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Police calls for Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018

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Police calls for Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018

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

Firefighters host cadet open house

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Firefighters host cadet open house

Capital City Fire/Rescue will hold an open house from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday for high school students interested in…

Stand for Salmon is not a job killer

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Stand for Salmon is not a job killer

If you are ready to vote against Proposition 1, Stand for Salmon, please take another look. It’s certainly…

Opinion: As a former mayor, I am voting for Weldon’s experience

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Opinion: As a former mayor, I am voting for Weldon’s experience

I was very surprised to receive a campaign brochure from Saralynn Tabachnick in which she measures her previous…

Vote your brains out

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Vote your brains out

I’ll start by saying this: I am not now, nor have I ever been, a Republican. But I’m…

In this Sept. 6, 2018, file photo, people in New York walk past a Nike advertisement featuring former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, known for kneeling during the national anthem to protest police brutality and racial inequality. In response to Nike’s support of Kaepernick, the Rhode Island town of North Smithfield is considering asking its departments to refrain from purchasing Nike products. (AP File Photo | Mark Lennihan)

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Opinion: Just do it and more

“Just do it” Nike has been telling us for 30 years. The trademark theme was part of the…

Opinion: My journey from high school dropout to thriving in long-term recovery

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Opinion: My journey from high school dropout to thriving in long-term recovery

“Unresponsive.” I can still see that word vibrating on my iPhone.

Police calls for Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018

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Police calls for Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018

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

First Alaskans Institute to host public ceremony, social justice summit

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First Alaskans Institute to host public ceremony, social justice summit

First Alaskans Institute is hosting a Social Justice Summer titled “Social Justice Doers: Partners for the Next 10,000…

Juneau Style

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Juneau Style

Fall is upon us and as the weather starts to turn cooler, jackets and boots are certainly in…

Thank Yous for Sept. 23, 2018

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Thank Yous for Sept. 23, 2018

• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alaska would like to thank the City and Borough of Juneau for…

Southeast Alaska United Way announces campaign leaders

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Southeast Alaska United Way announces campaign leaders

The United Way of Southeast Alaska has named former Juneau city manager Kim Kiefer and Wells Fargo branch…

Recent births for Sept. 23, 2018

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Recent births for Sept. 23, 2018

Recent births at Bartlett Regional Hospital:

(Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Police calls for Monday, Sept. 23, 2018

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

Sweat and driftwood: Building from scratch

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Sweat and driftwood: Building from scratch

It’s difficult to get building materials such as siding and roofing out in the wilderness, so when my…

Mary Folletti Cruise and her daughter, Enza, watch drag queen Lituya Hart during the Besties 4 Breasties drag show fundraiser that benefitted Folletti Cruise, who has been diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer. In a few weeks, she will travel to Seattle for treatment. (Ben Hohenstatt | Capital City Weekly)

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Local woman benefits from medical fundraiser drag show

Mary Folletti Cruise’s medical fundraiser came with pulsing club music, sweeping colored lights and plenty of glitz.

Opinion: As a seafood processor, I’m voting No on Stand for Salmon

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Opinion: As a seafood processor, I’m voting No on Stand for Salmon

Sometimes, to understand where you’re going, you have to look back and see where you’ve been. The older…

A Coast Guard Air Station Sitka MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter aircrew medevacs a patient from Wrangell to Sitka, Alaska, July 17, 2018. (Courtesy photo | Stephen Prysunka)

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Coast Guard suspends search for missing Kake man

The U.S. Coast Guard announced that it has suspended search efforts for a 55-year-old Kake man who might…

Opinion: Tackle tobacco this Recovery Month

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Opinion: Tackle tobacco this Recovery Month

September is Recovery Month.

Opinion: Phony Forest Service Process

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Opinion: Phony Forest Service Process

The decision was already made before the “Roadless Rule Process” even started.