Opinion
Keep the Tongass wild and roadless
Alaskans are blessed with some of the wildest, most biologically prolific forests on the planet. Nowhere else is…
News
Police calls for Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018
This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report…
Opinion
Building a better future for Alaska
It has been an exciting two months out on the campaign trail. Everywhere I go, I hear from…
Opinion
Crime rates can’t be linked to SB 91
On July 31, the Juneau Empire posted an opinion piece by Dan Carothers criticizing Alaska’s justice reforms. First…
News
Juneau ends Alaska’s 19-game losing streak at NW Regional
The Juneau Post 25 Midnight Suns ended a long and painful losing streak for Alaska Legion AA teams…
Opinion
The Democratic primary is still a party affair
This month’s Democratic Party primary was supposed to lay out a welcome mat for “independent thinkers.” That’s how…
Opinion
Thank you, Mayor Koelsch
For most of us who have never held an elected position, it’s difficult to appreciate the extraordinary demands…
Neighbors
Alaska wild salmon: You’ve come a long way, baby
Editor’s note: This column was originally published in 2015. It has been tweaked with just a few updates,…
Neighbors
On the Trails: Stories behind the names
‘Twas the last day of July, and the big meadow at Eagle Beach State Rec Area was decorated…
Opinion
Opinion: Let’s give our children the best start possible
Whenever there has been a crisis in Juneau, the community has generously stepped in to help, especially when…
News
Police calls for Friday, Aug. 10, 2018
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News
Police calls for Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018
This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report…
News
Death Notice: Sidney Dean Heidersdorf
Sidney D. Heidersdorf, 81, formerly of Kenosha, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2018, in Seattle, Washington,…
News
Woman admits to collecting unemployment payments while employed
A Juneau resident will be doing community service and paying restitution after pleading guilty to fraudulently collecting unemployment…
Opinion
Opinion: Fighting for a healthier, safer Alaska
Addiction is a disease that has plagued our state for decades and ranked us at the top for…
Neighbors
I Went To The Woods: Mountain madness
As I was leaning against a tree wondering how squirrel tastes since no deer were stepping in front…
Opinion
Opinion: If his usual supporters stay true, Begich can win in November
Lots of my Juneau friends are experiencing major heartburn over the governor’s race. They are primarily Democrats or…
Neighbors
Thank you for making Disability Pride Celebration a success
On July 21, a coalition of local volunteers launched the first Disability Pride Celebration. This event was not…
News
REACH hires new executive director
Disability services provider REACH Inc. selected a new executive director Monday. The 250-employee agency offered the job to…