News
Police calls for Tuesday, June 12, 2018
This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report…
Opinion
Congress must pass bipartisan reform of our immigration laws
I am outraged to hear of border agents separating immigrant children from their parents. This cynical deterrent splits…
Opinion
Walker, Mallott should get another four years
My first action learning that Mark Begich jumped into the gubernatorial race, thus crowding the field, was to…
Opinion
Juneau needs to plan now for 2019 tourism growth
It’s time for Juneau to make plans for 1.31 million visitors in 2019 and beyond, a massive 20…
News
Police and fire for Monday, June 11, 2018
This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report…
Opinion
Stop stealing crab
I have lived in Juneau and sport fished for Dungeness crab for more than 35 years. I enjoy…
Opinion
Advocating for the homeless
Yesterday as I was waiting for the bus at the Downtown Transit Center, I happened upon a person…
Opinion
Alaska has right to determine its own future
Alaskans deserve the ability to determine what our future looks like rather than being at the whim of…
News
Police calls for Sunday, June 10, 2018
This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report…
News
Future Juneau officers graduate from police academy
Three future Juneau Police Department officers graduated from the Public Training Academy in Sitka this past Friday. Joseph…
News
Federal Building getting a new roof, other improvements
One of the biggest buildings in Juneau’s skyline is getting a makeover starting this week. The Hurff Ackerman…
Neighbors
Aging and Disability Advocate of the Year nominations
Southeast Alaska Independent Living (SAIL) is seeking nominations for its 2018 Aging and Disability Advocate of the Year…
Neighbors
Juneau’s adult day center hosting wine tasting fundraiser
Juneau’s adult day center hosting wine tasting fundraiser All Juneau and Douglas citizens, age 21 and older, are…
Neighbors
Alaskan ambassadors excited for educational journey
This month, 30 middle-school students from Juneau will travel as global ambassadors to Ireland, Wales, England and Paris…
Neighbors
Can I get a do-over?
Have you ever wanted a “do-over?” You know, like when you played Four Square at recess and you…
Neighbors
36 signs summer is back in Juneau
Ah, summer in Juneau, a magical time of year marked by lengthening daylight, the return of whales, salmon…
Neighbors
A Series of Fortunate Travel Events
I started my month-long journey across Alaska sick. After arriving to Juneau from visiting colleges, I had a…
Opinion
Opportunity abounds with New JACC
Juneau has heard a lot recently about the campaign to build a New Juneau Arts &Culture Center (New…
Opinion
Sacrificing good government to lead the flock
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, isn’t happy that President Trump imposed new tariffs on steel and aluminum imports…
Opinion
Opinion: Correction of UPRIVERS documentary misrepresentations
I am writing to correct the public record about misleading and inaccurate information regarding Seabridge Gold’s KSM Project…