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Lavish British ship makes maiden voyage to Alaska

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Lavish British ship makes maiden voyage to Alaska

This ship even has its own brand of gin.

Hundreds protest ‘war on women,’ anti-abortion laws

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Hundreds protest ‘war on women,’ anti-abortion laws

Bills wage ‘war on women,’ speakers say.

Crime bill one step closer to reality

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Crime bill one step closer to reality

The governor is happy.

What the Legislature left on the table: Ferries, addiction treatment, new revenue

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What the Legislature left on the table: Ferries, addiction treatment, new revenue

Local lawmakers express disappointment.

Skulls, scales and pull tabs: The life of a rock ‘n’ roll bar snake

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Skulls, scales and pull tabs: The life of a rock ‘n’ roll bar snake

Learn the story behind this rockin’ reptile.

The ultimate sacrifice: Ceremony honors fallen officers

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The ultimate sacrifice: Ceremony honors fallen officers

Forty-nine Alaskans have died in the line of duty.

Rally to push back at attempts near and far to ban abortion

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Rally to push back at attempts near and far to ban abortion

Two separate events became one.

‘Dangerous and outrageous’: Bill introduced in Alaska House would treat abortion the same as murder

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‘Dangerous and outrageous’: Bill introduced in Alaska House would treat abortion the same as murder

It’s familiar territory for David Eastman.

Million dollar special session? Here’s how much it will cost the state.

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Million dollar special session? Here’s how much it will cost the state.

Per diem could double the price tag.

‘Beyond Senate Bill 91’: Crime bill would put more people in prison longer

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‘Beyond Senate Bill 91’: Crime bill would put more people in prison longer

The bill is essentially finished.

A firefighter readies to spray flames underneath The Gym, a Glacier Avenue gym, Monday, April 22, 2019. (Ben Hohenstatt |Juneau Empire)

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Authorities investigating lead on suspicious fire

The investigation is still young.

Deep ferry cuts on verge of going through

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Deep ferry cuts on verge of going through

Winter service would be limited.

With long list of tasks, Legislature set to begin special session

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With long list of tasks, Legislature set to begin special session

They still have major issues to cover.

Bill that would allow Eaglecrest to serve alcohol passes Legislature

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Bill that would allow Eaglecrest to serve alcohol passes Legislature

It happened on the final day of regular session.

Juneau man pleads not guilty to murder

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Juneau man pleads not guilty to murder

A tentative trial date was set.

3 calls for help in 1 hour: Emergency responders busy at the glacier

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3 calls for help in 1 hour: Emergency responders busy at the glacier

Winds near glacier prove dangerous.

Crime bill still hanging unresolved as session nears an end

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Crime bill still hanging unresolved as session nears an end

How much of SB 91 should they repeal?

This tentacled treat is about to hit the market in Southeast

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This tentacled treat is about to hit the market in Southeast

It’s a little smoky and a little salty.

New fishing area provides wetlands access, honors conservationists

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New fishing area provides wetlands access, honors conservationists

It’s come a long way in recent years.

Lawmakers ask why Alaska still has ‘marriage defense’ against spousal rape

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Lawmakers ask why Alaska still has ‘marriage defense’ against spousal rape

Marriage can still be used as defense in some assault cases.