Neighbors
Spring happens!
The end of April and early May brought signs that our reluctant spring was finally happening, at least…
Neighbors
Spring photo contest winner
Last week, we asked you to send us your best outdoors shot that epitomizes “spring” in a photo.…
News
Police calls for Friday, May 11, 2018
This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report…
News
Trying out mountain biking
Recently, I had been riding my bike around town and thought it would be fun to take it…
Opinion
‘Criminal Fund’ bill was a win
The Alaska Legislature just united 60 to zero to strike a great blow for restitution for the victims…
Opinion
Fund Base Student Allocation
I ‘m writing to ask readers to write the legislature with this urgent request: please provide adequate funds…
Opinion
In support of free speech
I’m glad Jack Cadigan prefaced his letter to the editor with a lengthy statement about how staunch a…
News
Police calls for Thursday, May 10, 2018
This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report…
Opinion
A billion wasted dollars
I sincerely hope scientific minded young people in Alaska step up to replace the bought and paid for…
Sports
Four Juneau wrestlers win state title in folkstyle wrestling
The Juneau Youth Wrestling Club brought 43 members to the Alaska USA state wrestling championships in Wasilla last…
News
Coast Guard hoists man in distress on boat in Chatham Strait
Coast Guard Sector Juneau personnel assisted in the rescue of a man who was experiencing possible signs of…
News
Ceremonies around state honor fallen officers
Correction: An earlier version of this article erroneously stated that Friday night’s ceremony is taking place at 6…
Neighbors
Commercial fishing remains one of the most dangerous jobs in the U.S.
Commercial fishing remains one of the most dangerous jobs in the nation, with a fatality rate that is…
Neighbors
What’s Happening the week of May 9-15
Brown Bag Concert, Wednesday, May 9, 12-1 p.m., State Office Building Atrium. Lunch hour music performed by Kate…
Neighbors
Craig – Then and Now: Racing through the years
The 19th Annual Prince of Wales Island Marathon will take place on Memorial Day weekend again this year.…
Neighbors
Hunting with Thoreau
Sometimes it seems like I am off topic more than on. The mission is reading, but since I’m…
Neighbors
A good ol’ Texan romp: “Dearly Beloved”
Michaela Moore, director of the Juneau-Douglas High School play “Dearly Beloved,” is out to bring a little light…
Neighbors
Spring Concert showcases local musical achievements
Juneau Student Symphony (JSS) Music Director Guo Hua Xia is prepared to lead the multiple musical groups participating…
Opinion
Eaglecrest and climate change silence
Like many in Juneau, winter at Eaglecrest is the high point of my year. The frosted trees, the…
Opinion
We must work together to keep auto program alive
I am dismayed to hear that the superb Juneau-Douglas High School auto shop program is on the verge…