News
More than meets the (human) eye
We can’t see all the ways flowers communicate with pollinators.
News
Loaded gun found in man’s carry-on luggage, TSA says
TSA officer saw image of firearm during X-ray, according to TSA.
News
Ferry crew, passengers must undergo COVID-19 testing
Forty-one crew members and passengers of an Alaska state ferry will undergo testing for COVID-19.
News
State confirms another new case for Juneau
That’s 35 total and the second new case in two days.
Letters to the Editor
Opinion: Praise for Murkowski’s Statements on Racism, Equality, Justice
I would like to register my support for Sen. Lisa Murkowski’s words.
Opinion
Opinion: Addressing problematic accounting behind the Fair Share Act
Editor’s Note: Ordinarily My Turn submissions are limited to one per person per month, but the rule is…
Opinion
Opinion: When will we reach the tipping point?
What will it take for Congress and other elected officials to stand up to Trump?
Neighbors
Living & Growing: Spiritual work has to be lived out in the flesh
We are learning how to close the gaps between our hearts and our lives.
News
Police calls for Sunday, June 7, 2020
This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies.
News
Alaska Supreme Court justices call for commitment to equality
When so many members of our community are not heard or are not treated fairly, we must make…
Opinion
Opinion: Violence is never the answer
Tension between persistence needed to create equality and impatience isn’t resolved by violence.
News
City seeks temporary emergency public health workers
They’d help with outreach and screening at airport.
News
Police calls for Friday, June 5, 2020
This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies.
Opinion
Opinion: Legislation is needed to protect Alaska’s psychiatric patients
Nothing much will change until it is fixed legislatively.
News
Palmer police chief placed on leave over social media posts
One post described Black Lives Matter as a “hate group.”