This 1927 Sanborn Fire Insurance map shows the location of Peerless Bakery on South Franklin Street, newly distinguished from Front Street. The bakery, which stood on pilings above what was effectively the waterfront, was located where the Lucky Lady bar now stands.

When terrorism came to Juneau: Solving the mystery behind the Peerless Bakery bombing

It was a tense election, one that riveted Juneau and tore it apart.On an October night, as Juneauites gathered for a political meeting, a blast… Continue reading

This 1927 Sanborn Fire Insurance map shows the location of Peerless Bakery on South Franklin Street, newly distinguished from Front Street. The bakery, which stood on pilings above what was effectively the waterfront, was located where the Lucky Lady bar now stands.

Sealaska announces shareholder distributions

Sealaska directors have approved a fall distribution to shareholders of $10.5 million, bringing total distributions in 2016 to Sealaska shareholders to $26.4 million.This year, Sealaska… Continue reading

The front page of the Empire on Oct. 30, 1986

This Day in Juneau History: Oct. 30, 1986

On Oct. 30, 1986, the University of Alaska Southeast, then the University of Alaska-Juneau, was facing major management cuts after university administrators announced the week… Continue reading

The front page of the Empire on Oct. 30, 1986

Business burglary is Crime of the Week

The Juneau Police Department highlighted the burglary of a business for its Crime Line “Crime of the Week.”JPD said it received a report of burglary… Continue reading

Around Town for Sunday, Oct. 30

Open trap shooting, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Juneau Gun Club, 5680 Montana Creek Road. The Juneau Gun Club is open to members and public trap shooting… Continue reading

Police and Fire for Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016

Assault• At 5:50 a.m. Friday, JPD responded to a disturbance involving a knife in the 2200 block of Great Western Street. Two women and one… Continue reading

Sutton man dies in highway crash

ANCHORAGE — Alaska State Troopers say a 50-year-old Sutton man has died in a crash on the Glenn Highway in the Palmer area.Troopers said Keven… Continue reading

Hunting, fishing license fees to increase

ANCHORAGE — The state Department of Fish and Game has announced that fees will increase for sport fishing, hunting and trapping licenses starting next year.The… Continue reading

A milestone year for miners

ANCHORAGE — Alaska’s miners will have an opportunity to look back at the progress of three of the state’s flagship mines at the annual Alaska… Continue reading

When the internet is under attack

ANCHORAGE — October is Cyber Security Awareness Month, and to end in a celebratory fashion, Dyn, a DNS service provider, was attacked on Oct. 21.… Continue reading

Gov adds Southeast Alaska to list for fish disaster aid

SITKA — State Sen. Bert Stedman of Sitka made a request to Gov. Walker last month asking the governor to consider adding Southeast Alaska to… Continue reading

Reform Party candidate lays out plan to sink Trump, Clinton

HELENA, Mont. — If you don’t want to see either Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump in the White House, and you live in the Rocky… Continue reading

This Day in Juneau History: Oct. 29, 1986

On Oct. 29, 1986, Democrat and incumbent state legislative Rep. Jim Duncan was fighting for Juneau’s only Senate seat against Republican Lee Stoops after Sen.… Continue reading

Fairbanks officer dies after surgery complications

ANCHORAGE - Fairbanks police say an officer who was shot last week has died.Police say Sgt. Allen Brandt died Friday after complications from surgery the… Continue reading

JPD Officer Jim Quinto

Using CPR, JPD officer saves man in airport

At 4:50 a.m. on a Saturday, most Juneau residents are typically sleeping. On Oct. 15, Juneau Police Department Officer Jim Quinto was busy saving a… Continue reading

JPD Officer Jim Quinto

State’s marijuana office struggles with overload, but approves Juneau pot shop, testing lab

The Alaska Marijuana Control Board has approved plans for a new marijuana store on Front Street and Juneau’s first marijuana testing lab, but board members… Continue reading

Trump, Johnson added to online Alaska voter guide

ANCHORAGE — Alaska election officials say information on Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and Libertarian Gary Johnson have been added to the online version of… Continue reading

Skagway man indicted after allegedly shooting at police

A Skagway man will be arraigned Monday on two counts of third-degree assault and one count of fourth-degree misconduct involving weapons. The charges stem from… Continue reading

Auto insurers: Distraction big factor in traffic death surge

WASHINGTON — Auto insurers believe drivers who text, use smartphone apps or are otherwise distracted are a big factor in the recent surge in traffic… Continue reading

Fewer gave to nonprofits through PFD

JUNEAU — The Alaska Community Foundation says fewer people have decided to give up portions of their annual oil wealth check to support nonprofit organizations… Continue reading