A proposed asphalt plant at the Rock Dump hit another pothole in the permitting process during Tuesday night’s Planning Commission meeting.“This is our third meeting… Continue reading
For the first time since the end of February, the city’s Planning Commission is whole.At a special meeting Wednesday evening, the Juneau Assembly appointed Kirsten… Continue reading
It wasn’t a record, but only just.According National Weather Service measurements taken at Juneau International Airport, Juneau’s thermometer reached 73 degrees at 5 p.m. Wednesday.The… Continue reading
Alaska Airlines and JetBlue Airways still rank highest in the annual J.D. Power survey of passengers on the nine largest North American airlines, and the… Continue reading
In a few weeks, survey crews will again be working on British Columbia mountainsides that could one day be home to one of the world’s… Continue reading
The Juneau School District’s goal is not to merge all activities between the two high schools, said Board of Education Vice President Andi Story at… Continue reading
Women, Infants and Children walk-in clinic, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., SEARHC Juneau WIC Clinic, 3245 Hospital Drive, first floor. Free nutrition services for income-eligible women who… Continue reading
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
ANCHORAGE — A federal judge has authorized the U.S. Marshals Service to seize the property of the losing side of a prolonged power dispute in… Continue reading
PALMER — The state is seeking a new owner for the only federally approved slaughterhouse in southcentral Alaska, as funding for the facility could run… Continue reading
PORTLAND — A passenger who authorities say forced an Alaska Airlines flight to be diverted after he didn’t get a beer has pleaded not guilty… Continue reading
DUTCH HARBOR — An Oregon man has pleaded guilty to killing two bald eagles in the Aleutian Islands port of Dutch Harbor.Alaska State Troopers say… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — An Alaska performer has been charged with sexual abuse of a minor.KTUU reports (https://is.gd/DJDCaa) 43-year-old Jack J. Dalton entered a not guilty plea… Continue reading
Researchers are warning the public not to harvest shellfish near Outer Point in Douglas after some butter clams were found to have elevated levels of… Continue reading
A 50-year-old man spotted in Gastineau Channel was rescued in downtown Juneau early Wednesday morning, an incident that prompted an emergency police, fire department and… Continue reading
The Alaska House has confirmed its decision last week to approve a set of sweeping reforms to the state’s criminal justice system.In a Wednesday floor… Continue reading
A vehicle veered off road early Tuesday morning in the Mendenhall Valley and rammed into a bus stop, ripping its support beams from the ground… Continue reading
A Juneau assistant professor who was mauled by a bear earlier last month was released from the hospital Monday.Forest Wagner was leading a group of… Continue reading
Alaskan Brewing Co. has a new CEO.In a visit to the Empire on Wednesday afternoon, company founders Geoff and Marcy Larson announced that the company’s… Continue reading
Parking in the Marine Parking Garage, beneath the downtown library, will be limited tonight through Sunday.Workers will be repainting parking space lines in sections, which… Continue reading
