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Rainforest hosts sock drive for those in need
Rainforest Recovery Center on Thursday kicked off a monthlong effort to collect new socks for the homeless and…
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This Day in Juneau History: Dec. 2, 1986
On Dec. 2, 1986, Mayor Ernie Polley revised his support of hiring a lobbyist to persuade Alaskan legislators…
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Around town for Friday, Dec. 2
New student orientation, 9-10 a.m., The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry Way. Interested in improving your skills for college,…
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Planning Commission OKs state’s smallest pot shop
The owners of Alaska’s smallest marijuana retail shop are hoping for an early spring opening, and they’re closer…
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Photos: King Island Christmas
Myron Welling leads a cast of singers as Ooloranna during rehearsal of King Island Christmas at the Juneau…
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At chamber, Eaglecrest manager talks about restoring confidence
Eaglecrest Manager Matt Lillard began his speech at Thursday’s Chamber of Commerce luncheon by asking audience members to…
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After a near-normal November, cold December beckons
November 2016 will go into the weather record books as something close to normal, but Juneauites should start…
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Grand jury indicts two for knife assaults
A grand jury indicted a Juneau man for assault in the third degree Wednesday in connection to an…
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Garbage rates to drop a bit
Juneau’s garbage company is planning to lower its fuel surcharge by a tenth of a percent, according to…
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Around town for Thursday, Dec. 1
Juneau Gastineau Rotary Club meeting, 7 a.m., The Prospector Hotel. Women, Infants and Children walk-in clinic, 8 a.m.-4:30…
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This Day in Juneau History: Dec. 1, 1986
On Dec. 1, 1986, Steve Cowper was sworn in as the sixth governor of Alaska. Cowper entered office…
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Police & Fire for Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016
This report contains information provided to the Empire from law enforcement agencies. This report includes arrest and citation…
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Photos: Bach Society
Vocal soloists Jessica Skiba sings Bach’s Cantata 70, Watch! Pray! Pray! Watch! during rehearsal by at Northern Lights…
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AEL&P rolls out plans to boost electric cars
Juneau’s electric company is planning a pair of programs to encourage electric-car use. In a filing this week…
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Defying odds, 19-year-old gunshot victim recovers
When 19-year-old Geneva Anowlic-Okitkon was shot in the head in mid-October, the prognosis wasn’t good. “Originally, it was…
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Assembly both helps, hinders affordable housing battle
The Juneau Assembly recently took one step forward and at least half a step back in its fight…
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Downtown Gallery Walk ushers in holiday season
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and Gallery Walk — the biggest, most popular First Friday…
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Around town for Wednesday, Dec. 30
Juneau Gastineau Rotary Club meeting, 7 a.m., The Prospector Hotel. Women, Infants and Children walk-in clinic, 8 a.m.-4:30…
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Police & Fire for Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016
This report contains information provided to the Empire from law enforcement agencies. This report includes arrest and citation…
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Governor’s holiday open house returns, with 25K cookies and 200 pounds of candy
When it came time to plan this year’s annual holiday open house at the Governor’s Mansion, organizers adhered…