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Police calls for Friday, Nov. 16, 2018

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Police calls for Friday, Nov. 16, 2018

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report…

Juneau Empire reporters James Brooks, left, and Alex McCarthy keep track of Alaska legislative races from the Empire’s Election Central at McGivney’s Sports Bar and Grill on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Opinion: Redistricting approaches in 2020

The alternative is to do nothing.

Opinion: Do we have a political will for gun control?

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Opinion: Do we have a political will for gun control?

Why are we so obsessed with killing each other?

Is it really surprising?

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Is it really surprising?

I’ve been pretty surprised with how surprised I’ve been lately.

A Capital Transit bus is pictured in this 2016 file photo. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Buses resume downtown service

Traffic on Franklin is back to normal.

In this April 16, 2002 photo, Stan Lee, creator of comic-book franchises such as “Spider-Man,” “The Incredible Hulk” and “X-Men,” smiles during a photo session in his office in Santa Monica, California. Comic book genius Lee, the architect of the contemporary comic book, has died. He was 95. (Reed Saxon | Associated Press File)

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Opinion: Stan Lee, Hero among Heroes

RIP Stan Lee, and thanks.

Police calls for Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018

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Police calls for Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018

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The front sign of University of Alaska Southeast is pictured in this file photo. (Juneau Empire File)

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Tlingit storyteller looking to bring remains back home

He tells his story Friday.

Photos: Voices of Our Ancestors Native Language Summit

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Photos: Voices of Our Ancestors Native Language Summit

Photographs from the first-ever Voices of Our Ancestors Native Language Summit, taking place in Juneau this week.

Author talk examines 1982 murders in Craig

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Author talk examines 1982 murders in Craig

Author Leland Hale spent years trying to find out what really happened in an unsolved mass murder, and…

Police calls for Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018

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Police calls for Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018

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News briefs: JAHC First Friday submissions, writers symposium announces keynote

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News briefs: JAHC First Friday submissions, writers symposium announces keynote

For the week of Nov. 14-20, 2018.

Alaska Native word of the week

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Alaska Native word of the week

This week’s word is x‘áakw, which means sockeye that has entered fresh water.

Authorities: Custody dispute played role in slaying of 8

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Authorities: Custody dispute played role in slaying of 8

Family of four charged in gruesome Ohio murders have since moved to Alaska.

Eric Verrelli smiles after shooting in the Annie Oakley competition Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015 at the Juneau Gun Club’s Turkey Shoot. Verrelli won the competition, winning a frozen turkey. The Gun Club, Juneau Shooting Sports Foundation, Juneau Archery Club and the Alaska Department of Fish and Game host the shooting competition each year as a fundraiser. (James Brooks | Juneau Empire File)

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Annual Thanksgiving shoot happening Saturday

No live turkeys will be shot.

Democrat gubernatorial candiate Mark Begich, a former U.S. Senator for Alaska and former mayor of Anchorage, speaks during an interview in Juneau on Friday, Nov. 2, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Opinion: Thank you, Alaskans, for your support in the election

Thank you, Alaska.

Police calls for Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018

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Police calls for Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018

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Event brings together perspectives on homelessness

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Event brings together perspectives on homelessness

Homelessness continues to rise in Juneau.

Photos: Best Pictures of the Week

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Photos: Best Pictures of the Week

Best Pictures of the Week from Nov. 5-10, 2018, by staff photographer Michael Penn.

No arrest yet in vandalism, car theft case

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No arrest yet in vandalism, car theft case

A stolen Chevy SUV was later found.