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Police and fire dispatches for Sept. 6, 2016

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Around Town for Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2016

Valley Toastmasters meeting, 6:15 a.m., St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Parish Hall. A safe, fun environment to learn public…

Jane Terry, left, and Brenda Wright powerwash the steps leading up to the Mendenhall Glacier Visitors Center on Monday.

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Forest Service asks for ideas on glacier plans

There will never be a casino at the Mendenhall Glacier, but Juneau residents interested in what could be…

Randy Sutak, owner of Randy's Rib Shack, pours some of his signature barbeque sauce over a pulled pork and briscuit sandwich. Sutak starting perfecting his sauce recipe eight years ago.

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Blue Jeans Cafe closes, makes room for Randy’s Rib Shack

A “closed” sign hanging from the door of the Blue Jeans Cafe, located off Hospital Drive, tells would-be…

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Tongass Historical Museum to close for renovation

KETCHIKAN — A Ketchikan museum is closing its doors to make way for a million-dollar renovation on the…

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Women, Infants and Children walk-in clinic, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., SEARHC Juneau WIC Clinic, 3245 Hospital Drive, first floor.…

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This Day in Juneau History: Sept. 5, 1986

On Sept. 5, 1986, Alaska’s Republican legislators planned to change the manner of coalitions in the Alaska Legislature.…

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August is fourth-warmest on record

A pair of 70-degree days escorted out the fourth-warmest August in Juneau history since modern recordkeeping began in…

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Juneau police: Knife-wielding man was fending off imaginary animals

Juneau police arrested a knife-wielding man at the intersection of Main Street and Egan Drive on Saturday afternoon…

Sara Kveum, 28, has been receiving services from Hope Community Resources since she was a kid. Born with cerebral palsy, Kveum has a team of five to six help her with daily care and getting around in the community. Here, she's in her supported employment position at REACH, the agency that will soon take over her care when Hope closes.

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Hope Community Resources to cut services to disabled in Southeast

After 20 years of serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Southeast, Hope Community Resources is pulling…

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Shooting practice league, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Juneau Gun Club, 5680 Montana Creek Road. $20 per person. Prep for…

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Police reports for Sunday, Sept. 4, 2016

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This Day in Juneau History: Sept. 4, 1986

On Sept. 4, 1986, Alaska’s budget problems may be at its end — but not really. Gold was…

As UAS starts academic year, enrollment is down

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As UAS starts academic year, enrollment is down

Despite cutting $5.3 million from its budget, the new school year at University of Alaska Southeast is off…

Lynch & Kennedy Dry Goods is owned by Skagway shopkeeper Rosemary Libert, who was found not guilty Friday of misrepresenting art as Alaska Native-made.

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Skagway shopkeeper wins federal Native art scam case

“Mhmm,” is a slight hum of the lips usually in response to a question as a way of…

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Sullivan warns of consequences if Democrats win U.S. Senate majority

Addressing the Juneau Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, U.S. Sen Dan Sullivan, R-Juneau, said Alaska may suffer if…

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Police & fire for Friday, Aug. 2, 2016

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This Day in Juneau History: Sept. 3, 1986

On Sept. 3, 1986, the Juneau School District saw 4,500 students enroll in school, the same amount as…

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Correction

In a Wednesday story, the Empire incorrectly stated that “Any larceny, concealment of merchandise, bad checks, or theft…

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