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Witness steps in, stops attempted robber downtown, police say

An alleged robber remains behind bars after a man who witnessed the robbery chased and detained the suspected robber until help arrived, police said.At 5:15… Continue reading

Motorcyclist hits SUV, pinned under boat trailer on Glacier Highway

A 37-year-old motorcyclist was thrown off his motorcycle and pinned under a boat trailer after a collision on Glacier Highway Sunday afternoon, Alaska State Troopers… Continue reading

Suspect in fatal Anchorage shooting turns himself in

ANCHORAGE — A teenager sought on an Anchorage manslaughter warrant is in custody.Anchorage police say Deandrew Webster II turned himself in.Police on Thursday announced Webster… Continue reading

Fatal crash, shooting closes lanes of busy Anchorage street

ANCHORAGE — Anchorage police closed lanes of one of the city’s busiest streets Friday as they investigated a fatal crash and a shooting.Police just after… Continue reading

This Day in Juneau History: Aug. 8, 1986

On Aug. 8, 1986, a cruise ship ran aground near Prince of Wales Island. Despite leakage, no one was reported injured and the boat was… Continue reading

Police and fire for Sunday, Aug. 7

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction information. Anyone listed… Continue reading

Around Town

Women, Infants and Children walk-in clinic, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., SEARHC Juneau WIC Clinic, 3245 Hospital Drive, first floor. Free nutrition services for income-eligible women who… Continue reading

Restored WWII searchlight comes to Kodiak state park

KODIAK — A restored World War II searchlight has taken its place at the Kodiak Military History Museum and is now by a bunker that… Continue reading

Kenai Marijuana ban petition won’t be on October ballot

A citizen initiative seeking to ask voters whether commercial marijuana is legal in the Kenai Peninsula Borough outside the cities is a no-go.The borough clerk’s… Continue reading

In this July 26 photo, retired Colonel Kevin Blanchard, Director of the 354th Fighter Wing F-35 Program Integration Office, poses for photos at Eielson Air Force Base. Blanchard was among the last A-10 pilots to leave Eielson Air Force Base in 2007 when the Air Force was downsizing and considering closing the base.

Retired colonel directs F-35 transition at Eielson

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE — A retired colonel has been working to get Eielson Air Force Base ready for its coming growth spurt since before… Continue reading

In this July 26 photo, retired Colonel Kevin Blanchard, Director of the 354th Fighter Wing F-35 Program Integration Office, poses for photos at Eielson Air Force Base. Blanchard was among the last A-10 pilots to leave Eielson Air Force Base in 2007 when the Air Force was downsizing and considering closing the base.
Bruce Simonson used 900 images of historical posters and memorabilia from over 50 arts organizations in Juneau to decorate the six-foot whale's tail. For construction of the sculpture, Simonson was assisted by Harry and Thomas James, Roald Simonson, and Gary Vetesy. For the virtual rendering of the sculpture, he received help from Kurt Smith (for photography of the sculpture and construction of the mount), and from Finn Sinclair (for computer modeling and 3D rendering).

Photos: Tales on the tail

Nancy DeCherney, Executive Director of the Juneau Arts & Humanities Council, receives a decorated six-foot whale’s tail from Bruce Simonson in front of the Juneau… Continue reading

Bruce Simonson used 900 images of historical posters and memorabilia from over 50 arts organizations in Juneau to decorate the six-foot whale's tail. For construction of the sculpture, Simonson was assisted by Harry and Thomas James, Roald Simonson, and Gary Vetesy. For the virtual rendering of the sculpture, he received help from Kurt Smith (for photography of the sculpture and construction of the mount), and from Finn Sinclair (for computer modeling and 3D rendering).

Governor to sign update to Alaska’s military justice code

ANCHORAGE — The code of military justice for the Alaska National Guard is getting an update, two years after a scathing report into alleged misconduct… Continue reading

US chamber chairman talks oil woes, election on Alaska trip

KETCHIKAN — The chairman of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce made a visit this week to Ketchikan, where he called on the presidential candidates from… Continue reading

Fairbanks hospital cafe hit by cyberattack on Banner Health

FAIRBANKS — A cafe at Fairbanks Memorial Hospital has been identified as one of several Banner Health facilities across the nation affected by two recent… Continue reading

This Day in Juneau History: Aug. 7, 1986

On Aug. 7, 1986, a newly proposed state regulation that would allow school districts to lay off tenured teachers if they have exhausted all options… Continue reading

Police & fire for Sunday, Aug. 7, 2016

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction information. Anyone listed… Continue reading

Around Town

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

In this May 2015 photo, First Lady Donna Walker, left, and Sherry Patterson speak about the formation of Bridge Builders to celebrate the diversity in the community. An event called "A Call to Unity!" will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday in St. Paul's Catholic Church.

First lady asks Juneau to join a call to unity against racism

Donna Walker was born in Alabama, and she still remembers growing up in a segregated state.Since 2014, when her husband, Bill Walker, was elected governor… Continue reading

In this May 2015 photo, First Lady Donna Walker, left, and Sherry Patterson speak about the formation of Bridge Builders to celebrate the diversity in the community. An event called "A Call to Unity!" will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday in St. Paul's Catholic Church.
Shakira Vallejo, right, breastfeeds her daughter, Gabriela, 10 months, as Chastity Walker, center, breastfeeds her son, Logan, 16 months, as her husband, Lawnell, watches during the Big Latch On event at Dimond Park Fieldhouse on Saturday.

Ready, set, latch on! Juneau moms, babies & families celebrate breastfeeding

Juneau mom Ericka Beery sometimes breastfeeds at Fred Meyer. In the past, when nursing was still fairly new, she used to sit down in the… Continue reading

Shakira Vallejo, right, breastfeeds her daughter, Gabriela, 10 months, as Chastity Walker, center, breastfeeds her son, Logan, 16 months, as her husband, Lawnell, watches during the Big Latch On event at Dimond Park Fieldhouse on Saturday.
Institute faculty member Lorrie Heagy leads other teachers in a song at the University of Alaska Southeast on Thursday. The teachers were all part of the Juneau Basic Arts Institute, an annual two-week summer program during which educators and administrators learn how they can incorporate art into their classrooms on a daily basis.

In summer program, teachers get schooled in the arts

To the beat of a deerskin drum and the tune of a Tlingit song, 16 teachers from several Alaskan communities danced into the University of… Continue reading

Institute faculty member Lorrie Heagy leads other teachers in a song at the University of Alaska Southeast on Thursday. The teachers were all part of the Juneau Basic Arts Institute, an annual two-week summer program during which educators and administrators learn how they can incorporate art into their classrooms on a daily basis.