FAIRBANKS — The Alaska Historical Commission has been asked to consider renaming a 344-mile river in Alaska’s Interior from the Birch Creek river to its… Continue reading
Juneau’s Docks and Harbors division is reconsidering a proposed regulation change that would cap the number of live-aboard vessels allowed in each of the city’s… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — Alaska Gov. Bill Walker announced Friday that he has a treatable form of prostate cancer, but said it won’t prevent him from performing… Continue reading
On a Saturday morning, University of Alaska Southeast biology student Alannah Johnson loaded up her pickup with science equipment, drove out to Echo Cove and… Continue reading
A Juneau grand jury indicted two Haines men on multiple counts of sexual abuse of a minor Wednesday.The grand jury indicted William D. Whittington, 25,… Continue reading
Burglary• At 9:57 a.m. Thursday, a 34-year-old man reproted a burglary to a church buidling in the 11000 block of Auke Lake Way. Investigation continues.Domestic… Continue reading
A church in Auke Bay was burglarized this week, Juneau police said.Chapel by the Lake reported that someone broke in and stole a $200 digital… Continue reading
On Nov. 6, 1986, Steve Cowper prepared to assume his new position as Alaska’s next governor. Cowper claimed the seat after winning against opponent Arliss… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — Anchorage police and Alaska State Troopers are at the scene of a 10-vehicle accident along a bridge on the Glenn Highway.Troopers spokeswoman Megan… Continue reading
Open trap shooting, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Juneau Gun Club, 5680 Montana Creek Road. The Juneau Gun Club is open to members and public trap shooting… Continue reading
JUNEAU — A lawsuit spawned by poll worker errors in the August primary election served as a teaching moment, Alaska’s elections director said, adding that… Continue reading
HOMER — A Soldotna sportfish guide has been ordered to pay $5,000 and has had his guiding privileges suspended after being charged with illegally taking… Continue reading
I first noticed something wrong with my car before opening the door: a stack of business cards, normally placed in my center console, was strewn… Continue reading
JUNEAU — U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski sought to fend off attacks from two of her rivals during their final debate before Tuesday’s election.Libertarian Joe Miller… Continue reading
KASILOF — A Kenai Peninsula teenager is dead after a crash near Kasilof.Alaska State Troopers said 17-year-old Mykah Slater of Sterling died in the crash… 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
Juneau groups are beginning to announce their plans for events on Election Day.Get Out the Native Vote - Southeast Alaska is hosting an election-night watch… Continue reading
SITKA — A Sitka couple is asking for the community’s help in locating their Moluccan cockatoo.Burgess Bauder and his wife, Victoria Vosburg, who are both… 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
ANCHORAGE — The body of a pilot who went missing last week has been found with the wreckage of his crashed plane in the Alaska… Continue reading
