ANCHORAGE — A 23-year-old Anchorage resident was arraigned this week on a charge of embezzling from a credit union.Federal prosecutors say Shanice Mano took more… Continue reading
JUNEAU — Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton and all woman leaders are held to a higher standard than men, the chairwoman of the Alaska Democratic… Continue reading
Pirates Annika Schwartz, left, Minta Schwartz, Liam Penn and Jayden Rettinger, right, sing for their captain, played by Austin Tagaband, top, rehearse Wednesday in Perseverance… Continue reading
The Bureau of Land Management has officially signed over almost the entire landmass of St. Lawrence Island to two village corporations on the island.St. Lawrence… Continue reading
The leader of Alaska’s Department of Motor Vehicles has resigned.Amy Erickson was hired to run the DMV in 2013 under former Republican Gov. Sean Parnell… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — Anchorage police are investigating a shooting that left a teenage driver wounded.Anchorage television station KTVA reported the 17-year-old boy was shot in the… Continue reading
JUNEAU — The North Slope Borough has a new mayor following a runoff election last week.Harry Brower Jr. was sworn Tuesday after absentee and questioned… Continue reading
This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction information. Anyone listed… Continue reading
On July 28, 1986, folks were getting ready for the 40th annual Golden North Salmon Derby. Earlier in the season, salmon catch rates were significantly… Continue reading
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
SITKA — Efforts to advance bulk water sales in Sitka have stalled amid missed payments.Members of the Gary Paxton Industrial Park Board of Directors this… Continue reading
The Regulatory Commission of Alaska will take a closer look at Alaska Electric Light & Power’s under-construction diesel power plant on Industrial Boulevard.In an order… Continue reading
The intersection of Jackie and Renninger streets is a special place.Not only does the crossroads commemorate former Juneau police officer Jackie Renninger, it is a… Continue reading
Juneau’s housing market is tight for everybody, including senior citizens. But seniors soon may have more housing options, which is good for everybody.The Juneau Planning… Continue reading
KODIAK — If a jet needs a little extra space landing at the Kodiak airport, the runway has just been extended — 600 feet into… Continue reading
JUNEAU — U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski brought in more than $730,000 during the latest fundraising quarter.As of June 30, the Republican had nearly $3.1 million… Continue reading
In early summer, California blood banks had more Alaskan O negative blood than Anchorage.After moving into its $45.7 million, 57,000 square foot building earlier this… Continue reading
SEATTLE — Dozens of tribal canoes were arriving at Alki Beach in Seattle as part of an annual Native American celebration.Members of the Muckleshoot Tribe… Continue reading
The murder trial surrounding a homicide that went unsolved in Juneau for more than a year is scheduled to begin in three months, but the… Continue reading
City officials are encouraging all boat owners in the Juneau area to check their vessels due to stormy weather.In a release Wednesday, the city’s Docks… Continue reading
