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AmericanTowns Heroes: Edward Palomba Puts Service Above Self

This week's hero is making a difference on a local level. As the chairman of the Children’s Accessible Playground Committee, Edward Palomba has put in his share of...

Start your Search for Volunteer Opportunities in Juneau, Alaska with AmericanTowns Juneau Volunteer Guide!

On behalf of non-profit groups and organizers all over Juneau County, AmericanTowns would like to invite all of you to join in on making a difference. Seize today and team...

AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Juneau organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Juneau is looking to let the community know about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works: when you...

An Invitation to our Juneau Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Juneau, we’d like to get the unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to your...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Brandon Rohlwing Helps Teens Get Through Tough Times

Brandon Rohlwing was feeling pretty low when he stumbled upon the website ReachOut offering support to anyone questioning the meaning in life. The information he found helped give...

September 11th Memorials - 10th Anniversary Events and Memorials in Juneau

This year marks the tenth anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, and while it is a day that recalls great devastation and loss, it is ...

Quick! What’s the first word or phrase that comes to your mind?

The question for the August 10 issue of the Capital City Weekly is: Quick! What’s the first word or phrase that comes to your mind? Be heard! Leave your answers as a comment...

Lindsay Lohan: Guilty or innocent?

The question for the August 3 issue of the Capital City Weekly is: Lindsay Lohan: Guilty or innocent? Be heard! Leave your answers as a comment and see which opinions are chosen...

Your memoir just came out! What is the title?

The question for the July 27 issue of the Capital City Weekly is: Your memoir just came out! What is the title? Be heard! Leave your answers as a comment and see which opinions...

Have you been swimming yet this summer? Where?

The question for the July 20 issue of the Capital City Weekly is: Have you been swimming yet this summer? Where? Be heard! Leave your answers as a comment and see which opinions...

How many hours of television do you watch per week?

The question for the May 25 issue of the Capital City Weekly is: How many hours of television do you watch per week? Be heard! Leave your answers as a comment and see which...

What are you reading right now?

The question for the May 18 issue of the Capital City Weekly is: What are you reading right now? Be heard! Leave your answers as a comment and see which opinions are chosen for...

What is under your bed?

The question for the May 11 issue of the Capital City Weekly is: What is under your bed? Be heard! Leave your answers as a comment and see which opinions are chosen for print in...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Bob Fried Pedals His Way Into People's Hearts

Bob Fried takes the concept of Meals on Wheels to another level with his latest mode of transport. You see Bob has taken to the streets in a pedicab, which has been part of his...

Do you sing in the shower?

The question for the May 4 issue of the Capital City Weekly is: Do you sing in the shower? Be heard! Leave your answers as a comment and see which opinions are chosen for print in...

Who is your favorite Disney character?

The question for the April 27 issue of the Capital City Weekly is: Who is your favorite Disney character? Be heard! Leave your answers as a comment and see which opinions are...

Who is your favorite historical figure?

The question for the April 20 issue of the Capital City Weekly is: Who is your favorite historical figure? Be heard! Leave your answers as a comment and see which opinions are...

When do you file your taxes?

The question for the April 13 issue of the Capital City Weekly is: When do you file your taxes? Be heard! Leave your answers as a comment and see which opinions are chosen for...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Gail Savina Harvests Fruit and Grows Community

Gail Savina hails from the great state of Washington where she grew up picking apples, cherries and peaches and where she recalls being in the Apple Blossom Festival every year. ...

A free plane ticket to anywhere on Earth just magically appeared in your pocket! Where are you going?

The question for the April 6 issue of the Capital City Weekly is: A free plane ticket to anywhere on Earth just magically appeared in your pocket! Where are you going? Be heard!...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Dorine Kenney Keeps Jacob's Light Burning By Helping Soldiers

Dorine Kenney had been sending things to her son and to soldiers he would tell her needed a little extra cheering up. She was eager to do it and happy to help send the comforts of...

If you could have any job, what would you want to be?

The question for the March 30 issue of the Capital City Weekly is: If you could have any job, what would you want to be? Be heard! Leave your answers as a comment and see which...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Lisa Watson Works to End Homelessness for Women

Lisa Watson has received awards for her outstanding contributions to the community in which she lives, including being named "woman of the year," which is fitting...

Are you registered as an organ donor?

