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The owners of Chan’s Thai Kitchen are reportedly closing the long-running Auke Bay restaurant. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Thai restaurant closes after 21 years

Say goodbye to the Pad Thai.

The owners of Chan’s Thai Kitchen are reportedly closing the long-running Auke Bay restaurant. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
LeBon tops Dodge by one vote after House race recount
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LeBon tops Dodge by one vote after House race recount

LeBon picked up two votes during the recount.

LeBon tops Dodge by one vote after House race recount
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The Juneau Police Department is looking for Juneau man Zachary Michael Daniels, 29, pictured. Daniels has two felony warrants out for his arrest. (Courtesy Photo | Juneau Police Department)

Police seek man who has warrants for theft

Authorities are asking for the public to help.

The Juneau Police Department is looking for Juneau man Zachary Michael Daniels, 29, pictured. Daniels has two felony warrants out for his arrest. (Courtesy Photo | Juneau Police Department)
Alaska begins issuing licenses compliant with REAL ID

Alaska begins issuing licenses compliant with REAL ID

Residents will need to get a new one by October 2020.

Alaska begins issuing licenses compliant with REAL ID
Pie in the Sky closes, but new venture awaits

Pie in the Sky closes, but new venture awaits

Coming to a kitchen near you.

Pie in the Sky closes, but new venture awaits
New art in the new year: First Friday includes three fresh exhibits
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New art in the new year: First Friday includes three fresh exhibits

Alexandra Bookless is back.

New art in the new year: First Friday includes three fresh exhibits
Police calls for Friday, Jan. 3, 2019

Police calls for Friday, Jan. 3, 2019

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Police calls for Friday, Jan. 3, 2019
Downtown Juneau as seen from the Mt. Bradley Trail in July 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Land swap to lead to logging in Southeast

A parcel of land on Douglas is involved in the deal.

Downtown Juneau as seen from the Mt. Bradley Trail in July 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Dunleavy seeks disaster declaration after earthquake

Dunleavy seeks disaster declaration after earthquake

The money would help the state recover more quickly.

Dunleavy seeks disaster declaration after earthquake
Juneau’s burlesque troupe expects busy nude year
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Juneau’s burlesque troupe expects busy nude year

Clothes off to close out 2018.

Juneau’s burlesque troupe expects busy nude year
Warmer temperatures could cost Alaska up to $700 million

Warmer temperatures could cost Alaska up to $700 million

The effects of climate change could be costly.

Warmer temperatures could cost Alaska up to $700 million
Judge dismisses Alaska bonding plan lawsuit

Judge dismisses Alaska bonding plan lawsuit

The lawsuit was brought by a Juneau resident.

Judge dismisses Alaska bonding plan lawsuit
Security concerns prompt closing of dividend applications

Security concerns prompt closing of dividend applications

Information of other users popped up on applicants’ computer screens.

Security concerns prompt closing of dividend applications
Dunleavy’s promises on dividend, crime will be watched

Dunleavy’s promises on dividend, crime will be watched

He’ll try to implement campaign promises involving politically thorny issues.

Dunleavy’s promises on dividend, crime will be watched
Adorable art started to make fears manageable
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Adorable art started to make fears manageable

Glo Ramirez gets set for monster year.

Adorable art started to make fears manageable
Police calls for Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019

Police calls for Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019

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Police calls for Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019
Photos: New Year’s Eve Gala

Photos: New Year’s Eve Gala

Centennial Hall was rocking.

Photos: New Year’s Eve Gala
File photo of Juneau Capital City Fire/Rescue firefighters at work. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Fireworks spark New Year’s blaze

The fire came after an annual fireworks show.

File photo of Juneau Capital City Fire/Rescue firefighters at work. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Fresh rainwater sits on top of the ice at Auke Lake on Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019. The National Weather Service calls for decreasing clouds and a high of 35 for Thursday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

December was warm, dry until Pineapple Express

Expect more warmth and rain.

Fresh rainwater sits on top of the ice at Auke Lake on Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019. The National Weather Service calls for decreasing clouds and a high of 35 for Thursday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Executive Director Samantha Blankenship gets a kiss from Willie, a Dachshund puppy, at the Gastineau Humane Society on Friday, Dec. 28, 2018. The society is starting the new year with a name change to Juneau Animal Rescue. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Animal shelter changes name to avoid confusion, include community

New year, new name.

Executive Director Samantha Blankenship gets a kiss from Willie, a Dachshund puppy, at the Gastineau Humane Society on Friday, Dec. 28, 2018. The society is starting the new year with a name change to Juneau Animal Rescue. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)