Neighbors
Alaska’s big river never stops flowing
It’s midsummer, a good time to slip a canoe onto the Yukon River.
Neighbors
Fagnant, Sperati wed
Christa Fagnant and Jacob Sperati, of Seattle, Washington, were married April 7, 2018, at Camp Indianola in Indianola,…
News
Police calls for Thursday, July 26, 2018
This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report…
Opinion
Demographics show Alaska’s destiny
Alaska’s population fell by about 2,700 people in 2017. It’s not nearly as noticeable as the post-pipeline-construction crash…
Neighbors
Finding Neverland on Jumbo
I hiked Mount Bradley (Jumbo) Sunday, July 22. By myself but not alone. There were many groups on…
Opinion
Wolf-hunting buffer must come from board or Legislature
One of the core constitutional duties of the Alaska Legislature is to manage our fish and game resources…
News
Valley Library displays ‘Librarian’ sculpture
People driving on Riverside Drive by the Mendenhall Valley Public Library will notice something shiny and new outside…
Opinion
Trump should legalize marijuana
If President Donald Trump wants to stick it to critics, he should use their own ammo and legalize…
News
Death Notice: Agnes Rose Davis
Agnes Rose Davis died July 15, 2018, at Bartlett Regional Hospital. She was 72.
Neighbors
Planet Alaska: The drop in the waterfall
When we lose a language, we lose a special way of seeing the world.
Opinion
Salmon systems are out of balance
Usually, when I meet my clients at the boat launch, everyone is excited and ready for their chance…
Opinion
Alaskans made government accountable to the people
Alaskans set out to make their government more accountable to the people — and it just worked. The…
Neighbors
July fun
Two Parks and Rec hiking friends share a landmark birthday this year and decided to celebrate with a…
Neighbors
STEM Corner: Use observations to make connections on the trail and in the mind
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News
Police calls for Tuesday, July 24, 2018
This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report…
Opinion
Why I chose to work for the Walker/Mallott campaign
I signed on to work for the Walker Mallott re-election campaign because of, not in spite of, my…
Opinion
Why Lisa Murkowski should vote no on Brett Kavanaugh
Murkowski has said she will study Kavanaugh’s qualifications. She also said that she will give weight to what…
Neighbors
New JACC picks up large donation
A fellow Alaska organization is helping make the new Juneau Arts and Culture Center a reality.
Neighbors
Fish Factor: Salmon fisheries lagging
Alaska’s salmon fisheries continue to lag alarmingly in several regions, with overall catches down by a third from…