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Special counsel Robert Mueller speaks at the Department of Justice Wednesday, May 29 in Washington, about the Russia investigation. (AP Photo | Carolyn Kaster)

Opinion: Silence by Alaska’s Congressional Delegation on Mueller Report is noted

Alaskans who have examined the Mueller Report feel that an inquiry into impeachment of President Donald Trump is in order. He is doing untold damage… Continue reading

Special counsel Robert Mueller speaks at the Department of Justice Wednesday, May 29 in Washington, about the Russia investigation. (AP Photo | Carolyn Kaster)
Opinion: Why I recently became a ‘PFASist’

Opinion: Why I recently became a ‘PFASist’

I recently became a “PFASist” — someone alarmed about the growing crisis over the manufacture and use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS). These man-made chemicals… Continue reading

Opinion: Why I recently became a ‘PFASist’
Police calls for Wednesday, June 5, 2019

Police calls for Wednesday, June 5, 2019

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction… Continue reading

Police calls for Wednesday, June 5, 2019
Planet Alaska host Vivian Mork Yéilk’, showing the height of fireweed growth in May 2018 in Sitka. (Courtesy Photo | Vivian Mork Yéilk’)
Planet Alaska host Vivian Mork Yéilk’, showing the height of fireweed growth in May 2018 in Sitka. (Courtesy Photo | Vivian Mork Yéilk’)
Rescuers help person under bridge

Rescuers help person under bridge

The person was taken to the hospital.

Rescuers help person under bridge
Opinion: Fisheries management is the answer to the PFD battle
Opinion: Fisheries management is the answer to the PFD battle
Opinion: Forget the national average: University of Alaska requires a higher level of state investment

Opinion: Forget the national average: University of Alaska requires a higher level of state investment

Alaska stands out as one of the most unique states in our report.

Opinion: Forget the national average: University of Alaska requires a higher level of state investment
Police calls for Tuesday, June 4, 2019

Police calls for Tuesday, June 4, 2019

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction… Continue reading

Police calls for Tuesday, June 4, 2019
Southeast Alaska man dies in early morning pickup rollover

Southeast Alaska man dies in early morning pickup rollover

A 44-year-old Southeast Alaska man died in weekend a pickup crash.

Southeast Alaska man dies in early morning pickup rollover
Police calls for Monday, June 3, 2019

Police calls for Monday, June 3, 2019

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Police calls for Monday, June 3, 2019
‘Different vibe’: US basketball player talks playing for France team

‘Different vibe’: US basketball player talks playing for France team

An interview with Cholet Basket player Frank Hassell.

‘Different vibe’: US basketball player talks playing for France team
Approaching Notre Dame

Approaching Notre Dame

Reflecting on the cathedral’s life among Parisians.

Approaching Notre Dame
Learning to ‘play ball’ in the game of marriage

Learning to ‘play ball’ in the game of marriage

Baseball season raises perhaps the biggest bone of marital contentions.

Learning to ‘play ball’ in the game of marriage
Police calls for Sunday, June 2, 2019

Police calls for Sunday, June 2, 2019

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction… Continue reading

Police calls for Sunday, June 2, 2019
Public Safety Building demolition start date set

Public Safety Building demolition start date set

It had been slightly delayed.

Public Safety Building demolition start date set

Death notice: Marilynne Moore

Marilynne Moore died May 23, 2019. She is survived by her daughters, Lori Fredenberg (Virgil) of Juneau and Jana Hanstedt (Barry) of Durango, Colorado. She… Continue reading

How many glaciers are there in Alaska?

How many glaciers are there in Alaska?

There’s no easy answer.

How many glaciers are there in Alaska?
Opinion: Tlingit history and culture thrive as Hoonah expands cruise destination

Opinion: Tlingit history and culture thrive as Hoonah expands cruise destination

Hoonah’s tourism industry is like the salmon in a way.

Opinion: Tlingit history and culture thrive as Hoonah expands cruise destination
Police calls for Friday, May 31, 2019

Police calls for Friday, May 31, 2019

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction… Continue reading

Police calls for Friday, May 31, 2019
The curious, wild world of tourism in Southeast
The curious, wild world of tourism in Southeast