NBA’s big night: Warriors win 73, Kobe scores 60

The stars did not disappoint.And the most-celebrated closing night in NBA regular-season history not only lived up to expectations, it might have exceeded them with… Continue reading

  • Apr 15, 2016
  • By TIM REYNOLDS

Preliminary report for fatal Admiralty plane crash indicates weather issues

The pilot of the plane that crashed on southern Admiralty Island last Friday had said he was going to take an alternate route due to… Continue reading

Don Statter Memorial Boat Harbor in Auke Bay in July 2015 as visitors wait to board whale watching vessels and fishing boats are double and triple parked along the floats. Juneau's Docks and Harbors Board is working to revise a portion of city code pertaining to a commercial fishing moorage discount.

Docks and Harbors Board debates discount

Juneau’s Docks and Harbors Board is working to revise a portion of city code pertaining to a commercial fishing moorage discount that some people have… Continue reading

Don Statter Memorial Boat Harbor in Auke Bay in July 2015 as visitors wait to board whale watching vessels and fishing boats are double and triple parked along the floats. Juneau's Docks and Harbors Board is working to revise a portion of city code pertaining to a commercial fishing moorage discount.

Wednesday Legislative recap: Smaller slices for towns and cities

The Alaska Senate has voted to reduce the state’s subsidy of local government.On Wednesday morning, the Senate voted 17-3 to approve Senate Bill 210, which… Continue reading

Volunteer greeters orient visitors to Juneau, one question at a time

Juneau resident Michelle Storer has been a volunteer greeter for the Juneau, Convention and Visitors Bureau for 33 years.“I think it’s a great way to… Continue reading

Copper thief pleads guilty

A man who was arrested last year for burglarizing the home of one of the most well known attorneys in Juneau and stealing several thousand… Continue reading

Bill to ban Planned Parenthood in schools dies in committee

In a 5-2 vote, a House committee put a stop to a bill Tuesday that would have banned abortion providers from teaching sexual education in… Continue reading

Police arrest 2 in Anchorage home invasion, shooting

ANCHORAGE — A 32-year-old man wanted on a felony drug warrant was charged with robbery, assault and burglary Wednesday in the invasion of an east… Continue reading

Around Town

Juneau Gastineau Rotary Club meeting, 7 a.m., The Prospector Hotel.English as a Second Language, 9-10:15 a.m., Gruening Park Learning Connection, 1800 Northwood Dr. Free eight… Continue reading

Alaska woman charged with starving, abusing 3 adopted girls

ANCHORAGE — An Anchorage grand jury has indicted a woman on charges that she starved and abused her three adopted children.State prosecutors say the woman… Continue reading

Police calls for Thursday, April 14, 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

Rescuers dug through 4 feet of snow to reach stranded skiers

ANCHORAGE — Helicopters trying to rescue two skiers trapped on an Alaska ice field for four days waited out whiteout conditions that one pilot said… Continue reading

Alaska, Hawaiian Airlines most likely to be on time, gov’t says

DALLAS — The government says more flights are arriving on time, airlines are canceling fewer flights, but passengers’ complaints are still rising.Meanwhile, a new survey… Continue reading

Report: Chicago police have ‘no regard’ for minority lives

CHICAGO — Police in Chicago have “no regard for the sanctity of life when it comes to people of color” and have alienated blacks and… Continue reading

CDC: Zika causes severe birth defects

NEW YORK — Confirming the worst fears of many pregnant women in the United States and Latin America, U.S. health officials said Wednesday there is… Continue reading

Syrian official rules out Assad departure ahead of talks

DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — A top Syrian official urged the opposition to let go of its dream of easing President Bashar Assad out of power… Continue reading

Benched Sandoval placed on DL with strained left shoulder

BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Red Sox hope Pablo Sandoval can get in better shape while he’s on the disabled list.The club placed the benched… Continue reading

  • Apr 14, 2016
  • By KEN POWTAK

Parental rights bill stays alive, for now

While a bill that would have banned abortion providers in schools died in committee, the less controversial elements of the bill continue to live on.Almost… Continue reading

SLAM opening unaffected by dumpster fire

A dumpster fire outside the State Library, Archives, and Museum Tuesday night will not delay the building’s opening day, according to the SLAM deputy director.Bob… Continue reading

Gov. Bill Walker tells a story during Mudrooms at Northern Light United Church on Tuesday evening. Mudrooms is a monthly storytelling event that has seven community members tell a seven-minute story. The $7 entry fee for the audience goes to local nonprofit organizations. About $57,000 has been raised and given to Juneau charities over the past five years.

Video: Gov. Bill Walker at Mudrooms

Once just a teenager growing up in Valdez in the ‘60s, Alaska Gov. Bill Walker regaled a Juneau crowd at the monthly Mudrooms storytelling event… Continue reading

Gov. Bill Walker tells a story during Mudrooms at Northern Light United Church on Tuesday evening. Mudrooms is a monthly storytelling event that has seven community members tell a seven-minute story. The $7 entry fee for the audience goes to local nonprofit organizations. About $57,000 has been raised and given to Juneau charities over the past five years.