In this June 12 photo, a heavily armed police officer stands guard in New York's Greenwich Village neighborhood as a man arrives to the makeshift memorial near the Stonewall Inn for the victims of the mass shooting in Orlando, Florida.

LGBTQ leaders turn to old nemesis, police, for safety

Decades ago, an early morning raid at the Stonewall Inn in New York sparked violent protests among gay patrons who fought back after police burst… Continue reading

In this June 12 photo, a heavily armed police officer stands guard in New York's Greenwich Village neighborhood as a man arrives to the makeshift memorial near the Stonewall Inn for the victims of the mass shooting in Orlando, Florida.

Bethel tribe to continue services after senior center closes

BETHEL — While a senior center in Bethel prepares to close its doors for good, the Orutsararmuit Native Council says it will continue working to… Continue reading

Seagulls feed on fish scraps on June 3 at the Nick Dudiak Fishing Lagoon cleaning tables on the Homer Spit. A $60,000 grant from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game will pay for a bird-proof shelter to go over the tables.

Homer’s Fishing Hole will get shelter from gulls

HOMER — On a good day when fishermen pull sea-bright king salmon out of the Nick Dudiak Fishing Lagoon faster than the tide runs, the… Continue reading

Seagulls feed on fish scraps on June 3 at the Nick Dudiak Fishing Lagoon cleaning tables on the Homer Spit. A $60,000 grant from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game will pay for a bird-proof shelter to go over the tables.
A performer collects tips at Friday's GLITZ!

Photos: GLITZ!

A performer at GLITZ! on Friday night. The drag show was put on as part of Pride Week.To view a slideshow of the event, click… Continue reading

A performer collects tips at Friday's GLITZ!

Police calls for Monday, June 20, 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

Women, Infants and Children walk-in clinic, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., SEARHC Juneau WIC Clinic, 3245 Hospital Drive, first floor. Free nutrition services for income-eligible women who… Continue reading

Palmer inmate dies of natural causes

ANCHORAGE — A 56-year-old inmate has died of natural causes at an Anchorage hospital.The Department of Corrections says in a release that David Karl Bach… Continue reading

Manslaughter charge filed in drug death of Soldotna man

ANCHORAGE — A Kenai resident suspected of selling drugs to a man who died is being held on suspicion of manslaughter.Alaska State Troopers say 37-year-old… Continue reading

US rig count rises 10 this week to 424 in 3rd week of gains

HOUSTON — The number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. rose by 10 this week to 424, marking the third-consecutive… Continue reading

Police employee pleads guilty to stealing from evidence room

ANCHORAGE — A former North Slope Borough Police Department employee has pleaded guilty to stealing from a police evidence room and destroying case files.KTUU-TV reported… Continue reading

Senate President Kevin Meyer, R-Anchorage, left, speaks to the media after the Senate gaveled out of the special session in the Terry Miller Legislative Building on Sunday. Gov. Bill Walker says he'll call lawmakers back for a fifth special session starting July 11.

After Legislature quits with work undone, Governor calls them back

It’s over, but not done.At 11:46 a.m. Sunday, the Alaska Senate adjourned the fourth special session of the 29th Alaska Legislature.Forty minutes later, Gov. Bill… Continue reading

Senate President Kevin Meyer, R-Anchorage, left, speaks to the media after the Senate gaveled out of the special session in the Terry Miller Legislative Building on Sunday. Gov. Bill Walker says he'll call lawmakers back for a fifth special session starting July 11.
Speaker of the House Mike Chenault, R-Nikiski, gavels the House into session on Friday.

House kills Perm Fund plan

The Alaska House Finance Committee has failed to advance the heart of Gov. Bill Walker’s 13-point plan to erase the state’s deficit, leaving the state… Continue reading

Speaker of the House Mike Chenault, R-Nikiski, gavels the House into session on Friday.

Analysis: Be wary of city salary data dump

In the interest of government transparency, a conservative think tank recently released a report containing the salaries of most City and Borough of Juneau employees.“Taxpayers… Continue reading

Paul Turnisky, owner of Chum Fun, fishes king salmon with his client, Skylar Joly, at Fish Creek Pond on Friday.

Taku River records lowest ever king salmon returns

Commercial gillnet fisherman Tim Mosher drew a line on his GPS plotter, cutting Taku Sound in half. The line marks a boundary the Alaska Department… Continue reading

Paul Turnisky, owner of Chum Fun, fishes king salmon with his client, Skylar Joly, at Fish Creek Pond on Friday.

Juneau runaway teen connects with guardian

The runaway teen who police asked the public’s help locating Thursday has reached out to a guardian and is reportedly safe. The Juneau Police Department… Continue reading

Around Town

Gold Rush Days, Saturday and Sunday, Savikko Park. Two days of mining and logging events plus gold panning, a children’s carnival, and food and craft… Continue reading

2 dead after raft capsizes during guided Alaska river trip

BARROW — A raft carrying at least 10 people capsized during a guided trip on Alaska’s remote North Slope, leaving two Nevada women dead.The North… Continue reading

Body of missing southwest Alaska man recovered in river

BETHEL — The body of a southwest Alaska man missing since September has been recovered in the Kuskokwim River.A body found June 10 has been… Continue reading

Sullivan drops bid for Senate race

ANCHORAGE — Alaska won’t have two U.S. senators with the same name.Former Anchorage Mayor Dan Sullivan said he is withdrawing from the Republican field challenging… Continue reading

Interior bill provides millions for Southeast

A $32 billion federal appropriations bill heading to the Senate floor has broad consequences for timber, hunting and recreation in Southeast.Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, said… Continue reading