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One of the longest dry weather spells in Juneau just ended

One of the longest dry weather spells in Juneau just ended

The capital city went 18 straight days without rain.

One of the longest dry weather spells in Juneau just ended
Juneau crowd joins nationwide vigil denouncing immigrant detention facilities

Juneau crowd joins nationwide vigil denouncing immigrant detention facilities

“Lights for Liberty.”

  • Jul 14, 2019
  • By Mollie Barnes For the Juneau Empire
  • Local News
Juneau crowd joins nationwide vigil denouncing immigrant detention facilities
Police calls for Sunday, July 14, 2019

Police calls for Sunday, July 14, 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

  • Jul 14, 2019
  • Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Police calls for Sunday, July 14, 2019

CapLive: Press meeting in Speaker’s chambers

Summary: Edgmon says that these cuts are too deep and too devastating to be ignored. Legislators will have to come together one way or another.… Continue reading

PHOTOS: Protesters in downtown Juneau march to Governor’s Mansion

PHOTOS: Protesters in downtown Juneau march to Governor’s Mansion

The rally, in pictures.

PHOTOS: Protesters in downtown Juneau march to Governor’s Mansion
House Speaker meets with press, talks steps forward

House Speaker meets with press, talks steps forward

Where to go from here?

House Speaker meets with press, talks steps forward
Legislature ends efforts to overturn budget vetoes

Legislature ends efforts to overturn budget vetoes

Faint hopes turns into grim planning.

Legislature ends efforts to overturn budget vetoes
‘Shame on you, 22’: Protesters march to Governor’s Mansion

‘Shame on you, 22’: Protesters march to Governor’s Mansion

Protesters rally in Juneau.

‘Shame on you, 22’: Protesters march to Governor’s Mansion
Police calls for Friday, July 12, 2019

Police calls for Friday, July 12, 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

  • Jul 12, 2019
  • Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Police calls for Friday, July 12, 2019
The thin line between Alaska and Canada

The thin line between Alaska and Canada

Alaska’s border with Canada is one of the great feats of wilderness surveying.

The thin line between Alaska and Canada
DIVIDED LEGISLATURE: Lawmakers give impassioned speeches, but don’t have the votes to override vetoes

DIVIDED LEGISLATURE: Lawmakers give impassioned speeches, but don’t have the votes to override vetoes

Just one day remains to override Dunleavy’s vetoes.

DIVIDED LEGISLATURE: Lawmakers give impassioned speeches, but don’t have the votes to override vetoes
Firefighter saves pitbull in Douglas house fire
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Firefighter saves pitbull in Douglas house fire

Della the dog survives.

Firefighter saves pitbull in Douglas house fire
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Wilson leaves Alaska House Majority

Wilson leaves Alaska House Majority

She left voluntarily.

Wilson leaves Alaska House Majority
Alaska Native activist alleges assault by Wasilla mayor

Alaska Native activist alleges assault by Wasilla mayor

He grabbed her arm without permission.

Alaska Native activist alleges assault by Wasilla mayor
Capitol Live: Session recesses after emotional speeches

Capitol Live: Session recesses after emotional speeches

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Capitol Live: Session recesses after emotional speeches
Help needed right meow: Hoarding cases leave local animal shelter at ‘cat-pacity’
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Help needed right meow: Hoarding cases leave local animal shelter at ‘cat-pacity’

They’ve got cats. Lots of cats.

Help needed right meow: Hoarding cases leave local animal shelter at ‘cat-pacity’
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For Alaskan college students at Dartmouth, Aurora Club dinners provide taste of home
Capital City Weekly

For Alaskan college students at Dartmouth, Aurora Club dinners provide taste of home

Comfort food.

For Alaskan college students at Dartmouth, Aurora Club dinners provide taste of home
Smoky skies interrupt downtown air pollutant study

Smoky skies interrupt downtown air pollutant study

The instruments are picking up the smoke.

Smoky skies interrupt downtown air pollutant study
The big ‘What If…’

The big ‘What If…’

A good river is productive enough to make you happy, yet still challenging enough to frustrate you.

The big ‘What If…’
What’s happening the week of July 11-18, 2019
Capital City Weekly

What’s happening the week of July 11-18, 2019

Calendar of events.

What’s happening the week of July 11-18, 2019