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Alaska Editorial: Asia is nice, but the best bet is closer to home

The following editorial first appeared in the Alaska Journal of Commerce: Let’s just get it out of the way that there’s nothing inherently wrong with… Continue reading

Armstrong Energy CEO Bill Armstrong, seen here Sept. 2 at his new offices in Downtown Anchorage, believes there are still discoveries to be made on the North Slope, and he's moving to develop his Nunushuk prospect that could produce 120,000 barrels per day in a much needed boost for throughput in the trans-Alaska Pipeline System.

Armstrong aims to prove the Slope is still ‘target rich’

ANCHORAGE — If all goes as planned, the upcoming North Slope drilling season could be the winter of Bill.Bill Armstrong, CEO and founder of his… Continue reading

Armstrong Energy CEO Bill Armstrong, seen here Sept. 2 at his new offices in Downtown Anchorage, believes there are still discoveries to be made on the North Slope, and he's moving to develop his Nunushuk prospect that could produce 120,000 barrels per day in a much needed boost for throughput in the trans-Alaska Pipeline System.
University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen makes his presentation to the university's Board of Regents at the UAS Recreation Center on Thursday.

University of Alaska tuition could go up 10 percent next fall

Student tuition at University of Alaska may increase by 10 percent next year under an operating budget outlined by President Jim Johnsen at Thursday’s Board… Continue reading

University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen makes his presentation to the university's Board of Regents at the UAS Recreation Center on Thursday.

Volunteers still needed for airport disaster drill

Airport officials are asking for volunteers of all ages to help with the Juneau International Airport’s live emergency disaster drill this weekend.At 10 a.m. Saturday,… Continue reading

This Day in Juneau History: Sept. 15, 1986

This Day in Juneau History: Sept. 15, 1986

On Sept. 15, 1986, the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities for Southeast declared the start of construction for the Pioneers’ Home between the Old… Continue reading

This Day in Juneau History: Sept. 15, 1986

Police & fire for Thursday, Sept. 15, 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

School board candidates at chamber luncheon

The Juneau Chamber of Commerce is hosting a “Meet the Candidates” for school board at its weekly luncheon today.Kevin Allen, Dan DeBartolo, Jason Hart and… Continue reading

Crews work to repair water main break

Water crews worked Wednesday to repair a water main break near 19 mile on Glacier Highway.Customers north of Randall Road may be out of water… Continue reading

Around Town

Juneau Public Library bookmark contest begins, All public library locations. Artists Preschool through High School ages are invited to submit entries in the annual Bookmark… Continue reading

Human remains found at Dredge Lake, believed to be man reported missing six years ago

Human remains found at Dredge Lake, believed to be man reported missing six years ago

Human remains and personal property were recently discovered in the Dredge Lake area, a huge breakthrough in an unsolved missing person’s case, Juneau police announced… Continue reading

Human remains found at Dredge Lake, believed to be man reported missing six years ago
Two public health nurses listen as the Juneau School Board Tuesday night discusses approving a list of individuals that will be allowed to teach sex education. The approval process is newly mandated under House Bill 156.

Approving a list of sex educators: Juneau schools take first step adhering to new sex ed bill

An educator from Planned Parenthood, nine Juneau public heath nurses and two AWARE educators. These individuals need to be approved by the Juneau School Board… Continue reading

Two public health nurses listen as the Juneau School Board Tuesday night discusses approving a list of individuals that will be allowed to teach sex education. The approval process is newly mandated under House Bill 156.
Christopher D. Strawn, 33, appears in Juneau Superior Court Tuesday for a status hearing on charges in the murder of 30-year-old Brandon C. Cook at the Kodzoff Acres Mobile Home Park Oct. 20, 2015.

Murder trial delayed as defense seeks more evidence

The trial for a Juneau resident accused of killing a man “execution style” at a trailer park almost one year ago has again been delayed,… Continue reading

Christopher D. Strawn, 33, appears in Juneau Superior Court Tuesday for a status hearing on charges in the murder of 30-year-old Brandon C. Cook at the Kodzoff Acres Mobile Home Park Oct. 20, 2015.

Around Town

Women, Infants and Children walk-in clinic, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., SEARHC Juneau WIC Clinic, 3245 Hospital Drive, first floor. Free nutrition services for income-eligible women who… Continue reading

Police & fire for Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016

Assault• At 1:09 p.m. Sunday, the Juneau Police Department investigated a possible assault.Burglary• At 3:16 p.m. Sunday, JPD investigated a residential burglary in the 300… Continue reading

Lt. Kris Sell gives people attending the Juneau Police Department's Coffee with a Cop a briefing Tuesday on the department's search for Christopher Orcutt, 22.

Juneau police address race concerns in search for missing Native man

When a 22-year-old Juneau white man with autism went missing last week and was found in less than 24 hours, questions arose from family and… Continue reading

Lt. Kris Sell gives people attending the Juneau Police Department's Coffee with a Cop a briefing Tuesday on the department's search for Christopher Orcutt, 22.
Jim Penor, solid waste coordinator for the city, is happy to see the cardboard bin is nearly full after the new recycling containers at The Alaska Club on Riverside have been in use for a week on Tuesday. The City and Borough of Juneau waste management has rebranded its name to Recycleworks and has three locations for the new containers.

Recycling in Juneau just got easier

Juneau’s recycling center is only open Thursday through Saturday, which isn’t the most convenient.“I don’t know if you’ve ever put recycling in your car and… Continue reading

Jim Penor, solid waste coordinator for the city, is happy to see the cardboard bin is nearly full after the new recycling containers at The Alaska Club on Riverside have been in use for a week on Tuesday. The City and Borough of Juneau waste management has rebranded its name to Recycleworks and has three locations for the new containers.
Royal Hill, of Triplett Construction, directs a lift operator in the placement of a stairwell module at the Housing First project on Allen Court on Monday.

Housing First gets more money, but still in hole

A project to put a roof over Juneau’s most vulnerable residents just received a federal grant for $600,000. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban… Continue reading

Royal Hill, of Triplett Construction, directs a lift operator in the placement of a stairwell module at the Housing First project on Allen Court on Monday.

Police and fire for Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016

Assault• At 2:41 p.m. Friday, JPD investigated a report of an assault on a 29-year-old woman in the 1800 block of Shell Simmons Drive.• At… Continue reading

Around Town

Women, Infants and Children walk-in clinic, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., SEARHC Juneau WIC Clinic, 3245 Hospital Drive, first floor. Free nutrition services for income-eligible women who… Continue reading

SHI held a graduation ceremony in August 2016 to commemorate three years of work by Tlingit language mentors and apprentices enrolled in the mentor-apprentice program in Yakutat, Sitka and Juneau. The ceremony marked the end of a week-long immersion camp, which was attended by mentor-apprentice teams and language teachers from other communities as well.

SHI receives nearly $1M to revitalize Native languages

Sealaska Heritage Institute has received a large federal grant — nearly $1 million — to revitalize the languages of the Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian in… Continue reading

SHI held a graduation ceremony in August 2016 to commemorate three years of work by Tlingit language mentors and apprentices enrolled in the mentor-apprentice program in Yakutat, Sitka and Juneau. The ceremony marked the end of a week-long immersion camp, which was attended by mentor-apprentice teams and language teachers from other communities as well.