Bethel district works to open Yup’ik immersion school

BETHEL — The Lower Kuskokwim School District in Bethel is working to open a Yup’ik immersion school in February.KYUK-AM reports that the district has leased… Continue reading

Around Town

Open trap shooting, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Juneau Trap Club, 1 Mile Montana Creek Road. The Juneau Trap Club is open to members and public trap… Continue reading

US rig count down 18 this week to 619; Texas down 13

HOUSTON — Oilfield services company Baker Hughes Inc. says the number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. declined by 18… Continue reading

This undated booking photo provided by the Anchorage Police Department shows 20-year-old Foriegnne Aubert-Morissette who was found dead or dying with 19-year-old Selena Annette Mullenax at a scenic overlook on the city's west side.

Anchorage police investigate deaths at scenic overlook

ANCHORAGE — Tips started flowing in Friday after Anchorage homicide investigators appealed to the public for information on two people found dead or dying at… Continue reading

This undated booking photo provided by the Anchorage Police Department shows 20-year-old Foriegnne Aubert-Morissette who was found dead or dying with 19-year-old Selena Annette Mullenax at a scenic overlook on the city's west side.

Facebook bans gun sales

The Juneau Firearms Buy-Sell-Trade Facebook page is in for a change.Facebook announced Friday that it will no longer allow private or person-to-person gun sales, according… Continue reading

Healthcare market on last life

And then there was one.The Alaska Division of Insurance announced Thursday that Portland-based Moda Health will no longer be allowed to sell individual health insurance… Continue reading

Sitka Police Lt. Lance Ewers shines a flashlight at the opening of a tunnel under a trailer in the Vitskari Trailer Park in Sitka, Alaska, Thursday, January 28, 2016, as he and the property's landlord, at right, inspect the property. A man wanted on criminal warrants was hiding under the trailer in what police called "an elaborate tunnel system." (AP Photo/Daily Sitka Sentinel, James Poulson)

Sitka fugitive found in tunnel

Sitka police arrested a man wanted on criminal warrants Wednesday after finding him hiding in what they called “an elaborate tunnel system” under a trailer… Continue reading

Sitka Police Lt. Lance Ewers shines a flashlight at the opening of a tunnel under a trailer in the Vitskari Trailer Park in Sitka, Alaska, Thursday, January 28, 2016, as he and the property's landlord, at right, inspect the property. A man wanted on criminal warrants was hiding under the trailer in what police called "an elaborate tunnel system." (AP Photo/Daily Sitka Sentinel, James Poulson)

Photos: Juneau Symphony

The Juneau Symphony will present its winter concert this weekend at the Thunder Mountain High School Auditorium.  The concert will open with Mozart’s Overture from "The Magic… Continue reading

Sitka, Petersburg seek to get closer to marijuana

Two Southeast communities want more access to marijuana — if the state will allow.Sitka and Petersburg have each requested the state relax its 500-foot buffer… Continue reading

S&P report delves into Alaska’s negative credit outlook

Standard and Poor’s Rating Services took a look at what makes some oil states’ futures look bleaker than others. The hardest-hit states forecasted oil prices… Continue reading

Cooper Landing murder trial delayed again

KENAI — The trial of a man accused of murder for the 2013 death of Genghis Muskox has been pushed back to April.Paul Vermillion, 32,… Continue reading

Wasilla bans pot businesses

WASILLA — Southcentral Alaska’s cannabis business just got more concentrated in Anchorage. A big chunk of the Valley, long a byword for marijuana cultivation, is… Continue reading

In this photo taken Wednesday, a woman cross-country skis in Kincaid Park in Anchorage. Alaska ranked second behind Hawaii in the State of the American Well-Being report from Gallup and Healthways, which was released Thursday.

Wellness survey tells us what we already know: Alaska rocks

ANCHORAGE — If you want to improve your sense of well-being, leave the Lower 48.A new report ranking all 50 states based on residents’ sense… Continue reading

In this photo taken Wednesday, a woman cross-country skis in Kincaid Park in Anchorage. Alaska ranked second behind Hawaii in the State of the American Well-Being report from Gallup and Healthways, which was released Thursday.

Bethel City Council approves moratorium on pot operations

BETHEL— Bethel officials have approved a measure that puts a six-month hold on new marijuana operations in the city.The moratorium approved Tuesday will keep the… Continue reading

Arizona governor wants to split 9th Circuit Court of Appeals

PHOENIX — Arizona's Republican governor launched a renewed effort Thursday to break up the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, citing reasons outside longstanding GOP… Continue reading

Around Town

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

Alaska, Oregon suspend activity by Moda

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska insurance regulators have suspended Moda Health Plan from accepting new or renewal policies in the state, citing concerns with the… Continue reading

Juneau delegation invites public input Sunday

On Sunday, Juneau’s delegation to the Alaska Legislature will hear Juneau residents’ opinions on the state’s budget situation and other issues affecting Alaska.Rep. Sam Kito… Continue reading

Special election announced to recall North Slope mayor

ANCHORAGE — North Slope officials have called for a special election to recall Mayor Charlotte Brower after residents successfully gathered enough signatures on a petition.The… Continue reading

Police calls for Friday, Jan. 29, 2016

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