The Juneau Economic Development Council on Wednesday held a community meeting to provide updates on improvements to the Willoughby District, an ongoing effort between landowners… Continue reading
The Alaska Judicial Council will hold a public hearing Monday to receive comments about Juneau District Court judgeship applicants vying to take over a seat… Continue reading
A realtor convention kicked off this week in the capital city and is continuing through the weekend.Juneau is the site of this year’s annual convention,… Continue reading
This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction information. Anyone listed… 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
On Sept. 16, 1986, the City and Borough of Juneau expressed worry regarding the reorganization of the U.S. Coast Guard. The changes could mean less… Continue reading
A youth facility in Ketchikan closed indefinately Thursday as a result of statewide budget cuts.In a news release, the Alaska Department of Health and Human… Continue reading
Batten down the hatches — there’s a storm a-brewin’.The National Weather Service is forecasting heavy rain and rising water levels near Juneau through the weekend,… Continue reading
On Sept. 17, 1986, Alaska was held in a deadlock over a dispute regarding the ownership of 20,000 acres of Beaufort Sea oil lease tracts.… Continue reading
The following editorial first appeared in the Alaska Journal of Commerce: Let’s just get it out of the way that there’s nothing inherently wrong with… Continue reading
SEATTLE — Washington state adopted a new rule Thursday to limit greenhouse gas emissions from large carbon polluters, joining a handful of other states in… Continue reading
PRINEVILLE, Oregon — The noise in the tiny jail, built decades ago to house firefighting equipment, is constant. Voices bounce off the walls.Nothing dissipates the… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — If all goes as planned, the upcoming North Slope drilling season could be the winter of Bill.Bill Armstrong, CEO and founder of his… Continue reading
FAIRBANKS — Alaska residents could soon need more than a driver’s license to gain access to military bases and other federal facilities, because Alaska’s state-issued… Continue reading
WASHINGTON (AP) — Arctic sea ice this summer shrank to its second lowest level since scientists started to monitor it by satellite, with scientists saying… Continue reading
Student tuition at University of Alaska may increase by 10 percent next year under an operating budget outlined by President Jim Johnsen at Thursday’s Board… Continue reading
MANOKOTAK — Three rural residents stranded after their boat ran aground were rescued Wednesday by chartered helicopter.Alaska State Troopers said 27-year-old Jeremiah Chukwuk, 26-year-old Alice… Continue reading
Airport officials are asking for volunteers of all ages to help with the Juneau International Airport’s live emergency disaster drill this weekend.At 10 a.m. Saturday,… Continue reading
On Sept. 15, 1986, the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities for Southeast declared the start of construction for the Pioneers’ Home between the Old… Continue reading
This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction information. Anyone listed… Continue reading
