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State Farm insurance agent Robin Lonas and Capital City Fire/Rescue fire marshall Dan Jager pose for a photo during Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 9, 2019. (Courtesy Photo)

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Insurance agent donates fire safety kit to CCFR

The kit helps children familiarize themselves with a bail-out plan.

The Juneau Police Department is holding a online vehicle auction for 17 vehicles beginning Oct. 21, 2019 at 8 a.m.

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JPD vehicle auction begins next week

It’s JPD vehicle auction time again!

From the performance stage to cruise docks: Talking with local tour boss

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From the performance stage to cruise docks: Talking with local tour boss

She’s helped her company quadruple in size in eight years.

‘Eyebrow’-raising weather set records this summer

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‘Eyebrow’-raising weather set records this summer

Hot and dry Alaska.

Empire Live: Economic outlook for Southeast Alaska over the past year

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Empire Live: Economic outlook for Southeast Alaska over the past year

Live updates from the Luncheon.

Deputy City Manager Mila Cosgrove, walks the Assembly Finance Committee through a detailed breakdown of the city’s expenditures at City Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)

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City expenses get thorough review

Deep dive into department details.

Eric Fullerton makes his investment pitch during the Alaska Tourism Industry Association’s version of “Shark Tank” during their annual conference, held this year at Centennial Center, Oct. 9, 2019. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

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Small businesses win big in Alaska version of ‘Shark Tank’

Some small companies got a big boost Wednesday.

Public gets a look at Kensington mine expansion

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Public gets a look at Kensington mine expansion

Expand your mine.

Election Canvass Review Board members Stuart Sliter, left, and Shirley Campbell make one last review of the municipal election results at City Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Breaking: Elections results are official

Assembly and School Board members expected to be sworn in soon.

Students, parents raise deep concerns about monitoring software at school board meeting

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Students, parents raise deep concerns about monitoring software at school board meeting

Cybersecurity was on the public’s mind

Opioid crisis still cuts deep in Alaska

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Opioid crisis still cuts deep in Alaska

Nearly 6 million pills in 6 years.

Machinery Technician 2nd Class Anthony Delorenzo, Coast Guardsman stationed at Coast Guard Station Juneau, displays his tattoos Oct. 4, 2019. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

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Art on hand: Coast Guard to allow limited hand, finger tattoos with new policy

The Coast Guard is adapting to modern attitudes toward body art.

The trial of Laron Carlton Graham for the murder of Elizabeth Tonsmeire and Robby Meireis continued in Juneau on Friday, Oct. 4, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Defense calls final witnesses before resting, suggests another suspect in killing

The defense placed someone else in the frame.

Train hard, climb high: How Juneau Mountain Rescue stays on top of the game

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Train hard, climb high: How Juneau Mountain Rescue stays on top of the game

Anyone can join, but they’ll have to put in the hours.

Emily Weir’s car fell into chasm washed away on John Street in Douglas the evening of Oct. 5, 2015. Heavy rains in Juneau washed out roads, caused mudslides and damaged houses. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

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Update: Repairs underway on roads damage by mudslides

Full extent of damage not yet known.

Absentee and questioned ballots count changes outcome for bonds proposition

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Absentee and questioned ballots count changes outcome for bonds proposition

Absentee and questioned ballots say yes for Prop 2.

Paul Neal walks his dog, Taku, along the downtown waterfront during the first snow of 2018 on Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018. Snow could possibly fall this week, but a meteorologist said it doesn’t seem likely. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Snow possible, but unlikely this week

Snow time like the present.

A Kodiak brown bear, not involved in the mauling. (Courtesy photo | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service)

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Haines man recovering from non-life-threatening bear mauling

A 21-year-old Alaska man is recovering from a bear mauling.

Downtown bookstore is on the move

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Downtown bookstore is on the move

They’re booking it from Front Street.

City checking, counting extra ballots from Tuesday election

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City checking, counting extra ballots from Tuesday election

Results will be announced later today.