FAIRBANKS — Police say a 21-year-old woman was killed after she was hit by a car in Fairbanks, a few hours after she had been… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — Anchorage police said a 3-year-old girl has been found safe after someone stole a vehicle while she was in the back seat.Police said… Continue reading
Here’s a list of Juneau stories and issues — in no particular order — that shocked us, had a lasting impact or celebrated our community. Muñoz… Continue reading
Good Samaritans and a rescue boat from U.S. Coast Guard Station Juneau helped five people from a pleasure boat hard aground in Cube Cove on… Continue reading
Juneau’s outdoor rescuers had a busy but productive Friday as two pairs of hikers were successfully saved.According to information provided by Alaska State Troopers, both… Continue reading
A downtown pedestrian was struck by a car Dec. 30.According to the Juneau Police Department, officers received a report of a pedestrian struck by a… Continue reading
A 27-year-old Juneau arsonist will spend three years in jail for setting his father’s garage on fire two days before Christmas 2015 and for stealing… 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
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
ANCHORAGE — Like all members of Congress, Sen. Dan Sullivan has a long list of to-dos. Tops on that list right now is an issue… Continue reading
ALBANY, N.Y. — It will be a happy New Year indeed for millions of the lowest-paid U.S. workers. Nineteen states, including New York and California,… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — The 2016 legislative session(s) all but dispelled the cliché that if everyone is unhappy with the results of a negotiation the best solution… 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
FAIRBANKS — Fairbanks police have arrested two people suspected of involvement in a shooting two weeks ago that left a man seriously wounded.Police say 19-year-old… Continue reading
FAIRBANKS — A Fairbanks business has been destroyed by a fast-burning fire.The building, which was leased by the Alaska RV Center for use as a… Continue reading
KENAI — Snow blew lightly across the threshold of the Friendship Mission when a knock came on the office door. Mary Anne Cowgill, the co-owner,… Continue reading
A person arrested for driving under the influence of drugs in Juneau was in possession of a pill made with fentanyl — a powerful synthetic… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — Blizzard and severe weather warnings remain in effect for communities on the northwest coast of Alaska as a winter storm continues to bring… Continue reading
FAIRBANKS — Santa Claus’ Facebook account has been reinstated after the social media company suspended his access and demanded proof of identity on Christmas Day.Claus,… Continue reading
On Dec. 31, 1986, the Juneau Empire ran a feature on the past year, saying that Gov. Cowper’s administration put the Alaska economy on the… Continue reading
