KENAI — Some central Kenai Peninsula residents got a taste of the ancient Silk Road from right in their back yard when one of their… Continue reading
FAIRBANKS — Cpl. Bryce Wolford joined the Army to serve his country, but it was his service to his community that earned him national recognition… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — Abuse of opioids has only recently entered the public consciousness as a crisis in Alaska even though it’s been a growing problem for… Continue reading
After getting bit on his right leg by a brown bear sow, Michael Justa found himself looking right into the eyes of the animal —… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — There’s a face at Bean’s Café that is there to help put a smile on others. Her name is Ivory Mack. She was… Continue reading
The University of Alaska Southeast has extended an open invitation to its annual fall Counselor/Educator Conference on Sept. 19-20, which is free for all participants.… Continue reading
Burglary• At 7:42 p.m. Wednesday, the Juneau Police Department received a report of a burglary in the 2000 block of Douglas Highway. Investigation continues.Child abuse•… Continue reading
A news brief on page A2 of the Empire on Friday said the FVF Fairweather experienced a mechanical issue that required the vessel to be… Continue reading
Knights of Columbus Bishop Kenny Council brunch, 10 a.m.-noon, St. Paul’s Catholic Church. $10 for a family and $4 for an individual.Open trap shooting, 10… Continue reading
Length of Residency: Moved to Alaska in 1992Education: Graduated college in Olympia, WA; attended UAS, UAFOccupation: BiologistFamily: Wife Sarah, sons James and AdrianCommunity Service: Lego… Continue reading
Place of birth: FloridaLength of residency: I have lived in Juneau 50 years.Education: I graduated from Sitka High School and have a BA in elementary… Continue reading
Place of birth: San Francisco, CALength of residency in Alaska and Juneau: 32 years in Alaska, 23 in JuneauEducation: Sheldon Jackson College, Sitka, Associate in… Continue reading
Place of birth: Lockport, NY (1951)Education: Sweet Home Sr. HS; NCCC; Rogue CC; Southern Oregon University; UAS (30 hours short of my bachelor’s). Major in… Continue reading
Length of residency: Lifelong Juneauite (51 years)Education: JDHS; University of Washington, BS in fisheriesOccupation: Retired Division Chief with Capital City Fire/Rescue; owner of Glacier Auto… Continue reading
Length of residency: In Alaska, 32 Years; in Juneau, 18 Years (born in Anchorage, 1977)Education: Graduate of Service High School; Spartan School of Aeronautics for… Continue reading
Length of residency in Alaska and Juneau: 17 years in Juneau, lifelong Alaska resident (born in Anchorage, 1979) Education: Attended the University of Alaska Southeast,… Continue reading
Length of residency: Alaska, 39 years; Juneau, 24 yearsEducation: Masters of Natural Resource Management, Yale School of forestry and environmental studies; Bachelors in biology, Drake… Continue reading
Length of residency: 8.5 years in JuneauEducation: Southern Illinois University, business & media communications; University of Alaska Southeast, accountingOccupation: Director of administrative Services, Department of… Continue reading
Length of residency: Born in Anchorage, raised in JuneauEducation: Recent Thunder Mountain High School graduateOther Experience: Model United Nations, Student Government and DebateIf further cuts… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — Alaska State Troopers say they have identified a suspect in a double homicide and arson that occurred in June in Wasilla.They are not… Continue reading
