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Keith Anders Hermann, 54, sits in court Tuesday. Hermann is charged with multiple counts of sexual assault of a minor. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

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Man arrested Friday for sexual abuse makes court appearance

He’s being held Lemon Creek Correctional Center on $50,000 bail.

Courtesy photo | UA Museum of the North                                The fossil of Gunakadeit joseeae, which was found in Southeast Alaska. About two thirds of the tail had already eroded away when the fossil was discovered.

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Ancient species found near Kake given Tlingit name

This is the first species ever given a Tlingit name.

Schools and bus routes are cancelled in Juneau following heavy snow, Feb. 4, 2020. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

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Snow causes closings for schools, bus service across Juneau

Many other offices and businesses are open as usual.

The Juneau Skating Club took second place in the The Ice Sports Industry’s West Coast Skating Championships in Tacoma on Jan. 17-19, 2020. (Courtesy Photo | JSC)

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Burning up the ice: Juneau Skating Club takes a big second down south

They competed against 14 other teams.

JPD arrest man wanted for sexual assault on $50,000 warrant

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JPD arrest man wanted for sexual assault on $50,000 warrant

The crimes the man allegedly committed spanned over 15 years.

Crosstown rivalry: JDHS, TMHS to square off on homecoming weekend

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Crosstown rivalry: JDHS, TMHS to square off on homecoming weekend

It’s set to be a big weekend for boys and girls basketball.

Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire                                 Substance misuse costs the state of Alaska $3.45 billion every year, according to a report released recently by the McDowell Group.

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“Every hour of every day:” the cost of substance misuse in Alaska

Alaskans are paying in money and lives.

Cope Park may be the new home of Juneau’s first bike skills park if a plan between the City and Borough of Juneau Parks and Recreation Department and the Juneau Mountain Bike Alliance comes to fruition, Jan. 30, 2020. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

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Juneau may be getting its first official bike park

The idea is still in its infancy, but it has support.

Hands-on care: Homeless receive haircuts, food, help at community event

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Hands-on care: Homeless receive haircuts, food, help at community event

More than 200 people experiencing homelessness received care today.

Alaska Wildlife Troopers are searching for an illegal crabber near Auke Bay after at least two illegal, homemade crab pots were discovered. (Courtesy Photo | Alaska State Troopers)

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Alaska Wildlife Troopers fishing for outlaw crabber in Auke Bay

At least two illegal, unmarked pots were found.

David A. Powell, 54, appears in court after being charged with property damage for nailing a sign to the door of the governor’s mansion on Dr. Martin Luther King Day as a form of protest, Jan. 27, 2020. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

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Man charged for nailing sign to governor’s mansion pleads no contest

He was fined and got a suspended three-day jail sentence.

Man pleads guilty for reduced sentence in 2016 theft

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Man pleads guilty for reduced sentence in 2016 theft

He was arrested last December for stealing a car.

Kyle Worl talks at the University of Alaska Southeast campus on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Juneau local recognized for Herculean effort bringing back traditional sports

He’s bringing traditional games back to the Southeast to stay.

Burglars strike American Legion, steal appliances, war memorial items

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Burglars strike American Legion, steal appliances, war memorial items

Police are investigating the burglary, which includes items from the post’s USS Juneau memorial

Cars drive past Harris Harbor on Jan. 22, 2020. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

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Sloppy weather makes for dangerous driving

Take your time as you drive and save yourself an accident.

A submerged boat at Harris Harbor activated an automatic emergency beacon, triggering a search and rescue deployment from local Coast Guard units on Jan. 23, 2020. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

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Emergency beacon triggers Coast Guard search downtown

The Coast Guard traced the signal to a partially submerged boat downtown.

A man shovels snow near the state capitol as rising temperatures turn the roads to slush, Jan. 22, 2020. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

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Juneau in for warm, slushy week

The bitter cold is gone for now.

The sign nailed to the Governor’s Mansion by a man on Jan. 20, 2020. (Courtesy Photo)

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Police nail man for hammering message to governor’s mansion front door

The contents of the sign are unknown at this time.

Axes to grind: Big changes coming to the Viking Lounge

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Axes to grind: Big changes coming to the Viking Lounge

The future for the Viking is shiny.

Man wanted for animal cruelty arrested

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Man wanted for animal cruelty arrested

He was taken into custody peacefully Tuesday night.