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Manni Guillen, whose family moved to Juneau from Mexico when he was a baby, speaks at the Love Knows No Borders rally in Juneau on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018. Guillen spoke about his experiences growing up in Juneau and working with the Border Angels nonprofit. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

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Rally attendees brave weather to support migrants near, far

Around 200 people showed up.

Juneau woman indicted for murder

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Juneau woman indicted for murder

She was arrested Friday.

President Donald J. Trump, joined by Vice President Mike Pence, participates in a discussion with Governors-Elect Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018, in the Cabinet Room of the White House. (Official White House Photo | Joyce N. Boghosian)

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Earthquake dominates Dunleavy’s talks with Trump, cabinet

He wants Alaska on administration’s radar.

William Moy Jr. was wanted by the Juneau Police Department for escaping custody. (Courtesy Photo | Juneau Police Department)

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Escapee tries to swim away from police

He ran and then jumped into Twin Lakes.

Micah Nelson. (Courtesy Photo | Juneau Police Department)

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Suspected Thanksgiving shooter faces felony charges

He was arrested Dec. 2.

Activists will be out in force Saturday protesting border issue

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Activists will be out in force Saturday protesting border issue

It’s part of a nationwide movement.

A vehicle in the ditch at the intersection of Egan Drive and Yandukin Drive near Fred Meyer on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Snowin’ and slidin’

Slow down.

Hoping to bolster long-term recruitment, fire and police turn to Army

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Hoping to bolster long-term recruitment, fire and police turn to Army

The Army and the agencies both look to benefit.

William Eric Moy Jr. is wanted by the Juneau Police Department for escaping custody. (Courtesy Photo | Juneau Police Department)

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Police search for inmate who was allowed to meet with attorney, and never went back to jail

It’s his second escape attempt this year.

Priests from around Alaska along with Father Andrew E. Bellisario, right, enter St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church for his Ordination and Installation as the Sixth Bishop of the Diocese of Juneau on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Juneau Diocese commissions sexual misconduct review

The investigation will go back to 1951.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy and his wife, Rose, welcome Juneau residents at the Governor’s Open House on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Amid holiday fanfare, Dunleavy ready to get to work

He’ll submit a budget this week.

Conspirators sentenced in Juneau, Ketchikan drug cases

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Conspirators sentenced in Juneau, Ketchikan drug cases

A meth-filled teddy bear was involved in one case.

Pedestrian and dog killed in crash

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Pedestrian and dog killed in crash

Police are still investigating the crash.

Simon Greer, a teammate at Stoned Salmon Farms, looks over cannabis plants growing in one of their two nursery rooms in Juneau on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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New pot shop keeps one eye on locals, one on the future

There’s a discount if you come in wearing Xtratufs.

Lemon Creek Correctional Center pictured on Friday, April 13, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Inmate charged in prison assault

He’s facing multiple felonies.

Alaska Electric Light and Power Company Lemon Creek operations center in Juneau on Wednesday, July 19, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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The AEL&P sale to Canada has fallen through. Here’s why.

Juneau’s electric utility won’t end up having Canadian owners after all.

Police identify bank robbery suspect

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Police identify bank robbery suspect

He passed the teller a note, demanding money.

A cruise ship passenger photographs the Radiance of the Seas in Juneau’s downtown harbor on Tuesday, August 29, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Judge makes ruling on cruise ship lawsuit against city

There are still questions about specifics in the ruling.

Deputy Region Director Tom Renninger speaks on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018, about working as the night shift incident commander at the Emergency Operations Center in Anchorage as DOT&PF responded to the earthquake last week. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Juneau residents help with earthquake response

“This was Alaska people making Alaska proud.”

Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks to the crowd in Noorvik after being sworn in earlier on Dec. 3 in Kotzebue. (Photo/Stanley Wright/Office of the Governor)

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New governor picks new attorney general, commissioners

He reiterated that public safety is his top priority.