In this file photo from September 2013, Raegan Adams, 4, gives John Adams, left, a Muscular Dystrophy Association sticker for his contribution to the "Fill the Boot" fundraiser put on by members of Capital City Fire/Rescue in front of the Mendenhall Mall.

Juneau firefighters fill boots to support people with muscle-debilitating diseases

Juneau firefighters will hold out their boots this weekend with hopes that they’ll be fill with monetary donations to help people suffering from muscular dystrophy,… Continue reading

In this file photo from September 2013, Raegan Adams, 4, gives John Adams, left, a Muscular Dystrophy Association sticker for his contribution to the "Fill the Boot" fundraiser put on by members of Capital City Fire/Rescue in front of the Mendenhall Mall.

Coffee-stand robber heads to prison for eight years

If Joseph R. Lofstrom wants to grab a cup of coffee after he’s done serving eight years in prison for theft and robbery, he’ll have… Continue reading

Downtown drive-by shooter receives three years in prison

Jose Antonio Delgado didn’t dispute the fact that he fired a gun at a man downtown back in February. But he told the judge in… Continue reading

The photo spread, which misplaces Mendenhall Glacier in Auke Bay. The magazine has since corrected the errors online and said a correction will be printed in the November issue.

This misleading photo spread in Marie Claire shows Mendenhall Glacier completely gone

According to a recent photo spread in a national magazine, the Mendenhall Glacier has melted entirely.In their September edition, Marie Claire printed two photos for… Continue reading

The photo spread, which misplaces Mendenhall Glacier in Auke Bay. The magazine has since corrected the errors online and said a correction will be printed in the November issue.
Katrina (Aklá) Hotch, Education Project Coordinator, helped compile materials and sound for two Tlingit language apps released by Sealaska Heritage Institute last week.

Haa shuká: Tlingit language apps connect past, present and future

A new app, Tlingit Games, brings you into the world of wildlife. Choose “Birds!” and you watch hummingbirds, kingfishers and Stellar’s Jays fly in and… Continue reading

Katrina (Aklá) Hotch, Education Project Coordinator, helped compile materials and sound for two Tlingit language apps released by Sealaska Heritage Institute last week.

For city law department, SB 91 poses more questions than answers

Shortly after Gov. Bill Walker signed SB 91, an extensive criminal justice reform bill, Juneau’s Law Department got to work amending city code to meet… Continue reading

Man indicted for burglarizing Western Auto

A 35-year-old man was indicted Wednesday for burglarizing Western Auto Marine and stealing a new Carhartt jacket.Dirk S. Daugherty was charged with second-degree burglary, a… Continue reading

Fire and medical for Sept. 1, 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

Juneau Gastineau Rotary Club meeting, 7 a.m., The Prospector Hotel.Women, Infants and Children walk-in clinic, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., SEARHC Juneau WIC Clinic, 3245 Hospital Drive,… Continue reading

Sullivan to speak at Chamber lunch

U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, will speak to the Juneau Chamber of Commerce at noon Thursday in the Moose Lodge, 8335 Airport Boulevard.Sullivan is expected… Continue reading

Rep. Cathy Muñoz's apology letter, as it appears on her website

Muñoz can’t ‘remove’ her letters supporting child abusers, even if she wants to, court official says

Following a media firestorm of criticism and a deluge of condemnation from constituents and colleagues who are disturbed by Rep. Cathy Muñoz’s decision to act… Continue reading

Rep. Cathy Muñoz's apology letter, as it appears on her website

Whale sculpture to be ‘unveiled’ Saturday

Pay no attention to the giant bronze whale beneath the bridge. Not until Saturday, that is.The Whale Project Committee is holding an unveiling ceremony for… Continue reading

Earthquake simulator rattles Juneau

As the most seismically active region in the U.S., Alaska has between 10,000 and 12,000 earthquakes a year, the majority of which go unfelt. But… Continue reading

JPD accepting unwanted medications on Saturday

The Juneau Police Department will open its lobby doors Saturday to accept unwanted or expired pills and prescription medication.Medication may be dropped off from 10… 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

Police & fire for Wednesday, Aug. 31, 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

Juneau Bone & Joint Center

Juneau embezzler admits to stealing $500K

Almost two weeks after the state charged a Juneau woman for stealing half a million dollars from her employer, she’s admitting guilt.Christena Leamer, 43, waived… Continue reading

Juneau Bone & Joint Center
U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan speaks in the Juneau Assembly Chambers Monday night. Sullivan is putting "boots on the ground" in a state-wide tour of municipalities, he told the Assembly.

Sullivan stops by City Hall, talks issues

During a short stay in the capital city, U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, stopped by City Hall Monday night to sit in on a Juneau… Continue reading

U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan speaks in the Juneau Assembly Chambers Monday night. Sullivan is putting "boots on the ground" in a state-wide tour of municipalities, he told the Assembly.

Driver in fatal car crash sentenced to one year

The lives of three young Juneau residents changed forever on a sunny spring day two years ago after their car collided with a semi-truck. One… Continue reading

Stanley Ford Juneau

Changes on the way for Juneau’s Ford dealership

Stanley Ford Juneau owner Tony Stanley said he’s in the process of selling the new car portion of his dealership to Kendall Auto Group, an… Continue reading

Stanley Ford Juneau