David Scanlan has been appointed general manager of the Eaglecrest Ski Area, said David Stanley, the president of the Eaglecrest board of directors. “Scanlan comes… Continue reading
Six years after giving birth to her daughter, Dr. Tamar “Tam” Boyd found herself on a weekend backpacking trip with a friend in the Olympic… Continue reading
Opioid addiction is a growing concern for Juneau residents. Locals can learn about treatment options available in Juneau at a Monday lecture from an expert… Continue reading
As the big cruise ships arrive in Juneau, it’s also the season for local recreational boats to hit the water. The Auke Lake Boat Launch… Continue reading
Juneau’s new Seawalk is nearing completion, but Juneauites will have to wait a little longer to access Bridge Park. The City and Borough of Juneau… Continue reading
In your car, oil acts as a lubricant. In the Alaska Legislature, it’s a clotting factor. With 12 days remaining until the Alaska Legislature’s 121-day… Continue reading
Juneau ranked 41st in the U.S. for seafood production by weight in 2016, with the town’s 396 commercial permit holders pulling down 16.7 million pounds… Continue reading
Bruce Van Dusen gets frustrated sometimes. Van Dusen is the Executive Director of Juneau’s Polaris House, an organization that works with those struggling with mental… Continue reading
The leader of the Alaska House of Representatives has introduced a proposal to constitutionally guarantee Alaska’s Permanent Fund Dividend. The proposal by Rep. Chris Tuck,… 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
Were Monday’s earthquakes caused by climate change? At least one internet personality seems to think so. In a video viewed 92,000 times since Monday, Youtuber… Continue reading
Twenty-five years ago, Juneau Police Department Officer Karl William Reishus fell to his death while trying to save two firefighters during a training exercise. On… Continue reading
It’s been nearly two months since building officials and police officers evicted residents from the century-old Bergmann Hotel, which had been classified as unsafe for… Continue reading
Graduating from college is a momentous occasion filled with silly hats and cards of congratulations, but as a graduating student, I can say that there… Continue reading
A pair of tundra swans bond at Moose Lake in Juneau. (Photo by Gina Vose)… 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
A man who has racked up more than 100 criminal charges since 1997, with 14 cases last year alone, took a plea agreement in his… Continue reading
It took a quarter-century for it to happen, but Ladd Macaulay’s vision has come to fruition, and it’s happening this Saturday. Macaulay, the namesake of… Continue reading
University of Alaska Southeast doesn’t name a valedictorian, but students and faculty nominate students to speak at commencement. Of the four finalists, Chancellor Richard Caulfield… Continue reading
The state of Alaska is spending $3 million per year on beer. That fact won’t change until at least 2018. On Wednesday afternoon, the Alaska… Continue reading
