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Photos: Juneau Time Capsule

Photos: Juneau Time Capsule

25 years down, 75 to go.

Photos: Juneau Time Capsule
Opinion: Let’s help the Glory Hall with their move to the valley

Opinion: Let’s help the Glory Hall with their move to the valley

For most Juneau residents, our community is a wonderful place to live, work and raise a family. Our magnificent scenery, small footprint, cultural and recreational… Continue reading

Opinion: Let’s help the Glory Hall with their move to the valley
From Alaska to Africa: Northern wheatears now on remarkable journey

From Alaska to Africa: Northern wheatears now on remarkable journey

Birds that spent their summer next to muskoxen are now leaving Alaska to spend winter with zebras.

From Alaska to Africa: Northern wheatears now on remarkable journey
Bugs, spelling bees, a film festival, ‘Molly of Denali’ and opera: Here’s what’s happening this week
Bugs, spelling bees, a film festival, ‘Molly of Denali’ and opera: Here’s what’s happening this week

Death notice: Elsie Lee Brown

Elsie Lee Brown died Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019, surrounded by family on her final days. Brown was born in Juneau, and graduated from high school… Continue reading

Police calls for Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019

Police calls for Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction… Continue reading

Police calls for Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019
Sea lettuce: The treat beneath your feet

Sea lettuce: The treat beneath your feet

You can eat it raw or chop it up for soups, salads, spring rolls or ramen.

Sea lettuce: The treat beneath your feet
Watch: Forest Service renovates Auke Nu Trail
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Watch: Forest Service renovates Auke Nu Trail

Crew takes on the worst part of the trail.

Watch: Forest Service renovates Auke Nu Trail
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Sandy Fortier is Juneau Jazz & Classics’ new executive director. (Courtesy Photo | Juneau Jazz & Classics)
Sandy Fortier is Juneau Jazz & Classics’ new executive director. (Courtesy Photo | Juneau Jazz & Classics)
Juneau looks to continue historic run at Northwest Regional
Juneau looks to continue historic run at Northwest Regional

Death Notice: Dr. Terry Quinn

A celebration of the life for Dr. Terry Quinn will be held on Aug. 10 at 2 p.m. at the Juneau Arts and Culture Center.… Continue reading

Police calls for Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019

Police calls for Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction… Continue reading

Police calls for Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019
Photos: Treadwell Arena opens for season
Photos: Treadwell Arena opens for season

Opinion: Second-class citizens

On closure of the Steep Creek trail out at the Mendenhall Glacier.

Opinion: Stranded in Ketchikan

I was one of the passengers stranded in Ketchikan by the strike. We were given no information or help by Alaska Department of Transportation. The… Continue reading

Opinion: What Alaska’s budget really needs is a tightened spending cap

Opinion: What Alaska’s budget really needs is a tightened spending cap

There is one remedy that should be given special attention.

Opinion: What Alaska’s budget really needs is a tightened spending cap
Police calls for Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019

Police calls for Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction… Continue reading

Police calls for Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019
Alaska seeks review of options for psychiatric facility

Alaska seeks review of options for psychiatric facility

State health department officials want to take another look at options for running Alaska’s state-owned psychiatric facility, including privatization. The request for proposals was released… Continue reading

Alaska seeks review of options for psychiatric facility

Death Notice: Carmen J. Carson

Carmen J. Carson, 76, passed away at Bartlett Regional Hospital on July 30, 2019. If there is family, friends or someone willing to discuss funeral… Continue reading