SeaWorld admits putting workers in animal rights group

ORLANDO, Fla. — SeaWorld acknowledged that it sent its own workers to infiltrate an animal rights group which opposed the practices of the theme park.The… Continue reading

This photo provided by the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center via NASA, shows astronaut Scott Kelly. After nearly a year in space, Kelly is just a few days away from returning to Earth. On Thursday, Feb. 25, 2016, Kelly is scheduled to hold his final news conference from the International Space Station. He'll check out Tuesday, riding a Russian Soyuz capsule back to the planet to end NASA's longest space flight ever. (AP Photo/Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center via NASA)

Space-endurance champ: I could do another year

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — America’s space-endurance champ, Scott Kelly, returns to Earth next week after nearly a year in orbit aboard the International Space Station.… Continue reading

This photo provided by the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center via NASA, shows astronaut Scott Kelly. After nearly a year in space, Kelly is just a few days away from returning to Earth. On Thursday, Feb. 25, 2016, Kelly is scheduled to hold his final news conference from the International Space Station. He'll check out Tuesday, riding a Russian Soyuz capsule back to the planet to end NASA's longest space flight ever. (AP Photo/Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center via NASA)

Apple asks judge to vacate order on locked iPhone

WASHINGTON — Apple Inc. on Thursday asked a federal magistrate to reverse her order that the company help the FBI hack into a locked iPhone,… Continue reading

APOC quashes complaint against Crane

It didn’t take long for the Alaska Public Offices Commission to reject Assembly member Debbie White’s complaint against mayoral candidate Karen Crane. A day after… Continue reading

School district’s budget priorities could cut cultural education resources

Depending on how much funding the Juneau School District gets, items like cultural education paraeducators and middle school activities could be at risk of getting… Continue reading

Mayoral candidates Karen Crane, left, and Ken Koelsch are shown during a forum held at the Assembly Chambers on Wednesday night, sponsored by the League of Women Voters, Juneau Empire and KTOO.

Mayoral candidates disagree on senior sales tax, heroin crisis and ‘The Road’

Community members packed the Assembly Chambers on Wednesday night to hear mayoral candidates Karen Crane and Ken Koelsch speak on the issues. Overflow at the… Continue reading

Mayoral candidates Karen Crane, left, and Ken Koelsch are shown during a forum held at the Assembly Chambers on Wednesday night, sponsored by the League of Women Voters, Juneau Empire and KTOO.

Juneau man indicted for child pornography

The U.S. Attorney’s office indicted a Juneau man Wednesday for the distribution of child pornography.Steven Raymond Foster, 45, was arraigned Wednesday before U.S. Magistrate Judge… Continue reading

Judge approves $1B settlement between US and Native tribes

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A judge has approved a nearly $1 billion settlement between the Obama administration and Native American tribes over claims the government shorted… Continue reading

Perseverance’s 38th season to be biggest one yet

The 38th season marks a first for Perseverance, with a seven-show season in Juneau and a six-show season in Anchorage. This will be Perseverance’s sixth… Continue reading

Senate panel hears bill aimed at easing birth control access

JUNEAU — Representatives from Planned Parenthood, a union of current and former sex workers, small business owners and others testified Wednesday on a bill that… Continue reading

Lawmakers nix funding for public corruption investigators

Members of the House subcommittee that sets the budget for the Alaska Department of Law have turned down $318,700 to hire investigators and attorneys to… Continue reading

Around Town

Juneau Gastineau Rotary Club meeting, 7 a.m., The Prospector Hotel.Storytime, 11 a.m., Douglas Library. Details: 586-5267. Annual JCCC Lenten Lunch Series, noon, Northern Light United… Continue reading

Division of Elections approves ballot initiative

The Alaska Division of Elections has approved a ballot initiative for the Aug. 16 primary election. On Monday, the division certified the PFD Voter Registration… Continue reading

Man charged with attempted murder in village stabbing

ANCHORAGE — A 52-year-old man from the southwest Alaska village of Aleknagik has been charged with attempted murder and felony assault.Alaska State Troopers say Robin… Continue reading

State to begin work on new Haines bridge

The state of Alaska is preparing to build a replacement bridge over the Klehini River north of Haines, between Klukwan and the Canadian border.The bridge… Continue reading

Coast Guard: Challenger recovery may cost more

The tugboat Challenger has been raised from Gastineau Channel and is moored at the AJ Dock, but its path to the scrapheap isn’t over yet.… Continue reading

Chamber hosts judge, attorney for lunch

The Juneau Chamber of Commerce hosts Juneau District Court Judge Keith Levy and attorney Benjamin Brown for its weekly business roundtable luncheon today.The two will… Continue reading

Appeals court upholds limit on sharing of tips among workers

SAN FRANCISCO — Businesses cannot collect tips given to waiters, casino dealers or other service employees to share with support staff such as dishwashers even… Continue reading

NTSB releases reports on 2 fatal crashes

ANCHORAGE — The National Transportation Safety Board released reports Wednesday outlining factual information on two fatal Alaska commuter airplane crashes, including a Hageland Aviation crash… Continue reading

Marijuana drama at planning commission meeting

After a four-hour meeting as dramatic as it was long, Juneau’s Planning Commission decided Tuesday night to forward an ordinance establishing regulations for marijuana businesses… Continue reading