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Alaska Electric Light and Power Company Lemon Creek operations center in Juneau. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Electric rates expected to remain higher than normal due to dry weather

Blame the sun.

Man faces felony charges for attempting to hit officer with car

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Man faces felony charges for attempting to hit officer with car

He had a warrant out for his arrest at the time.

Rally calls attention to coastal connection to marine highway

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Rally calls attention to coastal connection to marine highway

Major cuts could affect more than just the employees.

Juneau officials reject Norwegian’s free cruise offer

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Juneau officials reject Norwegian’s free cruise offer

Assembly votes to turn down the invitation.

Former state candidate appointed to Docks and Harbors board

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Former state candidate appointed to Docks and Harbors board

His term starts immediately.

Juneau schools try to set budget off current law, not governor’s proposed budget

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Juneau schools try to set budget off current law, not governor’s proposed budget

Budget would still draw about half a million dollars from reserves.

Search team locates what is believed to be part of missing Guardian Flight medevac plane

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Search team locates what is believed to be part of missing Guardian Flight medevac plane

There’s been progress in the search.

Fire department responds to emergency call for injured hiker at ice cave

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Fire department responds to emergency call for injured hiker at ice cave

Someone fell.

Juneau chef nominated as James Beard semifinalist

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Juneau chef nominated as James Beard semifinalist

It’s his third nomination.

Middle school team wins Battle of the Books state championship

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Middle school team wins Battle of the Books state championship

The goal of the program is to encourage and recognize students who enjoy reading.

Police calls for Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019

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Police calls for Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report…

Docks & Harbors to dewater abandoned tug

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Docks & Harbors to dewater abandoned tug

Notice the abandoned tugboat lately?

Luncheon connects scholarship recipients, donors

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Luncheon connects scholarship recipients, donors

More than 20 students were there.

Juneau pole dance and fitness studio holds grand opening

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Juneau pole dance and fitness studio holds grand opening

“I hope that all stigma aside, people can really come to find how amazing pole fitness is.”

In this November 2018 file photo, suicide prevention-themed tattoos drawn by “Salty” Jack Reed Jr. wait for costumers during a special suicide prevention tattoo event. Suicide prevention is one of the causes helped by GCI’s 2019 giving campaign. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire File)

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GCI gives to suicide prevention and more

Organizations all over the state will benefit.

Budget would have ‘dire impact’ on Juneau economy

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Budget would have ‘dire impact’ on Juneau economy

The school district, university and hospital would suffer.

Juneau principal placed on leave as district investigates allegations his former school ignored sex abuse

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Juneau principal placed on leave as district investigates allegations his former school ignored sex abuse

Juneau School District officials say they learned of allegations this week.

Five-car crash sends three to hospital

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Five-car crash sends three to hospital

Two people were flown to Seattle.

Scientists: Southeast Alaska vulnerable to ocean acidification

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Scientists: Southeast Alaska vulnerable to ocean acidification

Old, cold waters part of the threat.

Meet JPD’s two newest officers

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Meet JPD’s two newest officers

Both of them are Alaska Native.