Asked to sum up 2015 in two words, and to do the same for their expectations for the coming year, people around the world have… Continue reading
JERUSALEM — Israel has refused to include a novel about a love affair between a Jewish woman and a Palestinian man in the country’s high… Continue reading
Juneauites will know today whether 2015 will be a record-breaking wet year.Entering the last day of the year, the capital city has seen 84.76 inches… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — Authorities declined to comment Wednesday on any possible connection between a deadly plane crash in downtown Anchorage and the fact that the pilot’s… Continue reading
Things are still sweet for Sweetheart Lake.Federal, state and local agencies have thus far found only minor problems with a proposal to dam Sweetheart Creek… Continue reading
JUNEAU — About 7,700 people have enrolled in an expanded Medicaid program launched by the state on Sept. 1 to cover more lower-income Alaskans, a… Continue reading
Jamie Parsons served the City and Borough of Juneau as its first Parks and Recreation director, as an Assembly member and as mayor. He wore… Continue reading
The capital city will swing in the new year. It’ll also glitter, foam, and just plain dance.A wide variety of clubs, bars and social halls… Continue reading
ST. LOUIS — As swollen rivers and streams pushed to heights not seen in nearly a quarter-century, officials in Missouri and Illinois helped residents get… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — The Kodiak Police Department says it will release video and written reports of a physical encounter between three officers and an autistic man.The… Continue reading
BETHEL — A statewide effort is under way to restore the presence of the National Guard in rural Alaska communities.Former Bethel resident Command Sgt. Maj.… 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
Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska welcomed William Martin as the Tribe’s new 477 Director this week.In this position, Martin… Continue reading
New Year’s DaySenior ceramics, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Juneau Senior Center. Details: Diane, 463-6176.Storytime, 11 a.m., Mendenhall Valley Library. Details: 586-5267.Organ concert, noon, State Office Building.Senior… Continue reading
Western Auto Marine general manager John Weedman announced the purchase of Kathy’s Net Loft and Gear Supplies in a press release Wednesday.The business was locally… Continue reading
A death notice that appeared in the Juneau Empire for Joe Herbert Satko contained inaccurate information. It reported Satko was aboard the “Ark of Juneau”… Continue reading
The Juneau Police Department is advising residents to exercise care while driving this New Year’s Eve.While celebrating with family and friends may include drinking alcoholic… Continue reading
BETHEL — Authorities say the 4-year-old son of an Alaska State Trooper died Monday when he found a handgun and shot himself in Bethel.KYUK reported… Continue reading
WASHINGTON — Americans place a higher priority on preserving the religious freedom of Christians than for other faith groups, ranking Muslims as the least deserving… Continue reading
TRENTON, N.J. — Laws taking effect at the start of the new year show states diverging on some hot-button issues.Restrictions on carrying guns will ease… Continue reading
