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Heavy rain expected through the weekend
Batten down the hatches — there’s a storm a-brewin’. The National Weather Service is forecasting heavy rain and…
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Volunteers still needed for airport disaster drill
Airport officials are asking for volunteers of all ages to help with the Juneau International Airport’s live emergency…
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This Day in Juneau History: Sept. 15, 1986
On Sept. 15, 1986, the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities for Southeast declared the start of construction…
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Police & fire for Thursday, Sept. 15, 2016
This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement agencies. This report includes arrest and…
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School board candidates at chamber luncheon
The Juneau Chamber of Commerce is hosting a “Meet the Candidates” for school board at its weekly luncheon…
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Crews work to repair water main break
Water crews worked Wednesday to repair a water main break near 19 mile on Glacier Highway. Customers north…
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Juneau Public Library bookmark contest begins, All public library locations. Artists Preschool through High School ages are invited…
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Human remains found at Dredge Lake, believed to be man reported missing six years ago
Human remains and personal property were recently discovered in the Dredge Lake area, a huge breakthrough in an…
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Approving a list of sex educators: Juneau schools take first step adhering to new sex ed bill
An educator from Planned Parenthood, nine Juneau public heath nurses and two AWARE educators. These individuals need to…
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Murder trial delayed as defense seeks more evidence
The trial for a Juneau resident accused of killing a man “execution style” at a trailer park almost…
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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, Sept. 14, 2016
Assault • At 1:09 p.m. Sunday, the Juneau Police Department investigated a possible assault. Burglary • At 3:16…
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Juneau police address race concerns in search for missing Native man
When a 22-year-old Juneau white man with autism went missing last week and was found in less than…
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Recycling in Juneau just got easier
Juneau’s recycling center is only open Thursday through Saturday, which isn’t the most convenient. “I don’t know if…
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Housing First gets more money, but still in hole
A project to put a roof over Juneau’s most vulnerable residents just received a federal grant for $600,000.…
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Police and fire for Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016
Assault • At 2:41 p.m. Friday, JPD investigated a report of an assault on a 29-year-old woman in…
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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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SHI receives nearly $1M to revitalize Native languages
Sealaska Heritage Institute has received a large federal grant — nearly $1 million — to revitalize the languages…
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Juneau man found dead in parking lot near university housing
A Juneau man was found dead near University of Alaska Southeast campus housing Sunday morning. Benjamin Parson, 39,…
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The Day in Juneau History: Sept. 12, 1986
On Sept. 12, 1986, the Marine View apartment building was sold to a Seattle developer for $1,005,000 after…