SITKA — The city of Sitka has been added as a defendant in a lawsuit brought by a woman whose home was destroyed in a… Continue reading
MIAMI — A federal grand jury returned a 22-count indictment against the man accused of a shooting rampage at a South Florida airport that left… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — An undeveloped Alaska coal field, California’s offsets for carbon pollution and thousands of acres of forest are the unlikely players in a complex… Continue reading
JUNEAU —Gov. Bill Walker’s office has tweaked its policy on state agency hiring restrictions, shifting decision-making authority from Walker’s chief of staff to state commissioners.… Continue reading
This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction… Continue reading
Today, Jan. 27 New student orientation, 9-10 a.m., The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry Way. Interested in improving your skills for college, training programs or for… Continue reading
Juneau’s Housing First Project is now $100,000 closer to its goal of providing housing for Juneau’s chronically homeless population. The project — a three story,… Continue reading
FAIRBANKS — Gov. Bill Walker has urged Congress to think carefully about an overhaul of the Affordable Care Act, saying a repeal of former President… Continue reading
A man arrested for having intercourse with a 15-year-old girl was sentenced to nine years in jail last month by Juneau Superior Court Judge Louis… Continue reading
General Manager Matt Lillard’s ski season won’t end with a last slash through Eaglecrest’s wet spring snow. He didn’t break his leg in West Bowl… Continue reading
JUNEAU — Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority land managers are optimistic Congress will approve a long-sought swap of Southeast timberland parcels with the U.S. Forest… Continue reading
HONOLULU — As an emergency room doctor, Hawaii Sen. Josh Green sees homeless patients suffering from diabetes, mental health problems and an array of medical… Continue reading
It was purposeful chaos Wednesday morning inside the Juneau Arts & Humanities Culture Center, where more than 40 organizations were providing everything from haircuts and… Continue reading
SEWARD — The south-central Alaska city of Seward has declared a local emergency after receiving well over two feet of snow over the weekend The… Continue reading
Alaska’s suicide rate is the highest since at least 1996, according to new figures from the state health department. On Wednesday morning, the Health Analytics… Continue reading
This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction… Continue reading
Today, Jan. 26 Juneau Gastineau Rotary Club meeting, 7 a.m., The Prospector Hotel. Women, Infants and Children walk-in clinic, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., SEARHC Juneau WIC… Continue reading
Juneau’s Planning Commission recommended a portion of Honsinger Pond, a popular spot for waterfowl on the Mendenhall wetlands known locally as the “Field of Fireweed,”… Continue reading
This summer, Juneau’s new downtown cruise ship dock will welcome hundreds of thousands of happy tourists eager to visit the Great Land. It’ll also welcome… Continue reading
Alaskans who want an extra $1,000 are being invited to talk to the Legislature this weekend. So are those who want to reduce government spending.… Continue reading
