Among the 60 state lawmakers who convened in Juneau this week are 11 who are serving in the Legislature for the first time. Among them are best friends, parents navigating a cross-state move, pet ...

In the early days of President Donald Trump’s second term, Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski had openly challenged or rebuked him at ...

Murkowski is a moderate with a history of bucking her party and Trump when she has felt it was the right thing to do.

What do leadership in both chambers hope to accomplish within their 121-day session? On this Alaska Insight, host Lori Townsend is joined in the KTOO studio in Juneau by Senate President, Sen. Gary ...

Alaska cruising has rebounded post-pandemic with record passenger numbers, presenting a lucrative opportunity for travel ...

Nome’s Serum Run centennial kicks off this Saturday. Juneau researchers receive a $1M grant to study floods. A propane truck ...

Unusually cold temperatures in central Florida have led to winter weather advisories, while Alaska has experienced some rare ...

Tucked between the Gastineau Channel and majestic mountains, Juneau, Alaska, offers a rare blend of serene seclusion and ...

JUNEAU — A member of the Alaska House majority on Friday introduced legislation that would increase Alaska’s public school ...

ProPublica journalist McKenzie Funk says the Aiviq has a history of failures and design problems, but the Coast Guard doesn’t have a lot of alternatives.

Epic Guide to the Mount Roberts Tramway in Juneau, Alaska including what to expect during the ride, top things to see an ...

Empire Archives is a series printed every Saturday featuring a short compilation of headline stories in the Juneau Empire from archived editions in 1985, 1995 and 2005. They include names, AP style ...