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Coeur Alaska to expand Kensington operations

Coeur Alaska to expand Kensington operations

Public comment is open.

Coeur Alaska to expand Kensington operations
Police calls for Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019

Police calls for Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019

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Police calls for Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019
Defense targets honesty of key witness in double murder trial

Defense targets honesty of key witness in double murder trial

Defense attorney goes on a tear Monday.

Defense targets honesty of key witness in double murder trial
James LeBlanc-Tweedy reacts on the witness stand to questioning by defense attorney Natasha Norris in Juneau Superior Court on Monday, Sept. 23, 2019. Watch the video below. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
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Video: Defense attorney calls key witness in double murder trial a liar

Inside the courtroom.

James LeBlanc-Tweedy reacts on the witness stand to questioning by defense attorney Natasha Norris in Juneau Superior Court on Monday, Sept. 23, 2019. Watch the video below. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
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Judge blocks logging in the Tongass, for now

Judge blocks logging in the Tongass, for now

Old growth, new logging.

Judge blocks logging in the Tongass, for now
Cheryl and Henry Jebe pose with their Tesla Model X as Juneau residents meet for the sixth annual Electric Vehicle Juneau Roundup on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Juneau’s electric vehicle total continues to surge

Charge!

Cheryl and Henry Jebe pose with their Tesla Model X as Juneau residents meet for the sixth annual Electric Vehicle Juneau Roundup on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Police calls for Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019

Police calls for Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019

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Police calls for Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019
Juneau Artist Arnie Weimer stands next to his bucket sculpture and a pro-JACC sign in front of his 12th Street home on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Three ballot questions high-JACC local election

Here’s what they mean and how people feel.

Juneau Artist Arnie Weimer stands next to his bucket sculpture and a pro-JACC sign in front of his 12th Street home on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Photos: See what’s brewing in the Capital City

Photos: See what’s brewing in the Capital City

Raising glasses and funds for UAS and Rotary.

Photos: See what’s brewing in the Capital City
Photos: Rain doesn’t pull plug on electric vehicle roundup

Photos: Rain doesn’t pull plug on electric vehicle roundup

Juneau EV drivers on the rise.

Photos: Rain doesn’t pull plug on electric vehicle roundup
Update: Stranded hiker rescued after day on Mount Roberts

Update: Stranded hiker rescued after day on Mount Roberts

About 24 hours after he called 911, hiker was rescued.

Update: Stranded hiker rescued after day on Mount Roberts
50 protesters march in Juneau as part of global climate strike
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50 protesters march in Juneau as part of global climate strike

Young activists join in on worldwide student strike.

50 protesters march in Juneau as part of global climate strike
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Mental Health Trust begins land sale

Mental Health Trust begins land sale

Who wants some land?

Mental Health Trust begins land sale
James LeBlanc-Tweedy is called to the witness stand in Juneau Superior Court on Thursday, Sept. 19, 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. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Neighboring inmate testifies about crucial note in double murder trial

The trial could hinge on this testimony.

James LeBlanc-Tweedy is called to the witness stand in Juneau Superior Court on Thursday, Sept. 19, 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. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Governor visits controversial mine project north of Haines

Governor visits controversial mine project north of Haines

City officials weren’t notified, which concerned some citizens.

Governor visits controversial mine project north of Haines
Police calls for Friday, Sept. 20, 2019

Police calls for Friday, Sept. 20, 2019

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction… Continue reading

Police calls for Friday, Sept. 20, 2019
Hawaii lawsuit could have big implications for Alaska

Hawaii lawsuit could have big implications for Alaska

Feds could have more say.

Hawaii lawsuit could have big implications for Alaska
Juneau School Board candidates Deedie Sorensen, left, and Martin Stepetin, Sr. speak to the Juneau Chamber of Commerce during its weekly luncheon at the Moose Lodge on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019. Candidates Bonnie Jensen and Emil Mackey are not at the forum. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Special ed, pre-K dominate talk with school board candidates

Sorensen and Stepetin take questions at Chamber luncheon.

Juneau School Board candidates Deedie Sorensen, left, and Martin Stepetin, Sr. speak to the Juneau Chamber of Commerce during its weekly luncheon at the Moose Lodge on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019. Candidates Bonnie Jensen and Emil Mackey are not at the forum. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Alaska’s changes are many, and so fast

Alaska’s changes are many, and so fast

Thermometers across the state are hitting record highs.

Alaska’s changes are many, and so fast
Empire Live: School Board candidates talk costs at Chamber luncheon

Empire Live: School Board candidates talk costs at Chamber luncheon

Live updates from the event.

Empire Live: School Board candidates talk costs at Chamber luncheon