Whale-watchers report big groups in Washington, B.C. waters

BELLINGHAM, Wash. — Researchers and crews with whale-watching boats from Bellingham to British Columbia are reporting an unprecedented number of sightings of North Pacific humpback… Continue reading

Jennie Hinch, right, and others participate in a sing-along at the Bridge Adult Day Program on Friday. The Juneau Community Foundation and the City and Borough of Juneau recently announced three grants totaling $97,000 for senior care. The grants, awarded to Catholic Community Services' (CCS) Southeast Senior Services Division, will be used to fund the organization's Juneau Senior Nutrition Program, The Bridge Adult Day Program, and Senior Wrap Around Services in Juneau.  CCS, which also received a grant for its hospice program, was one of 12 organizations to receive grants as part of the 2016 CBJ Social Service Grants.

Photo: Juneau’s seniors service get grants

Jennie Hinch, right, and others participate in a sing-along at the Bridge Adult Day Program on Friday. The Juneau Community Foundation and the City and… Continue reading

Jennie Hinch, right, and others participate in a sing-along at the Bridge Adult Day Program on Friday. The Juneau Community Foundation and the City and Borough of Juneau recently announced three grants totaling $97,000 for senior care. The grants, awarded to Catholic Community Services' (CCS) Southeast Senior Services Division, will be used to fund the organization's Juneau Senior Nutrition Program, The Bridge Adult Day Program, and Senior Wrap Around Services in Juneau.  CCS, which also received a grant for its hospice program, was one of 12 organizations to receive grants as part of the 2016 CBJ Social Service Grants.

Sullivan to speak at GOP national convention

JUNEAU — A spokesman for U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan says the Alaska Republican will be speaking at the GOP’s national convention this week in Ohio.Sullivan… Continue reading

PokéMob moves through downtown

Nearly 50 Pokémon trainers — ranging from children to seniors — walked through downtown Juneau Saturday in the city’s first ever PokéMob.The group of Pokémon… Continue reading

In this June 12 photo, The Chichagof Dream sails across Jamestown Bay on its first commercial voyage in Alaska.

Allen Marine reshapes a dream vessel

SITKA — The newest vessel in the Alaska Dream Cruise fleet suffered two groundings on two different coasts before it was revived with a 100-ton… Continue reading

In this June 12 photo, The Chichagof Dream sails across Jamestown Bay on its first commercial voyage in Alaska.
Another pizza place in Juneau? In the Mendenhall Valley, Bullwinkle's Pizza shares a wall with Papa Murphy's, and a Little Caesars hopes to open in Juneau.

‘Pizza! Pizza!’: Little Caesars wants to open in Juneau

Yet another national pizza chain is hoping to enter the Juneau market. Little Caesars is looking for a local franchisee to open up a branch.“I… Continue reading

Another pizza place in Juneau? In the Mendenhall Valley, Bullwinkle's Pizza shares a wall with Papa Murphy's, and a Little Caesars hopes to open in Juneau.

Wasilla man dies in rafting accident on Montana Creek

TALKEETNA — Alaska State Troopers say a 44-year-old Wasilla man died in an apparent rafting accident in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough.The body of Lawrence Christopherson was… Continue reading

Investigators can’t blame bear, moose, or man for attack

ANCHORAGE — More than a month after a man was left bloodied and unconscious near an Anchorage park, wildlife officials are unable to say what… Continue reading

Sitka to consider condemning building due to landslide risk

SITKA — The Sitka city administrator is seeking condemnation of an administration building at risk from landslides and the cancellation of property leases there.A landslide… Continue reading

State hopes court will dismiss lawsuit affecting fisheries commission reorganization

An attempt by the state of Alaska to dismiss a lawsuit against itself and Gov. Bill Walker is scheduled to have its day in court… Continue reading

Alaska Gasline Development Corp. President Keith Meyer is shown.

Alaska LNG hinges on better relationship with Legislature, says AGDC’s president

New Alaska Gasline Development Corp. President Keith Meyer directly addressed what he sees as one of the biggest challenges to building a gasline during his… Continue reading

Alaska Gasline Development Corp. President Keith Meyer is shown.

Agency seeks input ahead of possible Cook Inlet lease sale

ANCHORAGE — The federal agency that oversees offshore petroleum development took a step Friday toward a possible 2017 lease sale in Alaska’s Cook Inlet with… Continue reading

Denali Park plans ‘soft opening’ of area restricted by bear

ANCHORAGE — Denali National Park officials are planning a “soft opening” next week of areas that had been closed because of a problem grizzly bear.The… Continue reading

Local Juneau artist MK MacNaughton poses with a tote bag printed with her design "Fall Whispers Good-bye" which won the Resuable Tote Bag Contest.

Reusable Tote Bag Contest winner announced

Juneau artist MK MacNaughton was selected as the winner of the first Juneau Reusable Tote Bag Contest for her oil painting “Fall Whispers Good-bye.” The… Continue reading

Local Juneau artist MK MacNaughton poses with a tote bag printed with her design "Fall Whispers Good-bye" which won the Resuable Tote Bag Contest.

Around Town

Knights of Columbus Bishop Kenny Council brunch, 10 a.m.-noon, St. Paul’s Catholic Church. $10 for a family and $4 for an individual.Open trap shooting, 10… Continue reading

Police & fire for Sunday, July 17, 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

This Day in History: June 17, 1986

On July 17, 1986, Gov. Bill Sheffield announced even more budget cuts after Alaska’s oil revenue was forecasted to fall another $1 billion. Gov. Sheffield… Continue reading

Yakutat man indicted for sexual abuse of teen

A Juneau grand jury indicted a Yakutat man on four counts of felony sex abuse for an illegal relationship he allegedly carried on with a… Continue reading

Speaker of the House Mike Chenault, R-Nikiski, gavels the House into session in June 2016.

House adjourns without deficit fix; 36 months of savings remain

The Alaska House of Representatives has adjourned the fifth special session of the 29th Alaska Legislature.At 2:31 p.m., lawmakers agreed to leave Juneau after five… Continue reading

Speaker of the House Mike Chenault, R-Nikiski, gavels the House into session in June 2016.

Walker signs bill in support of Sweetheart Lake dam

Gov. Bill Walker smiled, sat down and lifted his pen.“This is a sweetheart piece of legislation,” he said shortly before affixing his signature to House… Continue reading