In this July 4 photo, Doug Field demonstrates how to ride his penny-farthing bicycle during a Fourth of July Parade in Kenai. Field's father purchased the bicycle, built by the now out-of-business Boneshaker company, on impulse in San Francisco in the 1970s.

Penny-farthing owner keeps on riding

KENAI — Doug Field of Kenai recently dusted off his penny-farthing replica for one of its biannual routes in the Kenai Fourth of July parade.Balancing… Continue reading

In this July 4 photo, Doug Field demonstrates how to ride his penny-farthing bicycle during a Fourth of July Parade in Kenai. Field's father purchased the bicycle, built by the now out-of-business Boneshaker company, on impulse in San Francisco in the 1970s.
William "Sonny" Pittman sets up for a trip up a ramp at The Pipeline skate park on Saturday. Pittman, along with other members of an informal skate park council, organized a fundraiser at the park to help move forward with a park improvement plan.

Getting on board to help Juneau’s skate park

It was an especially rainy day on Saturday, but that didn’t stop dozens of skateboarders from hitting the ramps to raise money for their local… Continue reading

William "Sonny" Pittman sets up for a trip up a ramp at The Pipeline skate park on Saturday. Pittman, along with other members of an informal skate park council, organized a fundraiser at the park to help move forward with a park improvement plan.
Robin McNeilley reunited with her snake, Lavender.

Pet snake survives winter outside in Sitka

SITKA — A Sitka woman has been reunited with her pet snake after it slithered out the door almost a year ago.Lavender, a corn snake,… Continue reading

Robin McNeilley reunited with her snake, Lavender.

Conditions on Chena River postpone planned rubber duck race

FAIRBANKS — High water on the Chena River in Fairbanks has forced organizers to postpone or cancel planned races for both rubber ducks and humans.The… Continue reading

Troopers: Noorvik boy sole survivor of river accident

ANCHORAGE — Alaska State Troopers say a 4-year-old Noorvik boy was found alone after his father and grandmother died in apparent drownings during a berry… Continue reading

Police calls for Monday, July 25, 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

US rig count up 15 this week to 462

HOUSTON — The number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. increased by 15 this week to 462.A year ago, 876… 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

This Day in Juneau History: July 25, 1986

On July 25, 1986, one man accused of selling one-half ounce of cocaine in May pleaded no contest to one of the counts against him.… Continue reading

Elle Yerkes, 5, center, and Sydney Truitt, 11, try out the front seat of Officer Elias Joven's patrol vehicle during a National Night Out block party in 2012. This year, police will participate in the nationwide community-building campaign on Aug. 2.

JPD, first responders take part in National Night Out

The Juneau Police Department will participate in next month’s nationwide community-building campaign National Night Out to promote police-community partnerships, according to a JPD press release.Aug.… Continue reading

Elle Yerkes, 5, center, and Sydney Truitt, 11, try out the front seat of Officer Elias Joven's patrol vehicle during a National Night Out block party in 2012. This year, police will participate in the nationwide community-building campaign on Aug. 2.
A Gastineau Channel Little League player bats in the District 2 tournament in Sitka. Juneau won the district and will play against Anchorage's District 1 winner in a best of five series for the state championship starting Tuesday.

Photos: Little League

A Gastineau Channel Little League player bats in the District 2 tournament in Sitka. Juneau won the district and will play against Anchorage’s District 1… Continue reading

A Gastineau Channel Little League player bats in the District 2 tournament in Sitka. Juneau won the district and will play against Anchorage's District 1 winner in a best of five series for the state championship starting Tuesday.
Children and their parents watch a rocket return to the ground during Science Friday at the Mendenhall Valley Public Library on Friday. The event was made possible by the Juneau Public Library and the Seattle Museum of Flight.

Photos: Science Friday

Children and their parents watch a rocket return to the ground during Science Friday at the Mendenhall Valley Public Library on Friday. The event was… Continue reading

Children and their parents watch a rocket return to the ground during Science Friday at the Mendenhall Valley Public Library on Friday. The event was made possible by the Juneau Public Library and the Seattle Museum of Flight.

UAS Chancellor appointed as vice chair to a committee on teacher education

University of Alaska Southeast Chancellor Dr. Rick Caulfield was appointed to serve as Vice Chair of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU)… Continue reading

Around Town

Open trap shooting, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Juneau Gun Club, 1 Mile Montana Creek Road. The Juneau Gun Club is open to members and public trap… Continue reading

Police & fire for Sunday, July 24, 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

Charges dropped for Fairbanks brothers in illegal wood sale

ANCHORAGE — Two Fairbanks brothers arrested in an undercover operation for trying to sell wood stolen from state land on Craigslist have had their charges… Continue reading

A car is towed away on Egan Drive after an accident on Saturday afternoon.

Photo: Car crash

One of two damaged vehicles from a two-car motor vehicle accident is towed away from the scene as Capital City Fire/Rescue and Juneau Police Department… Continue reading

A car is towed away on Egan Drive after an accident on Saturday afternoon.

Three hikers rescued on West Glacier Trail

Low visibility and rainy conditions caused three hikers to lose their way on the West Glacier Trail on Friday evening, according to an Alaska State… Continue reading

In this November 2015 file photo, former Attorney General Craig Richards speaks to the media. The governor announced in June that Richards was resigning from his post. On Friday, Craig Richards was hired as an oil and gas consultant for the state.

Walker hires former attorney general as oil, gas consultant

Gov. Bill Walker has hired Craig Richards as an oil and gas consultant, less than a month after Richards resigned as Alaska’s attorney general.Walker’s office… Continue reading

In this November 2015 file photo, former Attorney General Craig Richards speaks to the media. The governor announced in June that Richards was resigning from his post. On Friday, Craig Richards was hired as an oil and gas consultant for the state.

18 states see significant job gains, but unemployment rises

WASHINGTON — Unemployment rates ticked up noticeably in six states in June, even as employers continued to add jobs and the hiring outlook improved.The unemployment… Continue reading