Cancer services have increased in Juneau in recent decades. There are a variety of services created by the medical community and cancer survivors and their… Continue reading
AMMAN, Jordan — A Jordanian parliament member said he learned from Islamic State-linked media that his son carried out a suicide attack in Iraq, three… Continue reading
ANTIBES, France — In a matter of minutes, torrential rains transformed the postcard-perfect French Riviera into a terrifying flood zone, leaving at least 16 dead,… Continue reading
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Hundreds were rescued from fast-moving floodwaters Sunday in South Carolina as days of driving rain hit a dangerous crescendo that buckled buildings… Continue reading
SAN FRANCISCO — The only gun store in San Francisco is shuttering for good, saying it can no longer operate in the city’s political climate… Continue reading
In these Oct. 2 photos, a North Pacific Erectors employee makes final repairs on the roof of Juneau Rental Space. The roof collapsed Sept. 21,… Continue reading
How do you change the planned location of a giant bronze whale statue? One proposal at a time. That’s how several Juneau residents have tried,… Continue reading
Before starting an eight-year prison sentence, a Juneau man convicted of sexually abusing a young girl gave a tearful apology to the her father during… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — A homeless man fashioned a machete-like blade to a groomed tree branch and speared a hungry black bear cub that was sniffing for… Continue reading
When a school shuts down in rural Alaska, a community ceases to exist. Such a situation can be a school administrator’s nightmare, and in more… Continue reading
The month of October brings to mind crisp autumn weather and trick-or-treating.Gov. Bill Walker’s office hopes it will bring something else to mind as well:… 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
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
The Juneau Police Department and the Juneau Crime Line are asking the public for help solving a burglary case.JPD said Electric Power Systems, located at… Continue reading
FAIRBANKS — More people left Alaska last year than they have in decades, with net migration out of the state at its highest point in… Continue reading
For all the city bus passengers out there, don’t forget to take note of the new Capital Transit routes and schedule changes.The City and Borough… Continue reading
JUNEAU — Four finalists have been named for the job of CEO of the Alaska Permanent Fund Corp.The corporation’s board plans to interview the candidates… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — With Alaskans ready to cash their Permanent Fund dividends, regulators and consumer protection organizations are seeing an increase in scams looking to snatch… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — Alaska State Troopers have already grounded one of their two search and rescue helicopters due to budget cuts, and officials say if changes… Continue reading
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
