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Dimond Courthouse in Juneau. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Juneau man charged with sexual abuse of minor

He’ll go to trial in November.

Laron Carlton Graham listens to his attorney, Natasha Norris, in Juneau Superior Court on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019, during his trial on two counts of first-degree murder for the Nov. 15, 2015 shooting deaths of 36-year-old Robert H. Meireis and 34-year-old Elizabeth K. Tonsmeire. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Police sergeant testifies on crime scene photos, drug use in double murder trial

The jury saw grisly images today.

Laron Carlton Graham listens in Juneau Superior Court on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019, during his trial on two counts of first-degree murder for the November 2015 shooting deaths of 36-year-old Robert H. Meireis and 34-year-old Elizabeth K. Tonsmeire. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Empire Live: Trial for 2015 double murder continues as police testify about crime scene

The prosecution is introducing crime scene evidence today.

Kelly Tonsmeire answers questions from the witness stand in Juneau Superior Court on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019, during the trial of Laron Carlton Graham on two counts of first-degree murder for the November 2015 shooting deaths of 36-year-old Robert H. Meireis and 34-year-old Elizabeth K. Tonsmeire. Kelly Tonsmeire was the first to discover the murder scene when he went to check up on his daughter. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Victim’s father in double murder gives haunting testimony

He walked out of life and into a nightmare.

John Kelly Tonsmeire answers questions from the witness stand in Juneau Superior Court on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019, during the trial of Laron Carlton Graham on two counts of first-degree murder for the November 2015 shooting deaths of 36-year-old Robert H. Meireis and 34-year-old Elizabeth K. Tonsmeire. John Kelly Tonsmeire was the first to discover the murder scene when he went to check up on his daughter. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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‘The most horrific scene you could imagine’: Victim’s father testifies in double murder case

Victim’s father, acquaintances testify before court

Laron Carlton Graham listens to his attorney, Natasha Norris, in Juneau Superior Court on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019, during his trial on two counts of first-degree murder for the Nov. 14, 2015 shooting deaths of 36-year-old Robert H. Meireis and 34-year-old Elizabeth K. Tonsmeire. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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‘Dead men don’t tell tales’: Double murder trial underway in Juneau

Drugs are playing a heavy role in the case.

The Juneau Central Labor Council held its annual Labor Day picnic for Juneau residents at Savikko Park, Sept. 2, 2019. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

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Drizzly weather can’t dampen Labor Day picnic

Good food and live music outweighed a little rain.

A 5.0 magnitude earthquake occured at a depth of less than a kilometer 100km northwest of Juneau on August 31. (Screenshot from USGS)

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5.0 earthquake rumbles Juneau, but doesn’t do any harm

The quake originated 45 miles west of Haines.

JPD arrest man after stabbing

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JPD arrest man after stabbing

Police say man was found with a knife.

Bartlett Region Hospital staff, city officals and public enter the new front entrance after a small ceremony in Oct. 2010. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Last stop on the line: treating transient trauma

Bartlett Regional Hospital is there for wounded wanderers.

Pad Thai anyone? Chan’s is reopening

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Pad Thai anyone? Chan’s is reopening

Owners needed a break and to remodel.

The Tongass National Forest sign on the way to the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Roadless Rollback? Dunleavy and Trump eye Tongass National Forest

Millions of acres could be opened for logging.

Juneau police seeking man with warrant

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Juneau police seeking man with warrant

Anyone with information is encouraged to call Juneau Crime Line or JPD.

Fishing boats stream out of Don D. Statter Boat Harbor in Auke Bay at the start of the Golden North Salmon Derby on Friday, Aug. 23, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Alaska boating deaths up for third year in a row, according to a Coast Guard report

More on-the-water time leads to more deaths.

A Capital City Fire/Rescue crew transports a cruise ship passenger off the Radiances of the Seas downtown on Tuesday, August 14, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Ship to shore: Juneau paramedics maintain care at sea

CCFR paramedics help out with at-sea medevacs.

The Ruby Princess is escorted by the U.S. Coast Guard into Juneau downtown harbor on Monday, April 30, 2018. The ship was the first of the season.

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Coast Guard medevacs man from cruise ship near Douglas

The man was evacuated from a cruise ship.

Recent wildfire response slowed by miscommunication

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Recent wildfire response slowed by miscommunication

Brush fire was left burning for hours with locals battling the blaze.

Empire Live: Assembly meets to discuss Vintage Park and Heat$mart

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Empire Live: Assembly meets to discuss Vintage Park and Heat$mart

The project has been ongoing for months.

The City and Borough of Juneau has purchased 2.35 acres of land in Vintage Park that will solely be used for senior assisted living. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Developer sought for assisted living facility in Vintage Park

The Juneau Assembly will seek competitive bids for the development of assisted living facilities in the Vintage Hill…

The Ruby Princess is escorted by a U.S. Coast Guard 45 foot Response Boat-Medium into Juneau downtown harbor on Monday, April 30, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Moving target: How do you medevac embarked patients?

From ship to shore, the Coast Guard gets it done.