Two incumbent Republicans in the Alaska House of Representatives will clash in a fall election for the Alaska Senate. On Thursday, Rep. Lora Reinbold, R-Eagle… Continue reading
Thirteen months after it burned to the ground, Project Playground will return. Starting Tuesday, Carver Construction will begin work to rebuild the popular Twin Lakes… Continue reading
Adrianna D’Cafango was only a 9-month-old baby in her mother’s arms in the Nugget Mall corridor when she won a college scholarship. Now, the Thunder… Continue reading
A motor vehicle collided with a 62-year-old man on Glacier Avenue on Tuesday, resulting in a possible broken leg for the pedestrian, according to a… Continue reading
As the school year draws to a close, so too do the spring sports seasons. Track and soccer are the first two sports to wrap… Continue reading
Memorial Day and high school graduation celebrations will be happening all weekend long. The Juneau Police Department is reminding people to be safe while having… Continue reading
Disovery Southeast, a local outdoors education nonprofit, is known for its work with local schools. Starting in June, they’ll offer nature seminars specifically for adults.… Continue reading
Walking down the halls of Riverbend Elementary with Principal Michelle Byer at lunchtime is like walking down the street with a celebrity. Students stop her… Continue reading
Despite some state-level financial help, the Juneau School District is letting go of 10 elementary school teachers for the upcoming school year. District Superintendent Mark… Continue reading
Wells Fargo is closing its Lemon Creek branch, the only full-service bank in the area, effective Aug. 15. On Wednesday morning, signs announcing the impending… Continue reading
A suspected shoplifter pulled a knife on employees at Home Depot during a confrontation over a shopping cart full of unpaid merchandise Tuesday afternoon at… Continue reading
Update: This article has been updated to include comment from the Council on American-Islamic Relations Legal Defense Fund (CAIR). The Alaska Department of Corrections was… Continue reading
It is time to celebrate. All three area high schools, Juneau-Douglas High School, Thunder Mountain High School and Yaakoosgé Daakahídi Alternative High School will be… Continue reading
A controversial hunting increase for an island-locked population of wolves — once feared endangered — has been shot down. A federal board refused a 10… Continue reading
A year ago this week, state workers discovered a human leg in Gastineau Channel near Sandy Beach. After a year of testing, authorities are no… Continue reading
Note to readers: Buck Nelson has a wealth of inspirational and helpful information about the different adventures he’s had. He’s also authored books and made… Continue reading
The odds are not in their favor. The State of Alaska is against them. So is Gov. Bill Walker. The Alaska Legislature doesn’t side with… 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
Fiddleheads are the gateway for many novice foragers. Easy to recognize, easy to pick, and oh so charming with their dainty curly-cues. In texture, fiddleheads… Continue reading
Correction: An earlier version of this article incorrectly reported Teri Camery’s position as Senior Planner at Wetlands Review Board. Camery is the City and Borough of Juneau… Continue reading
