News
Juneau’s Red Cross volunteers help victims of Hawaii volcano
Annie Caulfield saw tears in the old man’s eyes.
Neighbors
Senior News: Juneau’s complementary transit system
For those who need a more personalized form of public transit, Juneau offers two transportation options.
Neighbors
Arctic squirrels, ants and aspens: Nature abounds at excursion to Kluane Park
Past an intensive construction zone, where the Chilkat River had begun to threaten the highway, up over the…
Opinion
No Golden Goose
When is a “golden goose” really a black vulture? Answer: When it preys on our children, families and…
News
Regulatory Commission approves AELP’s request to lower rates
Alaska Electric Light and Power customers will see their electric rates drop.
Neighbors
More than 40 ‘quiltlets’ made for future Gustavus Community Center
Thirty people in Gustavus made 43 different mini-quilts, or as the group likes to call them “quiltlets,” for…
Neighbors
Casting for fish — and guides — in Bristol Bay
Triston Chaney, a 19-year-old college student raised in Dillingham, knew before this year that he loved fly fishing.…
News
‘Dance the night away’: Annual pre-fireworks dance a hit for everyone
Odette Edgar has a good reason to always enjoy the annual July 3 “Barn Dance.” She met her…
News
JPD will have increased presence in town during festivities
It’s become a Fourth of July tradition for the Juneau Police Department to have an increased number of…
Neighbors
First Friday, July 6: New jewelry, yoga and more
First Friday is not only a great way to kick off the weekend, but the month too. For…
Neighbors
What’s Happening the week of July 4-July 10
Pre-parade pancakes, Wednesday, July 4, 8:45-11 a.m., Juneau Arts and Culture Center.
News
‘Unusual situation’ at Taku Harbor now fixed
When pilings keeping wooden docks properly floating are no longer straight, it can become a problem.
News
Three on board rescued as boat sinks near Sitka
A Coast Guard helicopter and a good Samaritan fishing vessel helped rescue three people on a sinking vessel…
News
Secretary of Agriculture to visit Southeast timber industry sites
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue will visit Southeast Alaska on Thursday as part of a “Back to…
Neighbors
Alaska for Real: Lessons learned at the end of the world
When I signed the book deal to write a memoir about my childhood growing up in the burned…
News
Police calls for Wednesday, July 4, 2018
This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report…
News
‘My job is to make people smile’: Comic strip creator discusses his career
A paper route and a flashlight.
News
Juneau duo, solo competitor victorious in Chilkat Challenge
Juneau was well-represented in the Chilkat Challenge Triathlon on Sunday in Haines.
News
Seattle bans plastic straws, utensils at restaurants, bars
Looking for a plastic straw to sip your soda? It’s no longer allowed in Seattle bars and restaurants.
News
Governor backtracks on judge appointment after seeing ‘disturbing’ legal brief
Comments in an old legal brief prevented a local defense attorney from becoming the state’s newest Juneau Superior…