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Smoke and fire damage in the men’s bathroom at the Mendenhall Mall on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Toilet paper arson burns mall bathroom

Nobody was hurt.

Gov. Bill Walker talks about his four years as governor during an interview on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)                                 Gov. Bill Walker talks about his four years as governor during an interview on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Walker laments how fiscal crisis dominated tenure

Walker reflects.

Marti Fred, facility coordinator for the Glory Hall, puts away donations of wool socks and hand warmers at the local soup kitchens and homeless shelter on Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Here’s how to do some good this holiday season

Find out where, how and what to give this month.

(Courtesy Photo | UAS Photo Archives)

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Magazine lists UAS marine biology program among nation’s best

It came in at No. 8.

LeBon tops Dodge by one vote after House race recount

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LeBon tops Dodge by one vote after House race recount

LeBon picked up two votes during the recount.

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

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Inmates continue legal battle against state

Convicted murderers say prison officials framed them in escape attempt.

Firefighters battle a fire at a mobile home at Switzer Village Mobile Home Park on Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018. (Capital City Fire/Rescue | Courtesy Photo)

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Four possible arsons remain unsolved

They have a few aspects in common.

A vehicle sits in a ditch along Thane Road after the driver fell asleep on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018. The driver was taken to Bartlett Regional Hospital. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Car crashes on Thane Road after driver falls asleep

There was nobody else in the car.

Police search for shooter puts middle school in ‘stay put’ mode

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Police search for shooter puts middle school in ‘stay put’ mode

School’s security measure was precautionary, police say.

Tlingit elder Marie Olson smiles at the Salvation Army’s annual Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018 at Hangar on the Wharf. (Courtesy Photo | Salvation Army)

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Community involvement again high at annual meal

The Salvation Army of Juneau served more than 500 meals at its annual Thanksgiving dinner.

A crew from the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities installs chain-link fencing along the pedestrian walkway over the Douglas Bridge on Monday, Nov. 26, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Pedestrian bridge crossing gets extra safety

The fencing stretches all the way across the bridge.

The Archipelago Lot on South Franklin Street on Friday, Nov. 24, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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City looking for bargain with downtown waterfront development

Collaboration is key to the project.

Hoonah Volunteer Fire Department firefighters battle a blaze at cabins in Hoonah on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018. (Courtesy Photo | Hoonah Volunteer Fire Department)

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Gas explosion, boulder cause scares in Hoonah

It was a busy weekend for authorities.

Tlingit elder Paul Marks presents the Sayéik Sacred Site Memorial on Friday, Nov. 23, 2018. The memorial, placed at Sayéik Gastineau Community School, is a tribute to the people who were buried in the Tlingit burial ground that was paved over for the road and school. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

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Memorial pays respect to Tlingit burial ground

It’s meant to connect ancestors with children.

Marie Riley, a recovering alcoholic, receives congratulations and a cupcake after graduating from Juneau’s Therapeutic Court on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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‘Not going back’: Longtime alcoholic wows others with turnaround

She went from angry to inspirational.

Industrial Boulevard on Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018. The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities plans to repave the boulevard and add a sidewalk. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Locations on Douglas Highway, Industrial Boulevard getting facelifts

Construction could take place next year for both.

Police ID Thanksgiving shooting suspect

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Police ID Thanksgiving shooting suspect

The victim is in stable condition.

An SUV sits on its side after colliding with a concrete planter at the corner of Seward Street and Second Street on Thursday, Jan 18. The driver and sole passenger were taken to the hospital for injuries that were not life-threatening. (Courtesy photo | Jessie Herman-Haywood)

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Driver in downtown rollover faces felony charge

His blood-alcohol level was four times the legal limit.

Courtney Manger, co-owner of the Foggy Mountain Shop, uses marshmallows as snowflakes as she decorates her Franklin Street store for Black Friday sales on Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Businesses prepare for holiday shopping season

Head downtown for free donuts.

Daniel Schally was named to the Juneau Superior Court on Wednesday. (Courtesy Photo | Alaska Judicial Council)

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Valdez judge selected for Juneau Superior Court

Daniel Schally is returning to Juneau.