WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump’s evolving ideas on health care do not amount to a full plan, and some proposals could mean new political and… Continue reading
Two downtown business owners with shops frequented by summer tourists are facing charges for allegedly violating the Indian Arts and Crafts Act.Juneau residents Vinod “Vinny”… Continue reading
Wednesday night’s Assembly Finance Committee meeting was all about tax exemptions.During the meeting, the committee discussed sales tax exemptions for cruise ship and massages, and… Continue reading
What started as a group of about half a dozen North Douglas residents unhappy about the city’s zoning rules for future marijuana establishments has grown… Continue reading
When children are taken out of their homes due to neglect or abuse, they’re under the responsibility and jurisdiction of the State Office of Children’s… Continue reading
In addition to the 682 Juneau voters who cast votes Tuesday, 100 non-Juneau voters cast out-of-district ballots at Centennial Hall on Super Tuesday.Under the rules… Continue reading
Sometime about 4:30 p.m., a man walked through the parking lot doors of Centennial Hall and uttered a single word: “Wow!”“Don’t worry,” came a volunteer’s… Continue reading
JUNEAU — State officials want to change eligibility requirements that now allow non-citizens to collect monthly senior benefits.The proposed change from Gov. Bill Walker and… Continue reading
A deep knife wound in a woman’s armpit could just have easily wounded an artery that would have ended her life, Juneau District Attorney James… Continue reading
BELGRADE, Serbia — Tensions simmered one night inside the smoky Belgrade City cafe in a rough neighborhood near the train station. The price of a… Continue reading
Juneau Gastineau Rotary Club meeting, 7 a.m., The Prospector Hotel.Open lab computer training, 9 a.m.-11 a.m, The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry Way. Storytime, 11 a.m.,… Continue reading
Interim Commissioner Susan McCauley appointed longtime Alaska educator Betty Walters as interim deputy commissioner Wednesday.Walters replaces Les Morse, who retired, according to a press release… Continue reading
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
TOLEDO, Ohio — One of three Kodiak bears whose mother was killed by hunters has been relocated from Alaska to an Ohio zoo in a… Continue reading
JUNEAU — A retired state educator has been named interim deputy commissioner of the state education department.Interim Commissioner Susan McCauley appointed Betty Walters to the… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — A case of burning love caused thousands of dollars in damage at a school playground in Alaska.Anchorage police say a fire from lit… Continue reading
A Juneau resident reads while enjoying Tuesday’s afternoon sunshine at the State Office Building.… Continue reading
Alaska’s state airline has applied for two of a handful of flights authorized by a new diplomatic agreement between the United States and Cuba.Signed last… Continue reading
BRUSSELS — Following Donald Trump’s breathtaking string of Super Tuesday victories, politicians, editorial writers and ordinary people worldwide were coming to grips Wednesday with the… Continue reading
MIAMI — Gripped by chaos and dismay, Republican leaders searched on Wednesday for a last-chance option to derail Donald Trump’s momentum fueled by seven commanding… Continue reading
