WASHINGTON — When it comes to measuring global warming, it’s all about altitude.Temperature readings taken close to Earth’s surface — about 6 feet off the… Continue reading
JUNEAU — An Anchorage legislator and the American Civil Liberties Union of Alaska announced plans Wednesday to support bills to extend digital privacy protections for… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — Grocery stores in Alaska are running low on some foods after a cargo ship was delayed by a mechanical issue.Tote Maritime Alaska’s North… Continue reading
FAIRBANKS — A man with a long history with Alaska newspapers is the new publisher of the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner.Fuller Cowell was introduced as the… Continue reading
A U.S. Forest Service study projects growth in Tongass timber harvest over the next 15 years, but leaders of Alaska’s timber industry are saying the… Continue reading
On Tuesday afternoon, Rep. Matt Claman, D-Anchorage, and Rep. Lance Pruitt, R-Anchorage, climbed the steps of the Capitol together with smiles on their faces.They traded… Continue reading
In the early hours of Aug. 18, heavy rainfall and wind loosened the earth above a small neighborhood at the base of Harbor Mountain in… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — The oldest son of former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin was arrested in a domestic violence case in which his girlfriend was afraid he… Continue reading
LANSING, Mich. — Only a year ago, Rick Snyder began his second term as Michigan governor promoting the same achievements that had propelled him to… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — A 34-year-old Anchorage driver has been charged with manslaughter in the weekend death of pedestrian on a busy city street.Anchorage police say Lance… Continue reading
The state’s budget crisis isn’t a laughing matter, but a new group is trying to inject a little humor into the issue. For Our Alaska,… Continue reading
A delegation from Mongolia is coming to Juneau this week to share how their country responds to domestic violence and sexual assault and to learn… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — Most residents of a western Alaska village have been without power since Saturday after a generator broke down.Anchorage television station KTUU reported the… Continue reading
Introduction to Microsoft Excel, 9-11 a.m., The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry Way. Learn to use Excel to organize and calculate data in the workplace. Free.… Continue reading
The DEC’s Food Safety and Sanitation Program confirmed the Alaska distribution of the recently recalled single lot of Uncle Buck’s Fish Batter Mix by BlendTech… 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
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran successfully transferred some of the billions of dollars’ worth of frozen overseas assets following the implementation of the nuclear deal with… Continue reading
TOKYO — The world’s oldest man, a Japanese, died Tuesday at the age of 112 after suffering chronic heart problems, officials said.Yasutaro Koide had said… Continue reading
IN THE MOUNTAINS OF NORTHWEST COLOMBIA — The rebel leader known as Juan Pablo carries with him a new telescopic assault rifle and a heavy… Continue reading
WHITEFIELD, New Hampshire — Ted Cruz says he is the first true conservative running for president since Ronald Reagan — and that will carry him… Continue reading
