The city is helping spearhead a one-year pilot program to help curb the drastic rise of theft and shoplifting in Juneau. “Juneau Avert Chronic Shoplifting… Continue reading
No one was injured and no homes were significantly damaged in a major landslide Monday in Sitka. The trouble was with the ferry. About 12:30… Continue reading
It’s been nicknamed “Apocalypse Island” for its barren, rocky look, but the unnamed island built at the mouth of Gold Creek may need a new… Continue reading
A remarkable project has taken shape inside of the Lemon Creek Correctional Center (LCCC). The Sealaska Heritage Institute (SHI) initiated the Haa Latseen Community Project… Continue reading
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
Second Saturday Market will be held this Saturday, Sept. 9, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Airport Shopping Mall. Local produce and craft vendors will… Continue reading
SEATTLE — Ships moving through a busy channel off Washington state’s San Juan Island are slowing down this summer as part of a study to… Continue reading
ALBANY, N.Y. — Deer hunters who like to lure their quarry with a dab of eau de doe-in-rut will have to find another way to… Continue reading
Coast Guard Air Station Sitka reported a busy morning with a pair of medevacs from unrelated medical emergencies in Southeast Alaska. According to Coast Guard… Continue reading
The Canvas Community Art Studio and Gallery will offer five different classes in September: Beginning Wheel Throwing, Intertidal Pottery, Introduction to Oil Painting, Watercolor Plein… Continue reading
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
Scientific research can be tedious and time-consuming. If you have the numbers, however, it can be easy. As of the end of August, over 6,500… Continue reading
The University of Alaska Southeast will host Charles Biles, emeritus professor of mathematics at Humboldt State University, for a free public lecture entitled “The Electoral… Continue reading
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
When local Casey DenAdel travelled back to her hometown of Petersburg, one of the first things she did was write a letter to the editor… Continue reading
In hindsight, the switch was thrown on Aug. 11. In the first 11 days of August, the high temperature was no lower than 67 degrees.… Continue reading
In just one month, the state of Alaska has collected a third of the marijuana tax revenue it recouped in the entire last fiscal year.… Continue reading
Since 1985, locally-owned shop Invisible World has outfitted Juneauites and tourists alike with fall’s favorite garment: the sweater. From his South Franklin storefront, owner Stuart… Continue reading
New restaurants and food trucks or more public space? Perhaps more parking downtown? The City and Borough of Juneau is asking citizens to decide what… Continue reading
More than half of Alaska’s schoolchildren are not proficient in math, science and English, according to the results of the state’s new standardized tests. According… Continue reading
