Leaders of the coalition in charge of the Alaska House called on one of their members — Democratic Rep. Dean Westlake — to resign Friday… Continue reading
Nicholas Galanin can’t wait to see the totem pole from far away. Galanin, the lead carver on a 40-foot Yanyeidi Wolf totem pole that will… Continue reading
The average age of an Alaska fisherman today is more than 50 years old. That number is growing statewide, according to a November report, as… Continue reading
A heat wave unprecedented in the past 73 years has toppled weather records across Alaska, particularly in Southeast Alaska. On Friday, the National Weather Service… Continue reading
BETHEL — High school students in Alaska were caught selling marijuana gummy bears to their classmates. The Bethel Regional High School students were busted after… Continue reading
One of the world’s foremost chimney experts will briefly join forces with Juneau’s fire department this weekend and next. This Saturday and the following Saturday,… Continue reading
This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction… Continue reading
Speaking to a packed room at the Juneau Chamber of Commerce luncheon Thursday, Central Council of Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska President Richard… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — The father of a 5-year-old Alaska boy who fatally shot himself has been arrested on a federal weapons count. Anthony Johnnson is charged… Continue reading
An Alaska state senator is calling for the public release of a report and video that he says clear him of wrongdoing after allegations of… Continue reading
A state commission that recently proposed slashing legislator pay backed off from that decision on Tuesday. The State Officers Compensation Commission met in Anchorage and… Continue reading
This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction… Continue reading
A Washington man is facing a minimum of five years in jail after a jury found him guilty of running a drug trafficking ring in… Continue reading
Numbers released Tuesday by the Alaska Department of Fish &Game forecast a third straight year of low Chinook returns on the Taku River. ADF&G expects… Continue reading
Many things have to line up for local dive photographer Art Sutch to capture life beneath the seas around Juneau. His diving equipment and his… Continue reading
The Coast Guard suspended its search Wednesday night for two missing men in Gastineau Channel after their skiff capsized Tuesday night. The two men —… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — A 5-year-old Anchorage, Alaska, boy died after finding a gun and shooting himself. Anchorage police said Christian Johnnson died Tuesday. Police shortly before… Continue reading
Before celebrating the arrival of 2018, local dog owners are required to license their dogs. All dogs living within the City and Borough of Juneau… Continue reading
With the first personal use king crab season in six years in full swing, the Alaska Department of Fish & Game wants to remind fishermen… Continue reading
Robots are returning to Juneau. The 11th annual Robot Jamboree is taking place this Saturday at Centennial Hall, featuring 24 teams from around Southeast Alaska.… Continue reading
