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Guilty plea ends Native art scam in Juneau

Almost one week before her case was set to go to trial, a downtown Juneau shopkeeper admitted to her role in a Native art scam… Continue reading

Troopers cite Juneau pickup driver who impaled bear, drove home

JUNEAU — A 25-year-old Juneau driver who impaled a black bear with his pickup and drove home two miles was cited last week for not… Continue reading

Russell Dick

New Huna Totem Corp. president to be installed Oct. 1

ANCHORAGE — The Alaska Native village corporation for Hoonah has selected a new president and chief executive officer.Huna Totem Corp. said Russell Dick, the board… Continue reading

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Sergei Morosan of the CBJ buidling maintanance department installs a new prescription drug drop box in the lobby of the Juneau Police Department on Tuesday, July 7, 2015.

JPD drug drop box to be open this Saturday

The Juneau Police Department’s drug drop box, usually only available on weekdays during business hours, will be available to the public this Saturday.JPD Lt. Kris… Continue reading

Sergei Morosan of the CBJ buidling maintanance department installs a new prescription drug drop box in the lobby of the Juneau Police Department on Tuesday, July 7, 2015.
On Monday, wholesale giant Costco started accepting Visa credit cards, including the Alaska Airlines Signature card.

More bulk toilet paper, more Alaska miles

On Monday, Costco stopped accepting American Express and started accepting Visa credit cards, including the Alaska Airlines Signature card.Juneau resident and Costco Wholesale member Barbara… Continue reading

On Monday, wholesale giant Costco started accepting Visa credit cards, including the Alaska Airlines Signature card.
Filipino Community President Josielind Ferrer, right, accepts a picture and frame from Rep. Cathy Muñoz, R-Juneau, left, during the Filipino Community Picnic on Saturday at Sandy Beach. Joining them were Rep. Bob Herron, D-Bethel, his wife Margaret, and Rafael Castanos, far right. The picture presented was of Alaska's first official trade mission to the Philippines in 2012 in which Muñoz and the Herrons took part. Following that trip Juneau established a sister city relationship in 2014 with Kalibo in the Philippine province of Aklan.

Photo: Filipino Community Picnic

Filipino Community President Josielind Ferrer, right, accepts a picture and frame from Rep. Cathy Muñoz, R-Juneau, left, during the Filipino Community Picnic on Saturday at… Continue reading

Filipino Community President Josielind Ferrer, right, accepts a picture and frame from Rep. Cathy Muñoz, R-Juneau, left, during the Filipino Community Picnic on Saturday at Sandy Beach. Joining them were Rep. Bob Herron, D-Bethel, his wife Margaret, and Rafael Castanos, far right. The picture presented was of Alaska's first official trade mission to the Philippines in 2012 in which Muñoz and the Herrons took part. Following that trip Juneau established a sister city relationship in 2014 with Kalibo in the Philippine province of Aklan.
Elizabeth Bryson sings the national anthem Saturday, kicking off the first day of the 26th annual Gold Rush Days at Savikko Park where Southeast Alaska's mining and logging industries are celebrated with competitions, family activities and food.

Photos: Gold Rush Days

Jackleg drilling competitors look on as one contestant tries to drill a hole through square 17, a number he drew at random before the start… Continue reading

Elizabeth Bryson sings the national anthem Saturday, kicking off the first day of the 26th annual Gold Rush Days at Savikko Park where Southeast Alaska's mining and logging industries are celebrated with competitions, family activities and food.
The Front Steet Clinic has received a grant to begin out-patient treatment for drug addicts.

New addiction treatment program for Juneau

Juneau’s downtown community health center will soon start offering an outpatient addiction treatment program.Front Street Community Heath Center board president Carl Heine said treatment will… Continue reading

The Front Steet Clinic has received a grant to begin out-patient treatment for drug addicts.

Marijuana skeptics take aim at potency in Colorado

DENVER — Colorado pot skeptics have been cleared to start work on the most sweeping effort yet to attack legalization of the drug.A ballot measure… Continue reading

In this June 12 photo, a heavily armed police officer stands guard in New York's Greenwich Village neighborhood as a man arrives to the makeshift memorial near the Stonewall Inn for the victims of the mass shooting in Orlando, Florida.

LGBTQ leaders turn to old nemesis, police, for safety

Decades ago, an early morning raid at the Stonewall Inn in New York sparked violent protests among gay patrons who fought back after police burst… Continue reading

In this June 12 photo, a heavily armed police officer stands guard in New York's Greenwich Village neighborhood as a man arrives to the makeshift memorial near the Stonewall Inn for the victims of the mass shooting in Orlando, Florida.

Bethel tribe to continue services after senior center closes

BETHEL — While a senior center in Bethel prepares to close its doors for good, the Orutsararmuit Native Council says it will continue working to… Continue reading

Seagulls feed on fish scraps on June 3 at the Nick Dudiak Fishing Lagoon cleaning tables on the Homer Spit. A $60,000 grant from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game will pay for a bird-proof shelter to go over the tables.

Homer’s Fishing Hole will get shelter from gulls

HOMER — On a good day when fishermen pull sea-bright king salmon out of the Nick Dudiak Fishing Lagoon faster than the tide runs, the… Continue reading

Seagulls feed on fish scraps on June 3 at the Nick Dudiak Fishing Lagoon cleaning tables on the Homer Spit. A $60,000 grant from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game will pay for a bird-proof shelter to go over the tables.
A performer collects tips at Friday's GLITZ!

Photos: GLITZ!

A performer at GLITZ! on Friday night. The drag show was put on as part of Pride Week.To view a slideshow of the event, click… Continue reading

A performer collects tips at Friday's GLITZ!

Police calls for Monday, June 20, 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

Women, Infants and Children walk-in clinic, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., SEARHC Juneau WIC Clinic, 3245 Hospital Drive, first floor. Free nutrition services for income-eligible women who… Continue reading

Palmer inmate dies of natural causes

ANCHORAGE — A 56-year-old inmate has died of natural causes at an Anchorage hospital.The Department of Corrections says in a release that David Karl Bach… Continue reading

Manslaughter charge filed in drug death of Soldotna man

ANCHORAGE — A Kenai resident suspected of selling drugs to a man who died is being held on suspicion of manslaughter.Alaska State Troopers say 37-year-old… Continue reading

US rig count rises 10 this week to 424 in 3rd week of gains

HOUSTON — The number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. rose by 10 this week to 424, marking the third-consecutive… Continue reading

Police employee pleads guilty to stealing from evidence room

ANCHORAGE — A former North Slope Borough Police Department employee has pleaded guilty to stealing from a police evidence room and destroying case files.KTUU-TV reported… Continue reading

Senate President Kevin Meyer, R-Anchorage, left, speaks to the media after the Senate gaveled out of the special session in the Terry Miller Legislative Building on Sunday. Gov. Bill Walker says he'll call lawmakers back for a fifth special session starting July 11.

After Legislature quits with work undone, Governor calls them back

It’s over, but not done.At 11:46 a.m. Sunday, the Alaska Senate adjourned the fourth special session of the 29th Alaska Legislature.Forty minutes later, Gov. Bill… Continue reading

Senate President Kevin Meyer, R-Anchorage, left, speaks to the media after the Senate gaveled out of the special session in the Terry Miller Legislative Building on Sunday. Gov. Bill Walker says he'll call lawmakers back for a fifth special session starting July 11.