JUNEAU — Excess earnings from a fund set up to provide assistance to rural Alaskans faced with high electricity costs would go to the general… Continue reading
“Resilience & The Power of Relationships” is the theme of an early childhood conference that will be held in Juneau’s Centennial Hall Friday and Saturday.… Continue reading
On March 30, the National Weather Service will be testing the tsunami warning communications system in Juneau and other coastal Alaska communities.“The intention is to… Continue reading
The new State Library, Archives, and Museum is seeking people or companies interested in running the new building’s gift shop and coffee bar. According to… 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
The commissioner of the Alaska Department of Revenue will speak about the governor’s fiscal plan at the Juneau Chamber of Commerce’s weekly luncheon Thursday. Randy… Continue reading
The “Viva Las Vegas” Sham Jam charity event will take place at the Canvas Art Studio on Saturday, March 19 at 8 p.m. Proceeds will… Continue reading
Shannon Croft, representing West Anchorage High School, recites “When I have Fears That I May Cease To Be” during the Poetry Out Loud State Finals… Continue reading
Juneau Gastineau Rotary Club meeting, 7 a.m., The Prospector Hotel.Open lab computer training, 9-11 a.m, The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry Way. Home Safety for People… Continue reading
The Juneau Local Emergency Planning Committee will be holding a free course for anybody interested in volunteering on the Community Emergency Response Team or learning… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — The Air Force said Wednesday it has identified the remains of more service members who died when a military transport plane slammed into… Continue reading
KETCHIKAN — The Inter-Island Ferry Authority will restart its former northern route between Coffman Cove and Mitkof Island beginning this summer.The ferry now sails a… Continue reading
FAIRBANKS — The Alaska Department of Fish and Game says it’s working with federal officials to review their hunting protocols after a wolf was killed… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — Officials predict Alaska’s construction industry could lose as much as 18 percent of its workforce this year.“You take 18,000 construction workers in the… Continue reading
PARIS — French historians on Wednesday unveiled secret services’ archives from World War II that offer a unique insight into underground operations led by both… Continue reading
ATHENS, Greece — The European Union told member states Wednesday they “urgently need to deliver” on commitments to resettle more refugees on the continent, as… Continue reading
PYONGYANG, North Korea — North Korea’s highest court sentenced an American tourist to 15 years in prison with hard labor for subversion on Wednesday, weeks… Continue reading
GAUHATI, India — Citizens in Bhutan are anxious to ensure the survival of groves of trees that have been planted across the Himalayan nation to… Continue reading
WASHINGTON — An unprecedented safety shutdown of the Metro subway system inconvenienced hundreds of thousands of people in and around the nation’s capital on Wednesday.… Continue reading
WASHINGTON — The House Budget Committee on Wednesday pressed ahead with a 10-year spending plan that promises sweeping cuts to health care programs and federal… Continue reading