The question for the March 23 issue of the Capital City Weekly is: Are you registered as an organ donor? Be heard! Leave your answers as a comment and see which opinions are...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Leah Cronn and Marathon Match Scholars and Sponsors

With the cost of getting a college education steadily rising, even promising students are having to forgo the dream of an advanced degree. It's not a new story, but one which Leah...

Airport will pay back $55K from lease error

The Juneau International Airport will be paying Hertz back $55,000 after a lease mistake was found from 1997.

Muñoz addresses oil tax, coastal management

Rep. Cathy Muñoz, R-Juneau, heard concerns about Gov. Sean Parnell’s proposed oil tax cuts at the Native Issues Forum, but warned flow was dropping in the trans-Alaska...

Tuesday outage traced to East Terminal

The power went out in Juneau on Tuesday. Alaska Electric Light & Power Co. spokeswoman Gayle Wood said the outage occurred around 9:30 p.m. with service back up almost...

JSD tech: Curriculum must assess student tech skills

In 21st-century classrooms, students are coming in with tech knowledge that surpasses most of their teachers, yet they have yet to learn to use it in practical, educational ways.

Riverbend principal candidates meet community

Four candidates for the top job at Riverbend Elementary were interviewed Wednesday, with a meet-and-greet community session held on Tuesday.

Vessel sinks at Harris Harbor

Juneau Docks and Harbor personnel were alerted to a sunken vessel early Wednesday morning in Harris Harbor and responded to find the 28-foot fiberglass cabin cruiser Sea Wolf sunk...

Police & Fire

This report contains information provided to the Empire from law enforcement agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction information. Anyone...

Students challenged to change behaviors

Students at Juneau-Douglas High School are beginning to look at one another differently, and with more respect.

UAA economist gives take on oil influence

Oil will continue to be the lifeblood of the state’s economy, said a University of Alaska Anchorage economist who flew to Juneau to explain those views and how to keep that...

Linde picked for Barron's list

Randall Linde, a private wealth advisor with Ameriprise Financial servicing Juneau, has been named to the top 1,000 advisors list in Barron’s Magazine, a publication...

Chambers named in Alaska Journal of Commerce top 40 list

Sara Chambers of Chambers Management has been selected as part of the Alaska Journal of Commerce’s Top 40 Under 40 Awards.

New managers join Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo has announced some new managers. Casey Campbell is the new business relationship manager for Wells Fargo customers in Juneau, Skagway and Cordova. His office is...

Police & Fire

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Photo: One-sixteenth 'Blues'

Ben Jacobson, left, Andrew Bulbrook, Eric Byers and Jonathan Moerschel of The Calder Quartet visit and play the “Open String Blues” with students in kindergarten...

Correction

In a story that appeared on page A1 of Monday’s Empire, the winning team of the Start-Up Cup was misidentified. The correct team name is the Juneau Beer Drinkers Association.

Conservation groups weigh in on 'Roadless' outcome

Conservation groups are weighing in on a federal ruling last week to end the Tongass National Forest’s exemption from the Roadless Rule. The rule protects such areas from...

Ethel Lund Medical Center hires new family physician

The SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium Ethel Lund Medical Center recently hired Dr. John K. “Kennon” Kirk as a family physician.

Perfect wind for snowkiting

Marc Scholten skies with a snowkite at Twin Lakes on Monday afternoon. Scholten said the winds were perfect Monday, unlike the last few weeks.

SEARHC focuses on Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.

Kokotovich changes plea in beating of 2-year-old

A Juneau man accused of beating his girlfriend’s 2-year daughter so badly she almost died pleaded guilty to assaulting the girl Monday, the day his trial was scheduled to...

Police & Fire

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Photo: Above freezing … on Monday

Tara Torgerson skis past shrinking snowmen Monday on Twin Lakes. Temperatures on Monday broke the freezing mark but temperatures are forecast to stay under 30 degrees for the rest...

How far away are you right now from the place you were born?

The question for the March 16 issue of the Capital City Weekly is: How far away are you right now from the place you were born? Be heard! Leave your answers as a comment and...

How do you spend St. Patrick’s Day?

The question for the March 9 issue of the Capital City Weekly is: How do you spend St. Patrick’s Day? Be heard! Leave your answers as a comment and see which opinions are...

Inmates hope for success outside after time inside

Tom Booth hears the basketball bounce — like heartbeat or an ancestral drum. He tugs at his uniform while sitting court side Saturday under a chipped white backboard with a...