The murder trial of a Juneau resident accused of fatally shooting a man in the back of the head is set to start Feb. 6.… Continue reading
The Alaska Legislature’s resolution in favor of oil and gas drilling within the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge received more than two hours of opposition testimony… Continue reading
The Alaska Marine Highway is beginning the long process of selling the ferry Taku. On Monday, the state ferry system announced that it will accept… Continue reading
Just under 100 Juneau residents gathered in a silent protest Monday, thanks to a conversation over beer at Louie’s Douglas Inn. Standing in front of… Continue reading
Hilary Morgan, Executive Director of the YWCA Alaska, gives a report on pay for women in Alaska during a Lunch and Learn meeting at the… Continue reading
WASHINGTON — Former President Barack Obama praised protesters who amassed across the country in opposition to President Donald Trump’s immigration orders, breaking his silence on… Continue reading
QUEBEC CITY — A shooting at a Quebec City mosque during evening prayers left six people dead in an attack that Canada’s prime minister called… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — A man is facing charges in the shooting death of a 19-year-old man in Anchorage. Bail was set for 23-year-old Christopher Birotte on… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — Authorities say a man has died after being caught in an avalanche near Cooper Landing in southcentral Alaska. Alaska State Troopers had received… Continue reading
FAIRBANKS — More than 18,000 Alaska residents have signed up for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act, a slight increase from last year despite… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — A federal spokesman says an airplane is missing on a flight from Anchorage to the Kenai Peninsula. Clint Johnson of the National Transportation… Continue reading
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — One by one, a judge detailed the 22 charges against an Alaskan man accused of killing five people and wounding six… Continue reading
JUNEAU — Alaska has never violated its constitutional spending cap, but many Republican lawmakers consider the limit too loose and want it tightened to limit… Continue reading
SEATTLE — Washington state’s attorney general said Monday he is suing President Donald Trump over an executive order that suspended immigration from seven countries with… Continue reading
SITKA — Youth Advocates of Sitka students will soon be peddling smoothies and coffee as a way to gain real life work experience. A food… Continue reading
KETCHIKAN — If tribal elder John Reese could leave behind just one thing, it would be his beloved Tsimshian language. Through past U.S. government policy… Continue reading
FAIRBANKS — People caught killing loose pets without cause in Fairbanks face new fines that were passed after several animal deaths. The borough assembly voted… 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
The second week of the Alaska Legislature brought a continued flood of new legislative proposals including ferry names, Columbus Day and personal investment in the… Continue reading
When senior Noah Reishus-O’Brien is shooting well, his Thunder Mountain High School teammates know to find him. Find him they did Saturday in the second… Continue reading
