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In this June 11 photo, Damian Riniker, right, a marijuana reform advocate with the group NORML, stands by while a passerby signs a petition to get a pot club initiative on the ballot in the next election, in Denver.

Legal weed sparks debate: Why not allow pot clubs?

DENVER — Legal marijuana is giving Colorado a stinky conundrum. Visitors can buy the drug, but they can’t use it in public. Or in a… Continue reading

In this June 11 photo, Damian Riniker, right, a marijuana reform advocate with the group NORML, stands by while a passerby signs a petition to get a pot club initiative on the ballot in the next election, in Denver.

227 personnel working to contain fire near village of Tetlin

ANCHORAGE — Alaska wildfire officials have doubled the number of personnel fighting a fire near the village of Tetlin.Alaska Interagency Coordination Center spokesman Tim Mowry… Continue reading

BBQ charcoal to blame for Wood Duck Ave fire

The fire department is reminding BBQ lovers to “use extra caution with outdoor fires and BBQ’s” after still-hot, discarded charcoal caused a backyard fire at… Continue reading

Minivan rams Palmer home twice; driver charged with assault

PALMER — A 47-year-old Wasilla woman suspected of twice ramming a minivan into a Palmer home has been charged with felony criminal mischief and six… Continue reading

Alaska appeals court targets police searches

FAIRBANKS — The Alaska Court of Appeals is asking the state’s highest court to re-examine rules regarding police searches after throwing out a conviction for… Continue reading

In this May 21, 2016, photo, Austin Sollars poses on his commercial fishing boat, the Jani-K, at the boat harbor in Seward, Alaska. Sollars, in his early 30s, bought the boat when he was 21, overcoming challenges for young commercial fishermen entering the Alaska fishing fleet, where the average permit holder is now 50. (AP Photo/Dan Joling)

High costs discourage young Alaskans from commercial fishing

SEWARD — Austin Sollars got his first paid commercial fishing job at 11, baiting hooks on a 74-foot halibut schooner that fished off the Aleutian… Continue reading

In this May 21, 2016, photo, Austin Sollars poses on his commercial fishing boat, the Jani-K, at the boat harbor in Seward, Alaska. Sollars, in his early 30s, bought the boat when he was 21, overcoming challenges for young commercial fishermen entering the Alaska fishing fleet, where the average permit holder is now 50. (AP Photo/Dan Joling)

Police calls for Tuesday, June 21, 2016

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction information. Anyone listed… Continue reading

Around Town

Women, Infants and Children walk-in clinic, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., SEARHC Juneau WIC Clinic, 3245 Hospital Drive, first floor. Free nutrition services for income-eligible women who… Continue reading

FBI: No national security threat in ’15 Alaska plane crash

ANCHORAGE — The FBI says there was no threat to national security when a pilot crashed a small airplane into office buildings in downtown Anchorage… Continue reading

Mind the runners

The Eagle River Boy Scout Trail will be in use from 5-7 p.m. tonight for the Southeast Road Runners Eagle River Scout Trail Run.The trail… Continue reading

Guilty plea ends Native art scam in Juneau

Almost one week before her case was set to go to trial, a downtown Juneau shopkeeper admitted to her role in a Native art scam… Continue reading

Troopers cite Juneau pickup driver who impaled bear, drove home

JUNEAU — A 25-year-old Juneau driver who impaled a black bear with his pickup and drove home two miles was cited last week for not… Continue reading

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New Huna Totem Corp. president to be installed Oct. 1

ANCHORAGE — The Alaska Native village corporation for Hoonah has selected a new president and chief executive officer.Huna Totem Corp. said Russell Dick, the board… Continue reading

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Sergei Morosan of the CBJ buidling maintanance department installs a new prescription drug drop box in the lobby of the Juneau Police Department on Tuesday, July 7, 2015.

JPD drug drop box to be open this Saturday

The Juneau Police Department’s drug drop box, usually only available on weekdays during business hours, will be available to the public this Saturday.JPD Lt. Kris… Continue reading

Sergei Morosan of the CBJ buidling maintanance department installs a new prescription drug drop box in the lobby of the Juneau Police Department on Tuesday, July 7, 2015.
On Monday, wholesale giant Costco started accepting Visa credit cards, including the Alaska Airlines Signature card.

More bulk toilet paper, more Alaska miles

On Monday, Costco stopped accepting American Express and started accepting Visa credit cards, including the Alaska Airlines Signature card.Juneau resident and Costco Wholesale member Barbara… Continue reading

On Monday, wholesale giant Costco started accepting Visa credit cards, including the Alaska Airlines Signature card.
Filipino Community President Josielind Ferrer, right, accepts a picture and frame from Rep. Cathy Muñoz, R-Juneau, left, during the Filipino Community Picnic on Saturday at Sandy Beach. Joining them were Rep. Bob Herron, D-Bethel, his wife Margaret, and Rafael Castanos, far right. The picture presented was of Alaska's first official trade mission to the Philippines in 2012 in which Muñoz and the Herrons took part. Following that trip Juneau established a sister city relationship in 2014 with Kalibo in the Philippine province of Aklan.

Photo: Filipino Community Picnic

Filipino Community President Josielind Ferrer, right, accepts a picture and frame from Rep. Cathy Muñoz, R-Juneau, left, during the Filipino Community Picnic on Saturday at… Continue reading

Filipino Community President Josielind Ferrer, right, accepts a picture and frame from Rep. Cathy Muñoz, R-Juneau, left, during the Filipino Community Picnic on Saturday at Sandy Beach. Joining them were Rep. Bob Herron, D-Bethel, his wife Margaret, and Rafael Castanos, far right. The picture presented was of Alaska's first official trade mission to the Philippines in 2012 in which Muñoz and the Herrons took part. Following that trip Juneau established a sister city relationship in 2014 with Kalibo in the Philippine province of Aklan.
Elizabeth Bryson sings the national anthem Saturday, kicking off the first day of the 26th annual Gold Rush Days at Savikko Park where Southeast Alaska's mining and logging industries are celebrated with competitions, family activities and food.

Photos: Gold Rush Days

Jackleg drilling competitors look on as one contestant tries to drill a hole through square 17, a number he drew at random before the start… Continue reading

Elizabeth Bryson sings the national anthem Saturday, kicking off the first day of the 26th annual Gold Rush Days at Savikko Park where Southeast Alaska's mining and logging industries are celebrated with competitions, family activities and food.
The Front Steet Clinic has received a grant to begin out-patient treatment for drug addicts.

New addiction treatment program for Juneau

Juneau’s downtown community health center will soon start offering an outpatient addiction treatment program.Front Street Community Heath Center board president Carl Heine said treatment will… Continue reading

The Front Steet Clinic has received a grant to begin out-patient treatment for drug addicts.

Marijuana skeptics take aim at potency in Colorado

DENVER — Colorado pot skeptics have been cleared to start work on the most sweeping effort yet to attack legalization of the drug.A ballot measure… Continue reading

In this June 12 photo, a heavily armed police officer stands guard in New York's Greenwich Village neighborhood as a man arrives to the makeshift memorial near the Stonewall Inn for the victims of the mass shooting in Orlando, Florida.

LGBTQ leaders turn to old nemesis, police, for safety

Decades ago, an early morning raid at the Stonewall Inn in New York sparked violent protests among gay patrons who fought back after police burst… Continue reading

In this June 12 photo, a heavily armed police officer stands guard in New York's Greenwich Village neighborhood as a man arrives to the makeshift memorial near the Stonewall Inn for the victims of the mass shooting in Orlando, Florida.