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Witnesses pull unconscious Kodiak teen from burning car

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

Around Town for Wednesday, Jan. 11

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

Police & Fire for Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017

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

Energy forum today

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

One-sentence summaries of all prefiled bills so far in the Legislature

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

Interior forecast calls for extreme cold

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

Still no Fukushima radiation in Alaska fish

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

Police & Fire for Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017

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

Around Town for Tuesday, Jan. 10

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

Thieves in pickup steal ATM from store outside North Pole

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

Park official off-duty comments draw watchdog attention

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 borough to consider animal cruelty ordinance

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

Gov. Bill Walker holds a press conference in his Juneau office to talk about his call for a special session to deal with the budget starting next Monday in Juneau.

Gov. Walker takes on mighty foe: Alaska’s oil dependency

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

Gov. Bill Walker holds a press conference in his Juneau office to talk about his call for a special session to deal with the budget starting next Monday in Juneau.
Jim Nelson climbs a ladder held by his neighbor Jim Fowler on Monday, Jan. 9, 2017, as he replaces asphalt shingles blown off his roof by last week's wind storm.

Windstorm damage widespread, but minor, after Taku weekend

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

Jim Nelson climbs a ladder held by his neighbor Jim Fowler on Monday, Jan. 9, 2017, as he replaces asphalt shingles blown off his roof by last week's wind storm.
In this Jan. 19, 2016 file photo, Gov. Bill Walker and Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott, left, receive a ceremonial visit by Rep. Matt Claman, D-Anchorage, second from left, and Rep. Lance Pruitt, R-Anchorage, after the House gaveled into session on the first day of the 29th Legislature at the Capitol in Juneau.

Permanent fund and spending cap are highlights of Legislature’s ‘preseason’

Sen. Mike Dunleavy has followed through on his promise to fight for the restoration of last year’s half-vetoed Permanent Fund Dividend.The Wasilla senator’s pair of… Continue reading

In this Jan. 19, 2016 file photo, Gov. Bill Walker and Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott, left, receive a ceremonial visit by Rep. Matt Claman, D-Anchorage, second from left, and Rep. Lance Pruitt, R-Anchorage, after the House gaveled into session on the first day of the 29th Legislature at the Capitol in Juneau.
FILE -- In this Sept. 5, 2012, file photo, Ahpun, a female polar bear, strolls around her cage at the Alaska Zoo in Anchorage, Alaska. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service released its plan Monday, Jan. 9, 2017, for the recovery of threatened polar bears, acknowledging it will take no direct action for addressing the primary threat, that of greenhouse gases that contribute to the decline of sea ice habitat. Polar bears, the first species to be declared threatened or endangered because of climate change, rely on sea ice for hunting seals and raising their young. (AP Photo/Dan Joling, File)

Polar bear plan doesn’t seek direct action on climate change

ANCHORAGE — Five years ago, in a meeting room in Alaska, two dozen federal wildlife biologists joined other experts to begin formulating a recovery plan… Continue reading

FILE -- In this Sept. 5, 2012, file photo, Ahpun, a female polar bear, strolls around her cage at the Alaska Zoo in Anchorage, Alaska. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service released its plan Monday, Jan. 9, 2017, for the recovery of threatened polar bears, acknowledging it will take no direct action for addressing the primary threat, that of greenhouse gases that contribute to the decline of sea ice habitat. Polar bears, the first species to be declared threatened or endangered because of climate change, rely on sea ice for hunting seals and raising their young. (AP Photo/Dan Joling, File)

Alaska expected to lose 7,500 jobs in 2017

KETCHIKAN — State analysts predict Alaska will lose thousands of jobs this year as it continues to deal with the effects of low oil prices.The… Continue reading

Esteban Santiago is taken from the Broward County main jail as he is transported to the federal courthouse in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Monday, Jan. 9, 2017. Santiago is accused of fatally shooting several people at a crowded Florida airport baggage claim and faces airport violence and firearms charges that could mean the death penalty if he's convicted.

Airport shooting suspect gets public defender

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The Iraq war veteran held in the fatal shooting of five people inside Fort Lauderdale’s airport was appointed a federal public… Continue reading

Esteban Santiago is taken from the Broward County main jail as he is transported to the federal courthouse in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Monday, Jan. 9, 2017. Santiago is accused of fatally shooting several people at a crowded Florida airport baggage claim and faces airport violence and firearms charges that could mean the death penalty if he's convicted.

Around Town for Monday, Jan. 9

Women, Infants and Children walk-in clinic, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., SEARHC Juneau WIC Clinic, 3245 Hospital Drive, first floor. Free nutrition services for income-eligible women who… Continue reading

Police & Fire for Monday, Jan. 9, 2017

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