If you fill it, they will come

The minds behind Juneau Makerspace, a self-described “community operated workshop” in the works, have launched a Kickstarter campaign to help fund the shop. In less… Continue reading

Police blotter for Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015

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

Greens Creek permit up for renewal

The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation is preparing to renew the air quality control permit for the Greens Creek silver and gold mine on Admiralty… Continue reading

Permanent Fund seeks financial experts

The Alaska Permanent Fund Corp. is seeking a financial expert to fill a vacancy on its three-person Investment Advisory Group.The group advises the corporation’s board… Continue reading

Artists plan to rebuild damaged display

ANCHORAGE — Creators of a public art installation damaged by tides and high winds at an Anchorage beach plan to rebuild the statue-filled exhibit by… Continue reading

New trailer could boost size of Fairbanks LNG deliveries

ANCHORAGE — A state agency will evaluate a new semi-truck trailer that could carry larger loads of liquefied natural gas from a plant at Point… Continue reading

Avalanche danger slows search for missing Hatcher Pass skier

ANCHORAGE — Avalanche danger is continuing to hamper search efforts for a man missing at Hatcher Pass.Anchorage television station KTUU reported 33-year-old Dr. Liam Walsh… Continue reading

In this Nov. 9 photo, Cleo Pablo, left, and her wife, Tara Roy-Pablo, stand outside their home in Phoenix.

Gay marriage is legal but not on tribal lands

FLAGSTAFF — Cleo Pablo married her longtime partner when gay weddings became legal in Arizona and looked forward to the day when her wife and… Continue reading

In this Nov. 9 photo, Cleo Pablo, left, and her wife, Tara Roy-Pablo, stand outside their home in Phoenix.

Marijuana club opens in former wine bar

FAIRBANKS — A marijuana club that allows consumption but not sales quietly opened this week in Fairbanks and its owners say they are operating within… Continue reading

Around town for Friday, Nov. 27

Senior ceramics, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Juneau Senior Center. Details: Diane, 463-6176.Storytime, 11 a.m., Mendenhall Valley Library. Details: 586-5267.Native Artist Market, 11 a.m., 320 W Willoughby… Continue reading

POW fears of borough annexation rekindle

Rumors are once again rolling that the Ketchikan Gateway Borough might annex some or all of Prince of Wales Island.At the Borough Assembly’s Monday meeting,… Continue reading

Photo: Christmas tree on display

Larry O'Keefe, left, and John Wright of the city's parks maintenance division set up a Christmas tree display at Marine Park on Tuesday.… Continue reading

Alaska’s Arteries: A visual map of ferry system anemia

The Alaska Marine Highway system has long been the transportation lifeblood of Southeast Alaska. (Mobile users may view infographic here.)Lately, it’s started to look a… Continue reading

Nurse Practitioner Cynthia Mattoni, the new medical provider at Front Street Community Health Center, helps Michael John Townsend with a hand injury at the clinic on Wednesday.

A comeback story: Front Street Clinic fundraises for a stable future

It’s hard to believe the Front Street Clinic was once in danger of closing.On Wednesday, two Filipino patients waited in the clinic’s lobby and chit-chatted… Continue reading

Nurse Practitioner Cynthia Mattoni, the new medical provider at Front Street Community Health Center, helps Michael John Townsend with a hand injury at the clinic on Wednesday.
U.S. Coast Guard LTJG Katharine Martorelli collects donated coats and blankets left at Foodland IGA on Monday. The collected items will be given out when the USCG Cutter Liberty makes a tour of smaller Southeast Alaska coastal communities later this winter.

Coast Guard blanket, coat drive underway

The annual Coast Guard blanket and coat drive is underway in Juneau, and so far, the donation bins have been overflowing.Decorated bins, with signs asking… Continue reading

U.S. Coast Guard LTJG Katharine Martorelli collects donated coats and blankets left at Foodland IGA on Monday. The collected items will be given out when the USCG Cutter Liberty makes a tour of smaller Southeast Alaska coastal communities later this winter.
Old pilings south of Sandy Beach are reflected in the calm waters of Gastineau Channel on Wednesday.

Photo: Sandy Beach pilings in the fog

Old pilings south of Sandy Beach are reflected in the calm waters of Gastineau Channel on Wednesday.… Continue reading

Old pilings south of Sandy Beach are reflected in the calm waters of Gastineau Channel on Wednesday.
In this photo taken Nov. 12, a mosque is seen from the mountains in the village of Gubden, Dagestan, Russia.

Russian crackdown on Muslims fuels exodus to Islamic State

KOMSOMOLSKOYE, Russia — Rashid Magomedov had had enough, his father said. The devout Muslim was detained several times by Russian security police, spent two months… Continue reading

In this photo taken Nov. 12, a mosque is seen from the mountains in the village of Gubden, Dagestan, Russia.

Native Americans in Louisiana swamps seek tribal recognition

LAFITTE, La. — Giovanni R. Santini has done just about all he could to prove he’s an American Indian over the decades he’s lived in… Continue reading

A look at the hot toys for holiday 2015

NEW YORK — Which toys will warm the hearts of parents and kids for the holiday 2015 shopping season?Holiday toys hit the shelves in recent… Continue reading

TV buying guide: Get out tape measure

LOS ANGELES — If you’re shopping for a TV, get out a tape measure and do some quick calculations before you head to the store.… Continue reading