Nome morgue at center of mix-up over unidentified caskets

NOME — Nome officials say things are under control at the city morgue after police sent an email to community members requesting assistance in identifying… Continue reading

Around Town

GED orientation class, 9 a.m., The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry Way. GED orientation is designed to improve the success rate of those taking the tests.… Continue reading

Alaska’s largest population gains

The U.S. Census Bureau reported Thursday which incorporated cities in Alaska experienced the largest increases in population between July 1, 2014 and July 1, 2015.… Continue reading

Correction

In a Tuesday sports recap, it was reported Thunder Mountain softball was in the lead in the Region V conference. JDHS is in first place.… Continue reading

AMHS seeks public review of 2016-17 winter ferry schedule

The Alaska Marine Highway System schedule for fall, winter and spring 2016-2017 is now available online for public review. This is an opportunity for communities… Continue reading

Henry Cheng plays the Violin Concerto No. 9 in A minor, Op. 104, Movement 1 by Charles Auguste de Beriot and accompanied by Mei Xue during the Juneau Symphony's Youth Solo Competition held at Thunder Mountain High School, June 2015. In the early hours of April 2, he fell 50-80 feet off a cliff out the road. He is currently recovering from a traumatic brain injury at Seattle Children's Hospital.

As Juneau teen recovers from fall, community rallies support

Henry Cheng is doing far better than anybody thought he’d be doing at this point, his mother Kris Cheng said.“Over the last couple of weeks,… Continue reading

Henry Cheng plays the Violin Concerto No. 9 in A minor, Op. 104, Movement 1 by Charles Auguste de Beriot and accompanied by Mei Xue during the Juneau Symphony's Youth Solo Competition held at Thunder Mountain High School, June 2015. In the early hours of April 2, he fell 50-80 feet off a cliff out the road. He is currently recovering from a traumatic brain injury at Seattle Children's Hospital.

$2K worth of tools stolen from Skookum recycling center

Juneau police are asking the public for help tracking down the thief or thieves behind a burglary in the Lemon Creek area back in March.Police… Continue reading

Juneau Crime Line board president Luke Thomas speaks to the board and community members during a monthly meeting Wednesday night at the Juneau Police Department.

Photo: Tackling crime together

Juneau Crime Line board president Luke Thomas speaks to the board and community members during a monthly meeting Wednesday night to discuss the group’s local… Continue reading

Juneau Crime Line board president Luke Thomas speaks to the board and community members during a monthly meeting Wednesday night at the Juneau Police Department.

Saturday memorial planned for man killed during hunting trip

Family and friends of Duilio Antonio “Tony” Rosales will gather at noon Saturday to remember his life during a funeral mass at St. Paul’s Catholic… Continue reading

Scholars study chances of giant Alaska quake

HONOLULU — A new study by University of Hawaii researchers says there’s a 9 percent chance that an earthquake measuring magnitude 9 or greater will… Continue reading

Ketchikan sees two wolf attacks

KETCHIKAN — North Tongass residents are being warned to keep a close watch on their pets after two wolf attacks in the area. One dog… Continue reading

A kittiwake flies by a sleeping trumpeter swan in Gastineau Channel on Wednesday.

Photo: Nap time

A kittiwake flies by a sleeping trumpeter swan in Gastineau Channel on Wednesday.--Related stories:Migrating swans bring out Alaska paparazziAlaska trumpeter swans filling historic rangeJuneau Wildlife… Continue reading

A kittiwake flies by a sleeping trumpeter swan in Gastineau Channel on Wednesday.

Walker signs bill clearing way for Dave & Buster’s

JUNEAU — Gov. Bill Walker has signed into law legislation that would clear the way for the restaurant Dave & Buster’s to do business in… Continue reading

Alaska wildfire season: Above-average threat, officials say

California could face a dangerous and difficult wildfire season in 2016 despite a relatively wet winter, federal officials warned Tuesday.Most of the rest of the… Continue reading

Paul DeSloover rides his bicycle around Juneau in sunny weather, February 2015.

Juneau ranked a top 10 city for green transportation

Juneau recently ranked among the top 10 cities for green transportation by saveonenergy.com, a website that bills itself as an online marketplace connecting people with… Continue reading

Paul DeSloover rides his bicycle around Juneau in sunny weather, February 2015.
Springtime in Juneau: tulips and tour brokers.

Photo: Tulips and tours

Springtime in Juneau: Tulips and tour brokers.… Continue reading

Springtime in Juneau: tulips and tour brokers.

Board OKs 2 bulk water deals for Sitka

SITKA — Two companies are looking to secure new bulk water contracts in a million-dollar deal with Sitka officials to export water from a city… Continue reading

Body of missing man found in Ketchikan ID’d

KETCHIKAN — The State Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the body found underneath a fish processing plant in Ketchikan as that of a man who… Continue reading

Police & fire for Thursday, May 19, 2016

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

Around Town

GED orientation class, 9 a.m., The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry Way. GED orientation is designed to improve the success rate of those taking the tests.… Continue reading