The Lemon Creek Trail in Juneau seen Monday. "Sharing the Trails," hosted by Alaska Department of Fish and Game and the Juneau Chapter of the Alaska Trappers Association, is a presentation meant to educate the public on trapping in Juneau, such as where traps are located, how they operate and what to do if you come across one.

Event focuses on sharing trails, ‘demystifying trapping’

Trapping, an outdoors activity commonly associated with the Last Frontier, actually happens farther from home than many people might imagine — or at least Juneau… Continue reading

The Lemon Creek Trail in Juneau seen Monday. "Sharing the Trails," hosted by Alaska Department of Fish and Game and the Juneau Chapter of the Alaska Trappers Association, is a presentation meant to educate the public on trapping in Juneau, such as where traps are located, how they operate and what to do if you come across one.
Gulls gather on the breakwater at the Don D. Statter Boat Harbor in Auke Bay on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016.

Photo: Taking flight

Gulls gather on the breakwater at the Don D. Statter Boat Harbor in Auke Bay on Monday.… Continue reading

Gulls gather on the breakwater at the Don D. Statter Boat Harbor in Auke Bay on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016.
Remodel work on the Alaska State Capitol building by Dawson Construction is nearing completion. The Alaska Legislature starts its regular session on Jan. 17.

Photo: Unveiling the capitol

Remodel work on the Alaska State Capitol building by Dawson Construction is nearing completion. The Alaska Legislature starts its regular session on Jan. 17.… Continue reading

Remodel work on the Alaska State Capitol building by Dawson Construction is nearing completion. The Alaska Legislature starts its regular session on Jan. 17.

Police & Fire for Tuesday, Nov. 15, 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

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

Scenes from a rescue call downtown Monday afternoon.

CCFR rescues two from makeshift homeless shelter beneath downtown library

Capital City Fire/Rescue rescued two people beneath the piers by the downtown Juneau public library on Monday afternoon, after they fell asleep at the make-shift… Continue reading

Scenes from a rescue call downtown Monday afternoon.

Credit card theft: JPD warns businesses of alleged fraudster

The Juneau Police Department is asking local businesses not to accept credit card payment from a 23-year-old man who is alleged to have stolen at… Continue reading

Photo: Alzheimer’s Awareness

Blue lights reflect off the front of the Governor Mansion in honor of Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month on Thursday.… 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

Police & Fire calls for Monday, Nov. 14, 2016

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The front page of the Empire on Nov. 14, 1986

This Day in Juneau History: Nov. 14, 1986

On Nov. 14, 1986, the Alaska Municipal League was close to endorsing Mayor Ernie Polley’s resolution to clarify the Open Meetings Act during a committee… Continue reading

The front page of the Empire on Nov. 14, 1986
Giono Barrett, of Rainforest Farms, harvests a flowering cannibis plant at their Juneau facility on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016.

Rainforest Farms makes Juneau’s first marijuana harvest ahead of Thanksgiving sales

Black Friday will be green.Juneau’s first commercial marijuana retail store will open to the general public on Nov. 25, the day after Thanksgiving.Giono Barrett, one… Continue reading

Giono Barrett, of Rainforest Farms, harvests a flowering cannibis plant at their Juneau facility on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016.

This Day in Juneau History: Nov. 13, 1986

On Nov. 13, 1986, Juneau Mayor Ernie Polley was facing backlash after holding a private, informal meeting with City and Borough of Juneau Assembly members… 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

Police & Fire for Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016

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The suspect vehicle in a high-speed chase Saturday morning.

Juneau driver almost hits police officer, tries to run emergency vehicles off road during chase

A 23-year-old Juneau man was arrested just before noon Saturday for assault and failing to stop at the direction of a police officer following a… Continue reading

The suspect vehicle in a high-speed chase Saturday morning.
Veterans Howard Colbert, left, and Pat Carothers listen to the benediction at Veterans Day ceremonies at Centennial Hall on Friday. Carothers served in the WWII, Korea and Vietnam Wars.

Veterans Day: Looking after those who look after us

Only moments after the Veterans of Foreign Wars Taku Post observance ceremony ended in Centennial Hall on Friday morning, another Veterans Day event began a… Continue reading

Veterans Howard Colbert, left, and Pat Carothers listen to the benediction at Veterans Day ceremonies at Centennial Hall on Friday. Carothers served in the WWII, Korea and Vietnam Wars.

On eve of Veterans Day, ‘Native Warriors’ honored

It has been more than five decades since Fred Bennett and 27 other young men left Hoonah, headed for the jungles of Vietnam. Like many… Continue reading

Juneau police tase man who threw machete at officer

Juneau Police Department officers used a Taser gun to subdue a 23-year-old man who allegedly threw a machete at them Thursday evening.Police took the man,… Continue reading

Veterans Day events in Juneau

VFW observance and ceremonyThe Veterans of Foreign Wars Taku Post 5559 will conduct an observance ceremony and welcome speakers at Centennial Hall at 11 a.m.… Continue reading