An adult humpback whale breaches in Lynn Canal near Juneau, Alaska, on Wednesday, July 9, 2014. Humpback whale numbers are increasing though the animal is still listed as endangered as part of the Endangered Species Act.

NOAA removes groups of humpback whales off endangered species list

A group of humpback whales found in Southeast Alaska has recovered enough to no longer warrant listing under the Endangered Species Act, while another group… Continue reading

An adult humpback whale breaches in Lynn Canal near Juneau, Alaska, on Wednesday, July 9, 2014. Humpback whale numbers are increasing though the animal is still listed as endangered as part of the Endangered Species Act.

Water main break repair near 19 mile may cause water outage

Residents living north of Randall Road may be out of water, according to a press release by the City and Borough of Juneau.A water crew… Continue reading

Police and fire dispatches for Sept. 6, 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

Around Town for Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2016

Valley Toastmasters meeting, 6:15 a.m., St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Parish Hall. A safe, fun environment to learn public speaking skills. Details: Jim, 789-3074.Women, Infants and… Continue reading

Jane Terry, left, and Brenda Wright powerwash the steps leading up to the Mendenhall Glacier Visitors Center on Monday.

Forest Service asks for ideas on glacier plans

There will never be a casino at the Mendenhall Glacier, but Juneau residents interested in what could be built at the capital city’s backyard glacier… Continue reading

Jane Terry, left, and Brenda Wright powerwash the steps leading up to the Mendenhall Glacier Visitors Center on Monday.
Randy Sutak, owner of Randy's Rib Shack, pours some of his signature barbeque sauce over a pulled pork and briscuit sandwich. Sutak starting perfecting his sauce recipe eight years ago.

Blue Jeans Cafe closes, makes room for Randy’s Rib Shack

A “closed” sign hanging from the door of the Blue Jeans Cafe, located off Hospital Drive, tells would-be customers that the coffee bar and deli… Continue reading

Randy Sutak, owner of Randy's Rib Shack, pours some of his signature barbeque sauce over a pulled pork and briscuit sandwich. Sutak starting perfecting his sauce recipe eight years ago.

Tongass Historical Museum to close for renovation

KETCHIKAN — A Ketchikan museum is closing its doors to make way for a million-dollar renovation on the main floor of the building.Acting Tongass Historical… Continue reading

Around Town

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

This Day in Juneau History: Sept. 5, 1986

On Sept. 5, 1986, Alaska’s Republican legislators planned to change the manner of coalitions in the Alaska Legislature. Usually, coalitions were a mix of Republicans,… Continue reading

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

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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