Several voters were left confused about where to vote in today’s special mayoral election after the polling locator phone number stopped working, according to city… Continue reading
The Alaska Senate voted 16-4 on Monday to approve an $8.73 billion state operations budget that includes $571 million in cuts and sets up the… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — A Wasilla man who was out of jail on assault charges, fled the supervision of his court-appointed custodian and kidnapped a woman he… Continue reading
The Department of Veterans Affairs in Alaska is moving forward on a plan to fix bugs in the program set up by the Veterans Access,… Continue reading
“Excellence in Dementia Care: Enhancing Well-Being & Improving Living Spaces” will feature two experts and bring together dementia care professionals and family caregivers. The all-day… Continue reading
The polls will open today at 7 a.m. for the city’s special mayoral election, and if early voting results are any indication, they may be… Continue reading
Pedestrians and passersby may have noticed some changes on Seward Street in downtown Juneau. Here’s a run-down of what’s changed and what’s to come.Alaskan Dames… Continue reading
Residential open burning in Lemon Creek and Mendenhall Valley is still prohibited, according to a Capital City Fire/Rescue information release.Temperature inversions, caused by cool temperatures,… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — Sarah Palin’s husband suffered eight fractured ribs and other injuries in a snowmobile accident in Alaska, but he was expected to recover, his… Continue reading
ANCHORAG — Anchorage police have released the name of a 24-year-old man found shot to death last week outside an Eagle River home.Police say the… Continue reading
Writing Skills Class, 9:15-10:45 a.m., The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry Way. Improves skills for work, school or testing. Free. Details: 586-5718. Using iPads and other… Continue reading
Gov. Bill Walker, left, hugs Kara Nelson, director of Haven House, as Rep Geran Tarr, D-Anchorage, right, congratulates Sen. Johnny Ellis, D-Anchorage, after the governor… Continue reading
The Alaska Senate is again considering a bill to prohibit smoking in bars, restaurants and public places across Alaska.Senate Bill 1 was the first piece… Continue reading
Despite efforts to maintain an unmatched service in Alaska’s capital, Catholic Community Service will close its behavioral health program in less than four months.“It’s a… Continue reading
High-temperature records fell as the sun rose over Juneau this past weekend, according to the National Weather Service.The thermometer measured 49 degrees on Sunday and… Continue reading
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
ANCHORAGE — Anchorage police are investigating the death of a man found in Eagle River as a homicide.Police say the man was found outside a… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — Alaska State Troopers say they’re seeking a “dangerous” 23-year-old Wasilla man who left his court-appointed custodian.Troopers are seeking Jordan King, who has a… Continue reading
Using iPads and other mobile device tips and tricks, 9-11 a.m., The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry Way. Improves skills for work, school or testing. Free.… Continue reading
