ANCHORAGE — The Blood Bank of Alaska is defending itself against claims from employees that it put residents at risk by mismanaging the state’s blood… 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
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
Alaska has gotten retroactive permission from the U.S. Department of Education for canceling standardized testing at the end of the 2015-2016 school year.The testing waiver… Continue reading
Because the Juneau’s Public Works Water Utility is no longer able to thaw frozen pipes, the city recommends that residents take preventative measures to prevent… Continue reading
The loud “bang” heard by many downtown Juneau residents Monday morning wasn’t a gunshot — it was a fuse blown by a trimmed tree in… Continue reading
Gov. Bill Walker was unharmed by a magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck northern Japan early Tuesday morning local time (Monday afternoon Alaska time).Walker was in… Continue reading
Pacific Waste has announced a modified garbage schedule to accommodate the Thanksgiving holiday in Juneau.According to a schedule posted on the company’s website (www.akpacific.com), the… Continue reading
Two Juneau organizations will host a panel discussion about renewable heating alternatives next week.The event — sponsored by the city’s Commission on Sustainability and the… Continue reading
The Juneau Police Department has arrested a man suspected of stealing several bank cards and using them at local stores.William “Billy” Moy Jr. was arrested… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — An environmental group filed a lawsuit Monday against the Federal Railroad Administration for failing to disclose the approval process for the Alaska Railroad’s… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — Among Donald Trump’s many promises on his way to the White House was a tweeted vow to change the new name of North… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE - Financial agreements made in late 2015 are still eating into the bottom line for General Communications Inc.Most of GCI’s numbers sank in the… Continue reading
A new report commissioned by Southeast Conference recommends that the Alaska Marine Highway System become a state-backed corporation semi-independent of government.The report’s draft recommendations were… Continue reading
If you go ice skating this week, remember the deer.On Saturday, Alaska Wildlife Trooper Sgt. Aaron Frenzel and several good Samaritans pulled an injured deer… Continue reading
A fire that destroyed three Juneau auto shops last week was caused by a faulty heating system, Fire Marshal Dan Jager said Monday.By email, Jager… Continue reading
Mia Berzanske was one of nine Haven House residents — some current, some former — who shared stories of recovery Saturday during a community get… Continue reading
KETCHIKAN — What started as a pastime for Julie Lekwauwa has blossomed into a cottage industry business: Julie’s Jams and Jellies.Lekwauwa, who was born and… Continue reading
The 34th annual Alaska-Juneau Public Market will take place this weekend in Centennial Hall.For those looking to do some Black Friday shopping, the holiday retail… Continue reading
KETCHIKAN — Proposed timber sales on Deer Mountain and in Petersburg are on hold as officials consider public comments against the issue.The Alaska Mental Health… Continue reading
