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Cruise line buys downtown waterfront property for $20M

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Cruise line buys downtown waterfront property for $20M

Sold to highest bidder.

Double murder trial shines light on Juneau drug scene

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Double murder trial shines light on Juneau drug scene

The investigation turned up many interesting witnesses.

Dimond Courthouse in Juneau. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Juneau man charged with sexual abuse of minor

He’ll go to trial in November.

This concept art by Northwind Architects shows a concept of what a new Glory Hall could look like. (Courtesy Photo | Northwind Architects)

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Glory Hall move is one big step closer to happening

Next step, money for a new facility.

Daniel Grossman, an award-winning climate change journalist, visits a dead forest in Brazil. (Courtesy Photo | Daniel Grossman)

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Alaska is ‘ground zero’ for climate change

This climate change journalist says we’re running out of time.

The Delta Western, Inc. facility on Mt. Roberts Street as pictured in this Friday, Sept. 6, 2019, photo was the site of an alleged Clean Air Act violation, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Petroleum distributor settles with EPA after alleged violations in Juneau

They were accused of violating the federal Clean Air Act.

City tries new approach for affordable housing

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City tries new approach for affordable housing

Trying things a little differently this time.

Laron Carlton Graham listens to his attorney, Natasha Norris, in Juneau Superior Court on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019, during his trial on two counts of first-degree murder for the Nov. 15, 2015 shooting deaths of 36-year-old Robert H. Meireis and 34-year-old Elizabeth K. Tonsmeire. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Police sergeant testifies on crime scene photos, drug use in double murder trial

The jury saw grisly images today.

This screenshot, taken Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019, from the PurpleAir website, shows how monitors record and report data in real time. (Courtesy photo)

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Air pollution study’s early data surprises researchers and residents

We’re in the final weeks of data collection.

District Attorney Angie Kemp speaks with Assembly member Wade Bryson after her Greater Juneau Chamber of Commerce luncheon presentation, Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

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Juneau District Attorney applauds new crime bill

It’s a step in the right direction, she says.

Laron Carlton Graham listens in Juneau Superior Court on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019, during his trial on two counts of first-degree murder for the November 2015 shooting deaths of 36-year-old Robert H. Meireis and 34-year-old Elizabeth K. Tonsmeire. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Empire Live: Trial for 2015 double murder continues as police testify about crime scene

The prosecution is introducing crime scene evidence today.

Parkinson’s advocate heads from Juneau to Capitol Hill

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Parkinson’s advocate heads from Juneau to Capitol Hill

Kerry Howard is on a mission to Washington.

Juneau broadcaster will be inducted into hall of fame

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Juneau broadcaster will be inducted into hall of fame

You might know him from KJNO, KTOO and KINY.

John Kelly Tonsmeire answers questions from the witness stand in Juneau Superior Court on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019, during the trial of Laron Carlton Graham on two counts of first-degree murder for the November 2015 shooting deaths of 36-year-old Robert H. Meireis and 34-year-old Elizabeth K. Tonsmeire. John Kelly Tonsmeire was the first to discover the murder scene when he went to check up on his daughter. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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‘The most horrific scene you could imagine’: Victim’s father testifies in double murder case

Victim’s father, acquaintances testify before court

Bikers collect, donate hundreds of toys for Juneau kids

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Bikers collect, donate hundreds of toys for Juneau kids

Stuffed toys for scared kids.

Pam Garcia, a long-time educator at Auke Bay Elementary School, watches as students catch their buses after school on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019. Garcia was named as one of three finalist for Alaska Teacher of the Year. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Auke Bay teacher in the running for Alaska Teacher of the Year

She’s one of three finalists.

The Juneau Central Labor Council held its annual Labor Day picnic for Juneau residents at Savikko Park, Sept. 2, 2019. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

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Drizzly weather can’t dampen Labor Day picnic

Good food and live music outweighed a little rain.

A 5.0 magnitude earthquake occured at a depth of less than a kilometer 100km northwest of Juneau on August 31. (Screenshot from USGS)

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5.0 earthquake rumbles Juneau, but doesn’t do any harm

The quake originated 45 miles west of Haines.

Bartlett Region Hospital staff, city officals and public enter the new front entrance after a small ceremony in Oct. 2010. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Last stop on the line: treating transient trauma

Bartlett Regional Hospital is there for wounded wanderers.

Pad Thai anyone? Chan’s is reopening

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Pad Thai anyone? Chan’s is reopening

Owners needed a break and to remodel.