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Lawmakers ask why Alaska still has ‘marriage defense’ against spousal rape
Lawmakers ask why Alaska still has ‘marriage defense’ against spousal rape
‘I’ve wanted that trophy for 20 years’: Local judo team wins big
‘I’ve wanted that trophy for 20 years’: Local judo team wins big
Legislature will take closer look at rural justice

Legislature will take closer look at rural justice

A new group aims to have recommendations next year.

Legislature will take closer look at rural justice
Empire celebrates Press Club awards

Empire celebrates Press Club awards

See our award-winning work.

Empire celebrates Press Club awards
JDHS girls soccer coaches bid farewell to seniors

JDHS girls soccer coaches bid farewell to seniors

Twelve seniors are recognized.

  • May 10, 2019
JDHS girls soccer coaches bid farewell to seniors
LGBTQ equal rights bill unlikely to advance any further this year
LGBTQ equal rights bill unlikely to advance any further this year
Iconic Prospector signs come down

Iconic Prospector signs come down

They don’t have a new home … yet.

Iconic Prospector signs come down
‘Brazen theft’: Police find cache of stolen items near Twin Lakes
‘Brazen theft’: Police find cache of stolen items near Twin Lakes
Luncheon talk considers Juneau’s selling points

Luncheon talk considers Juneau’s selling points

Travel Juneau President and CEO talks marketing the city.

Luncheon talk considers Juneau’s selling points
Committee makes ‘electrifying’ decision

Committee makes ‘electrifying’ decision

Marine passenger fee project funding changes.

Committee makes ‘electrifying’ decision
‘The salmon way’: Book explores connection between Alaskans and the resilient fish
‘The salmon way’: Book explores connection between Alaskans and the resilient fish
State seeks to boost gun background check system reporting

State seeks to boost gun background check system reporting

Provision’s purpose is to prevent future violence, suicides.

State seeks to boost gun background check system reporting
More Marine Passenger Fees budgeted for shore power
More Marine Passenger Fees budgeted for shore power
‘We need to beautify this ugly building’: Architects ask public what they want out of Centennial Hall
‘We need to beautify this ugly building’: Architects ask public what they want out of Centennial Hall
Alaska House reaches compromise with governor on crime bill
Alaska House reaches compromise with governor on crime bill
Juneau to honor fallen law enforcement officers

Juneau to honor fallen law enforcement officers

Ceremony is in recognition of National Police Memorial Day.

Juneau to honor fallen law enforcement officers
Drivers walk away from ugly crash

Drivers walk away from ugly crash

Both cars sustained major damage.

Drivers walk away from ugly crash
Ketchikan officials take free cruise, talk tourism expansion

Ketchikan officials take free cruise, talk tourism expansion

It’s the same trip Juneau’s Assembly officials declined.

Ketchikan officials take free cruise, talk tourism expansion
Opinion: University of Alaska is fully committed to the student experience

Opinion: University of Alaska is fully committed to the student experience

Graduates are prepared to lead the way to Alaska’s future.

  • May 8, 2019
  • By JIM JOHNSEN
Opinion: University of Alaska is fully committed to the student experience
Police charge suspect in fatal stabbing with first-degree murder

Police charge suspect in fatal stabbing with first-degree murder

The stabbing happened during a fight, authorities say.

Police charge suspect in fatal stabbing with first-degree murder