News
Beavers do good work!
North American beavers were very nearly exterminated from the entire continent by European trappers and settlers.
Opinion
Opinion: The Alaska Mental Health Trust and Juneau
The Alaska Mental Health Trust owns a three-acre Juneau waterfront tract, commonly known as the subport property. It…
News
Tooth collections offer clues about walrus reproduction
I never thought I’d have a tray of walrus ovaries on my desk.
Opinion
Opinion: ACLU fight is not about billboards
No, the American Civil Liberties Union of Alaska is not fighting to allow billboards along Alaska’s scenic highways.
News
Local chapter of anti-gun violence organization starting up
A group of Juneau residents is joining a national movement, starting tonight.
News
Police calls for Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018
This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report…
Neighbors
Alaska For Real: That shipwreck guy
If you live out in the wilderness in Southeast Alaska you will continually come across evidence of shipwrecks,…
Opinion
Opinion: Salmon hatcheries support Alaskans, and feed the world
When the Good Friday earthquake shook Alaska in 1964, the damage wasn’t confined to buildings and homes. In…
News
Police calls for Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018
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Sports
Klondike Relay Results
A pair of relay teams assembled with mostly Juneau runners finished the Klondike Trail of ‘98 International Road…
News
Briefs: SHI sponsors series, Coastal CODE, Museum Day, Princess Sophia author talk
Capital City Weekly news briefs for Sept. 12-18, 2018.
News
Meeting looks to spur feedback about Roadless Rule
The first of two Juneau meetings asking for public feedback on the Roadless Rule is taking place this…
Neighbors
Perseverance Theatre: This is ‘Our Town’
With summer winding down, Perseverance Theatre is ramping up for its 40th season.
Sports
Tennis freshman win at Anchorage Invite
Juneau-Douglas High School returned from the Alaska High School Inviational Tennis Tournament with seven victories.
News
Police calls for Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018
This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies.
Opinion
Opinion: Walker fails in government transparency
Among Gov. Bill Walker’s many failures, a fundamental one is his failure to govern openly and transparently.
Opinion
Opinion: Kavanaugh is bad for Alaska’s tribes
On Tuesday, Sept. 4, the Senate Judiciary Committee began confirmation hearings for Brett Kavanaugh, President Trump’s nominee to…
Letters to the Editor
Opinion: Walker is ‘Dunleavy light’
The three-way race for governor has brought much hand-wringing among Alaskans.
News
Alaska String Band reflects on Russian tour
The Alaska String Band (ASB) is back from a Russian tour with stories of their experiences abroad fresh…