Neighbors
The creation of a button blanket
The button blanket that 11-year-old Leah Nelson will wear at Celebration this year is a symbol of firsts…
Neighbors
First Friday, June 1
Screen printed posters by Eric Nyffeler Amalga Distillery 134 N. Franklin 4-8 p.m. Eric Nyffeler is visiting from…
Neighbors
From JDHS grad to recognized property master
Juneau-Douglas High School (JDHS) inspired Katrina Rice to head full steam for the world of props and into…
Sports
JDHS baseball catcher Cesar named Gatorade Alaska Player of the Year
Update: This story was updated on Wednesday morning to include quotes from Michael Cesar and Chad Bentz. Correction:…
Neighbors
What’s Happening the week of June 6-12
Salmon Beyond Borders – Summer Salmon Kick-off, Thursday, June 7, 6-8:30 p.m., Juneau Yacht Club Venue. Kick off…
Opinion
Americans must learn to value health
I was pleased the Empire dedicated the entire opinion page to the important topic of curtailing health care…
News
Police calls for Tuesday, May 29, 2018
This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report…
News
Eating Wild: Spruce-tip, rhubarb and ricotta galette
With great power comes great responsibility, and I’m cautioning you now, do not bake this galette unless you…
Opinion
It is long overdue that we advance the protection of our waters
Last month, something fishermen, tribes, scientists and concerned Alaskans have long worked for came to pass — the…
News
From Alaska to Arkansas: Graduating student’s long journey leads to road to success
In her pursuit of higher education, Heidi Davis left behind everything that she knew and loved in her…
Opinion
Trump is the American Trojan horse
China, Russia and North Korea have their “Trojan Horse”: President Donald Trump. They know they have Trump like…
Opinion
Our health care system is killing us
How much longer are we going to tolerate incremental approaches to fix a broken health care system that…
News
Police and Fire for Sunday, May 27, 2018
This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report…
Death Notices
Death Notice: Shannon L. Garrett
Shannon L. Garrett peacefully passed away surrounded by family and friends after a six-month battle with leukemia (AML).…
Neighbors
Photo: New Masons capped
The Juneau Valley of the Scottish Rite welcomed five new members of the fraternity at its 2018 Reunion,…
Neighbors
Floyd Dryden 7th grader wins poster contest
Floyd Dryden seventh-grader Jager David Hunt has won the art contest promoting the 27th annual Family Fishing Day…
Letters to the Editor
What largess?
In his May 21 My Turn, Todd Smoldon is thankful that there are no new taxes but disparaging…
Sports
Crimson Bears baseball breezes to Region V title
The Crimson Bears didn’t need a full game to put Ketchikan away in the Region V championship title…
News
Police and fire for Friday, May 25, 2018
This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report…
Opinion
Defeat the stigma associated with mental health conditions
There’s a virus spreading across America. It harms the one in five Americans affected by mental health conditions.…