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With $59,000 hole, Juneau’s shelter relies on the giving season
While many people attended holiday parties Friday night, Juneau’s shelter and soup kitchen held a somber event. “National…
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Around town for Sunday, Dec. 18
Knights of Columbus Bishop Kenny Council brunch, 10 a.m.-noon, St. Paul’s Catholic Church. $10 for a family and…
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This Day in Juneau History: Dec. 18, 1986
On December 18, 1986, Alaska Airlines reviled the ground fog Juneau has received reliably during the holiday season.…
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Suicidal man with firearm tasered by JPD
The Juneau Police Department tasered a suicidal man outside a Juneau hotel on Friday afternoon before taking him…
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Candlelight vigil to stop Trump
A united group of Alaska conservatives and progressives will join together at 4 p.m. Sunday at the Alaska…
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Emergency goat hunting closure
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game has issued an emergency closure to goat hunting seasons in the…
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Las Vegas impersonators in town for fundraiser
The first Las Vegas Musical Concert, “Salute to Broadway & Rock n’ Roll Holiday Review” benefitting Juneau Mountain…
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Photo: Bell ringer
Salvation Army bell ringer Mary Ferrill watches as a Juneau resident makes a contribution at the Nugget Mall…
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Health Insurance Marketplace deadline extended
The deadline for Alaskans to enroll in the Health Insurance Marketplace for coverage beginning Jan. 1 has been…
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Dredging in Gastineau Channel proposed for barge landing
Salmon Creek Development Co. has asked the federal government for permission to dredge a portion of Gastineau Channel.…
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CBJ’s $1 million pledge helped sway College of Ed decision
When the University of Alaska Board of Regents voted unanimously on Wednesday to put the headquarters of the…
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Photo: First in line for ‘Star Wars’
Lynn Roldan is the first to line up before noon at 20th Century Theatre on Thursday on Front…
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Photo: Tropical plant care in December
Paul Billy of the Department of Administration’s grounds crew cleans the leaves of the tropical plants growing in…
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Photo: Nearing Solstice
Icicles grow longer as the sun hugs the horizon at the Don D. Statter Memorial Boat Harbor in…
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StoryCorps Reception & Celebration at Mendenhall Valley Library
The Juneau Public Libraries now has more than 30 local oral history interviews in the library’s permanent collection…
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Police & Fire for Friday, Dec. 16, 2016
This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement agencies. This report includes arrest and…
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This Day in Juneau History: Dec. 17, 1986
On December 17, 1986, the family whose house was partially burned down in an accident on Tuesday publically…
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Santa Claus is coming to the Valley
Santa Claus is coming to town, this time, on a fire truck. Santa’s Annual Ride with Capital City…
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Around town for Friday, Dec. 16
New student orientation, 9-10 a.m., The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry Way. Interested in improving your skills for college,…