Jury indicts woman tied to hit-and-run

A Juneau grand jury indicted a 49-year-old woman Friday who police say provided a false name during a hit-and-run investigation.Sherry Lynn Petranovich told a Juneau… Continue reading

In this Feb. 10 photo ukulele instructor Kathy Paulson, right, shows Sally Potter a chord fingering at the public library in Ketchikan.

Southeast Strummers bring tropical flare to Alaska

KETCHIKAN — When walking through the Ketchikan Public Library or down a hall of the University of Alaska Southeast Ketchikan Campus’ Robertson Building or even… Continue reading

In this Feb. 10 photo ukulele instructor Kathy Paulson, right, shows Sally Potter a chord fingering at the public library in Ketchikan.

Community discussion planned to help struggling adolescents

An informal community discussion today called “Help and Hope” will connect community members with services in and around Juneau for adolescents struggling with emotional or… Continue reading

Man falls through Chena River ice

FAIRBANKS — Police are asking for information after a man was last seen falling through the Chena River ice.The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner reported the man… Continue reading

Shop owner: Low demand for Bethel’s first beers in 40 years

BETHEL — A pizza shop in Bethel has sold the first beer in the city in 40 years, but business was slow.Fili’s Pizza is the… Continue reading

Taquan Air buys Ketchikan-based Promech Air

KETCHIKAN — Two of Ketchikan’s regional airlines have combined, with Taquan Air purchasing Promech Air’s Alaska operations.The Ketchikan Daily News reported that Taquan will take… Continue reading

US rig count drops 7 this week to 443, another all-time low

HOUSTON — The number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. dropped by seven this week to 443, another all-time low… Continue reading

FBI announces special agent in charge of Anchorage division

ANCHORAGE — The Anchorage division of the FBI has a new special agent in charge.FBI Director James Comey announced Thursday that Marlin Ritzman will take… Continue reading

Police & Fire for Monday, April 11, 2016

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

Around Town

Introduction to Using Computers, 9-11 a.m., The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry Way. Free. Details: 586-5718.Write About It: Writing Skills to Build Confidence, 9:15-10:45 a.m., The… Continue reading

Partner of the Panama-based law firm Mossack Fonseca, Ramon Fonseca speaks during an interview at his office in Panama City, Thursday, April 7, 2016. Fonseca, a co-founder of Mossack Fonseca, one of the world's largest creators of shell companies, said that documents investigated by the ICIJ were authentic and had been obtained illegally by hackers. (AP Photo/Arnulfo Franco)

Panama rejects money-launder label

PANAMA CITY — Panamanians have long shrugged off their country’s checkered reputation as a financial haven for drug lords, tax dodgers and corrupt oligarchs. They… Continue reading

Partner of the Panama-based law firm Mossack Fonseca, Ramon Fonseca speaks during an interview at his office in Panama City, Thursday, April 7, 2016. Fonseca, a co-founder of Mossack Fonseca, one of the world's largest creators of shell companies, said that documents investigated by the ICIJ were authentic and had been obtained illegally by hackers. (AP Photo/Arnulfo Franco)
Senate Judiciary Committee member Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., left, meets with Judge Merrick Garland, President Barack Obama's choice to replace Antonin Scalia on the Supreme Court, Thursday, April 7, 2016, in the Blumenthal's office on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Sait Serkan Gurbuz)

Supreme Court nominee Garland a moderate who can go hard left or right

President Barack Obama’s nominee for the U.S. Supreme Court, Merrick Garland, has been characterized as a moderate who, if confirmed, would nudge his divided colleagues… Continue reading

  • Apr 11, 2016
  • By JEFF DONN, CURT ANDERSON, HOLBROOK MOHR and MITCH WEISS
  • Nation-World
Senate Judiciary Committee member Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., left, meets with Judge Merrick Garland, President Barack Obama's choice to replace Antonin Scalia on the Supreme Court, Thursday, April 7, 2016, in the Blumenthal's office on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Sait Serkan Gurbuz)

Saturday recap: House votes to put lawmakers on gasline board

The House has approved a Senate bill that will appoint three members of the Alaska Legislature to nonvoting seats on the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation… Continue reading

Frustrated Democrats make futile stands on House, Senate floor

Democrats frustrated at the Republican-led House and Senate majorities’ pursuit of a lawsuit against Gov. Bill Walker for authorizing Medicaid expansion attempted Friday to de-fund… Continue reading

In this Friday, March 25, 2016 photo, Legislative aid David Russell-Jensen, of Juneau, escorts Tlingit elder Selina Everson out of a floor session after she gave the traditional invocation, in Juneau, Alaska. Everson, a former Capitol employee, said she is happy to see legislators carrying on a "Kuspuk Friday" tradition where they wear the traditional Alaska Native garment at work for the day. While Alaska Native lawmakers started the tradition, it has since crossed racial and ethnic boundaries to be embraced by legislators who have found diverse ways to incorporate their own ideas into the garment. (AP Photo/Rashah McChesney)

Lawmakers don Native garments to honor culture

JUNEAU — Every Friday during the Alaska legislative session, a growing group of state lawmakers trades suit coats and sweater sets for a loose-fitting traditional… Continue reading

In this Friday, March 25, 2016 photo, Legislative aid David Russell-Jensen, of Juneau, escorts Tlingit elder Selina Everson out of a floor session after she gave the traditional invocation, in Juneau, Alaska. Everson, a former Capitol employee, said she is happy to see legislators carrying on a "Kuspuk Friday" tradition where they wear the traditional Alaska Native garment at work for the day. While Alaska Native lawmakers started the tradition, it has since crossed racial and ethnic boundaries to be embraced by legislators who have found diverse ways to incorporate their own ideas into the garment. (AP Photo/Rashah McChesney)

Poll: Clinton may be likable enough – next to Trump

WASHINGTON — In any other election year, more than half the country holding an unfavorable impression of a candidate for president would be cause for… Continue reading

Woman dies of injuries suffered in Fairbanks dirt bike crash

FAIRBANKS — A Fairbanks woman involved in a crash on a stolen dirt bike has died.Fairbanks police say Lakeisha Nollner-Albert died Thursday from injuries suffered… Continue reading

Rising assessments raise questions

When Juneau resident Barb Bonner received her property assessment card from the city last month, she was alarmed by what she saw. The assessed value… Continue reading

Assistant Attorney General Margaret Paton-Walsh and Attorney Mark Choate speak after oral arguments in front of Juneau Superior Court Judge Louis Menendez, background, on the Alaska Democratic Party lawsuit against the state of Alaska regarding whether independents can appear on the primary ballot under the Democratic label. Attorney Jon Choate, Mark Choate's son and law firm partner, presented on behalf of the Alaska Democratic Party by phone.

Lawyers argue timing in Democratic Party’s suit to allow independents on primary ballot

A decision about whether independents may appear on the Alaska Democratic Party’s fall primary election ballot is now in the hands of Juneau Superior Court… Continue reading

Assistant Attorney General Margaret Paton-Walsh and Attorney Mark Choate speak after oral arguments in front of Juneau Superior Court Judge Louis Menendez, background, on the Alaska Democratic Party lawsuit against the state of Alaska regarding whether independents can appear on the primary ballot under the Democratic label. Attorney Jon Choate, Mark Choate's son and law firm partner, presented on behalf of the Alaska Democratic Party by phone.

Friday plane crash on Admiralty leaves three dead, one survivor

The community of Wrangell is mourning the loss of three residents that died in a plane crash Friday.Pilot David Galla, 60, and passengers Greg Scheff,… Continue reading