On Nov. 28, 1986, Gov.-elect Steve Cowper and the rest of the state was busy, with Cowper’s campaign spokesman David Ramseur expected to take over… Continue reading
An 18-year-old Juneau man is being accused of dragging a store employee with his car after a strong-arm robbery attempt Saturday morning.Dylan Leland Barger was… Continue reading
Juneau’s first retail marijuana shop opened on schedule Friday — and promptly sold out of product.Rainforest Farms opened to the general public at noon, and… Continue reading
Sherri McDonald decorates animals she made for REACH’s annual Christmas window Friday outside their Third Street offices.… Continue reading
The tune being heard from independents exploring on the North Slope has changed subtly but significantly over the past year.A previous insistence throughout the winter… Continue reading
FAIRBANKS — Veterans working with service dogs through Paws for Purple Hearts all said the same thing at the recent grand opening of the new… Continue reading
KENAI — Grief is a living thing, developing through a process and staying with the affected person forever. Lee Coray-Ludden describes progressing through grief like… Continue reading
Two people stand on the frozen Mendenhall Lake near the face of Mendenhall Glacier on Friday.… Continue reading
FAIRBANKS — Authorities in Alaska are investigating the deaths of four people, including a 2-month-old girl, found in a hotel room as a murder-suicide.Hotel staff… Continue reading
JUNEAU — The Alaska Marine Highway System is moving forward with plans to get rid of the ferry Taku, but it is still undecided about… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — A new state survey shows fewer Alaska teens are engaging in cigarette, alcohol and drug use.The Alaska Youth Risk Behavior Survey shows students… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — Anchorage animal control officials are investigating after a dog was found with its mouth taped shut.KTVA-TV reported that the dog was found Tuesday… Continue reading
PALMER — A 42-year-old Wasilla man died when his truck left the roadway and crashed near Palmer.Alaska State Troopers said James Eldred just before 5… Continue reading
FAIRBANKS — Alaska State Troopers say a 43-year-old North Pole woman has been found dead following a fire in the Fairbanks area.Troopers said they were… 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
FAIRBANKS — As in hunting, success in the new card game Gut Pile is a matter of preparation and getting lucky breaks.Players score points by… Continue reading
Elizabeth Schoenfeld and Mike Lesewski weere wed Aug. 27, 2016, at Myrtle Edwards Park in Seattle, Washington. A reception followed at Canlis Restaurant.The bride’s parents… Continue reading
Growing up half white, half Tlingit, Juneau local Angelo Katasse has always had a foot in two worlds.“Something that I grew up hearing a lot… Continue reading
On Nov. 26, 1986, governor-elect Steve Cowper appointed more members of his cabinet, a week ahead of taking office.The day before, Cowper chose former Kenai… Continue reading
The Juneau Public Market is back for its 34th consecutive year.If past attendance records are any indication, as many as 10,000 Juneau residents will peruse… Continue reading
