This photo provided courtesy of HBO shows a scene from "Game of Thrones" season 5. Fans can watch the series with an HBO Now subscription ($14.99). (Nick Wall/HBO via AP)

Streaming channels: The gifts that keep on giving

LOS ANGELES — Looking for a holiday present that’s a perfect fit, procrastinator-friendly and a constant reminder of your generosity? Consider a gift subscription to… Continue reading

This photo provided courtesy of HBO shows a scene from "Game of Thrones" season 5. Fans can watch the series with an HBO Now subscription ($14.99). (Nick Wall/HBO via AP)
Ceivarenn Isaako walks with her daughter, Mareanna, 3, through the electronics department at Walmart on Tuesday. Walmart's Black Friday sale starts at 6 p.m. Thursday.

Black Friday buys at big-box stores

Juneau’s commercial scene is hardly dominated by big chain stores, but their annual day in the sun has come. The city’s big-box stores are preparing… Continue reading

Ceivarenn Isaako walks with her daughter, Mareanna, 3, through the electronics department at Walmart on Tuesday. Walmart's Black Friday sale starts at 6 p.m. Thursday.
Esme Woolford, 2, explores the toys at The Imagination Station during a stop at the downtown shop with her mother, Noelle, on Monday.

Shopping local to support a community

Maybe it’s 50 percent discounted electronics that inspire midnight shoppers on Black Friday, but for fans of sleeping in who still want a deal this… Continue reading

Esme Woolford, 2, explores the toys at The Imagination Station during a stop at the downtown shop with her mother, Noelle, on Monday.

It’s record hot out there this year

WASHINGTON — Because of man-made global warming and a strong El Nino, Earth’s wild weather this year is bursting the annual heat record, the World… Continue reading

Not guilty plea in abduction, rape case

FAIRBANKS — A not guilty plea was entered in the case of a man accused of repeatedly raping a woman and holding her captive for… Continue reading

Alaska, British Columbia sign transboundary MOU

Gov. Bill Walker and British Columbia Premier Christy Clark signed a Memorandum of Understanding Wednesday morning committing to cooperation on transboundary issues, particularly related to… Continue reading

National Turkey Federation Chairman Jihad Douglas watches at right as President Barack Obama pardons National Thanksgiving Turkey Abe during a ceremony in the Rose Garden of the White House on Wednesday.

Obama grants reprieve to ‘Honest’ and ‘Abe’

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama spared two turkeys named for one of the nation’s most admired presidents, continuing a White House tradition that provides a… Continue reading

National Turkey Federation Chairman Jihad Douglas watches at right as President Barack Obama pardons National Thanksgiving Turkey Abe during a ceremony in the Rose Garden of the White House on Wednesday.

City, state offices closed for holiday

All city and state government offices will be closed for Thanksgiving on Thursday. State offices will reopen Friday for “normal hours,” according to the State… Continue reading

Police & Fire for Thursday, Nov. 26, 2015

Fire and medical• On Tuesday, Capital City Fire/Rescue responded to six EMS calls, a transport call to a take a paitent from Bartlett Regional Hospital… Continue reading

A shoeprint is shown near where the Juneau Economic  Development Council building was burglarized Monday morning.

JEDC burglarized, computer stolen

The Juneau Police Department is asking for the public’s help involving a burglary earlier this week.According to JPD, someone broke into the Juneau Economic Development… Continue reading

A shoeprint is shown near where the Juneau Economic  Development Council building was burglarized Monday morning.

Red Cross Thanksgiving safety tips

On Nov. 25, The American Red Cross released a list of tips for a safe Thanksgiving.“The Thanksgiving holiday is one of the busiest times of… Continue reading

The rising sun peaks through the fog above Sandy Beach on Wednesday.

Photo: Sandy Beach sunrise

The rising sun peaks through the fog above Sandy Beach on Wednesday.… Continue reading

The rising sun peaks through the fog above Sandy Beach on Wednesday.

Empire office closed Thursday

The Juneau Empire and Capital City Weekly offices will be closed today so employees can spend Thanksgiving Day with friends and families. Our offices will… Continue reading

Frank Gifford’s family: CTE found in his brain

NEW YORK — The family of Pro Football Hall of Famer Frank Gifford says signs of the degenerative disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy were found in… Continue reading

  • Nov 26, 2015

Lynch undergoes abdominal surgery

RENTON, Wash. — If the Seattle Seahawks are going to make a late charge toward a fourth straight playoff berth, they’ll do it without Marshawn… Continue reading

  • Nov 26, 2015
  • By TIM BOOTH

Rams WR has surgery after being shot

ST. LOUIS — Stedman Bailey was in intensive care and in stable condition at a Miami area hospital Wednesday after undergoing a surgical procedure that… Continue reading

  • Nov 26, 2015
  • By R.B. FALLSTROM

Warriors aim high after historic start

OAKLAND, Calif. — Even though he hasn’t been in his usual spot on the bench, ailing coach Steve Kerr has contributed plenty to Golden State’s… Continue reading

  • Nov 26, 2015
  • By JANIE McCAULEY
Protesters shut down a street during a protest for 17-year-old Laquan McDonald early Wednesday in Chicago.

Protesters to target Chicago shopping on Black Friday

CHICAGO — Small groups of demonstrators gathered again Wednesday to protest the death of a black teen shot by a white police officer, and they… Continue reading

Protesters shut down a street during a protest for 17-year-old Laquan McDonald early Wednesday in Chicago.

Amid Syria’s civil war, a James Bond-style rescue operation

BEIRUT — In the whirlwind of Syria’s civil war, two Russian pilots parachuted from their aircraft into a chaotic front-line mountainous region near the border… Continue reading