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Police calls for Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019

Police calls for Thursday, Aug. 8, 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

  • Aug 8, 2019
  • Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Police calls for Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019
Sea lettuce: The treat beneath your feet
Capital City Weekly

Sea lettuce: The treat beneath your feet

You can eat it raw or chop it up for soups, salads, spring rolls or ramen.

Sea lettuce: The treat beneath your feet
Watch: Forest Service renovates Auke Nu Trail
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Watch: Forest Service renovates Auke Nu Trail

Crew takes on the worst part of the trail.

Watch: Forest Service renovates Auke Nu Trail
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Lindsey Pierce, a environmental technician for Tlingit and Haida, holds blue mussels taken at Point Louisa on Friday, Aug. 2, 2019. The samples will be sent to a Sitka lab specializing in testing shellfish and water for toxins, particularly those which cause Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP). (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Tlingit and Haida commissioned a climate change report for Southeast Alaska. Here’s what they found.

Tlingit and Haida readies for climate change.

Lindsey Pierce, a environmental technician for Tlingit and Haida, holds blue mussels taken at Point Louisa on Friday, Aug. 2, 2019. The samples will be sent to a Sitka lab specializing in testing shellfish and water for toxins, particularly those which cause Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP). (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
The Juneau Police Department organized participation in the National Night Out for all Juneau public services, including Capital City Fire/Rescue, the Alaska State Troopers, and other uniformed and nonuniformed public services, Aug. 6, 2019. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

Photos: National Night Out in Juneau 2019

Your neighborhood block party.

The Juneau Police Department organized participation in the National Night Out for all Juneau public services, including Capital City Fire/Rescue, the Alaska State Troopers, and other uniformed and nonuniformed public services, Aug. 6, 2019. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)
Old photos infused with new life
Capital City Weekly

Old photos infused with new life

25-year-old pictures ‘printed’ on metal.

Old photos infused with new life
Sandy Fortier is Juneau Jazz & Classics’ new executive director. (Courtesy Photo | Juneau Jazz & Classics)
Capital City Weekly

Juneau Jazz & Classics announces new executive director

A familiar face fills the role.

Sandy Fortier is Juneau Jazz & Classics’ new executive director. (Courtesy Photo | Juneau Jazz & Classics)
The Juneau Police Department organized participation in the National Night Out for all Juneau public services, including Capital City Fire/Rescue, the Alaska State Troopers, and other uniformed and nonuniformed public services, Aug. 6, 2019. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

JPD and other first responders party during National Night Out

Kids and adults got to meet first responders.

The Juneau Police Department organized participation in the National Night Out for all Juneau public services, including Capital City Fire/Rescue, the Alaska State Troopers, and other uniformed and nonuniformed public services, Aug. 6, 2019. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)
Police calls for Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019

Police calls for Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019

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Police calls for Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019
Juneau residents line up outside of the Planet Alaska Gallery to sign an application petition to recall Gov. Mike Dunleavy on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Recall campaign makes progress

Campaign website claims 10K signatures gathered.

Juneau residents line up outside of the Planet Alaska Gallery to sign an application petition to recall Gov. Mike Dunleavy on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Summertime rambles: Seeing seasonal flora and fauna

Summertime rambles: Seeing seasonal flora and fauna

Scenes from a summer place.

Summertime rambles: Seeing seasonal flora and fauna
Update: The last bill of the special session will go to Dunleavy today

Update: The last bill of the special session will go to Dunleavy today

Final bill to go to governor.

Update: The last bill of the special session will go to Dunleavy today
Marta Lastufka and her husband, Michael Bucy, watch their dog, Mo, swim in Gold Creek at Cope Park on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Juneau police: Three recent deaths aren’t connected

Police say there’s no foul play in any of the cases.

Marta Lastufka and her husband, Michael Bucy, watch their dog, Mo, swim in Gold Creek at Cope Park on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Fur or food? To answer modern-day sea otter question, Alaska Native org looks to the past
Capital City Weekly

Fur or food? To answer modern-day sea otter question, Alaska Native org looks to the past

Simple question has complicated answer.

Fur or food? To answer modern-day sea otter question, Alaska Native org looks to the past
Members of Ix̱six̱án, Ax̱ Ḵwáan Jaylynn Martin, Jordan Bennett, Keegan Kanan, Arturo Rodriguez and Colin Rose watch Arias Hoyle explain the meaning behind the song and music video “Spirit” Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019. (Ben Hohenstatt | Capital City Weekly)
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Capital City Weekly

Watch: Youth group debuts Tlingit-language music video

They’ve got “Spirit.”

Members of Ix̱six̱án, Ax̱ Ḵwáan Jaylynn Martin, Jordan Bennett, Keegan Kanan, Arturo Rodriguez and Colin Rose watch Arias Hoyle explain the meaning behind the song and music video “Spirit” Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019. (Ben Hohenstatt | Capital City Weekly)
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The Alaska Marine Highway System employee opens the vehicle gate after the Tazlina arrives at the Auke Bay Terminal on Wednesday, July 24, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

New contract a ‘win-win’ for ferry workers

Both sides are pleased with contract.

The Alaska Marine Highway System employee opens the vehicle gate after the Tazlina arrives at the Auke Bay Terminal on Wednesday, July 24, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
A pedestrian walks by City Hall on June 7, 2017. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire File)

Assembly, school board races still shaping up

There are more openings than candidates.

A pedestrian walks by City Hall on June 7, 2017. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire File)
Police calls for Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019

Police calls for Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019

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Police calls for Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019
U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, speaks during an interview at the Juneau Empire on Monday, Aug. 5, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
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Sen. Sullivan promotes legal program to help domestic violence victims

The POWER Act gives free legal aid to victims of domestic violence.

U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, speaks during an interview at the Juneau Empire on Monday, Aug. 5, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
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U.S. Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, chair a roundtable meeting on Alaska-British Columbia transboundary mining at the Federal Building in Juneau on Monday, Aug. 5, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Murkowski, Sullivan urge action on mine cleanup

Alaska’s senators host stakeholder meeting in Juneau on transboundary mining.

U.S. Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, chair a roundtable meeting on Alaska-British Columbia transboundary mining at the Federal Building in Juneau on Monday, Aug. 5, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)