GED orientation class, 9 a.m., The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry Way. GED orientation is designed to improve the success rate of those taking the tests.… 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
ANCHORAGE — ConocoPhillips Alaska Inc. says it’s adding wells and other infrastructure at its CD5 site in the Alpine Field.The site is the first commercial… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — An investigation has started into the fire that briefly shut down the trans-Alaska pipeline.KTUU reported the vent fire at Pump Station 5 was… Continue reading
The commissioner of the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development spoke about the department’s efforts to expand its apprenticeship programs during Thursday’s Juneau Chamber… Continue reading
KETCHIKAN — A Juneau entrepreneur is asking the state to approve his plan to collect fresh water from the Pacific Ocean south of Ketchikan and… Continue reading
JUNEAU — Alaska lawmakers have gone into an extended session to deal with the budget, taxes and criminal justice reform, but some bills seem destined… Continue reading
SITKA — Sitka’s city attorney Robin Schmid has resigned, effective June 1.The City and Borough of Sitka Assembly announced the resignation Tuesday night at the… Continue reading
KENAI — The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly on Tuesday opted not to introduce a controversial ordinance asking voters whether commercial marijuana operations should be legal… Continue reading
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — President Barack Obama strained to ease tensions with Persian Gulf allies Thursday, pledging U.S. help in confronting Iran and other security… Continue reading
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A U.S. Navy officer relieved of commanding a Persian Gulf patrol ship allegedly failed to maintain equipment to the point… Continue reading
WINDSOR, England — Fate unexpectedly made her queen. Duty and endurance have made her an institution and an icon.Queen Elizabeth II turned 90 on Thursday… Continue reading
MIAMI — Players from the Miami Marlins and Pittsburgh Pirates have expressed concerns about playing their two-game series next month in Puerto Rico because of… Continue reading
BEREA, Ohio — The Browns blew it again — badly. Of course they did, they’re the Browns.That’s one of many opinions floating around after Cleveland… Continue reading
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — Donald Trump’s chief lieutenants pushed skeptical Republican leaders Thursday to embrace him as their likely presidential nominee, declaring he can deliver big… Continue reading
HARTFORD, Conn. — Hillary Clinton, sitting with relatives of victims of the Newtown school massacre, vowed Thursday to make sure gun violence is not ignored,… Continue reading
CHANHASSEN, Minn. — Prince, one of the most inventive and influential musicians of modern times with hits including “Little Red Corvette,” “Let’s Go Crazy” and… 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
ANCHORAGE — A 36-year-old inmate has been found dead at the Anchorage Correctional Complex.Department of Corrections officials said in a news release that Brian Pinkerton… Continue reading
Two downtown business owners tied to a Native art scam went to court this week. One walked out with a plea deal and the other… Continue reading
