The man police suspect of stealing two rifles from a traveler at the Juneau International Airport curb on Oct. 27.

Left unattended for just a moment, rifles stolen from Juneau airport

The Juneau Police Department is asking the community to help identify a man suspected of stealing two rifles from a traveler at the Juneau International… Continue reading

The man police suspect of stealing two rifles from a traveler at the Juneau International Airport curb on Oct. 27.

Puppies over politics: Pet-therapy at the JACC relieves stress on Election Day

In the final hours of what will likely go down as the most unpleasant election season in American history, one Juneau resident decided that the… Continue reading

CCFR puts out house fire on Glacier Highway Tuesday

Capital City Fire/Rescue firefighters put out a small fire in a two-story house on Glacier Highway Tuesday afternoon.CCFR responded to the home, 10903 Glacier Highway,… Continue reading

The City and Borough of Juneau Assembly appropriated funds Monday night to help purchase body cameras for Juneau Police Department officers.

Assembly provides body-cam funding for police

Per the Juneau Police Department’s request, the Juneau Assembly appropriated about $19,000 to fund a body-camera initiative during its meeting Monday night. The most vocal… Continue reading

The City and Borough of Juneau Assembly appropriated funds Monday night to help purchase body cameras for Juneau Police Department officers.

Man arrested for assault with prybar

Juneau police arrested a 35-year-old man carrying a prybar who assaulted another man Sunday night near Tonsgard Court.The man, William R. Nakamura, was arrested for… Continue reading

Election Q&A: The short and sweet guide to voting in Juneau

 Where do I vote?The easiest way to find your polling place is by calling 1-888-383-8683. Give your Social Security number, and if you’re registered to… Continue reading

Justin Parish, Democratic candidate for House District 34, prepares to pose for a photo with supporters Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016 at the Mendenhall Valley Public Library.

Parish and Muñoz slog door to door toward Election Day result

For Justin Parish and Cathy Muñoz, the race for House District 34 ends today.Election Day culminates a busy campaign for the underdog Democrat and the… Continue reading

Justin Parish, Democratic candidate for House District 34, prepares to pose for a photo with supporters Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016 at the Mendenhall Valley Public Library.

Around town for Tuesday, Nov. 8

Today is Election DayValley Toastmasters meeting, 6:15 a.m., St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Parish Hall. A safe, fun environment to learn public speaking skills. Details: Jim,… Continue reading

Police reports for Tuesday, Nov. 8, 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

The Observatory bookstore on North Franklin Street, run by Dee Longenbaugh, is closing and will hold a sale Nov. 16 through the 26.

Observatory Books to close after 39 years

A large red sign announcing a closing sale hangs on the door of The Observatory, a downtown bookstore. After selling books for nearly 40 years,… Continue reading

The Observatory bookstore on North Franklin Street, run by Dee Longenbaugh, is closing and will hold a sale Nov. 16 through the 26.

Around town for Monday, Nov. 7

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

This Day in Juneau History: Nov. 7, 1986

On Nov. 7, 1986, Governor-elect Steve Cowper chose Hugh Malone to head his nine-month transition team. Malone, who was previously a member of the Alaska… Continue reading

Older video games hardware and software on display at Game On in the Airport Mini Mall on Thursday.

Young ‘nerds’ bring back old video games

Walk into Game On, a tiny video game store in the Mendenhall Valley, and you’re likely to be swept up in a wave of nostalgia.Original… Continue reading

Older video games hardware and software on display at Game On in the Airport Mini Mall on Thursday.
LaVern Beier talks about living on a boat since 1984 in Aurora Harbor on Friday, Nov. 4, 2016.

Prompted by public, city rethinks live-aboard limit

Juneau’s Docks and Harbors division is reconsidering a proposed regulation change that would cap the number of live-aboard vessels allowed in each of the city’s… Continue reading

LaVern Beier talks about living on a boat since 1984 in Aurora Harbor on Friday, Nov. 4, 2016.

Climate change research underway in Héen Latinee

On a Saturday morning, University of Alaska Southeast biology student Alannah Johnson loaded up her pickup with science equipment, drove out to Echo Cove and… Continue reading

Two Haines men indicted for alleged sexual abuse of a minor

A Juneau grand jury indicted two Haines men on multiple counts of sexual abuse of a minor Wednesday.The grand jury indicted William D. Whittington, 25,… Continue reading

Police & Fire for Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016

Burglary• At 9:57 a.m. Thursday, a 34-year-old man reproted a burglary to a church buidling in the 11000 block of Auke Lake Way. Investigation continues.Domestic… Continue reading

Burglars break into Chapel by the Lake, steal camera and candles

A church in Auke Bay was burglarized this week, Juneau police said.Chapel by the Lake reported that someone broke in and stole a $200 digital… Continue reading

The front page of the Empire on Nov. 6, 1986

This Day in Juneau History: Nov. 6, 1986

On Nov. 6, 1986, Steve Cowper prepared to assume his new position as Alaska’s next governor. Cowper claimed the seat after winning against opponent Arliss… Continue reading

The front page of the Empire on Nov. 6, 1986

Around town for Sunday, Nov. 6

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