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Rick Knecht of the University of Aberdeen in Scotland joins spectators by videoconference at a lecture Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2016 at the Alaska State Library, Archives and Museum to discuss what Alaska was like during the early 17th century.

Masks and Macbeth: SLAM shows Alaska in Shakespeare’s time

William Shakespeare never visited Alaska, but the Arctic did come to him.On Wednesday, professor Rick Knecht of the University of Aberdeen in Scotland held a… Continue reading

Rick Knecht of the University of Aberdeen in Scotland joins spectators by videoconference at a lecture Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2016 at the Alaska State Library, Archives and Museum to discuss what Alaska was like during the early 17th century.

Kenai native, playing with Navy Fleet Band, performs in visit

KENAI — In some respects, Sterling Strickler followed in his father’s footsteps; in other ways, he found his own path. Like his father, he enlisted… Continue reading

Down in the dumps: Airport closes lavatory dumpsite after surprise FDA inspection

The Juneau International Airport was forced to shut down its lavatory dump station after the Food and Drug Administration found that it violated federal code… Continue reading

In this file photo from November 2011, Gary Gillette and Renee Hughes stand at the Last Chance Mining Museum where they have lived for 20 years.

Panning for tips: Juneau police seek help finding 160 gold pans stolen from mining musem

Police want to know who broke into the Last Chance Mining Museum’s mining cars and stole 160 gold pans — and why do they need… Continue reading

In this file photo from November 2011, Gary Gillette and Renee Hughes stand at the Last Chance Mining Museum where they have lived for 20 years.
Amanda Compton

Feeding the soul by sharing stories, Mudrooms to start sixth season

Season six of Juneau’s live storytelling forum is starting next month without one of its original creators. Amanda Compton stepped down from the Mudrooms organizational… Continue reading

Amanda Compton
Arnold Liebelt, a Douglas resident, has announced that he will run for the Juneau Assembly in the fall.

Former Assembly hopeful announces bid against Mary Becker

A Douglas resident is looking to unseat a two-term Juneau Assembly incumbent this fall.Arnold Liebelt, a 23-year Juneau resident, has announced that he will run… Continue reading

Arnold Liebelt, a Douglas resident, has announced that he will run for the Juneau Assembly in the fall.
Juneau School District Superintendent Mark Miller speaks during Tuesday night's regular school meeting as board member Emil Mackey looks on. It was the school board's first meeting of the new school year.

Superintendent: Controversial bill won’t hinder sex ed in Juneau schools

When it comes to sex education, human reproduction and human sexuality education, Juneau’s school superintendent doesn’t foresee any issues stemming from House Bill 156, a… Continue reading

Juneau School District Superintendent Mark Miller speaks during Tuesday night's regular school meeting as board member Emil Mackey looks on. It was the school board's first meeting of the new school year.
Seven randomly chosen people to share their seven jobs, plus Juneau singer-songwriter Marian Call, top right.

We asked, you answered: What were your #first7jobs in Juneau?

Singer-songwriter Marian Call started a wave on social media with #first7jobs, so after our Tuesday interview with her, we We walked Juneau’s waterfront with Call… Continue reading

Seven randomly chosen people to share their seven jobs, plus Juneau singer-songwriter Marian Call, top right.

King Island Christmas auditions this weekend

It’s only August, but Juneau’s theater scene is already looking ahead toward the holidays.The locally produced play “King Island Christmas,” which has been performed in… Continue reading

Correction for Aug. 10, 2016

In a Sunday election profile, it was incorrectly stated that Lynette “Moreno” Hinz ran for Alaska House in 2012. She ran for lieutenant governor in… Continue reading

#AskForAlaska on first-ever Alaska Wild Salmon Day

Never before have salmon been so appreciated — not with a hashtag, anyway.Today marks the first Alaska Wild Salmon Day, a new holiday honoring the… 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. 10, 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

In this file photo from May 2015, a Capital City Fire/Rescue firefighter fights a North Douglas fire at a home and a garage.

Volunteers needed: Lynn Canal fire station seeks extra hands

With only six volunteers assigned to Capital City Fire/Rescue’s Lynn Canal station, the department is looking to recruit more people before that number slides further.According… Continue reading

In this file photo from May 2015, a Capital City Fire/Rescue firefighter fights a North Douglas fire at a home and a garage.
In this Monday, Sept. 12, 2013 file photo, an oyster cultivator holds oyster seed before spreading it into the waters of Duxbury Bay in Duxbury, Mass. A study published Monday, Aug. 8 connects rising temperatures to increasing rates of several waterborne diseases. About a dozen species of vibrio bacteria make people sick from eating raw or undercooked seafood, particularly oysters, or drinking or swimming in tainted water.

Study links global warming to rise in waterborne illnesses

WASHINGTON — Rising global temperatures are clearly linked to increasing waterborne food poisoning, particularly from eating raw oysters, along with other nasty infections, a new… Continue reading

In this Monday, Sept. 12, 2013 file photo, an oyster cultivator holds oyster seed before spreading it into the waters of Duxbury Bay in Duxbury, Mass. A study published Monday, Aug. 8 connects rising temperatures to increasing rates of several waterborne diseases. About a dozen species of vibrio bacteria make people sick from eating raw or undercooked seafood, particularly oysters, or drinking or swimming in tainted water.

Number of charges reduced for alleged arsonist with drug, mental health problems

A 27-year-old Juneau man admitted in court on Monday that he set a garage on fire and stole more than $100,000 from a construction company,… Continue reading

Suzanne Hudson, owner of Nana's Attic, waits for customer to visit her Seward Street antique shop on Tuesday. Her shop of burglarized in December 2014 with $5,000 worth of valuables stolen and smashed display cases.

Juneau on track to see the most burglaries in a decade

Suzanne Hudson said she moved to Juneau with her husband 15 years ago, attracted by its peaceful quality and seemingly low crime rate. Now she… Continue reading

Suzanne Hudson, owner of Nana's Attic, waits for customer to visit her Seward Street antique shop on Tuesday. Her shop of burglarized in December 2014 with $5,000 worth of valuables stolen and smashed display cases.
Juneau singer-songwriter Marian Call started a social media wave with

Hundreds of thousands heed Call, share #first7jobs

Buzz Aldrin has done it. So has Monica Lewinsky.Ellen Degeneres has joined in, alongside Stephen Colbert.All of them can thank Juneau singer-songwriter Marian Call.With an… Continue reading

Juneau singer-songwriter Marian Call started a social media wave with
UAS welcomes prospects to "Enrollment Day" event Friday

UAS welcomes prospects to “Enrollment Day” event Friday

The University of Alaska Southeast is hosting its inaugural “Enrollment Day” from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday at the Auke Lake Campus.Students are invited… Continue reading

UAS welcomes prospects to "Enrollment Day" event Friday

Channel Construction plans new barge landing

Channel Construction is planning a new barge landing at its facility on Channel Drive.On Aug. 5, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced that the… Continue reading