RENO, Nev. — Scientists say the Sierra’s eastern front is long overdue for a large earthquake along the California-Nevada line, where a magnitude-7 event expected… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — Subsistence hunters in Alaska’s North Slope Borough have harvested a 41-foot bowhead whale, marking the fourth animal that has been captured during the… Continue reading
Introduction to Using Computers, 9-11 a.m., The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry Way. Free. Details: 586-5718.Writing Skills Class, 9:15-10:45 a.m., The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry Way.… Continue reading
An article in Tuesday’s Juneau Empire incorrectly stated that House Bill 210 still contains a provision allowing communities to remove a property tax exemption for… Continue reading
PORTOVIEJO, Ecuador — Despite the grief roiling this earthquake-stricken town, Pablo Cordova has something to be thankful for: He can return the coffin his wife… Continue reading
BEIRUT — The Syrian opposition coalition negotiating in Geneva said Tuesday there can be no solution in Syria with President Bashar Assad in power, and… Continue reading
LONDON (AP) — Boaty McBoatface may be sunk.Britain’s science minister has indicated that the country’s newest polar research vessel is unlikely to be christened with… Continue reading
UNITED NATIONS — The first U.N. special session to address global drug policy in nearly 20 years bristled with tension Tuesday over the use of… Continue reading
LOS ANGELES — The vast majority of immigrant children who arrive alone at the U.S. border are placed by the government with adults who are… Continue reading
KABUL, Afghanistan — A week after proclaiming their spring offensive, Taliban militants stormed an Afghan government security agency with a suicide car bomb and gunfire… Continue reading
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A policy barring a transgender student from using the boys’ restrooms at his Virginia high school is discriminatory, a federal appeals… Continue reading
HOUSTON — As more than a foot of rain deluged the nation’s fourth-largest city, inundating homes, shutting down major highways and leaving at least five… Continue reading
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate approved a bipartisan aviation policy bill Tuesday that would boost airport security, extend new protections to airline passengers and help… Continue reading
NEW YORK (AP) — Los Angeles Clippers guard Jamal Crawford has won the Sixth Man Award, becoming the first three-time winner as the NBA’s best… Continue reading
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Partners in the broadcast booth, Jeff Van Gundy and Mark Jackson are now rivals in the hunt for the Minnesota Timberwolves’ coaching… Continue reading
MIAMI — Heat star Dwyane Wade often can be heard saying at playoff time that a series hasn’t truly started until somebody wins on the… Continue reading
PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Flyers have condemned the fans who threw promotional bracelets on the ice during a playoff game against the Washington Capitals.The Flyers… Continue reading
LAUSANNE, Switzerland — International sports federations expressed concern Tuesday over problems with venues for the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, including power failures at the… Continue reading
The Prince of Wales Chamber of Commerce will be celebrating its 25th anniversary with a business development summit and gala dinner Friday and Saturday, April… Continue reading
University of Alaska Southeast Chancellor Rick Caulfield said Forest Wagner sounded clear and lucid when they spoke over the phone Tuesday afternoon.“He expressed his concern… Continue reading
