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Landfill accepting Christmas trees for free this month

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Landfill accepting Christmas trees for free this month

Finally, a place to divest yourself of that rotting tree-corpse!

A loaded tots from Nano’s Kitchen at Louie’s Douglas Inn, Dec. 23, 2019. (Robert Monteith | Juneau Empire)

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Beyond the Ale: Nano’s Grill at Louie’s Douglas Inn

Now with more Lovecraftian horror, tots.

JPD seeking information on Sportsman’s shoplifter

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JPD seeking information on Sportsman’s shoplifter

The incidents occurred in October.

The National Weather Service issued a gale warning for the waters around Juneau and most of the Inside Passage, Dec. 26, 2019. (Screenshot | National Weather Service)

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Gale warning called for Thursday morning, Friday night

High winds and seas are predicted.

Remaining Pederson Hill lots for sale over the counter

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Remaining Pederson Hill lots for sale over the counter

10 lots left.

File photo of Juneau Capital City Fire/Rescue firefighters at work. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Local police, firefighters work through the holidays

They’ll celebrate here and there, too.

Christmas tradition: Juneau firefighters keep magic of Christmas alive

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Christmas tradition: Juneau firefighters keep magic of Christmas alive

Santa and CCFR have teamed up for decades

Christmas Eve delivery: Rock concert proceeds bring Christmas cheer to local organizations

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Christmas Eve delivery: Rock concert proceeds bring Christmas cheer to local organizations

Rock the charity.

Juneau Police Department Chief Ed Mercer helps a child pick out Christmas presents for their families during the annual Shop with a Cop event, sponsored by the Alaska Peace Officer Association, at Fred Meyer on Dec. 21, 2019. (Courtesy photo | Glenn Ojard)

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Police program takes kids shopping for holidays

It’s a yearly gift-giving event.

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.

Man arrested, indicted for 2017 Kake murder

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Man arrested, indicted for 2017 Kake murder

He was arrested in Washington on Saturday.

Researcher: Forest future depends on preservation

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Researcher: Forest future depends on preservation

Others aren’t so sure.

Neighbors News: Bartlett nurses earn awards, local graduates university, student earns place on dean’s list and athlete receives volleyball award

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Neighbors News: Bartlett nurses earn awards, local graduates university, student earns place on dean’s list and athlete receives volleyball award

Recognizing members of the community.

Holiday cheer with a side of politics

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Holiday cheer with a side of politics

Not as many cookies as Governor’s party.

Dredging continues in the basin at the Don D. Statter Memorial Boat Harbor in Auke Bay on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019. The area will be used to construct floats for the charter vessel fleet. The floats will be in use by the whale watching charters in May of 2021. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Auke Bay work prepares for underwater demolitions next year

Harbors deepened, rocks demolished: Statter Harbor is getting a makeover.

Juneau’s City Hall on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Empire Live: Eaglecrest summer task force meets at City Hall

Live updates from the meeting

Task force considers Eaglecrest’s summer plans

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Task force considers Eaglecrest’s summer plans

No snow, no problem.

Western bacon cheeseburger from Sandbar & Grill. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

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Beyond the Ale: Sandbar and Grill

The fish and chips really is all that.

Rebekah Garcia waits in line for the 10 p.m. showing of the latest movie, “Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker” outside the 20th Century Theatre dressed as Boushh, a character from the “Empire Strikes Back” on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Star Wars hardcore: Fans line up hours ahead of premiere

Fans brave the elements for their love of a galaxy far, far away.

David Katzeek, leader of the Shangukeidi clan, speaks about the power of language during an interview on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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‘I sense the presence of my ancestors’ Tlingit teacher talks about the power of language

Sharing language is a special gift.