Knights of Columbus Bishop Kenny Council brunch, 10 a.m.-noon, St. Paul’s Catholic Church. $10 for a family and $4 for an individual.Open trap shooting, 10… Continue reading
For the first time, Alaska’s only earthquake simulator is leaving its home in Anchorage and coming to visit Southeast.From 11 a.m.-7 p.m. on Aug. 31… Continue reading
Alaskans don’t like Hillary Clinton. They didn’t pick Donald Trump.Libertarian presidential candidate Gary Johnson believes Alaskans want him — if they simply get to know… Continue reading
In an attempt to avoid a possible 40-year prison sentence, a convicted child rapist is asking that a statewide panel of judges review his case.… Continue reading
The city has closed Twin Lakes to all swimmers after the Parks and Recreation Department discovered the water contained a high count of fecal bacteria.The… Continue reading
Editor's Note: The first version of this story used the incorrect units of measurement. The Palmer Prospect contains 2.6 million inferred grams of gold and… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — Two men suspected of robbing an Anchorage bank were arrested early Friday at the city’s main airport.The FBI says airport police recognized 23-year-old… Continue reading
FAIRBANKS — The chief of staff of the city of Fairbanks was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs after his vehicle… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — The state’s decision not to appeal a recent court ruling will ease the way for Alaska Native communities to put their lands into… Continue reading
SITKA — One year ago Thursday a series of landslides struck Sitka, taking three lives and leaving behind more than $1 million in damage.The major… Continue reading
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hiring has been strong in the past year in many presidential campaign swing states, a possible hurdle for GOP candidate Donald Trump,… Continue reading
KETCHIKAN — A Ketchikan woman is leading an effort to show local and state law enforcement agencies that they have the community’s support by taking… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — A brown bear mauled two wilderness guides who were leading a hiking excursion after the group came between the female animal and her… Continue reading
On Aug. 19, 1986, results of a poll taken by state workers showed that only 450 members of the Alaska Public Employee Association were willing… 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
On Aug. 20, 1986, candidates for lieutenant governor fought hard in the Republican primary debate and 16 Juneau legislative candidates collected a total of $246,313… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — Life on a changing Supreme Court comes with fame and criticism, but it’s a little quieter without recently deceased Antonin Scalia, according to… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — BP chartering two foreign tankers to export crude from Valdez has garnered attention for a couple reasons.First, while not unprecedented, Alaska North Slope… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Director Abby Hopper got an earful in Alaska last week.Hopper met with Gov. Bill Walker, the state’s… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — Residents of a tiny island village in Alaska that has been ravaged by erosion blamed on climate change have voted to move to… Continue reading
