Sentencing for a Hoonah man convicted of child rape in 2010 was delayed again Tuesday after the judge referred the decision to a three-judge panel.Thomas… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — A dog brought to Anchorage from the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta has died after testing positive for rabies.State health officials said in a release that… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — Alaska corrections officials say a 22-year-old female inmate accused of killing her infant daughter has died after an apparent suicide attempt.Officials in a… Continue reading
BILLINGS, Mont. — U.S. officials on Tuesday announced the cancellation of the final two oil and gas leases in a wilderness area bordering Glacier National… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — A western Alaska village is asking President Barack Obama for a disaster declaration to help residents escape ongoing erosion and thawing permafrost brought… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — Fairbanks prosecutors have filed felony coercion and criminal mischief charges against a man suspected of harassing a former co-worker, slashing her boyfriend’s tires… Continue reading
KODIAK — A Kodiak teenager was injured when his car crashed and burned on a road south of the city.Alaska State Troopers said 18-year-old Devan… Continue reading
Parks and Recreation Wednesday hike, 8:30 a.m., Auk Nu Trail to John Muir Cabin and cross over to Peterson Lake Cabin. Approximately 7.5 hours round… 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
Josh Craft of the Alaska Energy Authority will discuss new energy technology on Thursday as part of the City and Borough’s consideration of a borough-wide… Continue reading
Here's an early look at what the Alaska Legislature will address once it convenes in the capitol on Jan. 17.[Permanent Fund and spending cap are… Continue reading
FAIRBANKS — Temperatures in Interior Alaska are forecast to drop to 40 degrees below zero starting next week.The National Weather Service predicts a cold low-pressure… Continue reading
The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation has failed to find any Fukushima radiation in Alaska-caught fish, the department reported Monday.Since the meltdown of the Fukushima… 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
Valley Toastmasters meeting, 6:15 a.m., St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Parish Hall. A safe, fun environment to learn public speaking skills. Details: Jim, 789-3074.Women, Infants and… Continue reading
NORTH POLE — Alaska State Troopers are looking for thieves who stole an ATM from a store outside North Pole.Thieves broke out a front window… Continue reading
JUNEAU — A U.S. Interior Department watchdog says an official with Denali National Park and Preserve had a conversation of a sexual nature with park… Continue reading
FAIRBANKS — The Fairbanks North Star Borough will consider a proposal that would make intentionally neglecting, harming or killing a healthy animal illegal.The measure drafted… Continue reading
JUNEAU — Alaska’s first independent governor enters the second half of his term with unfinished business: resolving the state’s multibillion-dollar budget deficit.It’s not quite what… Continue reading
Monday was a busy day for Chris Bradley.As the weekend’s Taku windstorm calmed, Bradley - of Juneau Glass - was literally picking up the pieces.“We… Continue reading
