August is fourth-warmest on record

A pair of 70-degree days escorted out the fourth-warmest August in Juneau history since modern recordkeeping began in 1936.According to the National Weather Service, temperatures… Continue reading

As UAS starts academic year, enrollment is down

As UAS starts academic year, enrollment is down

Despite cutting $5.3 million from its budget, the new school year at University of Alaska Southeast is off to a good start, said chancellor Rick… Continue reading

As UAS starts academic year, enrollment is down

Juneau police: Knife-wielding man was fending off imaginary animals

Juneau police arrested a knife-wielding man at the intersection of Main Street and Egan Drive on Saturday afternoon who was protecting himself from imaginary animals.Around… Continue reading

Sara Kveum, 28, has been receiving services from Hope Community Resources since she was a kid. Born with cerebral palsy, Kveum has a team of five to six help her with daily care and getting around in the community. Here, she's in her supported employment position at REACH, the agency that will soon take over her care when Hope closes.

Hope Community Resources to cut services to disabled in Southeast

After 20 years of serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Southeast, Hope Community Resources is pulling out of the region at the end… Continue reading

Sara Kveum, 28, has been receiving services from Hope Community Resources since she was a kid. Born with cerebral palsy, Kveum has a team of five to six help her with daily care and getting around in the community. Here, she's in her supported employment position at REACH, the agency that will soon take over her care when Hope closes.

Around Town

Shooting practice league, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Juneau Gun Club, 5680 Montana Creek Road. $20 per person. Prep for duck season. Details: 789-9844.Adult Children of Alcoholic… Continue reading

Police reports for Sunday, Sept. 4, 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 Juneau History: Sept. 4, 1986

On Sept. 4, 1986, Alaska’s budget problems may be at its end — but not really. Gold was discovered near Haines by a group of… Continue reading

Lynch & Kennedy Dry Goods is owned by Skagway shopkeeper Rosemary Libert, who was found not guilty Friday of misrepresenting art as Alaska Native-made.

Skagway shopkeeper wins federal Native art scam case

“Mhmm,” is a slight hum of the lips usually in response to a question as a way of agreeing — that’s the argument federal prosecutors… Continue reading

Lynch & Kennedy Dry Goods is owned by Skagway shopkeeper Rosemary Libert, who was found not guilty Friday of misrepresenting art as Alaska Native-made.

Sullivan warns of consequences if Democrats win U.S. Senate majority

Addressing the Juneau Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, U.S. Sen Dan Sullivan, R-Juneau, said Alaska may suffer if the Democratic Party takes control of the… Continue reading

Police & fire for Friday, Aug. 2, 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 Juneau History: Sept. 3, 1986

On Sept. 3, 1986, the Juneau School District saw 4,500 students enroll in school, the same amount as originally predicted. However, even with the number… Continue reading

Correction

In a Wednesday story, the Empire incorrectly stated that “Any larceny, concealment of merchandise, bad checks, or theft of less than $1,000 will no longer… Continue reading

Around Town

New student orientation, 9-10 a.m., The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry Way. Interested in improving your skills for college, training programs or for taking the GED… Continue reading

This Day in Juneau History: Sept. 2, 1986

On Sept. 2, 1986, the City and Borough of Juneau Board of Education announced its first piece of good news in months: the school board… Continue reading

In this file photo from September 2013, Raegan Adams, 4, gives John Adams, left, a Muscular Dystrophy Association sticker for his contribution to the "Fill the Boot" fundraiser put on by members of Capital City Fire/Rescue in front of the Mendenhall Mall.

Juneau firefighters fill boots to support people with muscle-debilitating diseases

Juneau firefighters will hold out their boots this weekend with hopes that they’ll be fill with monetary donations to help people suffering from muscular dystrophy,… Continue reading

In this file photo from September 2013, Raegan Adams, 4, gives John Adams, left, a Muscular Dystrophy Association sticker for his contribution to the "Fill the Boot" fundraiser put on by members of Capital City Fire/Rescue in front of the Mendenhall Mall.

Coffee-stand robber heads to prison for eight years

If Joseph R. Lofstrom wants to grab a cup of coffee after he’s done serving eight years in prison for theft and robbery, he’ll have… Continue reading

Downtown drive-by shooter receives three years in prison

Jose Antonio Delgado didn’t dispute the fact that he fired a gun at a man downtown back in February. But he told the judge in… Continue reading

The photo spread, which misplaces Mendenhall Glacier in Auke Bay. The magazine has since corrected the errors online and said a correction will be printed in the November issue.

This misleading photo spread in Marie Claire shows Mendenhall Glacier completely gone

According to a recent photo spread in a national magazine, the Mendenhall Glacier has melted entirely.In their September edition, Marie Claire printed two photos for… Continue reading

The photo spread, which misplaces Mendenhall Glacier in Auke Bay. The magazine has since corrected the errors online and said a correction will be printed in the November issue.
Katrina (Aklá) Hotch, Education Project Coordinator, helped compile materials and sound for two Tlingit language apps released by Sealaska Heritage Institute last week.

Haa shuká: Tlingit language apps connect past, present and future

A new app, Tlingit Games, brings you into the world of wildlife. Choose “Birds!” and you watch hummingbirds, kingfishers and Stellar’s Jays fly in and… Continue reading

Katrina (Aklá) Hotch, Education Project Coordinator, helped compile materials and sound for two Tlingit language apps released by Sealaska Heritage Institute last week.

For city law department, SB 91 poses more questions than answers

Shortly after Gov. Bill Walker signed SB 91, an extensive criminal justice reform bill, Juneau’s Law Department got to work amending city code to meet… Continue reading