Around town for Thursday, Dec. 15

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 Clinic, 3245 Hospital Drive,… Continue reading

Police blotter for Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016

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

Hearing reset for lawsuit against new Alaska town name

ANCHORAGE — An Alaska judge has rescheduled a court hearing in a lawsuit challenging the new Inupiat Eskimo name of the nation’s northernmost town.The case… Continue reading

Light Flights today over Juneau

“Light Flights,” a fundraiser organized by Coastal Helicopters and the Juneau Mendenhall Flying Lions Club, are scheduled to take place today between 4:30-7:30 p.m. at… Continue reading

This Day in Juneau History: Dec. 15, 1986

On Dec. 15, 1986, Gov. Steve Cowper met with state employees to discuss the many budget cuts coming their way. Cowper tried to keep the… Continue reading

In this Dec. 9 photo, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory microbiologist Robert Jeters sprinkles PNNL's chemically modified sawdust onto a small oil spill inside the Arctic simulation lab, where researchers mimic extreme freezing conditions and make icy slush that is similar to what is found on the surface of the Arctic Sea.

Researchers modify sawdust as possible tool in an Arctic oil spill

ANCHORAGE — Federal researchers looking for ways to contain petroleum spills in frigid Arctic waters are investigating whether a powder form of humble sawdust can… Continue reading

In this Dec. 9 photo, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory microbiologist Robert Jeters sprinkles PNNL's chemically modified sawdust onto a small oil spill inside the Arctic simulation lab, where researchers mimic extreme freezing conditions and make icy slush that is similar to what is found on the surface of the Arctic Sea.

Contractor seeks native workers for hospital expansion

BETHEL — The contractor overseeing the $300 million expansion of a Bethel hospital is focusing its hiring efforts on Alaska Native workers and others from… Continue reading

Anchorage seeks money for port, financial flexibility

ANCHORAGE — Anchorage Mayor Ethan Berkowitz plans to ask state lawmakers to fund nearly $300 million in improvements for the Port of Anchorage and to… Continue reading

Up Gold Creek without a spare

A white 1994 Chevrolet SUV was found in Gold Creek near Cope Park Wednesday morning.“We don’t know how it got there,” Capital City Fire/Rescue Assistant… Continue reading

UA president changes mind; UAS will keep School of Education

University of Alaska Southeast will keep its School of Education and become the administrative headquarters for teacher education within the University of Alaska system.This was… Continue reading

Aleppo cease-fire collapses, threatening evacuation plans

BEIRUT — A cease-fire deal between rebels and the Syrian government in the city of Aleppo effectively collapsed on Wednesday, with fighter jets resuming deadly… Continue reading

Uber self-driving cars hit the streets of San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO - Uber is bringing a small number of self-driving cars to its ride-hailing service in San Francisco - a move likely to excite… Continue reading

  • Dec 14, 2016
  • By JUSTIN PRITCHARD and MICHAEL LIEDTKE
  • Nation-World

Police: Notorious 86-year-old jewel thief strikes again

ATLANTA — An 86-year-old jewel thief who has kept jewelry sellers on their toes since the 1970s has struck again, police say - this time… Continue reading

Health care law benefits for Alaska detailed as changes loom

JUNEAU — An estimated 36,000 uninsured Alaskans got health care coverage under President Barack Obama’s signature health care law between 2010 and 2015, according to… Continue reading

Cost could hit $50 million to replace burned Bethel schools

BETHEL — Reconstruction costs could reach $50 million for two Bethel schools that burned in a November 2015 fire.KYUK-AM reported the ECI Alaska Architecture firm… Continue reading

Teens plead not guilty in Alaska murder case

ANCHORAGE — Teenagers charged in the death of a 16-year-old Palmer boy have pleaded not guilty to murder and other charges.Anchorage television station KTVA reported… Continue reading

Police & Fire for Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016

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

Judges sentences man for attempted murder of police officer

ANCHORAGE — A man who shot at an Anchorage police officer has been sentenced to more than 39 years in prison.State prosecutors say 28-year-old Aaron… Continue reading

Around town for Wednesday, Dec. 14

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

Firefighters extinguish blaze at Ketchikan home

KETCHIKAN — Firefighters have extinguished a blaze that caused significant fire and smoke damage to a Ketchikan home.The Ketchikan Daily News reported that firefighters from… Continue reading