Letters to the Editor
Our labor rights are on the line
During the Great Depression, 15 million Americans were unemployed and many of the few who did have jobs…
News
Police arrest man for punching ex-girlfriend, stealing her car
A man was arrested on felony charges on Friday for reportedly trying to take his ex-girlfriend’s cellphone, punching…
Opinion
Arts education is critical for Juneau
The Juneau Arts &Humanities Council (JAHC) is the designated art agency for Alaska’s capital city. Arts education is…
News
Sealaska announces Alaska Native language summit
Sealaska Heritage Institute on Thursday announced it will be hosting an Alaska Native language summit, geared toward fluent…
News
Mark Begich makes campaign stop in Juneau
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mark Begich made a campaign stop Thursday in Juneau, speaking to about 45 people at…
News
Police and fire for Friday, June 29, 2018
This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report…
News
Cruise industry’s lawsuit against city of Juneau is headed to trial
It’s official: the cruise ship industry and the City and Borough of Juneau can’t work it out.
News
Security breach: Hackers access Alaskans’ information from state computer
A security breach may have exposed the personal information of at least 500 northern Alaskans to unknown hackers,…
Opinion
Opinion: Alaskans should be free to join unions that can fix an unfair economy
Greedy special interests have rigged our economy and democracy against working people for little cost to their bottom…
News
Unexplained sockeye dropoff shuts down Yakutat fishery
Add Yakutat’s wild sockeye run to a growing list of struggling Alaska salmon stocks.
Neighbors
Yearlings must learn how to survive, even if it’s heart-breaking to watch
It’s normal for mother black bears to “kick their cubs loose” in June.
News
‘A lot of potential’: Eaglecrest general manager talks future plans, goals at ski area
Summer at Eaglecrest Ski Area means working and planning for the future.
News
Whale tangled in fishing gear in Lynn Canal
Marine mammal experts are asking mariners to keep an eye out for a humpback whale caught in a…
News
As funding dries up, Alaska seeks new way to pay for rural power
The Alaska Energy Authority is considering a major change to the way it supports rural power projects, and…
News
Legion baseball: Juneau takes down South
With one game still to play, Juneau Post 25 is a perfect 5-0 on its road trip to…
News
Where to go for fireworks for Juneau’s Independence Day celebration
It is time to start searching out the best spot to watch the fireworks show over Gastineau Channel…
News
Juneau Crime Line seeks tips in case of missing walrus tusks
The Juneau Crime Line is seeking the public’s help finding two walrus tusks stolen from Alaska Fur Gallery…
News
AWARE executive director announces run for mayor
The executive director of the Juneau domestic violence shelter, Aiding Women in Abuse and Rape Emergencies (AWARE), is…