The official October enrollment figure submitted to the Alaska Department of Education shows the Juneau School District missed the mark on projected enrollment — and… Continue reading
The Alaska Public Offices Commission has filed a complaint against two political action committees that backed Gov. Bill Walker’s campaign in the 2014 election.The complaint,… Continue reading
The seriously injured survivor of a Lynn Canal plane crash is rapidly recovering in Seattle, her family said Tuesday, as the National Transportation Safety Board… Continue reading
MILWAUKEE — Republicans Jeb Bush and Ben Carson sought to steady their presidential campaigns in Tuesday night’s GOP debate, with Bush taking advantage of a… Continue reading
SEATTLE — A piece of Seattle history is coming down — or rather, 1 million little pieces.Crews are cleaning up the city’s famed “gum wall”… Continue reading
Juneau police are asking the public for help catching a home burglar who broke into a Lemon Creek area residence last week and stole firearms,… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — Some Alaska residents are turning to religious organizations as an alternative to health coverage under the Affordable Care Act.Christian Health Care Sharing Ministries… Continue reading
MOSCOW — As tens of thousands of Russian tourists hastily leave Egypt’s economically vital seaside resorts, a top Kremlin official issued an ominous warning Tuesday:… Continue reading
YANGON, Myanmar — Three days after Myanmar’s historic election, official results were trickling in at a snail’s pace Wednesday but it was clear that the… Continue reading
NEW YORK — Serving together in Vietnam, John Middaugh and Henry “Bill” Warner forged an Army-brothers bond they knew was profound and lasting.A world and… Continue reading
AKRON, Ohio — A small business jet crashed into an apartment building with a huge bang on Tuesday, killing at least two people aboard 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
The State Officers Compensation Commission has ruled against raises for the state’s top lawmakers.On Oct. 27, the commission met in Anchorage as part of an… Continue reading
Southeast Alaska Conservation Council executive director Malena Marvin is resigning amid a personal health crisis.The news was first reported by Ed Schoenfeld of CoastAlaska public… Continue reading
Alaska State Troopers will investigate the controversial arrest of a high school student in Sitka.In a widely publicized video, Sitka police are shown using a… Continue reading
The City and Borough of Juneau Docks and Harbors department is asking vessel owners to re-check their vessels after rough weather this week.Ensure bilge pumps… Continue reading
SOLDOTNA — A moose on the Sterling Highway led to two crashes and damage to three vehicles Monday night south of Soldotna.Alaska State Troopers say… Continue reading
Digital World class, 9 a.m.-11 a.m., The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry way. Course will include: Google - Calendar, Drive, Sites (for web pages), Chrome Social… Continue reading
The Alaska Public Offices Commission will hold a special meeting Thursday in Anchorage. On the agenda is a complaint against a supporter of a write-in… Continue reading
An overnight search early Saturday morning found a missing hunter in Sitka’s Granite Creek area.Byron Kashevarof, 31, of Sitka, was hunting and became lost on… Continue reading
