ANCHORAGE — A gunman repeatedly shot an Alaska police officer in an ambush early Saturday morning as the officer lay on the ground near his… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — Outsiders aren’t allowed to invest in Alaska’s marijuana industry, but like Lower 48 states, they’ll sure try.Alaska saw its first open attempt at… Continue reading
A 23-year-old Juneau man was arrested just before noon Saturday for assault and failing to stop at the direction of a police officer following a… Continue reading
KENAI — The Alaska SeaLife Center got its start with funds from the Exxon Valdez oil spill settlement. More than 25 years later, the marine… Continue reading
Only moments after the Veterans of Foreign Wars Taku Post observance ceremony ended in Centennial Hall on Friday morning, another Veterans Day event began a… Continue reading
It has been more than five decades since Fred Bennett and 27 other young men left Hoonah, headed for the jungles of Vietnam. Like many… Continue reading
DALLAS — Airlines are dealing with another computer outage that is disrupting flight schedules heading into the weekend.American Airlines, JetBlue Airways and Alaska Airlines confirmed… Continue reading
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — President-elect Donald Trump has not minced words about his approach to environment and energy policy: He loathes regulation and wants to increase… Continue reading
FAIRBANKS — University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen is pulling back on a proposal to cut sports programs at two campuses. The move comes after… Continue reading
Juneau Police Department officers used a Taser gun to subdue a 23-year-old man who allegedly threw a machete at them Thursday evening.Police took the man,… Continue reading
VFW observance and ceremonyThe Veterans of Foreign Wars Taku Post 5559 will conduct an observance ceremony and welcome speakers at Centennial Hall at 11 a.m.… Continue reading
The task force considering how to address the growing opioid addiction crisis in Alaska is seeking public comment on its first draft of recommendations.The Alaska… 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
New student orientation, 9-10 a.m., The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry Way. Interested in improving your skills for college, training programs or for taking the GED… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — Fairbanks fire and police officials say a fire that damaged a crafts store in August was intentionally set.Fire officials said a lighter brought… Continue reading
On Nov. 12, 1986, Alaska’s mayors supported clarifying the Open Meetings Act, which caused controversy in the City and Borough of Juneau after Mayor Ernie… Continue reading
On Nov. 11, 1986, Gov.-elect Steve Cowper chose his budget transition team. The group was to begin writing recommendations for state spending and budget cuts… Continue reading
Dan Moller Trail will be closed for part of this morning as the Juneau Snowmobile Club performs maintenance on the popular Douglas Island route.According to… Continue reading
At first, Mike Carriker thought the whale-watching boat ahead of him in Favorite Channel had stopped on Sunday to watch some whales. Then he realized… Continue reading
LOS ANGELES — Leonard Cohen, the baritone-voiced Canadian singer-songwriter who seamlessly blended spirituality and sexuality in hits like "Hallelujah," ''Suzanne" and "Bird on a Wire,"… Continue reading
