maureen's apartment to plan a community event at Twin Lakes on Sunday from 2-5:30 p.m. for families across Juneau to gather and focus on healing and culture. The three sisters are also working on their own healing - each woman has lost one or more of her children to violent deaths in different Alaska cities.
C. Allen Truitt, right, program coordinator of the city's Youth Employment in Parks program, looks over a finished bridge on the Mt. Jumbo Trail with Brandon Jack, 15, left, and Chris Worrell, 18, on Thursday.

A summer job worth bragging about

Remember your first job? The first time you worked and earned a paycheck?For many young people in Juneau, that happened this summer, perhaps working in… Continue reading

C. Allen Truitt, right, program coordinator of the city's Youth Employment in Parks program, looks over a finished bridge on the Mt. Jumbo Trail with Brandon Jack, 15, left, and Chris Worrell, 18, on Thursday.
Genesis Ransom straightens shirts at The AP Showroom in the Merchants Wharf on Wednesday. The new store has its grand opening on Friday.

First Friday: Meet two new businesses

For those who will be roaming downtown tonight for First Friday, take note because there’s two new businesses in town.First, the AP Showroom inside the… Continue reading

Genesis Ransom straightens shirts at The AP Showroom in the Merchants Wharf on Wednesday. The new store has its grand opening on Friday.
Support breastfeeding by 'latching on' this Saturday

Support breastfeeding by ‘latching on’ this Saturday

For the first time, Juneau is participating in the Big Latch On, a global celebration promoting and supporting breastfeeding. The event takes place from 10… Continue reading

Support breastfeeding by 'latching on' this Saturday

This Day in Juneau History: Aug. 6, 1986

On Aug. 6, 1986, construction of the new Juneau Pioneers Home held up against impending cuts to Alaska’s public construction budget. Gov. Bill Sheffield formally… Continue reading

Alaska Airlines to fly to Seattle, Indianapolis from Wichita

WICHITA, Kan. — Alaska Airlines plans to start flights between Wichita and Seattle next spring.The airline announced Wednesday that the first non-stop flight would be… Continue reading

Around Town

Storytime, 11 a.m., Mendenhall Valley Library. Details: 586-5267. Organ concert, noon, State Office Building. T.J. Duffy to play a variety of music.Senior Lunch, noon, Juneau… Continue reading

This Day in Juneau History: Aug. 5, 1986

On Aug. 5, 1986, the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries agreed to a two-month production cut, effective Sept. 1. It may be good news for… Continue reading

Police & fire for Friday, Aug. 5, 2016

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