Judges sentences man for attempted murder of police officer

ANCHORAGE — A man who shot at an Anchorage police officer has been sentenced to more than 39 years in prison.State prosecutors say 28-year-old Aaron… Continue reading

Around town for Wednesday, Dec. 14

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

Firefighters extinguish blaze at Ketchikan home

KETCHIKAN — Firefighters have extinguished a blaze that caused significant fire and smoke damage to a Ketchikan home.The Ketchikan Daily News reported that firefighters from… Continue reading

Organizers call for volunteers for Soldotna bird count

SOLDOTNA — Bird enthusiasts are preparing to face below-zero temperatures to help with the annual Christmas Bird Count in Soldotna.The annual count is scheduled for… Continue reading

FILE - In this June 17, 2016 file-pool photo, a fisherman drives a boat during Secretary of State John Kerry's tour of the Jakobshavn Glacier and the Ilulissat Icefjord, located near the Arctic Circle in Ilulissat, Greenland. A new federal report says warming at the top of the world went into overdrive, happening twice as fast as the rest of the globe, and extending unnatural heating into fall and winter. In its annual Arctic Report Card, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016, tallied record after record of high temperatures, low sea ice, shrinking ice sheets and glaciers. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, Pool, File)

Arctic’s year of crazy extremes as global warming hits overdrive

WASHINGTON — Warming at the top of the world has gone into overdrive, happening twice as fast as the rest of the globe, and extending… Continue reading

FILE - In this June 17, 2016 file-pool photo, a fisherman drives a boat during Secretary of State John Kerry's tour of the Jakobshavn Glacier and the Ilulissat Icefjord, located near the Arctic Circle in Ilulissat, Greenland. A new federal report says warming at the top of the world went into overdrive, happening twice as fast as the rest of the globe, and extending unnatural heating into fall and winter. In its annual Arctic Report Card, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016, tallied record after record of high temperatures, low sea ice, shrinking ice sheets and glaciers. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, Pool, File)
In this Sept. 2, 2015 file photo, an F-35 jet arrives at its new operational base in northern Utah.

Alaska delegation unruffled by Trump’s F-35 criticism

FAIRBANKS — Alaska’s three Republicans in Congress are largely unconcerned about President-elect Donald Trump’s criticism of the $400 billion F-35 fighter jet program.Trump called the… Continue reading

In this Sept. 2, 2015 file photo, an F-35 jet arrives at its new operational base in northern Utah.
The University of Alaska will make a decision this week about which campus will house their Department of Education as part of their Strategic Pathways plan.

Fate of UAS School of Education hangs in the balance

The University of Alaska Southeast finds out Wednesday if it will still have a School of Education. The decision is in the hands of the… Continue reading

The University of Alaska will make a decision this week about which campus will house their Department of Education as part of their Strategic Pathways plan.

Cold spell is no record, but chilliest in years

The capital city is enjoying its coldest weather in years, according to figures provided by the National Weather Service.On Sunday and Monday, the thermometer at… Continue reading

Juneau’s Catholic bishop is Dallas-bound

The leader of Juneau’s Roman Catholics is being transferred to Dallas.On Tuesday, Bishop Edward Burns held a press conference at his new Texas offices after… Continue reading

Gov. Walker recovering from prostate cancer surgery

JUNEAU — Gov. Bill Walker has undergone surgery to treat prostate cancer, and his office says no further treatment is currently expected.A release from Walker’s… Continue reading

Lawsuit possible after ex-tutor’s sexual abuse conviction

FAIRBANKS — An Alaska school district is facing a lawsuit from a former student after an ex-tutor was convicted of forcing him into sex.The Fairbanks… Continue reading

Man injured in shooting in downtown Anchorage

ANCHORAGE — Anchorage police are investigating an early morning downtown shooting that left a man seriously injured.Police just after 3 a.m. Sunday were called to… Continue reading

5 treated after gas leak at downtown Anchorage cleaners

ANCHORAGE — At least five people were taken to hospitals, several in serious condition Monday, for suspected carbon monoxide poisoning.The Anchorage Fire Department says in… Continue reading

Searchers find body of overdue Ketchikan hunter

KETCHIKAN — A Ketchikan man overdue from a hunting trip was found dead in waters off Bold Island.Alaska State Troopers said 30-year-old John Wallace was… Continue reading

Man indicted in double Anchorage homicide

ANCHORAGE — Alaska state prosecutors said a 21-year-old man has been indicted on murder charges in the January deaths of two people who were found… Continue reading

Search for missing plane in Alaska suspended

ANCHORAGE — The National Park Service is suspending the search for a small plane that’s believed to have crashed into an Alaska lake with four… Continue reading

Ketchikan High School cleared after Title IX investigation

KETCHIKAN — A review of the Ketchikan High School’s activities program has found no federal Title IX violations, but the school will still likely change… Continue reading

FILE--In this Sept. 13, 2003, file photo, cattle wait in the chute leading to a beach on Chirikof Island, in Alaska. Federal wildlife managers say funding continues to be shut off for their longstanding efforts to remove more than 2,000 feral cattle from Alaska's Chirikof Island. (AP Photo/Al Grillo, file)

Funding remains cut-off for removing Alaska feral cattle

ANCHORAGE — U.S. government funding for the possible removal of more than 2,000 feral cattle from Alaska’s Chirikof Island has been suspended for the second… Continue reading

FILE--In this Sept. 13, 2003, file photo, cattle wait in the chute leading to a beach on Chirikof Island, in Alaska. Federal wildlife managers say funding continues to be shut off for their longstanding efforts to remove more than 2,000 feral cattle from Alaska's Chirikof Island. (AP Photo/Al Grillo, file)

Around town for Tuesday, Dec. 13

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

Police & Fire for Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016

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