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Police arrest man for punching ex-girlfriend, stealing her car
A man was arrested on felony charges on Friday for reportedly trying to take his ex-girlfriend’s cellphone, punching…
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Sealaska announces Alaska Native language summit
Sealaska Heritage Institute on Thursday announced it will be hosting an Alaska Native language summit, geared toward fluent…
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Mark Begich makes campaign stop in Juneau
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mark Begich made a campaign stop Thursday in Juneau, speaking to about 45 people at…
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AWARE executive director announces run for mayor
The executive director of the Juneau domestic violence shelter, Aiding Women in Abuse and Rape Emergencies (AWARE), is…
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Police and fire for Friday, June 29, 2018
This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report…
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Cruise industry’s lawsuit against city of Juneau is headed to trial
It’s official: the cruise ship industry and the City and Borough of Juneau can’t work it out.
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‘A lot of potential’: Eaglecrest general manager talks future plans, goals at ski area
Summer at Eaglecrest Ski Area means working and planning for the future.
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Whale tangled in fishing gear in Lynn Canal
Marine mammal experts are asking mariners to keep an eye out for a humpback whale caught in a…
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Where to go for fireworks for Juneau’s Independence Day celebration
It is time to start searching out the best spot to watch the fireworks show over Gastineau Channel…
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Juneau Crime Line seeks tips in case of missing walrus tusks
The Juneau Crime Line is seeking the public’s help finding two walrus tusks stolen from Alaska Fur Gallery…
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AWARE executive director announces run for mayor
The executive director of the Juneau domestic violence shelter, Aiding Women in Abuse and Rape Emergencies (AWARE), is…
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A taste of downtown: In search of eclectic foods on S. Franklin
Reindeer, chaga, boba, salmon ice cream are all on the menu.
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Tribes, environmental groups happy with Murkowski water quality money
Environmental and tribal groups worried about mining development in British Columbia are celebrating a recent move by Sen.…
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Parades, contests and barbecue: Here’s everything you need to know to plan your July 4th holiday
List of scheduled Independence Day events in Juneau and Douglas.
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Curious by Nature: What is glacial flour?
The short answer is that it’s ground up rock. And no, you can’t cook with it (it’s ground…
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Alaska cities, boroughs see more cash from Department of the Interior
The Department of the Interior will send more than $32.3 million to local governments across Alaska as part…
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Fishing at Macaulay to close Sunday
Correction: An earlier version of this article misspelled the name of the Macaulay Hatchery. It’s Macaulay, not Macauley.…
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Pair of evening events will prelude weekend immigration rally
Andrea Dewees has worked as a translator at a pair of immigrant family detention centers in Texas. This…
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Humane Society reminds pet owners about safety during fireworks, hot days
Fourth of July is Gastineau Humane Society’s busiest day of the year. That is not a good thing.