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Photo: Laying the Sea Walk

Mark Mitchell, left, and Spencer Davis, of North Pacific Erectors, align some of the last planks to be…

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Around town for Friday, Dec. 9

New student orientation, 9-10 a.m., The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry Way. Interested in improving your skills for college,…

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Smiling in the snow: No significant problems reported

The town of Pelican calls itself “closest to the Fish,” but today it’s also closest to the snow.…

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Police & Fire for Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016

This report contains information provided to the Empire from law enforcement agencies. This report includes arrest and citation…

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Around town for Thursday, Dec. 8

Juneau Gastineau Rotary Club meeting, 7 a.m., The Prospector Hotel. Women, Infants and Children walk-in clinic, 8 a.m.-4:30…

The front page of the Juneau Empire for Dec. 8, 1986

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This Day in Juneau History: Dec. 8, 2016

On Dec. 8, 1986, the University of Alaska Board of Regents approved a controversial plan proposed by UA…

A pedestrian crosses Glacier Avenue as a city vehicle moves snow on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2018.

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Photo: Snow life

A pedestrian crosses Glacier Avenue as a city vehicle moves snow on Wednesday.

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Photo: Dressed for success

Charlie Gallant, right, empties garbage containers with Brian Felipe for Pacific Waste on South Franklin Street on Wednesday.…

And a new permit sign for an outdoor restaurant where Tracy's used to be.

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Tracy’s King Crab Shack gets new spot on S. Franklin

Tracy’s King Crab Shack has a new location — about 100 feet down South Franklin Street from where…

Kerry and Richard Wycoff hold a picture of their son, Michael, on Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, in front of a new business they are starting in his honor located at Louie's Douglas Inn.

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Rallying around the grill: Nano’s Grill helps family keep late son’s spirit alive

When Kerry and Richard Tucker’s son Michael passed away in April, like many grieving parents they were despondent:…

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Video: A harmonica harmony

John d’Armand, right, listens to Cary Shilts play a 12-hole Hohner Marine Band harmonica at the entrance of…

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Rasmuson Foundation awards $525K to Southeast

The Rasmuson Foundation awarded $525,000 to select Southeast Alaska community organizations, nonprofits and municipalities during the Board of…

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JPD shooting victim released on bail; faces Washington court date

A man shot by a JPD officer will be released from jail in Washington state once he pays…

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CCFR extinguishes Riverside duplex fire

A fire at a duplex in the Mendenhall Valley had Capital City Fire/Rescue working late into the night…

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For phone scammers, ’tis the season

When local grandmother Marjorie Haffner recently received a call from one of her grandkids, she knew something was…

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Fire marshal seeks info on Sunday boat fire

The fire marshal is asking anyone with information about a Mendenhall Valley boat fire early Sunday morning to…

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Corrections and clarifications for Dec. 7, 2016

Saturday’s police shooting was the first time since 2007 that a Juneau Police Department officer shot an individual.…

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City landscape architect is Chamber speaker this week

Michele Elfers, a landscape architect with the City and Borough of Juneau Engineering and Public Works Department, will…

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Around town for Wednesday, Dec. 7

Women, Infants and Children walk-in clinic, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., SEARHC Juneau WIC Clinic, 3245 Hospital Drive, first floor.…

Governor's Open House on Tuesday.

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Braving winter storm, Juneau lines up for open house

Like many long-running traditions, the annual holiday open house at the Governor’s Mansion means something different to everybody…