A 55-year-old Juneau man has been sentenced in U.S. District Court for distributing child pornography.On Wednesday afternoon, U.S. Attorney Karen Loeffler announced in a prepared… Continue reading
The developers and owners of a downtown Anchorage office block have opened a legal battle with the Alaska Legislature.On Tuesday, 716 West Fourth Avenue LLC,… Continue reading
This report contains information provided to the Empire from law enforcement agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction information. Anyone listed in… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — A 55-year-old man is accused of fatally shooting his son-in-law during a family dispute in Anchorage.Valu Valu Jr. is charged with second-degree murder,… Continue reading
Juneau Gastineau Rotary Club meeting, 7 a.m., The Prospector Hotel.Women, Infants and Children walk-in clinic, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., SEARHC Juneau WIC Clinic, 3245 Hospital Drive,… Continue reading
JUNEAU — The state will only pay for lawmakers to bring one vehicle with them for the coming legislative session under a policy change approved… Continue reading
WASHINGTON — “Obamacare” seems to be holding its own. The administration said Wednesday that 6.4 million people have enrolled for subsidized private coverage through HealthCare.gov,… Continue reading
FAIRBANKS — Fairbanks International Airport officials said travelers should expect delays after TSA screening equipment at the airport unexpectedly failed.The announcement Wednesday comes ahead of… Continue reading
The Alaska Volcano Observatory issued its highest alert level for aviation Tuesday, after a volcano erupted in the Aleutian Islands that reportedly sent ash thousands… Continue reading
JUNEAU — The state Department of Revenue predicts an increase in oil prices next year will provide Alaska with hundreds of millions of dollars in… Continue reading
Lauree Morton ended her 30-year career fighting sexual assault and domestic violence after a Nov. 18 meeting with Public Safety Commissioner Walt Monegan.“I was told… Continue reading
Bridget Bartlett, 6, reacts as she sees Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus riding a fire engine during Santa’s Annual Ride with Capital City Fire/Rescue in… Continue reading
At its Monday meeting, the Juneau Assembly adopted a plan recommending the construction of nearly 2,000 new housing units in the next 30 years to… Continue reading
A Juneau woman will spend a year in jail after stealing more than half a million dollars from a business, Juneau Superior Court Judge Louis… Continue reading
Thane Road will again be closed from 9 a.m. to noon for avalanche blasting, and this time it’s the real deal.A week after the Alaska… Continue reading
HONOLULU — President Barack Obama on Tuesday designated the bulk of U.S.-owned waters in the Arctic Ocean and certain areas in the Atlantic Ocean as… Continue reading
Rotary members Leah Van Kirk, left, and Amy Lujan wrap boxes with others as part of the Racheal MacLeod Christmas Dinner Box Project at The… Continue reading
A Sunday story about a gasoline tax increase proposed by Gov. Bill Walker indicated Walker would introduce legislation in the Senate. A Walker spokesperson said… Continue reading
Women, Infants and Children walk-in clinic, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., SEARHC Juneau WIC Clinic, 3245 Hospital Drive, first floor. Free nutrition services for income-eligible women who… Continue reading
MINNEAPOLIS — A story claiming former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin called for boycotting the Mall of America in Minnesota over its black Santa Claus is… Continue reading
