Neighbors
God of Surprises
In his 1970 play Steambath, Bruce Jay Friedman portrays Purgatory as a steambath where God is a diminutive…
News
Police calls for Sunday, April 22, 2018
This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report…
Opinion
Heath care reimbursement practices directly affect proper patient care
Three words describe the world of health care funding – “The Hassle Factor.” The hassle of endless rules,…
News
Coppa scooping out free ice cream Saturday
People will be screaming for ice cream at Coppa from 1-6 p.m. Saturday, April 28. According to a…
News
Juneau man found deceased in Gastineau Channel
A Juneau man was found deceased in Gastineau Channel near Dupont Creek on Saturday, according to a release…
Opinion
We can’t hide from the values which divide us
On Monday, the City and Borough of Juneau moved one step closer to adopting a revised mining ordinance.…
Neighbors
Moose in northern Southeast Alaska
In the past several years, the annual probability of sighting moose or their leavings has increased from something…
Opinion
Looking out for Juneau’s interests
“The single most important ingredient in the formula of success is knowing how to get along with people.”…
News
Auke Rec road closed Friday morning for tree removal
The U.S. Forest Service is closing the road to Auke Recreation Area today, due to strong winds which…
Opinion
Labor deserves unemployment benefits increase
Alaska stands at a crossroad. One direction leads to statewide prosperity and a robust economy, while another direction…
News
Police calls for Friday, April 20, 2018
This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report…
News
Oil, gas drilling in pristine Alaska refuge takes step ahead
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is moving forward on oil and gas drilling in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife…
Neighbors
Hardcore Alaska Soft: Spring Edition
Take a minute from your ultra-marathon training and pull up a luxury wilderness recliner with double-padded armrests—suspended air-rocking…
Opinion
Don’t weaken the most important fishery management legislation we have
In January 2014, I moved to Sitka from New York City. In the NYC kitchens I worked in,…
Opinion
City of Juneau’s negotiated deal on AEL&P is a step in the right direction
We applaud the City and Borough of Juneau Assembly for stepping up to the plate on behalf of…
News
Police calls for Thursday, April 19, 2018
This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report…
Death Notices
Death Notice: Harris Mukpik
Harris Mukpik died on April 7, 2018. A remembrance gathering for family and friends will be announced at…
Neighbors
Climbing a really big tree in Cowee Creek
I had an idea to revisit a giant tree I had previously seen down Cowee Creek. Cowee Creek…
News
Police seek culprit in tool theft
On Feb. 12, someone arrived to a work trailer to find the trailer open and more than two…
Neighbors
Alaska hot springs, far and wide
KANUTI HOT SPRINGS — After a few hours of skiing through deep snow, Forest Wagner and I smelled…