Decades ago, an early morning raid at the Stonewall Inn in New York sparked violent protests among gay patrons who fought back after police burst… Continue reading
BETHEL — While a senior center in Bethel prepares to close its doors for good, the Orutsararmuit Native Council says it will continue working to… Continue reading
HOMER — On a good day when fishermen pull sea-bright king salmon out of the Nick Dudiak Fishing Lagoon faster than the tide runs, the… Continue reading
A performer at GLITZ! on Friday night. The drag show was put on as part of Pride Week.To view a slideshow of the event, click… 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
Women, Infants and Children walk-in clinic, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., SEARHC Juneau WIC Clinic, 3245 Hospital Drive, first floor. Free nutrition services for income-eligible women who… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — A 56-year-old inmate has died of natural causes at an Anchorage hospital.The Department of Corrections says in a release that David Karl Bach… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — A Kenai resident suspected of selling drugs to a man who died is being held on suspicion of manslaughter.Alaska State Troopers say 37-year-old… Continue reading
HOUSTON — The number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. rose by 10 this week to 424, marking the third-consecutive… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — A former North Slope Borough Police Department employee has pleaded guilty to stealing from a police evidence room and destroying case files.KTUU-TV reported… Continue reading
It’s over, but not done.At 11:46 a.m. Sunday, the Alaska Senate adjourned the fourth special session of the 29th Alaska Legislature.Forty minutes later, Gov. Bill… Continue reading
The Alaska House Finance Committee has failed to advance the heart of Gov. Bill Walker’s 13-point plan to erase the state’s deficit, leaving the state… Continue reading
In the interest of government transparency, a conservative think tank recently released a report containing the salaries of most City and Borough of Juneau employees.“Taxpayers… Continue reading
Commercial gillnet fisherman Tim Mosher drew a line on his GPS plotter, cutting Taku Sound in half. The line marks a boundary the Alaska Department… Continue reading
The runaway teen who police asked the public’s help locating Thursday has reached out to a guardian and is reportedly safe. The Juneau Police Department… Continue reading
Gold Rush Days, Saturday and Sunday, Savikko Park. Two days of mining and logging events plus gold panning, a children’s carnival, and food and craft… Continue reading
BARROW — A raft carrying at least 10 people capsized during a guided trip on Alaska’s remote North Slope, leaving two Nevada women dead.The North… Continue reading
BETHEL — The body of a southwest Alaska man missing since September has been recovered in the Kuskokwim River.A body found June 10 has been… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — Alaska won’t have two U.S. senators with the same name.Former Anchorage Mayor Dan Sullivan said he is withdrawing from the Republican field challenging… Continue reading
A $32 billion federal appropriations bill heading to the Senate floor has broad consequences for timber, hunting and recreation in Southeast.Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, said… Continue reading
