This Day in Juneau History: Aug. 13, 1986

On Aug. 13, 1986, the Juneau School District decided that it implement a new drug policy that orders strict punishment for those caught with beer… Continue reading

Police calls for Friday, Aug. 12, 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

Home webcam helps police identify two burglary suspects

Police say they’ve made two arrests this week for four burglaries across town involving an eclectic range of stolen goods — from bear hides and… Continue reading

Grand jury issues indictments for vehicular assault, animal cruelty

A man told police last month while walking along a sidewalk that he saw a truck heading “straight towards him.” He was able to get… Continue reading

Snow samples taken on the Mendenhall Glacier.

Scientists discover black carbon on Mendenhall Glacier. Could it play a role in glacial melt?

Researchers from the University of Alaska Southeast discovered a chemical on the Mendenhall Glacier which is thought to accelerate glacial melt: black carbon.In samples taken… Continue reading

Snow samples taken on the Mendenhall Glacier.
Shaina Kilcoyne, energy efficiency director for the Renewable Energy Alaska Project, speaks about the Southeast Energy Audit program during Thursday's Chamber of Commerce luncheon.

Going green one audit at a time

Two people have been working to reduce the carbon footprints of several communities in Southeast Alaska. They’re hoping that Juneau will be the next community… Continue reading

Shaina Kilcoyne, energy efficiency director for the Renewable Energy Alaska Project, speaks about the Southeast Energy Audit program during Thursday's Chamber of Commerce luncheon.
Annie Lu, left, and her godmother, Lily Zhang, visiting from northern China, stop along South Franklin Street to admire the flowers on Monday.

Rotary Bulbs sale to raise funds for community service projects

Spring-flowering bulbs are now available for purchase from the Juneau-Gastineau Rotarians.These bulbs, including daffodils, hyacinths, crocus and tulips, are selected by Master Gardeners to thrive… Continue reading

Annie Lu, left, and her godmother, Lily Zhang, visiting from northern China, stop along South Franklin Street to admire the flowers on Monday.
Derby dynasties shoot for third crown

Derby dynasties shoot for third crown

Ryan Beason and Jody Hass are the unofficial king and queen of the Territorial Sportsman Golden North Salmon Derby. Since 1956, sixty-seven people have won… Continue reading

Derby dynasties shoot for third crown

Correction for Aug. 11, 2016

A letter to the editor, “The Importance of Mudrooms,” on page A7 of today’s paper includes the incorrect start date of Mudrooms’ Season Six. The… Continue reading

This Day in Juneau History: Aug. 11, 1986

On Aug. 11, 1986, the U.S. House of Representatives approved a bill which would trade Atika Inc. claims on Admiralty Island for land around the… Continue reading

Police & fire for Thursday, Aug. 11, 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

Chamber lunch tackles energy and transportation

Two energy authorities will be speaking at today’s Juneau Chamber of Commerce luncheon.Robert Venables, energy and transportation coordinator for Southeast Conference, and Shaina Kilcone, energy… Continue reading

Around Town

Juneau Gastineau Rotary Club meeting, 7 a.m., The Prospector Hotel.Women, Infants and Children walk-in clinic, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., SEARHC Juneau WIC Clinic, 3245 Hospital Drive,… Continue reading

Rick Knecht of the University of Aberdeen in Scotland joins spectators by videoconference at a lecture Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2016 at the Alaska State Library, Archives and Museum to discuss what Alaska was like during the early 17th century.

Masks and Macbeth: SLAM shows Alaska in Shakespeare’s time

William Shakespeare never visited Alaska, but the Arctic did come to him.On Wednesday, professor Rick Knecht of the University of Aberdeen in Scotland held a… Continue reading

Rick Knecht of the University of Aberdeen in Scotland joins spectators by videoconference at a lecture Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2016 at the Alaska State Library, Archives and Museum to discuss what Alaska was like during the early 17th century.

Kenai native, playing with Navy Fleet Band, performs in visit

KENAI — In some respects, Sterling Strickler followed in his father’s footsteps; in other ways, he found his own path. Like his father, he enlisted… Continue reading

Down in the dumps: Airport closes lavatory dumpsite after surprise FDA inspection

The Juneau International Airport was forced to shut down its lavatory dump station after the Food and Drug Administration found that it violated federal code… Continue reading

In this file photo from November 2011, Gary Gillette and Renee Hughes stand at the Last Chance Mining Museum where they have lived for 20 years.

Panning for tips: Juneau police seek help finding 160 gold pans stolen from mining musem

Police want to know who broke into the Last Chance Mining Museum’s mining cars and stole 160 gold pans — and why do they need… Continue reading

In this file photo from November 2011, Gary Gillette and Renee Hughes stand at the Last Chance Mining Museum where they have lived for 20 years.
Amanda Compton

Feeding the soul by sharing stories, Mudrooms to start sixth season

Season six of Juneau’s live storytelling forum is starting next month without one of its original creators. Amanda Compton stepped down from the Mudrooms organizational… Continue reading

Amanda Compton
Arnold Liebelt, a Douglas resident, has announced that he will run for the Juneau Assembly in the fall.

Former Assembly hopeful announces bid against Mary Becker

A Douglas resident is looking to unseat a two-term Juneau Assembly incumbent this fall.Arnold Liebelt, a 23-year Juneau resident, has announced that he will run… Continue reading

Arnold Liebelt, a Douglas resident, has announced that he will run for the Juneau Assembly in the fall.
Juneau School District Superintendent Mark Miller speaks during Tuesday night's regular school meeting as board member Emil Mackey looks on. It was the school board's first meeting of the new school year.

Superintendent: Controversial bill won’t hinder sex ed in Juneau schools

When it comes to sex education, human reproduction and human sexuality education, Juneau’s school superintendent doesn’t foresee any issues stemming from House Bill 156, a… Continue reading

Juneau School District Superintendent Mark Miller speaks during Tuesday night's regular school meeting as board member Emil Mackey looks on. It was the school board's first meeting of the new school year.