William "Bill" McCord

Ruled out by Division of Elections, Haines man keeps campaigning anyway

The Alaska Division of Elections says Bill McCord isn’t running for the Alaska Legislature.He says otherwise.The Haines Libertarian is pressing ahead with a write-in campaign… Continue reading

William "Bill" McCord
In this file photo, Rep. Benjamin Nageak, D-Barrow, speaks during a House Majority Caucus press conference at the Capitol.

Superior Court judge overturns election result for North Slope seat in Legislature

Anchorage Superior Court Judge Andrew Guidi has given Rep. Benjamin Nageak, D-Barrow, the victory in his House District 40 primary, reversing the result on Election… Continue reading

In this file photo, Rep. Benjamin Nageak, D-Barrow, speaks during a House Majority Caucus press conference at the Capitol.
In this file photo from August 2015, In this file photo from August, a team of volunteers works to remove mud, logs and other debris from the site where Christine McGraw's house once stood. McGraw's house was destroyed by the Aug. 18, 2015 landslide that killed three people, two of whom were inside her house painting at the time.

State receives grant to assess landslide risks in Sitka

SITKA — The state has received federal funds to conduct a comprehensive landslide hazard assessment of Sitka after slides there last year left three people… Continue reading

In this file photo from August 2015, In this file photo from August, a team of volunteers works to remove mud, logs and other debris from the site where Christine McGraw's house once stood. McGraw's house was destroyed by the Aug. 18, 2015 landslide that killed three people, two of whom were inside her house painting at the time.

4-year-old hit by fragments of bullet fired from apartment

ANCHORAGE — A 4-year-old Anchorage girl was struck and injured by bullet fragments when someone in an upstairs apartment fired a gun.Police early Thursday took… Continue reading

In this Jan. 23, 2015 file photo, airplane contrails are reflected in a building as they cross the early morning sky above Pennsylvania Ave. in Washington.

More than 750 paratroopers to jump near Delta Junction

ANCHORAGE — More than 750 paratroopers will drop from the sky in a military training event next week near Delta Junction.The Army in an announcement… Continue reading

In this Jan. 23, 2015 file photo, airplane contrails are reflected in a building as they cross the early morning sky above Pennsylvania Ave. in Washington.
In this file Aug. 24 photo, a fisherman casts a lure at the mouth of Sheep Creek as Holland America’s Amsterdam arrives in Juneau.

US wants to strengthen agreement to ban Arctic Ocean fishing

PORTLAND, Maine — The United States is trying to broker an agreement between a host of nations to prohibit unregulated fishing in the international waters… Continue reading

In this file Aug. 24 photo, a fisherman casts a lure at the mouth of Sheep Creek as Holland America’s Amsterdam arrives in Juneau.

Troopers release name of passenger killed in plane crash

ANCHORAGE — Alaska State Troopers have released the name of the passenger killed Sunday afternoon in the crash of a commercial flight in southwest Alaska.Troopers… Continue reading

The front page of the Juneau Empire on Oct. 6, 1986

This Day in Juneau History: Oct. 6, 1986

On Oct. 6, 1986, Juneau voters prepared for the upcoming municipal election. Voter turnout was expected to be slightly less than the year before, when… Continue reading

The front page of the Juneau Empire on Oct. 6, 1986

Around Town

Juneau Gastineau Rotary Club meeting, 7 a.m., The Prospector Hotel.Women, Infants and Children walk-in clinic, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., SEARHC Juneau WIC Clinic, 3245 Hospital Drive,… Continue reading

Woman in fatal village ATV crash charged with manslaughter

ANCHORAGE — A southwest Alaska woman faces a manslaughter charge after a fatal all-terrain vehicle crash last week.Alaska State Troopers said 25-year-old Katherine Noatak of… Continue reading

Anchorage police investigate 2 early morning shootings

ANCHORAGE — Anchorage police are investigating two early morning shootings, including one that may have involved a robbery.Police just before 4:30 a.m. Wednesday took calls… Continue reading

