Famously cold N. Dakota winter menaces pipeline protest camp

CANNON BALL, N.D. — So far, the hundreds of protesters fighting the Dakota Access pipeline have shrugged off the heavy snow, icy winds and frigid… Continue reading

During first look at wildfire rubble, residents in a daze

GATLINBURG, Tenn. — Residents and business owners in Gatlinburg got their first look at the wildfire destruction on Friday, and many walked around the once-bustling… Continue reading

Chains and branded skin: California kidnap case baffles cops

SAN FRANCISCO — Three weeks after Sherri Papini disappeared, the question of whether she was dead or alive was answered when the young mother and… Continue reading

2 rare Canada lynx shot dead in Maine; feds investigating

TOWNSHIP 14 RANGE 7, Maine — Two rare Canada lynx have been shot dead, and state and federal wildlife authorities are investigating.The Maine Warden Service… Continue reading

Ferry riders on Southeast route to see new ticket policy

JUNEAU — The Alaska Marine Highway System is changing the way passengers pay for ferry sailings on a Southeast Alaska route starting next year.Ferry spokesman… Continue reading

Rainforest hosts sock drive for those in need

Rainforest Recovery Center on Thursday kicked off a monthlong effort to collect new socks for the homeless and others in need.“As the holidays approach, let’s… Continue reading

The front page of the Empire on Dec. 2, 1986

This Day in Juneau History: Dec. 2, 1986

On Dec. 2, 1986, Mayor Ernie Polley revised his support of hiring a lobbyist to persuade Alaskan legislators during session to value Juneau interests, citing… Continue reading

The front page of the Empire on Dec. 2, 1986

Around town for Friday, Dec. 2

New student orientation, 9-10 a.m., The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry Way. Interested in improving your skills for college, training programs or for taking the GED… Continue reading

Planning Commission OKs state’s smallest pot shop

The owners of Alaska’s smallest marijuana retail shop are hoping for an early spring opening, and they’re closer now to that goal than they were… Continue reading

State picks old company for new tests

The state of Alaska has chosen a familiar group to conduct standardized tests for students across the state.On Thursday, the Alaska Department of Education and… Continue reading

Ellie Carpenter sings as Oomiak during rehearsal of King Island Christmas at the Juneau Arts & Culture Center on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016. The musical is playing at the JACC Thursday through Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. This year's production is a fundraiser for the United Way of Southeast Alaska.

Photos: King Island Christmas

Myron Welling leads a cast of singers as Ooloranna during rehearsal of King Island Christmas at the Juneau Arts & Culture Center on Wednesday. The… Continue reading

Ellie Carpenter sings as Oomiak during rehearsal of King Island Christmas at the Juneau Arts & Culture Center on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016. The musical is playing at the JACC Thursday through Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. This year's production is a fundraiser for the United Way of Southeast Alaska.
Rental Shop Supervisor Ben Hines goes over the shop's computer system with Kelsey Lovig on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016, as they prepare for this weekend's opening at Eaglecrest.

At chamber, Eaglecrest manager talks about restoring confidence

Eaglecrest Manager Matt Lillard began his speech at Thursday’s Chamber of Commerce luncheon by asking audience members to raise their hands if they predict a… Continue reading

Rental Shop Supervisor Ben Hines goes over the shop's computer system with Kelsey Lovig on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016, as they prepare for this weekend's opening at Eaglecrest.

After a near-normal November, cold December beckons

November 2016 will go into the weather record books as something close to normal, but Juneauites should start digging out their cold-weather gear, as December… Continue reading

Grand jury indicts two for knife assaults

A grand jury indicted a Juneau man for assault in the third degree Wednesday in connection to an alleged attack with a knife in the… Continue reading

Suspected shooter in apparent murder-suicide son of ex-cop

FAIRBANKS — Police in Alaska say the suspected gunman in an apparent murder-suicide that left four dead at a Fairbanks hotel was the son of… Continue reading

Geneva Anowlic-Okitkon, 18 years old at the time of this photo, stands with her little sister, left, on July 25. Anowlic-Okitkon is currently recovering in an Anchorage hospital after she was shot in the head in mid October.

Defying odds, 19-year-old gunshot victim recovers

When 19-year-old Geneva Anowlic-Okitkon was shot in the head in mid-October, the prognosis wasn’t good.“Originally, it was whether she was even going to live; that… Continue reading

Geneva Anowlic-Okitkon, 18 years old at the time of this photo, stands with her little sister, left, on July 25. Anowlic-Okitkon is currently recovering in an Anchorage hospital after she was shot in the head in mid October.

Researchers examine climate change impacts on Alaska hunters

BETHEL — A University of Alaska Fairbanks study says climate change is having significant impacts on subsistence hunting and travel in communities across Alaska.Assistant professor… Continue reading

Q&A: Can my employer fire me for legally using marijuana?

BOSTON — Changing marijuana laws aren’t necessarily making weed more welcome in the workplace.For now, many employers appear to be sticking with their drug testing… Continue reading

Teen charged in July attack of woman jogging near school

ANCHORAGE — Anchorage police have made in arrest in an attack on a woman jogging in July near East High School.Police on Wednesday arrested a… Continue reading

Smoking will soon be forbidden in public housing

Smoking will soon be extinguished in all public housing across the United States, but the Alaska Public Housing Finance Corporation is planning to move quickly… Continue reading