JUNEAU — The state Department of Revenue predicts an increase in oil prices next year will provide Alaska with hundreds of millions of dollars in… Continue reading
Lauree Morton ended her 30-year career fighting sexual assault and domestic violence after a Nov. 18 meeting with Public Safety Commissioner Walt Monegan.“I was told… Continue reading
Bridget Bartlett, 6, reacts as she sees Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus riding a fire engine during Santa’s Annual Ride with Capital City Fire/Rescue in… Continue reading
At its Monday meeting, the Juneau Assembly adopted a plan recommending the construction of nearly 2,000 new housing units in the next 30 years to… Continue reading
A Juneau woman will spend a year in jail after stealing more than half a million dollars from a business, Juneau Superior Court Judge Louis… Continue reading
Thane Road will again be closed from 9 a.m. to noon for avalanche blasting, and this time it’s the real deal.A week after the Alaska… Continue reading
HONOLULU — President Barack Obama on Tuesday designated the bulk of U.S.-owned waters in the Arctic Ocean and certain areas in the Atlantic Ocean as… Continue reading
Rotary members Leah Van Kirk, left, and Amy Lujan wrap boxes with others as part of the Racheal MacLeod Christmas Dinner Box Project at The… Continue reading
A Sunday story about a gasoline tax increase proposed by Gov. Bill Walker indicated Walker would introduce legislation in the Senate. A Walker spokesperson said… Continue reading
Women, Infants and Children walk-in clinic, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., SEARHC Juneau WIC Clinic, 3245 Hospital Drive, first floor. Free nutrition services for income-eligible women who… Continue reading
MINNEAPOLIS — A story claiming former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin called for boycotting the Mall of America in Minnesota over its black Santa Claus is… Continue reading
JUNEAU — Alaska political leaders are blasting an Obama administration decision Tuesday designating the bulk of U.S.-owned waters in the Arctic Ocean and certain areas… Continue reading
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game has closed wolf hunting and trapping on Douglas Island after three animals were killed by harvesters.That might come… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — Former state Rep. Mike Kelly was testing recently installed equipment on his small plane when he crashed in Alaska’s interior, killing the longtime… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — The federal government has announced plans to speed up the transfer of about 35 million acres of land to Alaska.The federal government has… Continue reading
KENAI — The operators of a residential drug treatment facility inside a Soldotna hospital are seeking funds from the state to become central Kenai Peninsula’s… 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
A state task force created to recommend solutions to Alaska’s opioid drug epidemic will finalize its recommendations Wednesday.The Alaska Opioid Policy Task Force’s draft list… Continue reading
The Alaska Mental Health Trust is proceeding with plans to sell about 1 acre of land next to the Coast Guard station to a developer… Continue reading
WASHINGTON — There were many protesters but few faithless electors as Donald Trump won the Electoral College vote Monday — ensuring he will become America’s… Continue reading
