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A First Student school bus stalls out at D and 4th Streets in Douglas after snowfall on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020. No students were on the bus at the time and the bus was safely backed down the street. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Late snow means safer roads this year compared to last

Juneau saw 58 total car crashes in December, way less than past two years.

John Morris Sr., of the Douglas Indian Association, speaks during the T’aaku Kwaan Yanyeidi Healing Kooteeyaa gifting Ceremony at Savikko Park on Wednesday, June 6, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Douglas Indian Association holds tribal council elections

They’re filling five seats.

A helicopter crew from Coast Guard Air Station Sitka carries out training in Juneau, Alaska, June 26, 2018. (Petty Officer 1st Class Jon-Paul Rios | U.S. Coast Guard)

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Coast Guard suspends search for Sitka kayaker

His kayak was found capsized on Monday.

Volunteers from Humane Borders, a charitable organization, fill a water drum in the Arizona desert for immigrants traveling the waste. (Ken Huse | Courtesy Photo)

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A long way from home: Juneau man lends a hand on Mexico border

Mexico is a long way from Juneau, but humanity is universal.

Michael Penn | Juneau Empire The Seawalk in front the the Alaska Department of Fish and Game and the Department of Labor on Monday.

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Foot washes up on downtown Seawalk

No ID was able to be made.

Tommy Reber cleans a fresh coat of snow off his vehicle at Gruening Park on Monday, Jan. 6, 2020. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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With a vengeance: Juneau due for winter storm

Winter is here, so drive safe.

A helicopter crew from Coast Guard Air Station Sitka carries out training in Juneau, Alaska, June 26, 2018. (Petty Officer 1st Class Jon-Paul Rios | U.S. Coast Guard)

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Kayaker reported missing near Sitka

The missing man’s kayak was found empty and overturned.

Officer from the Juneau Police Department investigate an officer involved shooting that occured early Sunday morning off of Cinema Drive, Dec. 29, 2019. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

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Police release name of officer involved in fatal shooting

The case is still under investigation.

Marcella Poloa poses with her newborn daughter, Ronarielle Poloa-Maae, the first baby born in Juneau in 2020 on Jan. 1, 2020. Courtesy Photo | <strong>Bartlett Regional Hospital</strong>

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Juneau welcomes its first baby of the decade

It’s certainly one way to ring in a new year.

The Clam Chowder Bread Bowl at the Hangar on the Wharf, Jan. 1, 2020. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)

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A most perfect container: An ode to the bread bowl

Why can’t all our dishes be made out of bread: a lament.

Natalie Zimmerman, a senior at Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé and member of the cheer team, tosses out a dead Christmas tree as part of a fundraiser for the team during 2019. (Natalie Zimmerman | Courtesy photo)

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Win-win: JDHS cheerleading team to recycle trees to fundraise

Don’t want to get pine needles all over your car? Let someone else do it.

Courtney Pegus with a stuffed Kermit on his shoulders and other Polar Dip participants start off 2020 with a charge into the water at Auke Bay Recreation Area. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

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Juneau Polar Bear Dip goes down swimmingly

Even a warm winter means a cold swim.

Two cars were involved in a wreck near the Auke Bay Ferry Terminal, totaling both vehicles, on Dec. 31, 2019. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

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Two vehicles totaled in wreck by ferry terminal

One driver was taken to BRH for minor injuries.

Burglars used rocks to break into the Gas N’ Go early Tuesday and steal an unknown quantity of vaping supplies, Dec. 31, 2019. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

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Gas station burglarized for second time this year

Burglars broke window, took vaping-related items.

Officers from the Juneau Police Department investigate an officer-involved shooting that occured early Sunday morning off of Cinema Drive Sunday. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

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Man killed by police screamed at and threatened officer with chain

Police release more details about Sunday’s officer-involved shooting.

Don’t drink and drive on New Year’s Eve, ride safe for free

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Don’t drink and drive on New Year’s Eve, ride safe for free

Why start the new year off with a DUI?

Landfill accepting Christmas trees for free this month

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Landfill accepting Christmas trees for free this month

Finally, a place to divest yourself of that rotting tree-corpse!

A loaded tots from Nano’s Kitchen at Louie’s Douglas Inn, Dec. 23, 2019. (Robert Monteith | Juneau Empire)

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Beyond the Ale: Nano’s Grill at Louie’s Douglas Inn

Now with more Lovecraftian horror, tots.

JPD seeking information on Sportsman’s shoplifter

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JPD seeking information on Sportsman’s shoplifter

The incidents occurred in October.

The National Weather Service issued a gale warning for the waters around Juneau and most of the Inside Passage, Dec. 26, 2019. (Screenshot | National Weather Service)

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Gale warning called for Thursday morning, Friday night

High winds and seas are predicted.