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As final budget decisions approach, ferry supporters flood Capitol steps
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As final budget decisions approach, ferry supporters flood Capitol steps

More than 200 people showed up.

As final budget decisions approach, ferry supporters flood Capitol steps
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Police calls for Thursday, May 9, 2019

Police calls for Thursday, May 9, 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 9, 2019
  • Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Police calls for Thursday, May 9, 2019
More Marine Passenger Fees budgeted for shore power

More Marine Passenger Fees budgeted for shore power

Live coverage from City Hall.

More Marine Passenger Fees budgeted for shore power
‘We need to beautify this ugly building’: Architects ask public what they want out of Centennial Hall

‘We need to beautify this ugly building’: Architects ask public what they want out of Centennial Hall

An overhaul planned for the hall.

‘We need to beautify this ugly building’: Architects ask public what they want out of Centennial Hall
Alaska House reaches compromise with governor on crime bill

Alaska House reaches compromise with governor on crime bill

Now it goes to the Senate.

Alaska House reaches compromise with governor on crime bill
Juneau to honor fallen law enforcement officers

Juneau to honor fallen law enforcement officers

Ceremony is in recognition of National Police Memorial Day.

Juneau to honor fallen law enforcement officers
Eagle crashes into Kodiak home

Eagle crashes into Kodiak home

An uninvited guest brought a piece of halibut with it.

Eagle crashes into Kodiak home
Inmates take control of Seward prison section

Inmates take control of Seward prison section

Officers regain control after nine hours.

Inmates take control of Seward prison section
Drivers walk away from ugly crash

Drivers walk away from ugly crash

Both cars sustained major damage.

Drivers walk away from ugly crash
Ketchikan officials take free cruise, talk tourism expansion

Ketchikan officials take free cruise, talk tourism expansion

It’s the same trip Juneau’s Assembly officials declined.

Ketchikan officials take free cruise, talk tourism expansion
University of Alaska issues layoff notices to most HR employees

University of Alaska issues layoff notices to most HR employees

UA is reorganizing, downsizing its human resources department.

University of Alaska issues layoff notices to most HR employees
Police charge suspect in fatal stabbing with first-degree murder

Police charge suspect in fatal stabbing with first-degree murder

The stabbing happened during a fight, authorities say.

Police charge suspect in fatal stabbing with first-degree murder
Committee considers sleep off changes and development incentives

Committee considers sleep off changes and development incentives

Some new details about new sleep off program emerge

Committee considers sleep off changes and development incentives
Police calls for Wednesday, May 8, 2019

Police calls for Wednesday, May 8, 2019

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  • May 8, 2019
  • Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Police calls for Wednesday, May 8, 2019
Committee: No space in schools for more child care programs

Committee: No space in schools for more child care programs

Elected officials talk child care.

Committee: No space in schools for more child care programs
Live: Rallygoers fight for ferry funding
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Live: Rallygoers fight for ferry funding

Live from the Capitol steps.

Live: Rallygoers fight for ferry funding
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Subport property goes up for sale

Subport property goes up for sale

The sale is a long time coming.

Subport property goes up for sale
Amid concerns about ferries’ future, hundreds show up to greet new ship
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Amid concerns about ferries’ future, hundreds show up to greet new ship

The Alaska-made vessel was a hit.

Amid concerns about ferries’ future, hundreds show up to greet new ship
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Measles could be getting off the boat in Juneau

Measles could be getting off the boat in Juneau

Rash-causing virus is the most prevalent it’s been in 25 years.

Measles could be getting off the boat in Juneau
Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center Director John Neary smiles outside the visitor center, May 3, 2019. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center director plans to retire

Neary nears retirement.

Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center Director John Neary smiles outside the visitor center, May 3, 2019. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)