News
House fire in Valley is suspicious, CCFR says
Law enforcement agencies are investigating a suspicious house fire.
News
Police calls for Friday, Sept. 7, 2018
This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies.
Sports
Photos: Thunder Mountain volleyball competes against Sitka
Mountain girls varsity team competes against Sitka High School at Thunder Mountain High School in Juneau on Friday,…
News
Musical instrument donation drive is Saturday
Brian Van Kirk, music chair at Thunder Mountain High School, is hosting a Musical Instrument Donation Drive. On…
News
UAS hosts climate talk to kick off ‘Evening at Egan’ series
School’s back in session and so is Evening at Egan.
Neighbors
Recognitions for Sept. 9, 2018
• Julie Gladu of Juneau has graduated with an online associate degree in criminal justice from Grantham University,…
Letters to the Editor
Opinion: Wade Bryson for Assembly
I am writing to express my immense support for Wade Bryson. I have had the pleasure of working…
News
Fishing for the Soul
A close friend asked me what changed during a particularly deep conversation the other night.
Opinion
Opinion: Candidates must be held accountable on capital issues
We’ve seen it many times. Reporters ask gubernatorial candidates “do you support Juneau as the Capital?” That is…
Neighbors
Thank you letters for Sept. 9, 2018
• Thank you for supporting the Youth Activity Grant program. With funds from this program, distributed by the…
Opinion
Opinion: Mark Begich is the governor Alaska needs
I have known Mark Begich since he was 19 years old. Then, he was chair of the Anchorage…
Opinion
Opinion: Sen. Murkowski should vote ‘no’ on Kavanaugh
For the sake of Alaska’s workers, I hope they reject his nomination.
Letters to the Editor
Opinion: We need to elect child care proponents
I was stunned when I attended a City and Borough of Juneau Assembly meeting last week and found…
News
Police calls for Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018
This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report…
News
Juneau Chamber of Commerce hosts gubernatorial forum at noon Thursday
At noon today, incumbent independent Gov. Bill Walker will appear alongside Democrat Mark Begich and Republican Mike Dunleavy…
Opinion
Opinion: America needs a centrist judge, not Kavanaugh
This happened to a dear friend of mine. She was ardent advocate of abortion rights.
News
On the Trails: Early fall in Cowee Meadows
A trip to Cowee Meadows usually provides a curious naturalist with something to contemplate. It’s also a good…
News
Bears edge out humans at Arboretum
Ursine interest in the city’s botanical garden has made visits too dangerous
News
City Museum, libraries hiring full-time position
They’re looking to hire an AmeriCorps member to help coordinate programs, class visits and volunteers.
News
Grocery delivery service expands to Juneau
Instacart is expanding its services to Juneau and other Southeast communities as of this week.