Neighbors
What’s Happening the week of June 20-26
Discussion on mental health and substance use treatment, Wednesday, June 20, 6-7:30 p.m., Northern Light United Church. A…
Opinion
Vote against Ballot Measure One
I read Cook Inlet Keepers’, Stand for Salmon’s, and the Alaska Conservation Foundation’s pro-House Bill 199 opinion and…
News
Police calls for Tuesday, June 19, 2018
This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report…
News
Eating Wild: Beach Greens Quick Kimchi
I grew up here in Southeast Alaska with a childhood full of blueberries, huckleberries, high-bush cranberries, salmon berries,…
News
Police calls for Sunday, June 17, 2018
This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report…
Neighbors
JDHS student selected for Murkowski internship
Joseph Monsef of Juneau-Douglas High School has been named a summer intern for U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska.…
Neighbors
Thanks for supporting Juneau’s only adult day program
Thanks to the funding provided, The Bridge is able to offer services that allow seniors to remain in…
Neighbors
Local young artist will attend renowned Interlochen Arts Camp
Reece Bleakley, 16, of Juneau, has been accepted and will attend Interlochen Arts Camp in Interlochen, Michigan, the…
Neighbors
Finding wisdom in unlikely places
In our last “Living and Growing” column, we reflected on the death of our 45 year old daughter,…
Neighbors
Thank you, Juneau Education and Support Staff union
Thank you, Juneau Education and Support Staff union Helping Hands volunteers would like to thank all the members…
Neighbors
Thank you for making Celebration 2018 a success
Thank you to everyone who helped to make Celebration 2018 happen. This year’s gathering was one of our…
Opinion
Let’s not jeopardize common-sense criminal justice reforms
For far too long, Alaska relied on a corrections and prisoner-rehabilitation approach that was unsustainable. This was evidenced…
Opinion
SB 26 makes a critical change for Alaska’s future
A generation ago, Alaska’s leaders made a once-in-a-lifetime decision that set our state on a unique course. To…
Sports
Legion baseball: Juneau dominates East
Philip Wall struck out nine batters in five innings and Juneau Post 25 shutout East Post 34 by…
News
Police and fire for Monday, June 18, 2018
This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report…
News
Grand jury hands down indictments for weapons, driving, forgery charges
A Juneau grand jury handed down three indictments on Thursday. • Daniel Ryan Pope, 31, was indicted for…
News
Douglas shows its colors for Flag Day
Thursday was Flag Day, and the results of Douglas Island’s best decorated houses, apartments and businesses are in.…
News
Police calls for Friday, June 15, 2018
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Opinion
Opinion: The truth about fish and wildlife management in Alaska
Alaska’s support for the National Park Service’s recently proposed amendments to hunting and trapping practices on national preserves…
Death Notices
Services set for George Henry Messerschmidt, Roberta (Messerschmidt) Arnold Spartz
George Henry Messerschmidt, who was born Jan. 11, 1935, died Nov. 17, 2017. A service is set for…