In this file photo from Nov. 6, early voters line up to cast ballots at the Mendenhall Mall Annex.

Election turnout highest since 2008

According to the final uncertified results from the Alaska Division of Elections, almost 61 percent of Alaska’s registered voters participated in this year’s presidential election.The… Continue reading

In this file photo from Nov. 6, early voters line up to cast ballots at the Mendenhall Mall Annex.
A strong storm is expected to sweep Southeast Alaska between Monday night and Tuesday night.

Strong winter storm to sweep Southeast

A strong storm was expected to sweep into Southeast Alaska starting Monday night, according to the National Weather Service, but there won’t be much in… Continue reading

A strong storm is expected to sweep Southeast Alaska between Monday night and Tuesday night.

Around town for Monday, Nov. 28

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

New 300-mile sled dog race set for December

FAIRBANKS — A new 300-mile sled dog race slated for December can help qualify mushers for the Iditarod and Yukon Quest.About 20 teams are expected… Continue reading

Police and fire blotter for Monday, Nov. 28, 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

This Day in Juneau History: Nov. 28, 1986

On Nov. 28, 1986, Gov.-elect Steve Cowper and the rest of the state was busy, with Cowper’s campaign spokesman David Ramseur expected to take over… Continue reading

Mendenhall Mall robbery injures store employee

An 18-year-old Juneau man is being accused of dragging a store employee with his car after a strong-arm robbery attempt Saturday morning.Dylan Leland Barger was… Continue reading

Pot shop opens, sells out within three hours

Juneau’s first retail marijuana shop opened on schedule Friday — and promptly sold out of product.Rainforest Farms opened to the general public at noon, and… Continue reading

Sherri McDonald decorates animals she made for REACH's annual Christmas window outside their Third Street offices on Friday.

Photo: It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas

Sherri McDonald decorates animals she made for REACH’s annual Christmas window Friday outside their Third Street offices.… Continue reading

Sherri McDonald decorates animals she made for REACH's annual Christmas window outside their Third Street offices on Friday.

Independent explorers and the oil tax pendulum

The tune being heard from independents exploring on the North Slope has changed subtly but significantly over the past year.A previous insistence throughout the winter… Continue reading

Paws for Purple Hearts

FAIRBANKS — Veterans working with service dogs through Paws for Purple Hearts all said the same thing at the recent grand opening of the new… Continue reading

Hospice of the Central Peninsula celebrates 30 years

KENAI — Grief is a living thing, developing through a process and staying with the affected person forever. Lee Coray-Ludden describes progressing through grief like… Continue reading

Photo: Ice blue

Two people stand on the frozen Mendenhall Lake near the face of Mendenhall Glacier on Friday.… Continue reading

Murder-suicide suspected in deaths of 4 in Alaska hotel room

FAIRBANKS — Authorities in Alaska are investigating the deaths of four people, including a 2-month-old girl, found in a hotel room as a murder-suicide.Hotel staff… Continue reading

Alaska to sell or scrap ferry Taku; Chenega’s fate undecided

JUNEAU — The Alaska Marine Highway System is moving forward with plans to get rid of the ferry Taku, but it is still undecided about… Continue reading

Survey: Alaska teens drinking, smoking less

ANCHORAGE — A new state survey shows fewer Alaska teens are engaging in cigarette, alcohol and drug use.The Alaska Youth Risk Behavior Survey shows students… Continue reading

Dog found with tape wrapped around mouth in Anchorage

ANCHORAGE — Anchorage animal control officials are investigating after a dog was found with its mouth taped shut.KTVA-TV reported that the dog was found Tuesday… Continue reading

Wasilla man dies in crash; pickup strikes telephone pole

PALMER — A 42-year-old Wasilla man died when his truck left the roadway and crashed near Palmer.Alaska State Troopers said James Eldred just before 5… Continue reading

North Pole woman found dead after Fairbanks fire

FAIRBANKS — Alaska State Troopers say a 43-year-old North Pole woman has been found dead following a fire in the Fairbanks area.Troopers said they were… Continue reading

Police & Fire for Sunday Nov. 27, 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