JUNEAU — If Gov. Bill Walker gets his way, Alaskans will be chipping in to help reduce the state’s estimated $3.5 billion budget deficit.Walker has… Continue reading
SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle on Monday became the first city in the nation to allow drivers of ride-hailing companies such as Uber and Lyft to… Continue reading
A backlash against American Muslims is leaving a mark on some of the nation’s youngest minds.After seeing presidential candidate Donald Trump call on television for… Continue reading
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump will be standing at center stage, but Ted Cruz will be in the spotlight at tonight’s Republican presidential debate.The Texas senator… Continue reading
WASHINGTON — The Obama administration is reviewing procedures for vetting would-be immigrants, with an eye toward examining applicants’ online presence, to close security gaps in… Continue reading
BOSTON (AP) — Bill Cosby fired back Monday at seven women who are suing him for defamation, accusing them of making false accusations of sexual… Continue reading
Spurred by numerous reports of drones flying near jets and airports, the federal government will require that the aircraft be registered to make it easier… Continue reading
LYNWOOD, Calif. (AP) — When deputies confronted a man carrying a handgun in a Los Angeles suburb, the fatal shooting that unfolded was notably different… Continue reading
WASHINGTON — Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, who was held captive by the Taliban for five years and freed in exchange for five detainees in Guantanamo… Continue reading
BALTIMORE (AP) — Jurors wrestled over what “evil motive” means Monday as they deliberated the fate of the first of six officers to be tried… Continue reading
FAIRBANKS — University of Alaska officials are working to prioritize programs as they face another round of cuts outlined in Gov. Bill Walker’s budget plan.The… Continue reading
KETCHIKAN — Ketchikan officials are set to take another look at regulations surrounding the retail sale of marijuana.The City Council will meet Monday to reconsider… Continue reading
NEW YORK — U.S. officials and human rights activists called on Americans to stop buying fish and shrimp tied to supply chains in Thailand, where… Continue reading
JUNEAU — The state has asked a former Corrections head to help with the transition in the department’s leadership after Gov. Bill Walker asked that… Continue reading
Social Media & Its Uses in the Workplace, 9 a.m.- 11 a.m., The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry Way. Details: 586-5718.Parks and Recreation Wednesday hike, 9:30… Continue reading
The state of Alaska has begun seeking someone to operate its seed-to-sale marijuana tracking system. The system is expected to be the heart of the… Continue reading
Juneau’s local ski area will fully open for the first time in a year this weekend and will remain open every day except Christmas Day… Continue reading
The Juneau Economic Development Council opened registration for the fifth annual Innovation Summit, which will take place Feb. 8-9, 2016.The summit will feature national and… Continue reading
This report contains information provided to the Empire from law enforcement agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction information. Anyone listed in… Continue reading
The Alaska Marine Highway System is holding a community meeting at 6 p.m. tonight in the Assembly Chambers of the City and Borough of Juneau.… Continue reading
