Editor’s note: Alaska’s state primary elections are less than two weeks away, and except for the incumbents, most of the names on the ballot probably… Continue reading
KASILOF — Kasilof’s Greatland Ganja recently became the second of 47 approved marijuana cultivation facilities in Alaska to pass inspection.The company received its full license… Continue reading
The most famous whale since Free Willy — for Juneau residents at least — is making its way from Bellingham, Washington, to Alaska’s capital city… Continue reading
Maureen Brown was the first of three sisters in the Brown family to lose a child to a violent death. Before he was stabbed in… Continue reading
Remember your first job? The first time you worked and earned a paycheck?For many young people in Juneau, that happened this summer, perhaps working in… Continue reading
For those who will be roaming downtown tonight for First Friday, take note because there’s two new businesses in town.First, the AP Showroom inside the… Continue reading
For the first time, Juneau is participating in the Big Latch On, a global celebration promoting and supporting breastfeeding. The event takes place from 10… Continue reading
On Aug. 6, 1986, construction of the new Juneau Pioneers Home held up against impending cuts to Alaska’s public construction budget. Gov. Bill Sheffield formally… Continue reading
WICHITA, Kan. — Alaska Airlines plans to start flights between Wichita and Seattle next spring.The airline announced Wednesday that the first non-stop flight would be… Continue reading
Storytime, 11 a.m., Mendenhall Valley Library. Details: 586-5267. Organ concert, noon, State Office Building. T.J. Duffy to play a variety of music.Senior Lunch, noon, Juneau… Continue reading
On Aug. 5, 1986, the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries agreed to a two-month production cut, effective Sept. 1. It may be good news for… 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
HOMER — In a talk before the Homer City Council on Tuesday, Gov. Bill Walker mentioned a historic photo of Metlakatla villagers Lt. Gov. Byron… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — A Valdez man reported missing last week has been found dead along the Richardson Highway.Alaska State Troopers said the body of 39-year-old Christian… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — Soldiers from U.S. and Canada have spent much of the last few weeks engaging in war games in expansive interior Alaska, with Iowa… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — A teenager not in custody has been charged with manslaughter in a fatal Anchorage shooting.Anchorage police said a warrant has been issued for… Continue reading
JUNEAU — Gov. Bill Walker has appointed his Arctic policy adviser to lead the state’s Washington, D.C., office.Craig Fleener will continue advising Walker on Arctic… Continue reading
Alaska has two major telecommunications companies, each with its own target market, corporate strategy and — as was on display this week — belief in… Continue reading
The closest thing Alaska has to air-traffic control for ships is getting a new control tower.On Thursday afternoon at the Juneau Moose Lodge, Marine Exchange… Continue reading
A 79-year-old cruise ship passenger spent Wednesday night in the woods alone and without any camping gear after she got lost while hiking near the… Continue reading
