Here’s when Alaska’s U.S. senators will be at the Capitol

Here’s when Alaska’s U.S. senators will be at the Capitol

Tentative dates set for Murkowski, Sullivan speeches in Juneau.

Here’s when Alaska’s U.S. senators will be at the Capitol
Candlelight vigil will honor missing plane passengers

Candlelight vigil will honor missing plane passengers

It’s happening tonight.

Candlelight vigil will honor missing plane passengers
Police calls for Friday, Feb. 1, 2019

Police calls for Friday, Feb. 1, 2019

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction… Continue reading

  • Feb 1, 2019
  • Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Police calls for Friday, Feb. 1, 2019
Southeast Alaska mayor pleads guilty to soliciting prostitution

Southeast Alaska mayor pleads guilty to soliciting prostitution

Klawock mayor pleaded guilty to the misdemeanor charge.

Southeast Alaska mayor pleads guilty to soliciting prostitution
Commerce commissioner wants to reduce regulations, grow economy
Commerce commissioner wants to reduce regulations, grow economy
Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority is looking at all options in the sale of the subport land along Juneau downtown waterfront on Monday, Sept. 17, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Mental Health Trust preparing to sell subport property

City officials are looking forward to the sale.

Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority is looking at all options in the sale of the subport land along Juneau downtown waterfront on Monday, Sept. 17, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Audubon hires new Alaska director
Audubon hires new Alaska director
Coast Guard suspends search for overdue flight

Coast Guard suspends search for overdue flight

Three Juneau residents were aboard medevac plane traveling from Anchorage to Kake.

Coast Guard suspends search for overdue flight
Kelly Tshibaka was appointed to serve as the next commissioner of the Alaska Department of Administration. (Courtesy photo | Dunleavy administration)

Governor tabs new Administration commissioner

She has extensive federal government experience.

Kelly Tshibaka was appointed to serve as the next commissioner of the Alaska Department of Administration. (Courtesy photo | Dunleavy administration)
Juneau’s LGBTQ community is unhappy with a Supreme Court order that clears the way for barring transgender people from serving in the military. (Unsplash | Peter Hershey)

Transgender ban means uncertainty for Juneau LGBTQ community

One thing is certain, they’re not fans of the ban.

Juneau’s LGBTQ community is unhappy with a Supreme Court order that clears the way for barring transgender people from serving in the military. (Unsplash | Peter Hershey)
Brig. Gen. Torrence Saxe, commissioner designee of Alaska Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, directs Alaskans in need of earthquake assistance to go to ready.alaska.gov. Gov. Mike Dunleavy had just announced that President Donald Trump is sending relief, by way of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. (Kevin Baird | Juneau Empire)
Brig. Gen. Torrence Saxe, commissioner designee of Alaska Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, directs Alaskans in need of earthquake assistance to go to ready.alaska.gov. Gov. Mike Dunleavy had just announced that President Donald Trump is sending relief, by way of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. (Kevin Baird | Juneau Empire)
A demonstration of an ice rescue. (Capital City Fire/Rescue | Courtesy photo)

CCFR hosting ice rescue presentation, demonstration

They might get out on Mendenhall Lake.

A demonstration of an ice rescue. (Capital City Fire/Rescue | Courtesy photo)
Man arrested after assaulting woman, officers

Man arrested after assaulting woman, officers

Multiple people were taken to the hospital.

  • Jan 31, 2019
  • Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Man arrested after assaulting woman, officers
Capitol Live: What’s happening at the Capitol today

Capitol Live: What’s happening at the Capitol today

Get the latest on what’s happening on the hill.

Capitol Live: What’s happening at the Capitol today
Volunteers to provide free tax return help in Juneau
Volunteers to provide free tax return help in Juneau
Police calls for Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019

Police calls for Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction… Continue reading

  • Jan 31, 2019
  • Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Police calls for Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019
Alaska’s tobacco report card grade improves

Alaska’s tobacco report card grade improves

It was positive, with one exception.

Alaska’s tobacco report card grade improves
Gov. Mike Dunleavy, left, listens as Attorney General Kevin Clarkson describes three constitutional amendments that would be a foundation of his administration’s fiscal plan during a press conference at the Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Gov. Mike Dunleavy, left, listens as Attorney General Kevin Clarkson describes three constitutional amendments that would be a foundation of his administration’s fiscal plan during a press conference at the Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Capitol Live: Mariculture could be a $100 million industry in Alaska
Capitol Live: Mariculture could be a $100 million industry in Alaska
Grammy-winner Norah Jones is coming to Juneau
Grammy-winner Norah Jones is coming to Juneau