Editor's note: This story has been edited to clarify July's Circuit Court of Appeals ruling.A decision Monday by Alaska’s new attorney general will allow Alaska’s… Continue reading
The U.S. Coast Guard has suspended the search for a 27-year-old fisherman believed to have fallen overboard Sunday morning, but his family and friends are… Continue reading
JUNEAU — A dozen Alaska state legislators face challenges from within their parties during Tuesday’s primary election.In an unusual move, the Republican and Democratic parties… Continue reading
On Monday morning, two students shuffled out of Juneau’s standard drizzle and into the Alaska Academy of Advanced Cosmetology to start another day of school.“I… Continue reading
When store owner Lisa Ibias heard about an assault not far from her Mendenhall Valley shop, she began worrying about the safety of her employees… Continue reading
Editor’s Note: Alaska’s state primary elections are Tuesday, and except for the incumbents, most of the names on the ballot probably aren’t familiar to most… Continue reading
WASHINGTON — Marijuana will remain on the government’s list of most highly regulated and dangerous drugs, the Obama administration says, despite growing popular support for… Continue reading
On Aug. 15, 1986, polls for the upcoming gubernatorial election were showing unexpected outcomes for both parties. Gov. Bill Sheffield’s primary opponent, Steve Cowper, had… Continue reading
KETCHIKAN — A youth detention center in Ketchikan is closing due to the state’s ongoing budget problems and a low residency rate.The Ketchikan Daily News… Continue reading
HOUSTON — The number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. increased by 17 this week to 481.A year ago, 884… Continue reading
KODIAK — Kodiak police will no longer wear body cameras due to equipment issues and privacy concerns.Police Chief Ronda Wallace told the Kodiak City Council… Continue reading
Women, Infants and Children walk-in clinic, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., SEARHC Juneau WIC Clinic, 3245 Hospital Drive, first floor. Free nutrition services for income-eligible women who… Continue reading
FAIRBANKS — In addition to the bustle of the rides, rich smells of the fried food and twang of music on the stages at this… Continue reading
On Aug. 14, 1986, the University of Alaska Board of Regents requested Gov. Bill Sheffield to reconsider the $6 million slash to the university’s budget… Continue reading
Open trap shooting, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Juneau Gun Club, 5680 Montana Creek Road. The Juneau Gun Club is open to members and public trap shooting… 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
BETHEL — A church in the southwest Alaska village of Nunapitchuk, where half the population is part of the congregation, has resumed services weeks after… Continue reading
Capital City Fire/Rescue is looking for volunteers to help out with a full-scale live emergency disaster drill at the Juneau International Airport next month.At 9… Continue reading
Insurance salesman, pedicab driver, Olympic aspirant, Sim City enthusiast, and — as of Friday — Juneau Assembly candidate. William Quayle Jr.’s résumé is nothing if… Continue reading
Juneau tattoo artist David Lang has recently seen an uptick of people wanting Alaska Native formline tattoos, something he specializes in.“I say formline rather than… Continue reading
