FAIRBANKS — University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen is pulling back on a proposal to cut sports programs at two campuses. The move comes after… Continue reading
Juneau Police Department officers used a Taser gun to subdue a 23-year-old man who allegedly threw a machete at them Thursday evening.Police took the man,… Continue reading
VFW observance and ceremonyThe Veterans of Foreign Wars Taku Post 5559 will conduct an observance ceremony and welcome speakers at Centennial Hall at 11 a.m.… Continue reading
The task force considering how to address the growing opioid addiction crisis in Alaska is seeking public comment on its first draft of recommendations.The Alaska… 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
New student orientation, 9-10 a.m., The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry Way. Interested in improving your skills for college, training programs or for taking the GED… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — Fairbanks fire and police officials say a fire that damaged a crafts store in August was intentionally set.Fire officials said a lighter brought… Continue reading
On Nov. 12, 1986, Alaska’s mayors supported clarifying the Open Meetings Act, which caused controversy in the City and Borough of Juneau after Mayor Ernie… Continue reading
On Nov. 11, 1986, Gov.-elect Steve Cowper chose his budget transition team. The group was to begin writing recommendations for state spending and budget cuts… Continue reading
Dan Moller Trail will be closed for part of this morning as the Juneau Snowmobile Club performs maintenance on the popular Douglas Island route.According to… Continue reading
At first, Mike Carriker thought the whale-watching boat ahead of him in Favorite Channel had stopped on Sunday to watch some whales. Then he realized… Continue reading
LOS ANGELES — Leonard Cohen, the baritone-voiced Canadian singer-songwriter who seamlessly blended spirituality and sexuality in hits like "Hallelujah," ''Suzanne" and "Bird on a Wire,"… Continue reading
SITKA — Officials in the city of Sitka have approved a non-binding resolution asking the U.S. Navy move its offshore training exercises in the Gulf… Continue reading
Rep. Sam Kito III will head the powerful Legislative Council when the Alaska Legislature convenes in January.One day after announcing its creation, the new bipartisan… Continue reading
An Anchorage marijuana business that ran afoul of state regulations will be let off with a warning.On Thursday, the Alaska Marijuana Control Board heard from… Continue reading
HARTFORD, Conn. — Like many people honored for their bravery, Coast Guard pilot William Peterson said he was just doing his job when he helped… Continue reading
It might be wet, but at least it’s warm.According to the National Weather Service, Juneau set a new record-high temperature Wednesday as instruments at Juneau… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — A 50-year-old Anchorage man was shot by his own gun as he hunted in Southeast Alaska.Alaska State Troopers said the man was hunting… Continue reading
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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
