The Crimson Bears also received the Sportsmanship Award last weekend.

Alaska lawmakers are blasting the administration of Gov. Mike Dunleavy for advancing a new ferry terminal north of Juneau that lacks support from residents of the communities that the project ...

Atticus Hempel recently joined the Juneau Empire as a reporter, covering Juneau news and events. Hempel was born and raised on the East Coast, and some of his earliest memories are kayaking with his ...

During last fall’s municipal election, Juneau voters approved municipal tax cuts that will lower the city’s revenue by an estimated $10 to 12 million. At the upcoming workshops, city officials will ...

Donna James said being at the parade, cheering for her favorite team alongside other “12s” – as Seahawks fans are known – was “a dream come true.” ...

Sen. Jesse Kiehl, D-Juneau, speaks during a student-led protest against the LNG pipeline on Jan. 24, 2026. Dozens of Juneauites gathered outside the Alaska State Capitol building to participate in the ...

Facing Waves host Ken Whiting is exploring Juneau, Alaska by foot and sea kayak. In this segment, Ken explores the local ...

A record 1.64 million cruise ship passengers visited Juneau this year, according to city officials. “That is about 40% growth from last season, and about 30% growth from our previous busiest year ever ...

For three years in a row, Juneau has had unprecedented flooding in August from a melting glacier. This year, officials built a levee to protect the city. It seems to have helped, but it's temporary.

A small group of protesters attended a rally and discussion on Wednesday.

JUNEAU — Each year, a crush of tourists arrives in Alaska’s capital city on cruise ships to see wonders like the fast-diminishing Mendenhall Glacier. Now, long-simmering tensions over Juneau’s tourism ...