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

In this Oct. 24 photo, Jim Clark plays a game of Gut Pile in Fairbanks.

Alaskans create a card game for hunters

FAIRBANKS — As in hunting, success in the new card game Gut Pile is a matter of preparation and getting lucky breaks.Players score points by… Continue reading

In this Oct. 24 photo, Jim Clark plays a game of Gut Pile in Fairbanks.

Schoenfeld, Lesewski wed

Elizabeth Schoenfeld and Mike Lesewski weere wed Aug. 27, 2016, at Myrtle Edwards Park in Seattle, Washington. A reception followed at Canlis Restaurant.The bride’s parents… Continue reading

Local Tlingit man Angelo Katasse dons his Eagle clan, Split-Killer Whale moeity regalia before embarking to Cannon Ball, North Dakota to join the Standing Rock Sioux in opposition to the Dakota Access Pipeline.

Juneau man embraces Tlingit identity in fight against Dakota Access Pipeline

Growing up half white, half Tlingit, Juneau local Angelo Katasse has always had a foot in two worlds.“Something that I grew up hearing a lot… Continue reading

Local Tlingit man Angelo Katasse dons his Eagle clan, Split-Killer Whale moeity regalia before embarking to Cannon Ball, North Dakota to join the Standing Rock Sioux in opposition to the Dakota Access Pipeline.

This Day in Juneau History: Nov. 26, 1986

On Nov. 26, 1986, governor-elect Steve Cowper appointed more members of his cabinet, a week ahead of taking office.The day before, Cowper chose former Kenai… Continue reading

Mandy Ramsey of Haines displays her colorful yoga mats at Public Market in Centennial Hall on Friday.

Public Market returns and so do crowds

The Juneau Public Market is back for its 34th consecutive year.If past attendance records are any indication, as many as 10,000 Juneau residents will peruse… Continue reading

Mandy Ramsey of Haines displays her colorful yoga mats at Public Market in Centennial Hall on Friday.
Invited guests wait in line outside of Rainforest Farms Second Street store to buy the first legal marijuana in Juneau on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016. The store is open to the public today.

Juneau’s first marijuana sale goes without a hitch

Even the mayor was there.On Wednesday night, Rainforest Farms made the first legal sale of marijuana in Juneau and the first in Alaska off the… Continue reading

Invited guests wait in line outside of Rainforest Farms Second Street store to buy the first legal marijuana in Juneau on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016. The store is open to the public today.
Author Judith Avila speaks about Navajo code talker Chester Nez at the Walter Soboleff Center on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016.

Talking in code: How the Tlingit, Navajo tribes helped end WWII

Thirty-three Native American tribes had members who served as World War II code talkers, amounting between 400-500 men. But for decades, it was classified information… Continue reading

Author Judith Avila speaks about Navajo code talker Chester Nez at the Walter Soboleff Center on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016.

After shoplifting spree, JPD arrests suspect

Police arrested a Juneau man Monday after he allegedly attempted to steal from several downtown businesses.At about 9:30 a.m., officers cited Michael J. Hoyt for… Continue reading

US rig count up 5 this week to 593; Pennsylvania up 4

HOUSTON — The number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. increased by five this week to 593.A year ago, 744… Continue reading