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New owner seeks to transfer Douglas Island Breeze In’s retail alcohol license to Foodland IGA
Transfer would allow company to take over space next to supermarket occupied by Kenny’s Liquor Market.
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Locals protesting $8K payment for temporary flood barriers told rejection may endanger permanent fix
Feds providing barriers free, but more help in danger if locals won’t pay to install them, city manager…
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Petition seeking one-third expansion of alcohol-serving establishments gets Assembly OK
Request to state would allow 31 licensees in Juneau instead of 23; Assembly rejects increase to 43.
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Police: Driver of CBJ truck not at fault in death of man struck in drive-through lane of bank
Victim laying on pavement during early-morning incident in June couldn’t be seen in time, JPD chief says.
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Ranked choice voting repeal trails for first time in ballot count; Begich’s lead exceeds uncounted votes
Finally tally scheduled Wednesday; recounts possible after certification on Nov. 30.
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Ranked choice voting repeal coming down to wire, Begich claims U.S. House win in latest ballot counts
Repeal has 0.28% lead as of Saturday, down from 0.84% Thursday — an 895-vote gap with 9,000 left…
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Hundreds of property owners in flood zone may have to pay $7,972 apiece for Hesco barrier levee
City, property owners to split $7.83M project cost under plan Juneau Assembly will consider Monday.
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Juneau man arrested on suspicion of murdering 1-month-old girl after seven-month investigation
James White, 44, accused of killing child by fracturing her skull in a motel room in April.
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Drug overdose deaths in Alaska jump 38.68% in a year as nationwide rate drops 14%
National experts see hope in second annual decline as Alaska officials worry about ongoing crisis.
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Empire Archives: Juneau’s history for the week ending Nov. 16
Three decades of capital city coverage.
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Trump nominates governor of North Dakota — not Alaska — to be Interior Secretary
Doug Burgum gets nod from president-elect, leaving speculation about Dunleavy’s future hanging
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Report: 11 high school fights during first quarter of school year, up from 3 each of past two years
Consolidation seen as possible factor; middle school incidents more typical compared to recent years
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Residents express deluge of concerns about flood barriers as experts host meetings to offer advice
City, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers say range of protection options are still being evaluated
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Update: Dunleavy and Dahlstrom plan, cancel live Tuesday night announcement as Trump post for governor rumored
Dunleavy being considered for Interior secretary; also backs Trump on eliminating Dept. of Education
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Begich, repeal of ranked choice voting still lead in latest vote counts, by slightly smaller margins
All precincts have reported, but up to 35,000 ballots still uncounted with final results due Nov. 20.
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Nonprofits say need is high as collections for annual Thanksgiving events approach
Food bank, other agencies say number of people seeking help is rising due to cost, other factors.
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Resurrection Lutheran Church leadership dispute intensifies with accusations of assault, theft, sabotage
Pastor removed, lawsuit lingers as competing groups try to continue worship services, food pantry.
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Anticipation and anxieties accumulating with Eaglecrest’s scheduled opening less than a month away
Big turnout at annual ski sale despite loss of a main lift at resort; more critical crowd at…
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Crimson Bears going to state tournament after sweeping Ketchikan in two games for Region V title
JDHS roars to two-set lead, regains footing after Kings show some spark to earn 3-1 win Saturday.
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Juneau man gets 18-year prison sentence for sexual abuse of a minor
Craig Foster, 63, pleaded guilty to charge involving girl between 9 and 11 years old.