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Alaska State Trooper Scott Carson, Alaska Wildlife Trooper Shaun Kuzakin, Juneau Police Department Matt Dubois and JPD Sgt. Sterling Salisbury listen to Ric Iannolino voice his concerns during an open house on crime in Juneau at Centennial Hall on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019. The meeting was organized by members of the Public Safety Employees Association. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Residents express frustrations, stories of Juneau crime wave

The talk centered around staffing and resources.

Man arraigned on weapons, domestic violence charges

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Man arraigned on weapons, domestic violence charges

He has a history of violating protective orders.

Coast Guard searches channel after report of flipped skiff

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Coast Guard searches channel after report of flipped skiff

It was in the middle of a snowstorm.

A Capital City Fire/Rescue crew transports a cruise ship passenger downtown on Tuesday, August 14, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Why do fire engines go on medical calls? Fire chief answers common question

They might start doing it differently soon.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks with his cabinet members at the Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Free speech under attack? ACLU alleges political retaliation in Dunleavy firings

Three former state employees filed lawsuits today.

Joe McCabe, a paralegal specialist with the NOAA General Counsel office, talks Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, about being being off work since the partial federal shutdown started on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018. McCabe, 55, said he has always had work since he was 13. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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‘It’s ridiculous’: Furloughed Juneau residents frustrated at federal shutdown

It goes beyond just federal employees.

Yakutat residents Cody Kunau and Samantha Munoz sit with their baby Saige Roisin Kuneau on Friday, Jan. 4 at Bartlett Regional Hospital. Saige was the first baby born at the hospital this year, and received a boat carved by BRH Emergency Room Dr. Lindy Jones. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

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First baby of 2019 gets boat to take home

Baby in a boat.

Scott McCutcheon demonstrates with a rescue rope on Tuesday after helping save Bob Funk, a biker who had fallen through the ice at Mendenhall Lake, a few days earlier. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

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Meet the good Samaritan behind the dramatic Mendenhall Lake rescue

Right place, right time, right equipment.

Juneau Police Department Chief Ed Mercer speaks at a special meeting of the Uptown Neighborhood Association on Tuesday, July 10, 2018. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire File)

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Juneau police union set to host town hall meeting on crime

Anyone is welcome to attend.

Zane Jones from MRV Architects speaks to attendees at a Blueprint Downtown walking tour on Saturday. Attendees shared their thoughts and experiences about downtown business, housing and public safety. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

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Taking a walk through the future of downtown

They talked about homelessness and downtown businesses.

Juneau Police Department Police Chief Ed Mercer, right, and Lt. Jeremy Weske speak at the Juneau Police Station about the department receiving new funding for drug enforcement on Friday, Jan. 4, 2019. Alaska has been designated as a High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA). (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Feds to help fund Juneau’s drug enforcement efforts

Help is on the way.

Dr. Charles David Hightower talks about his new business, Enhance Orthopedic Surgery, on Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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New practice meets growing demand for orthopedic care

The demand for orthopedic care is high in Juneau.

Trial for DUI homicide case could be delayed

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Trial for DUI homicide case could be delayed

Case might come down to crash experts.

Downtown Juneau as seen from the Mt. Bradley Trail in July 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Land swap to lead to logging in Southeast

A parcel of land on Douglas is involved in the deal.

The owners of Chan’s Thai Kitchen are reportedly closing the long-running Auke Bay restaurant. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Thai restaurant closes after 21 years

Say goodbye to the Pad Thai.

File photo of Juneau Capital City Fire/Rescue firefighters at work. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Fireworks spark New Year’s blaze

The fire came after an annual fireworks show.

Fresh rainwater sits on top of the ice at Auke Lake on Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019. The National Weather Service calls for decreasing clouds and a high of 35 for Thursday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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December was warm, dry until Pineapple Express

Expect more warmth and rain.

Executive Director Samantha Blankenship gets a kiss from Willie, a Dachshund puppy, at the Gastineau Humane Society on Friday, Dec. 28, 2018. The society is starting the new year with a name change to Juneau Animal Rescue. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Animal shelter changes name to avoid confusion, include community

New year, new name.

Radio equipment sits atop Saddle Mountain near Juneau. The Juneau Police Department shares this equipment with other agencies. The department is looking into changing its radio system to keep its scanner chatter private. (Courtesy Photo | Juneau Police Department)

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Should Juneau follow Anchorage’s footsteps and encrypt police scanners?

JPD is considering it.

Broke probation on accident? It doesn’t matter, court rules.

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Broke probation on accident? It doesn’t matter, court rules.

Juneau sex offender case prompts legal decision.