Governor's Open House on Tuesday.

Braving winter storm, Juneau lines up for open house

Like many long-running traditions, the annual holiday open house at the Governor’s Mansion means something different to everybody who walks through the door.For most of… Continue reading

Governor's Open House on Tuesday.

Holiday pet food drive starts Dec. 12

A local nonprofit is hosting a holiday pet food drive to collect dog and cat food.The pet food drive hosted by The Grateful Dogs of… Continue reading

Around town for Tuesday, Dec. 6

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

Photo: Surfing at the Shrine

A surfer prepares to enter the wind-blown surf in front of the Shrine of St. Therese on Sunday.… Continue reading

Jeremie Shaun Tinney

JPD reveals veteran officer shot man

Juneau’s first police shooting in nine years came at the hands of one of the department’s most experienced officers.JPD on Monday announced that on Saturday… Continue reading

Jeremie Shaun Tinney
Thunder Mountain High School is pictured in May 2014.

Attendance plummets at area schools following shooting threat

More than 550 Thunder Mountain High School students stayed home from school Monday after three students reported a school-shooting threat on Saturday.According to preliminary attendance… Continue reading

Thunder Mountain High School is pictured in May 2014.

JPD: Man shot was unarmed

A 38-year-old Juneau man is in serious but stable condition in a Seattle hospital after being shot by a Juneau Police Department officer Saturday morning.According… Continue reading

JPD releases names of officers, victim from weekend shooting

The Juneau Police Department has released the names of the officer who shot an unarmed 38-year-old man over the weekend.Just before 4:30 a.m. Saturday, Sergeant… Continue reading

Schools and JPD on guard after shooting threat

The Juneau School District and Juneau Police Department are on alert today after three students told police that a fourth student had threatened to bring… Continue reading

Christy Newell and her daughter, Ava, hunkers out of the wind and rain to enjoy their Coppa ice cream on Front Street during Gallery Walk on Friday, Dec. 2, 2016.

Photos: Gallery Walk

Carl Liberty keeps the winds from blowing away a portable rain shelter at Manuel Hernandez, aka DJ Manu, keeps the music going on Front Street… Continue reading

Christy Newell and her daughter, Ava, hunkers out of the wind and rain to enjoy their Coppa ice cream on Front Street during Gallery Walk on Friday, Dec. 2, 2016.
The serpent side plate seen here on Friday, Dec. 2, 2016 appears on a smoothbore musket sold by the Hudson's Bay Company in the late 19th century and now held in the collections of the Alaska State Museum. The serpent motif first appeared on Dutch muskets sold to American Indians in New England during the early 17th century, but it stayed emblazoned on trade muskets sold to Natives and Indians in North America for almost 300 years.

New book explores how firearms changed Native America

It’s a story familiar to anyone who reads the news. A nation is invaded by a foreign power. To defend itself, that nation sells its… Continue reading

The serpent side plate seen here on Friday, Dec. 2, 2016 appears on a smoothbore musket sold by the Hudson's Bay Company in the late 19th century and now held in the collections of the Alaska State Museum. The serpent motif first appeared on Dutch muskets sold to American Indians in New England during the early 17th century, but it stayed emblazoned on trade muskets sold to Natives and Indians in North America for almost 300 years.

Police blotter for Monday, Dec. 5, 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

This Day in Juneau History: Dec. 5, 1986

On Dec. 5, 1986, the City and Borough of Juneau Assembly chose Karen Boorman for an open position as director of the Department of Community… Continue reading

Around town for Monday, Dec. 5

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

The front page of the Empire on Dec. 4, 1986

This Day in Juneau History: Dec. 4, 1986

On Dec. 4, 1986, Gov. Steve Cowper appointed Fairbanks lawyer Grace Schaible as attorney general and legislative analyst Garrey Peska as head of the administration… Continue reading

The front page of the Empire on Dec. 4, 1986

Around Town for Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016

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

Corrections for Dec. 4, 2016

The last name of Brian Laurent was misspelled in a Friday story about Alaska’s new standardized test.• The Empire regrets all errors. To report an… Continue reading

Vacant Mental Health Trust land to house district heating plant

Vacant Mental Health Trust land to house district heating plant

A key piece of waterfront land in downtown Juneau is about to change hands, and its soon-to-be owners have plans that they think will help… Continue reading

Vacant Mental Health Trust land to house district heating plant

Photos: Four-car accident blocks Egan Drive

A multi-vehicle accident at the Fred Meyer intersection blocks Egan Drive in both directions just as rush hour started on Friday. According to the Juneau… Continue reading

JPD officers shoot man on Oceanview Drive

The Juneau Police Department has announced that one of its officers shot a man about 4:19 a.m. Saturday on Oceanview Drive in the Lena Point… Continue reading