Death Notices
Death Notice: Freeman W. Mann III
Freeman W. Mann III, 71, passed away.
Opinion
Opinion:$40M road to nowhere is a waste of money
“It is a colossal and shameful waste of public funds.”
Opinion
Opinion: It’s important to protect DACA during the pandemic
We must demand that Trump automatically renew DACA permits for all whose permits are expiring.
News
Police calls for Thurday, April 9, 2020
This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report…
News
Visions of community in a time of crisis
As Alaskans, we indeed know how to support one another.
News
Trump declares coronavirus disaster for Alaska
Officials say Trump ordered federal assistance to help efforts in areas affected by COVID-19.
News
State says abortions can be delayed amid virus concerns
The state lists surgical abortion as something that can be postponed.
News
Police calls for Wednesday, April 8, 2020
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Letters to the Editor
Opinion: We should appreciate our public health workers
“Thank you to our public health professionals working day and night to keep us safe.”
Opinion
Opinion: Appreciate the people and moments that make up your life
Our reality has been turned upside down as COVID-19 restrictions have changed our everyday lives.
Opinion
Opinion: Why I’m wearing a mask
Let’s just wear masks as a gesture of solidarity and concern for all members of our community.
News
City urges hunkering down in light of community transmission
Half of Juneau’s COVID-19 cases have recovered.
News
Police calls for Tuesday, April 7, 2020
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Opinion
Opinion: Is this what ‘Energy Dominance’ looks like?
Alaska’s economy has been in a hole since oil prices collapsed in 2014. Now, with Alaska North Slope…
News
Spring or winter? Mother Nature sends mixed signals
“Winter came back with a vengeance. Oh woe!”
Opinion
Opinion: Streaming government meetings is a silver lining
Government works best when scrutinized by an engaged body politic.
News
Bartlett Regional Hospital adopts universal masking
Visitors without masks won’t be allowed to enter the hospital.
News
Alaska enrolls students in Florida-based virtual school
The move garnered criticism from educators.