Gov. Bill Walker, left, hugs Kara Nelson, director of Haven House, as Rep Geran Tarr, D-Anchorage, right, congratulates Sen. Johnny Ellis, D-Anchorage, after the governor… Continue reading
The Alaska Senate is again considering a bill to prohibit smoking in bars, restaurants and public places across Alaska.Senate Bill 1 was the first piece… Continue reading
Despite efforts to maintain an unmatched service in Alaska’s capital, Catholic Community Service will close its behavioral health program in less than four months.“It’s a… Continue reading
High-temperature records fell as the sun rose over Juneau this past weekend, according to the National Weather Service.The thermometer measured 49 degrees on Sunday and… Continue reading
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
Using iPads and other mobile device tips and tricks, 9-11 a.m., The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry Way. Improves skills for work, school or testing. Free.… Continue reading
An alder tree blooms along the Mendenhall River on Friday.… Continue reading
Juneau District Court Judge Keith Levy didn’t pull any punches while speaking to about 50 inmates in the Lemon Creek Correctional Center Saturday morning.“When you… Continue reading
Six-year-old Occy Rubbo loads gravel with the assistance of volunteer union worker Jarrett Thomas. Tyler Rental donated the heavy equipment.… Continue reading
The public spoke out overwhelmingly against a bill that would restrict abortion providers like Planned Parenthood from teaching or providing resources in Juneau schools.By the… Continue reading
Late last month a small group of North Douglas residents started circulating a petition requesting the Juneau Assembly reverse its Nov. 9 decision to allow… Continue reading
R.D. Robinson is a man with big plans. A mosaic artist who works in granite, he envisions and creates projects that last more than a… Continue reading
The mother of the 34-year-old woman who shot and killed herself outside the Dimond Courthouse in downtown Juneau earlier this week said she believes her… Continue reading
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
Eaglecrest Ski Area will not be closing quite as early as expected. The ski area, previously slated to halt operations Sunday, will stay open an… Continue reading
The Juneau Symphony second show of the Symphony Showcase will take place today at Aldersgate United Methodist Church at 3 p.m. In the recent Capital… Continue reading
Fred Hiltner exits a voting booth in the Assembly chambers after taking advantage of early voting on Friday. Monday is the last day of early… Continue reading
Due to the potential presence of glass pieces, Nestlé USA is initiating a voluntary recall of a limited number of DiGiorno®, Lean Cuisine®, and Stouffer’s®… Continue reading
2016 Home & Outdoor Living Expo, Friday, March 11- Sunday, March 13. A weekend-long home show. $6 general admission, children free; more information www.seabia.com.In the… Continue reading
A 29-year-old Juneau man was arrested Thursday for spraying three police officers in the face with bear spray as they responded to a disturbance on… Continue reading
