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Jonathan Rasch skates back to shore with his dog after spending hours looking for a man who fell through the ice on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025, on Chilkoot Lake near Haines. Rasch was skating on the lake when he heard the man screaming for help and used his Garmin inReach to call for help. (Rashah McChesney/Chilkat Valley News)

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After Haines man disappears, locals and state officials warn of the dangers of ice skating on lake

After Haines man disappears, locals and state officials warn of the dangers of ice skating on lake

Emergency lights flash on top of a police car. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire file photo)

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Police: Death of man from gunshot wound near glacier not suspicious

Body discovered along roadside on Wednesday morning, with weapon next to him.

A man died Sunday after falling off a fishing charter boat in Barlow Cove, located directly west of Auke Bay, according to the Alaska State Troopers. No foul play is suspected. (Map by the U.S. Forest Service)

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Man dies after falling off fishing charter boat in Barlow Cove

No foul play suspected as 69-year-old Wisconsin passenger loses footing aboard vessel, officials say

Excess deaths across Alaska rose above predicted numbers as the pandemic continued to hit the state hard through 2021. COVID-19, as an underlying cause, became the third-largest cause of death. (Associated Press photo)

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Report: COVID was Alaska’s third-leading cause of death in 2021

Excess deaths were also way up from predicted numbers.

A body was found in the water near the Indian Cove dock on Sunday morning, Oct. 17, 2021 after a call to emergency services that she hadn’t returned from a walk. (Michael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire)

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Body found near Indian Cove dock early Sunday

Police are investigating, and the state medical examiner will perform an autopsy.

Courtesy photo / Juneau Police Department A body found on Oct. 5 was confirmed to be that of Joseph Clayton, seen here, reported missing in August.

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Body confirmed to be that of missing man

The body was found near the Auke Bay ferry terminal.

The Juneau Police Department is investigating the death of a 48-year-old man found floating dead in Don D. Statter Harbor on June 3, 2021. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

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Man found dead in water at Statter Harbor

The death is not considered suspicious, but police are investigating how he ended up in the water.

Sarah Palmer talks to a driver before administering a COVID-19 test. The City and Borough of Juneau is offering free, asymptomatic testing. The drive-thru testing is available daily through Jan. 10 with the exception of New Year’s Day. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)

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COVID-19 among leading causes of death for Alaska in 2020

When the final numbers come in, the disease may be fourth or fifth leading cause of death in-state.

The Juneau Police Department is conducting an investigation into a death near the intersection of Shell Simmons Drive and Glacier Highway, Oct. 6, 2020. (Mike Keck / For the Juneau Empire)

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Juneau man struck, killed in road near airport

Police identify the deceased.

The Juneau Police Department, March 20, 2020. (Michael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire File)

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Man found dead in channel identified

No next of kin have been located.

A Juneau man was found dead at a construction site where he worked on Wednesday afternoon, said a JPD spokesperson. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire)

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Man found dead at construction site, JPD investigating

The death isn’t considered suspicious at this time, said a JPD spokesperson.

Perseverance Trail on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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California man dies after fall while hiking Perseverance Trail

The man slipped and fell several feet, striking his head on a rock.

Cody Eyre, 20, was shot and killed by law enforcement officers in Fairbanks during a mental health crisis on Dec. 24, 2017. (Samantha Eyre-Harrison | Courtesy Photo)

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Wrongful death? Family of man gunned down by police files lawsuit

Christmas Eve marks the second anniversary of his death.

A single-vehicle wreck near Mile 23 Glacier Highway left 2 dead and 2 in critical condition on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Single-vehicle crash leaves young woman and teenager dead, 2 young men seriously injured

Two people were flown to Seattle.

Death Notices

Death notice: Elsie Lee Brown

Elsie Lee Brown died Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019, surrounded by family on her final days.

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Death Notice: Dr. Terry Quinn

A celebration of the life for Dr. Terry Quinn will be held on Aug. 10 at 2 p.m.…

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Death Notice: Carmen J. Carson

Carmen J. Carson, 76, passed away at Bartlett Regional Hospital on July 30, 2019.

Body found at Echo Cove

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Body found at Echo Cove

Police find deceased man in area of Echo Cove

Death Notices

Death notice: Paul E. Leslie

Paul E. Leslie passed away July 11 in Juneau. He was born July 10, 1947. A full obituary…

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Death Notice: Samantha D. Hurlbut

Samantha D. Hurlbut passed away June 28 in Juneau. Hurlbut was born April 29, 1986. Funeral services will…