Site Logo
Watch: Candidates Forum Live

News

Watch: Candidates Forum Live

Tune in at 7 p.m. Tuesday.

Calvin Wayne Boord, 49, was wanted on three warrants. (Courtesy Photo | Juneau Police Department)

News

Police arrest man with three outstanding warrants

The Juneau man was wanted on three warrants, and police are asking the public for help in finding…

Police calls for Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018

News

Police calls for Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report…

Legislative candidates answers questions during the Native Issues Forum at the Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall on Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018. From left: Moderator Rep. Sam Kito III, D-Juneau, House District 33 candidates Chris Dimond and Sara Hannan, House District 34 candidates Jerry Nankervis and Andi Story, and Senate District Q candidates Don Etheridge and Jesse Kiehl. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Opinion

Opinion: Why I’m voting for Chris Dimond

This is my first time voting in a state election.

Opinion: Begich only gubernatorial candidate to support net neutrality

Letters to the Editor

Opinion: Begich only gubernatorial candidate to support net neutrality

Having been in IT for over two decades, I have seen the birth and explosion of the internet.…

Election official Jacqueline Fowler, left, hands Becky Dierking her ballot in the Municipal Election at the Auke Bay Ferry Terminal on Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Letters to the Editor

Opinion: Good job, Juneau

I am so proud of the recent municipal election process here in Juneau. I was delighted to see…

Beth Weldon and supports react to a lead in the polls as results came in live at Election Central at City Hall on Oct. 2, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

News

Unofficial results of the 2018 Municipal Election

Unofficial results of the 2018 City and Borough of Juneau Municipal Election.

Salmon Creek Dam in August 2013. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

News

AEL&P testing Salmon Creek siren Thursday

It’s only a test.

Legislative candidates answers questions during the Native Issues Forum at the Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall on Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018. From left: Moderator Rep. Sam Kito III, D-Juneau, House District 33 candidates Chris Dimond and Sara Hannan, House District 34 candidates Jerry Nankervis and Andi Story, and Senate District Q candidates Don Etheridge and Jesse Kiehl. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

News

Empire will co-host, moderate legislative forum

The Juneau Empire, along with the League of Women Voters of Juneau, Juneau Votes! and KTOO, is aiming…

City Hall stands on a quiet morning on June 7, 2017. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire File)

News

Businesses can now pay sales tax online

It just became a little easier for businesses to pay sales taxes.

Unsplash.com stock image.

Letters to the Editor

Opinion: Tracking the Outside money in Alaska politics

Since its inception, the Alaska Policy Forum has been guided by a vision of continuously growing prosperity in…

Unsplash.com stock image.

Opinion

Opinion: Walker is the best choice for Alaska’s Students

As a teacher and president of Alaska’s largest professional union, my highest priority is student learning. We, who…

Juneau Empire file photo.

News

Police calls for Monday, Oct. 8, 2018

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report…

Unsplash.com stock image.

News

The blob talk comes to Juneau

Sea surface temperatures in the Pacific Ocean have been unusually warm from the West Coast to as far…

The third phase of street improvements in downtown Juneau will take place next year. A meeting on Wednesday will inform the public on what the improvements will look like and what construciton means for traffic. (Courtesy Photo | City and Borough of Juneau)

News

City to talk next phase of street upgrades

The City and Borough of Juneau has worked to improve downtown streets in the past few years, and…

Opinion: What has been accomplished?

Letters to the Editor

Opinion: What has been accomplished?

Alaska deserves better. It’s time for a change.

Mike Blackwell with sons, Andrew and Matthew, and friend, Carolyn Naftel. Michael Blackwell was the recipient of the Philanthropist of the Year award from Juneau Community Foundation. (Courtesy Photo | Michael Penn via Juneau Community Foundation)

Neighbors

Blackwell named Philanthropist of the Year

The Juneau Community Foundation held its annual Philanthropy recognition dinner last Thursday and presented awards to a philanthropist,…

Thank you letters for Oct. 7, 2018

Neighbors

Thank you letters for Oct. 7, 2018

The Southeast Alaska Food Bank would like to thank everyone who donated food to us on Sept. 29…

Kindness for children with an incarcerated parent

Neighbors

Kindness for children with an incarcerated parent

11.2 percent. More than 1 in 10.

Finding life in the dirt

Neighbors

Finding life in the dirt

There are few activities as rewarding as digging potatoes.