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Alaska Airlines is helping New JACC take off
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Alaska Airlines is helping New JACC take off

“We’re really, really excited about this.”

Alaska Airlines is helping New JACC take off
Police calls for Friday, Dec. 14, 2018

Police calls for Friday, Dec. 14, 2018

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Police calls for Friday, Dec. 14, 2018
Alaska Electric Light and Power Company Lemon Creek operations center in Juneau on Wednesday, July 19, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

After denial, AEL&P owners not giving up on merger

Should commission reconsider?

Alaska Electric Light and Power Company Lemon Creek operations center in Juneau on Wednesday, July 19, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
A vehicle in the ditch at the intersection of Egan Drive and Yandukin Drive near Fred Meyer on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Snowin’ and slidin’

Slow down.

A vehicle in the ditch at the intersection of Egan Drive and Yandukin Drive near Fred Meyer on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
False bomb threats go out to local businesses

False bomb threats go out to local businesses

The fake bomber demanded Bitcoin.

False bomb threats go out to local businesses
Study: Degrading permafrost puts Arctic infrastructure at risk by mid-century

Study: Degrading permafrost puts Arctic infrastructure at risk by mid-century

In the Arctic, a high potential of thawing permafrost in the next 30 years.

Study: Degrading permafrost puts Arctic infrastructure at risk by mid-century
Friend and foe?

Friend and foe?

As hunters and anglers, we are allies and enemies.

Friend and foe?
Cabaret singers take on holiday classics
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Cabaret singers take on holiday classics

Gateway to cabaret will be open.

Cabaret singers take on holiday classics
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President Donald Trump listens during a meeting with newly elected governors in the Cabinet Room of the White House, Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018, in Washington. (Evan Vucci | Associated Press)

Dunleavy sees Trump as ‘strong partner’ after meeting

He also met with the Interior Secretary.

President Donald Trump listens during a meeting with newly elected governors in the Cabinet Room of the White House, Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018, in Washington. (Evan Vucci | Associated Press)
Blown away: Taku Winds plays holiday show
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Blown away: Taku Winds plays holiday show

And out came the Santa hats.

Blown away: Taku Winds plays holiday show
Small artists, big talent: Juneau Youth Services shows off a lot of art
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Small artists, big talent: Juneau Youth Services shows off a lot of art

Baranof walls not bare.

Small artists, big talent: Juneau Youth Services shows off a lot of art
News briefs for the week of Dec.12: Rasmuson Sabbatical recipients announced, author talk planned for city museum
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News briefs for the week of Dec.12: Rasmuson Sabbatical recipients announced, author talk planned for city museum

Tribal leader, radio station manager among 2019 sabbatical recipients Leaders of five Alaska nonprofit organizations have been announced as recipients of a 2019 Rasmuson Foundation… Continue reading

News briefs for the week of Dec.12: Rasmuson Sabbatical recipients announced, author talk planned for city museum
Get into the holiday spirit with Holiday Pops
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Get into the holiday spirit with Holiday Pops

It will be a brassy celebration.

Get into the holiday spirit with Holiday Pops
Revved up for Raven Reads
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Revved up for Raven Reads

Ravin’ about Baby Raven Reads.

Revved up for Raven Reads
Gingerbread raises dough for nonprofits
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Gingerbread raises dough for nonprofits

Stacking gingerbread for a cause.

Gingerbread raises dough for nonprofits
Hoping to bolster long-term recruitment, fire and police turn to Army

Hoping to bolster long-term recruitment, fire and police turn to Army

The Army and the agencies both look to benefit.

Hoping to bolster long-term recruitment, fire and police turn to Army
Juneau School District’s interim Superintendent Bridget Weiss watches first day of school activities on Aug. 20, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Juneau School District in the running for grant that ‘saves lives’

School district lost six counselors in recent years.

Juneau School District’s interim Superintendent Bridget Weiss watches first day of school activities on Aug. 20, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Police calls for Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018

Police calls for Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018

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

Police calls for Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018
William Eric Moy Jr. is wanted by the Juneau Police Department for escaping custody. (Courtesy Photo | Juneau Police Department)

Police search for inmate who was allowed to meet with attorney, and never went back to jail

It’s his second escape attempt this year.

William Eric Moy Jr. is wanted by the Juneau Police Department for escaping custody. (Courtesy Photo | Juneau Police Department)
Priests from around Alaska along with Father Andrew E. Bellisario, right, enter St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church for his Ordination and Installation as the Sixth Bishop of the Diocese of Juneau on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Juneau Diocese commissions sexual misconduct review

The investigation will go back to 1951.

Priests from around Alaska along with Father Andrew E. Bellisario, right, enter St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church for his Ordination and Installation as the Sixth Bishop of the Diocese of Juneau on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)