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

The front page of the Empire on Nov. 12, 1986

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This Day in Juneau History: Nov. 12, 1986

On Nov. 12, 1986, Alaska’s mayors supported clarifying the Open Meetings Act, which caused controversy in the City…

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This Day in Juneau History: Nov. 11, 1986

On Nov. 11, 1986, Gov.-elect Steve Cowper chose his budget transition team. The group was to begin writing…

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Dan Moller Trail closed Friday

Dan Moller Trail will be closed for part of this morning as the Juneau Snowmobile Club performs maintenance…

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On eve of Veterans Day, ‘Native Warriors’ honored

It has been more than five decades since Fred Bennett and 27 other young men left Hoonah, headed…

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Capital city sees record warmth, unusually wet November

It might be wet, but at least it’s warm. According to the National Weather Service, Juneau set a…

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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 Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016

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

The front page of the Empire on Nov. 10, 1986

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This Day in Juneau History: Nov. 10, 1986

On Nov. 10, 1986, the U.S. House of Representatives was controlled by the Democratic party, having won 24…

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JPD, UAS host crime prevention forum tonight

The Juneau Police Department and the University of Alaska Southeast Alumni and Friends Association are hosting a public…

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Sleeping homeowners awake to find burglar in home

Downtown Juneau residents sleeping at home Wednesday morning were awakened by an intruder, who is now wanted by…

Andrew James Archer, a psychotherapist from Madison, Wisconsin, speaks about manic depression in America at the Power & Privilege Symposium at the University of Alaska Southeast on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016.

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Symposium ties manic disorders to money

The seats were packed at the first keynote speaker’s lecture on manic depression in America at the University…

University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen makes his presentation to the university's Board of Regents at the UAS Recreation Center on Thursday.

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Juneau worries about possible UA change

The University of Alaska Board of Regents will vote at some point during its meetings today and tomorrow…

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Trump wins over America, but not Juneau

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump won America, he won Alaska, but he did not win Juneau. Alaska’s capital…

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

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Police & Fire for Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016

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

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Correction: Nov. 9, 2016

A Monday story misspelled the last name of Dee Longenbaugh, who owns The Observatory, a downtown bookstore. The…

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UAS Power & Privilege Symposium: Promoting cultural change

University of Alaska’s Power & Privilege Symposium, the first of its kind at the Juneau campus, is a…

Election volunteer Lily Hong Campbell hands William Grooms a voter sticker after he cast his ballot at AEL&P on Tuesday.

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In Juneau, as in the rest of America, a desire for Trump

Growing up in Hong Kong, Lily Hong Campbell idolized Donald Trump as a businessman. On Tuesday, she had…

This JPD Facebook post describes a hit-and-run that took place on Vintage Drive Monday.

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JPD seeks hit-and-run driver

Juneau police are seeking the driver of a mid-size SUV who allegedly struck a pedestrian in the Mendenhall…