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Police will double patrols for holiday weekend

Police will double patrols for holiday weekend

Be sure to wear your seatbelt.

Police will double patrols for holiday weekend
Live: ‘Stop the Bans’ rally in Juneau
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Live: ‘Stop the Bans’ rally in Juneau

Live coverage of today’s rally.

  • May 21, 2019
  • By Alex McCarthy Juneau Empire
  • Local News
Live: ‘Stop the Bans’ rally in Juneau
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Skulls, scales and pull tabs: The life of a rock ‘n’ roll bar snake

Skulls, scales and pull tabs: The life of a rock ‘n’ roll bar snake

Learn the story behind this rockin’ reptile.

Skulls, scales and pull tabs: The life of a rock ‘n’ roll bar snake
Felon convicted of carrying gun detected by Juneau TSA screeners

Felon convicted of carrying gun detected by Juneau TSA screeners

He’ll serve 21 months in prison.

  • May 21, 2019
  • THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
  • Crime
Felon convicted of carrying gun detected by Juneau TSA screeners
Crime bill one step closer to reality

Crime bill one step closer to reality

The governor is happy.

Crime bill one step closer to reality
What the Legislature left on the table: Ferries, addiction treatment, new revenue

What the Legislature left on the table: Ferries, addiction treatment, new revenue

Local lawmakers express disappointment.

What the Legislature left on the table: Ferries, addiction treatment, new revenue
Crime bill vote delayed, could more hold-ups be coming?

Crime bill vote delayed, could more hold-ups be coming?

Legislators discuss new bill, probability of a 30-day special sessions

Crime bill vote delayed, could more hold-ups be coming?
The ultimate sacrifice: Ceremony honors fallen officers

The ultimate sacrifice: Ceremony honors fallen officers

Forty-nine Alaskans have died in the line of duty.

The ultimate sacrifice: Ceremony honors fallen officers
Police calls for Monday, May 20, 2019

Police calls for Monday, May 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

  • May 20, 2019
  • Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Police calls for Monday, May 20, 2019
Police calls for Sunday, May 19, 2019

Police calls for Sunday, May 19, 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

  • May 19, 2019
  • Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Police calls for Sunday, May 19, 2019
The surprising humanity of 19th century 1,500-mile trek through Alaska
Capital City Weekly

The surprising humanity of 19th century 1,500-mile trek through Alaska

Don’t call him Lewis or Clark.

The surprising humanity of 19th century 1,500-mile trek through Alaska
Rally to push back at attempts near and far to ban abortion

Rally to push back at attempts near and far to ban abortion

Two separate events became one.

Rally to push back at attempts near and far to ban abortion
‘Beyond Senate Bill 91’: Crime bill would put more people in prison longer

‘Beyond Senate Bill 91’: Crime bill would put more people in prison longer

The bill is essentially finished.

‘Beyond Senate Bill 91’: Crime bill would put more people in prison longer
Free event will teach kids how to fish

Free event will teach kids how to fish

Grab your fishing rod.

Free event will teach kids how to fish
Displaced carts open for business in their new home

Displaced carts open for business in their new home

Soap shop owner gets pleasant surprise.

Displaced carts open for business in their new home
In this photo from March 15, 2019, Gigi Monroe, left, clutches a bouquet courtesy of organist T.J. Duffy, right, after a St. Patrick’s Day-themed performance at the State Office Building. (Ben Hohenstatt | Capital City Weekly)
Capital City Weekly

Southeast artists earn Rasmuson Foundation honors

Here’s who won.

In this photo from March 15, 2019, Gigi Monroe, left, clutches a bouquet courtesy of organist T.J. Duffy, right, after a St. Patrick’s Day-themed performance at the State Office Building. (Ben Hohenstatt | Capital City Weekly)
(Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire File)

One down, one to go: School hammers out agreement with teachers union

This decision shapes the next three years.

(Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire File)
The first place 1.4 million tourists might stop downtown is brand new

The first place 1.4 million tourists might stop downtown is brand new

‘Sexy’ new building gets ribbon cutting.

The first place 1.4 million tourists might stop downtown is brand new
Deep ferry cuts on verge of going through

Deep ferry cuts on verge of going through

Winter service would be limited.

Deep ferry cuts on verge of going through
‘A cloud of sadness’: Search concludes and death toll officially rises near Ketchikan

‘A cloud of sadness’: Search concludes and death toll officially rises near Ketchikan

Early info reveals likely altitude and speed at time of crash.

‘A cloud of sadness’: Search concludes and death toll officially rises near Ketchikan