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
SANTIAGO, Chile — One former Chilean soldier said he shot 10 people in the head and then blew up their bodies with dynamite. Another said… Continue reading
BANGUI, Central African Republic — Thousands in Central African Republic’s capital voted Wednesday in national elections with hope that a new president will lead to… Continue reading
BUJUMBURA, Burundi — As conflict in Burundi escalates along the same ethnic lines that fueled genocide in neighboring Rwanda, Burundi’s president on Wednesday warned the… Continue reading
A Soldotna woman was found dead on Saturday after walking into the woods on the side of the Kenai Spur Highway.Alaska State Troopers found the… Continue reading
Zayden Schijvens, 11, right, sleds with Lena Field, 8, above the Evergreen Cemetary on Monday.… Continue reading
Juneau Gastineau Rotary Club meeting, 7 a.m., The Prospector Hotel.Storytime, 11 a.m., Douglas Library. Details: 586-5267.Juneau Chamber of Commerce luncheon, noon, Juneau International Airport meeting… Continue reading