Marijuana sales close, pending opening of test labs

ANCHORAGE — Alaska is nearing its first legal sales of marijuana, nearly two years after voters approved the recreational use of pot by adults.Retails stores… Continue reading

Josh Dybdahl, 30, and Anthony Lindoff, 36, tell their story at Bartlett Regional Hospital on Tuesday after being attacked by a brown bear sow with cubs on Chichagof Island during a deer hunting expedition on Saturday. Dybdahl was being mauled when Lindoff shot and killed the bear.

‘There’s no fighting back’: Mauling survivor recalls moments he was in the grips of brown bear’s bite

As Josh Dybdahl waited for help on the side of a mountain and tried to hold pieces of his flesh together after a bear tossed… Continue reading

Josh Dybdahl, 30, and Anthony Lindoff, 36, tell their story at Bartlett Regional Hospital on Tuesday after being attacked by a brown bear sow with cubs on Chichagof Island during a deer hunting expedition on Saturday. Dybdahl was being mauled when Lindoff shot and killed the bear.
Mary Becker, right, is congratulated by Rosemary Hagevig in the Assembly chambers after retaining her Assembly seat during Tuesday's municipal election.

City election turnout trends upward

More than one third of all registered Juneau voters cast a ballot in this year’s municipal election. That marks an improvement over last year’s turnout,… Continue reading

Mary Becker, right, is congratulated by Rosemary Hagevig in the Assembly chambers after retaining her Assembly seat during Tuesday's municipal election.

Native Brotherhood, Native Sisterhood open 104th Grand Camp

Alaska’s most venerable Alaska Native organization opened its 104th annual meeting Wednesday with a plea for youth and a look toward the future.The 104th annual… Continue reading

In this March 2016 file photo, Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., the ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, left, and Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., right, depart the White House.

Senators ask DOJ to intervene over voter deadlines

Two Democratic senators on Wednesday asked the U.S. Department of Justice to ensure that 10 states do not violate federal law with their mail-in voter… Continue reading

In this March 2016 file photo, Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., the ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, left, and Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., right, depart the White House.
Sen. Mike Dunleavy stood outside the Anchorage Fred Meyer Wednesday afternoon to announce he is pre-filing a bill to restore half of the Permanent Fund Dividend appropriation that Gov. Bill Walker vetoed in June.

Dunleavy, in front of Fred Meyer, announces bill to reverse PFD cut

Sen. Mike Dunleavy, R-Wasilla, held a press conference Wednesday in front of an Anchorage Fred Meyer store to announce his intention to offer a bill… Continue reading

Sen. Mike Dunleavy stood outside the Anchorage Fred Meyer Wednesday afternoon to announce he is pre-filing a bill to restore half of the Permanent Fund Dividend appropriation that Gov. Bill Walker vetoed in June.
The photo that CCFR posted on its Facebook page, saying the department was on Franklin Street responding to a call about a window washer who fell four stories off the Marine View Center apartment building onto a glass awning on South Franklin Street.

Juneau window washer falls four stories off downtown apartment building

A man reportedly fell four stories off the side of a downtown building onto an awning Wednesday afternoon, prompting a response from first responders who… Continue reading

The photo that CCFR posted on its Facebook page, saying the department was on Franklin Street responding to a call about a window washer who fell four stories off the Marine View Center apartment building onto a glass awning on South Franklin Street.

North Pole, Mat-Su vote on pot businesses

ANCHORAGE — Residents in two parts of Alaska were deciding Tuesday whether to allow marijuana businesses to operate.Voters in the city of North Pole voted… Continue reading

Michael Sheldon

Petersburg man joins race for Southeast senate seat

PETERSBURG — A handyman from Petersburg is launching a write-in campaign for a state Senate seat in Southeast Alaska.Michael Sheldon has registered with the state… Continue reading

Michael Sheldon