The Regulatory Commission of Alaska will take a closer look at Alaska Electric Light & Power’s under-construction diesel power plant on Industrial Boulevard.In an order… Continue reading
The intersection of Jackie and Renninger streets is a special place.Not only does the crossroads commemorate former Juneau police officer Jackie Renninger, it is a… Continue reading
Juneau’s housing market is tight for everybody, including senior citizens. But seniors soon may have more housing options, which is good for everybody.The Juneau Planning… Continue reading
KODIAK — If a jet needs a little extra space landing at the Kodiak airport, the runway has just been extended — 600 feet into… Continue reading
JUNEAU — U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski brought in more than $730,000 during the latest fundraising quarter.As of June 30, the Republican had nearly $3.1 million… Continue reading
In early summer, California blood banks had more Alaskan O negative blood than Anchorage.After moving into its $45.7 million, 57,000 square foot building earlier this… Continue reading
SEATTLE — Dozens of tribal canoes were arriving at Alki Beach in Seattle as part of an annual Native American celebration.Members of the Muckleshoot Tribe… Continue reading
The murder trial surrounding a homicide that went unsolved in Juneau for more than a year is scheduled to begin in three months, but the… Continue reading
City officials are encouraging all boat owners in the Juneau area to check their vessels due to stormy weather.In a release Wednesday, the city’s Docks… Continue reading
A controversial bill passed by the Alaska Legislature will reach its day of decision on Thursday.House Bill 156, sponsored by Rep. Wes Keller, R-Wasilla and… Continue reading
FAIRBANKS — A North Pole woman whose toddler son died of blunt force trauma has been sentenced to four years in prison, followed by five… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — A problem in the engine room led to flooding on board a fishing boat off the Aleutian Islands, forcing the crew to abandon… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — A man suspected of using a knife to confront a rafting party along the Chickaloon River has been charged with four counts of… 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
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
The Juneau Assembly will take an equal rights ordinance through another work session before it takes the ordinance up for public hearing and consideration.At its… Continue reading
State budget cuts will set some limits on access to services at Alaska’s public health clinics.The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services’ Section of… Continue reading
Around the time that legislators were mulling over a bill this year to alter crime statutes in Alaska, police arrested a man and woman in… Continue reading
When a mysterious beaked whale washed ashore on St. George Island in June 2014, Michelle Ridgway was already on her way there. Ridgway, a marine… Continue reading
This story was last updated at 10:09 p.m. Tuesday and will stand for the night.Forty-six crewmen from the Seattle-based fishing vessel Alaska Juris have been… Continue reading
