KENAI — Former Kenai Mayor John Williams is leading an effort to restore a World War II-era Kenai Fire Department engine.Williams said he plans to… Continue reading
KENAI — Though it may not be overly visible or accurately recorded, homelessness on the Kenai Peninsula is a pervasive issue.Kenai Peninsula Journey Home, an… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — Anchorage police have arrested a 38-year-old man suspected of two armed robberies.Police said John Moore also is charged with assault and theft.A man… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — Anchorage police continue to seek four men suspected of three weekend robberies, including an attack that left a 72-year-old man with a skull… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — The Anchorage Office of Emergency Management is warning of high winds that could hit the city.Emergency officials said a powerful storm system in… Continue reading
The Empire incorrectly stated the date of the municipal election and location of the CBJ Assembly debate. Election day is Oct. 4, and the location… Continue reading
Women, Infants and Children walk-in clinic, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., SEARHC Juneau WIC Clinic, 3245 Hospital Drive, first floor. Free nutrition services for income-eligible women who… Continue reading
JUNEAU — Friday marked the completion of the purchase of the first two segments of a multi-segment land acquisition in Cube Cove on Admiralty Island.… Continue reading
HOUSTON — The number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. declined by two this week to 506.A year ago, 842… Continue reading
KETCHIKAN — Repairs will take an Alaska ferry off the water and interrupt service to Bellingham, Washington, for two weeks.The Ketchikan Daily News reported the… Continue reading
Annual Fall Counselor/Educator Conference, 8 a.m.-5:15 p.m., UAS Glacier View Room, Egan 221. Free conference. Focus is on connecting K-12 and postsecondary education students to… Continue reading
On Sept. 19, 1986, Juneau’s Department of Community and Regional Affairs announced a big error they made in estimating the town’s population. Instead of losing… Continue reading
The Alaska Board of Education and Early Development has adopted regulations regarding substitute and retired teachers.The first change would repeal the minimum required expenditure for… Continue reading
It took Ian Anderson 20 days on the road to cycle from Prudhoe Bay to Juneau, averaging 60-75 miles a day through potholes and rain.… Continue reading
There will be two chances this week beginning tonight to get to know the candidates vying for spots on Juneau’s assembly and school board.The Juneau… Continue reading
Can’t wait to cast your municipal election ballot? Good news — today you can.Absentee voting for the Oct. 4 municipal election begins today. Registered voters… Continue reading
You might not think a town Juneau’s size could support two food tours, but as Karen Wright, one of the new owners of Alaskan Food… Continue reading
KENAI — Some central Kenai Peninsula residents got a taste of the ancient Silk Road from right in their back yard when one of their… Continue reading
FAIRBANKS — Cpl. Bryce Wolford joined the Army to serve his country, but it was his service to his community that earned him national recognition… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — Abuse of opioids has only recently entered the public consciousness as a crisis in Alaska even though it’s been a growing problem for… Continue reading
