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Alaska Electric Light and Power proposes steep rate cut
Alaska Electric Light and Power is proposing cheaper electricity for Juneau.
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Douglas shows its colors for Flag Day
Thursday was Flag Day, and the results of Douglas Island’s best decorated houses, apartments and businesses are in.
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‘Known Hazard’: Property hit three times by drivers in last 11 years
The shed behind the Lessard family home on Brothers Avenue looks like it’s prepared for the apocalypse. It’s…
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Police calls for Sunday, June 17, 2018
This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report…
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JDHS student selected for Murkowski internship
Joseph Monsef of Juneau-Douglas High School has been named a summer intern for U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska.…
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Perseverance Theatre furloughs employees after debt piles up
Perseverance Theatre, Alaska’s largest professional theater, furloughed its employees after several years of financial problems that are now…
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Alaska job losses continue as recession enters third year
Alaska’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped a statistically insignificant 0.1 percent between April and May, according to preliminary…
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Ballot measure opponents get financial boost
Some of Alaska’s biggest mines are putting more money into their fight against a pro-fisheries ballot initiative scheduled…
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Nugget Mall sale falls through, deed goes to creditor
A planned buyer for the Nugget Mall has backed out of a $12.5 million deal, the Empire confirmed…
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Malfunction knocks out power briefly
A brief power outage Thursday evening interrupted electrical service for much of the City and Borough of Juneau.
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Two trucks catch on fire in two days
On back-to-back days, two cars in Juneau caught on fire in unrelated incidents, Capital City Fire/Rescue officials say.
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Police calls for Friday, June 15, 2018
This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report…
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Wolf snare mortally wounds bear cub
A black bear cub has been euthanized after it was found trapped in a snare that was illegally…
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Kings for keeps: Fishermen can now keep kings, if they can find them
Today marks the earnest start of king salmon fishing.
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Walker signs anti-crime bills
Correction: The Office of Victims’ rights, not the Violent Crimes Compensation Board, is in charge of restitution to…
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Juneau trap shooters win state in three events
The Juneau Trap Shooting Team returned home from the Alaska Education in Shooting Sports (YESS) State Championships with…
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UnCruise plans to push early tourist season for Southeast
Adventure cruise company UnCruise Adventures will spend as much as three quarters of million dollars to expand the…
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Parole officer gives back through Special Olympics
For eight hours every weekday at the Lemon Creek Correctional Center, she’s simply known as “PO Sully.”
Neighbors
Finding wisdom in unlikely places
In our last “Living and Growing” column, we reflected on the death of our 45 year old daughter,…
Neighbors
Thank you, Juneau Education and Support Staff union
Thank you, Juneau Education and Support Staff union