Coast Guard rescues lost hunter on Admiralty

The U.S. Coast Guard rescued a Juneau man Friday night after he got lost while deer hunting near Oliver Inlet on Admiralty Island.According to an… Continue reading

Infographic: How we voted

If Juneau had its way, Hillary Clinton would be president.It doesn't, and she won't.According to the Alaska Division of Election, turnout in this year's general… Continue reading

A strong storm is expected to sweep Southeast Alaska between Monday night and Tuesday night.

Strong winter storm to sweep Southeast

A strong storm was expected to sweep into Southeast Alaska starting Monday night, according to the National Weather Service, but there won’t be much in… Continue reading

A strong storm is expected to sweep Southeast Alaska between Monday night and Tuesday night.

Around town for Monday, Nov. 28

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

Police and fire blotter for Monday, Nov. 28, 2016

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

This Day in Juneau History: Nov. 28, 1986

On Nov. 28, 1986, Gov.-elect Steve Cowper and the rest of the state was busy, with Cowper’s campaign spokesman David Ramseur expected to take over… Continue reading

Mendenhall Mall robbery injures store employee

An 18-year-old Juneau man is being accused of dragging a store employee with his car after a strong-arm robbery attempt Saturday morning.Dylan Leland Barger was… Continue reading

Pot shop opens, sells out within three hours

Juneau’s first retail marijuana shop opened on schedule Friday — and promptly sold out of product.Rainforest Farms opened to the general public at noon, and… Continue reading

Sherri McDonald decorates animals she made for REACH's annual Christmas window outside their Third Street offices on Friday.

Photo: It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas

Sherri McDonald decorates animals she made for REACH’s annual Christmas window Friday outside their Third Street offices.… Continue reading

Sherri McDonald decorates animals she made for REACH's annual Christmas window outside their Third Street offices on Friday.

Photo: Ice blue

Two people stand on the frozen Mendenhall Lake near the face of Mendenhall Glacier on Friday.… Continue reading

Police & Fire for Sunday Nov. 27, 2016

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

Schoenfeld, Lesewski wed

Elizabeth Schoenfeld and Mike Lesewski weere wed Aug. 27, 2016, at Myrtle Edwards Park in Seattle, Washington. A reception followed at Canlis Restaurant.The bride’s parents… Continue reading

Local Tlingit man Angelo Katasse dons his Eagle clan, Split-Killer Whale moeity regalia before embarking to Cannon Ball, North Dakota to join the Standing Rock Sioux in opposition to the Dakota Access Pipeline.

Juneau man embraces Tlingit identity in fight against Dakota Access Pipeline

Growing up half white, half Tlingit, Juneau local Angelo Katasse has always had a foot in two worlds.“Something that I grew up hearing a lot… Continue reading

Local Tlingit man Angelo Katasse dons his Eagle clan, Split-Killer Whale moeity regalia before embarking to Cannon Ball, North Dakota to join the Standing Rock Sioux in opposition to the Dakota Access Pipeline.

This Day in Juneau History: Nov. 26, 1986

On Nov. 26, 1986, governor-elect Steve Cowper appointed more members of his cabinet, a week ahead of taking office.The day before, Cowper chose former Kenai… Continue reading

Mandy Ramsey of Haines displays her colorful yoga mats at Public Market in Centennial Hall on Friday.

Public Market returns and so do crowds

The Juneau Public Market is back for its 34th consecutive year.If past attendance records are any indication, as many as 10,000 Juneau residents will peruse… Continue reading

Mandy Ramsey of Haines displays her colorful yoga mats at Public Market in Centennial Hall on Friday.
Invited guests wait in line outside of Rainforest Farms Second Street store to buy the first legal marijuana in Juneau on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016. The store is open to the public today.

Juneau’s first marijuana sale goes without a hitch

Even the mayor was there.On Wednesday night, Rainforest Farms made the first legal sale of marijuana in Juneau and the first in Alaska off the… Continue reading

Invited guests wait in line outside of Rainforest Farms Second Street store to buy the first legal marijuana in Juneau on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016. The store is open to the public today.
Author Judith Avila speaks about Navajo code talker Chester Nez at the Walter Soboleff Center on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016.

Talking in code: How the Tlingit, Navajo tribes helped end WWII

Thirty-three Native American tribes had members who served as World War II code talkers, amounting between 400-500 men. But for decades, it was classified information… Continue reading

Author Judith Avila speaks about Navajo code talker Chester Nez at the Walter Soboleff Center on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016.

After shoplifting spree, JPD arrests suspect

Police arrested a Juneau man Monday after he allegedly attempted to steal from several downtown businesses.At about 9:30 a.m., officers cited Michael J. Hoyt for… Continue reading

Around town for Friday, Nov. 25

Donuts & Deals, 8 a.m.-noon. Downtown businesses will welcome shoppers with free donuts and special promotions to kick off the holiday shopping season. For a… Continue reading

This Day in Juneau History: Nov. 25, 1986

On Nov. 25, 1986, Gov.-elect Steve Cowper announced former Rep. Hugh Malone of Kenai as the commissioner of Revenue and Mayor Rocky Gutierrez of Sitka… Continue reading