President-elect Donald Trump waves as he walks with his wife Melania Trump followed by his daughter Ivanka Trump after giving his acceptance speech during his election night rally, Wednesday in New York.

Trump claims astounding victory as America’s 45th president

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump claimed his place Wednesday as America's 45th president, an astonishing victory for the celebrity businessman and political novice who capitalized on… Continue reading

  • Nov 8, 2016
  • By JULIE PACE and ROBERT FURLOW
President-elect Donald Trump waves as he walks with his wife Melania Trump followed by his daughter Ivanka Trump after giving his acceptance speech during his election night rally, Wednesday in New York.
The City and Borough of Juneau Assembly appropriated funds Monday night to help purchase body cameras for Juneau Police Department officers.

Assembly provides body-cam funding for police

Per the Juneau Police Department’s request, the Juneau Assembly appropriated about $19,000 to fund a body-camera initiative during its meeting Monday night. The most vocal… Continue reading

The City and Borough of Juneau Assembly appropriated funds Monday night to help purchase body cameras for Juneau Police Department officers.

Man arrested for assault with prybar

Juneau police arrested a 35-year-old man carrying a prybar who assaulted another man Sunday night near Tonsgard Court.The man, William R. Nakamura, was arrested for… Continue reading

Election Q&A: The short and sweet guide to voting in Juneau

 Where do I vote?The easiest way to find your polling place is by calling 1-888-383-8683. Give your Social Security number, and if you’re registered to… Continue reading

Early turnout sets record ahead of Election Day

Even before the polls open Tuesday morning, Alaska’s election is already setting records.Through Monday morning, 68,547 Alaskans had cast votes in the general election. That’s… Continue reading

Justin Parish, Democratic candidate for House District 34, prepares to pose for a photo with supporters Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016 at the Mendenhall Valley Public Library.

Parish and Muñoz slog door to door toward Election Day result

For Justin Parish and Cathy Muñoz, the race for House District 34 ends today.Election Day culminates a busy campaign for the underdog Democrat and the… Continue reading

Justin Parish, Democratic candidate for House District 34, prepares to pose for a photo with supporters Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016 at the Mendenhall Valley Public Library.

Alaska to decide US Senate, House races

ANCHORAGE — Alaska voters will decide a rematch of a contentious U.S. Senate race, a fight for Alaska’s lone U.S. House seat and the future… Continue reading

Woman charged in shooting in western Alaska village

ANCHORAGE — A 46-year-old western Alaska woman is in custody after a shooting that left a man wounded.Mara Daniels of the village of Elim is… Continue reading

Barge sinks weeks after tug runs aground in B.C.

BELLA BELLA, British Columbia — The Heiltsuk Nation in British Columbia says a barge has flipped and sunk north of the site where a tug… Continue reading

Alaskans mourn death of police officer

FAIRBANKS — Hundreds of mourners including Gov. Bill Walker paid their respects Sunday at the funeral of a Fairbanks police officer killed in the line… Continue reading

Ketchikan borough hires new manager

KETCHIKAN — A California city manager has been selected to serve as the new manager for Alaska’s Ketchikan Gateway Borough.The Borough Assembly picked Ruban Duran… Continue reading

Sitka museum set to reopen next summer after renovations

SITKA — The Sitka Historical Museum is moving forward with plans to reopen next summer with new exhibits that tell more about the city’s rich… Continue reading

Around town for Tuesday, Nov. 8

Today is Election DayValley Toastmasters meeting, 6:15 a.m., St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Parish Hall. A safe, fun environment to learn public speaking skills. Details: Jim,… Continue reading

Police reports for Tuesday, Nov. 8, 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

The Observatory bookstore on North Franklin Street, run by Dee Longenbaugh, is closing and will hold a sale Nov. 16 through the 26.

Observatory Books to close after 39 years

A large red sign announcing a closing sale hangs on the door of The Observatory, a downtown bookstore. After selling books for nearly 40 years,… Continue reading

The Observatory bookstore on North Franklin Street, run by Dee Longenbaugh, is closing and will hold a sale Nov. 16 through the 26.

Around town for Monday, Nov. 7

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

This Day in Juneau History: Nov. 7, 1986

On Nov. 7, 1986, Governor-elect Steve Cowper chose Hugh Malone to head his nine-month transition team. Malone, who was previously a member of the Alaska… Continue reading

US rig count up 12 this week to 569; Texas gains 6

HOUSTON — The number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. increased by 12 this week to 569.A year ago, 771… Continue reading

In this Oct. 25 photo, Hospice Services for Fairbanks Memorial Hospital Chaplin David Rumph poses for photos in his office in Fairbanks.

Hospice chaplain comforts the grieving and dying

FAIRBANKS — It took David Rumph Jr. more than five decades to learn that his calling in life is to help people die.Rumph is the… Continue reading

In this Oct. 25 photo, Hospice Services for Fairbanks Memorial Hospital Chaplin David Rumph poses for photos in his office in Fairbanks.

‘You know you’re Alaskan if …’: Woman hosts contest to find greatest Alaskan epithet

KENAI — One relative newcomer to the Last Frontier wants to know what it is that makes Alaskans inherently, well, Alaskan.Hedy-Jo Huss recently moved to… Continue reading