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With budget at stake, Gov. Walker contemplates vetoing PFD checks
Now that Alaska Gov. Bill Walker has the state budget on his desk, he has the power to…
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BC mining minister won’t seek reelection
Alaska’s relationship with British Columbia’s mining interests was complicated this week by the retirement of BC Energy and…
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Alaska ferry system looking into selling the Taku
KETCHIKAN — The Alaska Marine Highway System is exploring the sale of the state ferry Taku. “We are…
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29 testify in support of equal rights ordinance
Twice during the 1980s Juneau resident Kristen Bomengen was evicted. The first time, her landlord told her it…
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Photo: Cornice installation at the Capitol
Dawson Construction employees work on installing the cornice at the Capitol on Monday.
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Coffee with a Cop on Thursday
The next Coffee with a Cop is scheduled for Thursday, from 5-7 p.m., in the third floor conference…
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Egan construction disrupts bus service
Due to the ongoing construction along Egan Drive, Capital Transit will be running a shuttle bus to transfer…
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Police & Fire for Wednesday, June 22, 2016
Assist • At 8:31 a.m. Monday, the Juneau Police Department assisted Capital City Fire/Rescue with a medical call…
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Around Town
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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Alaskan entrepreneurs can be on Home Shopping Network
Alaskan entrepreneurs can be on home shopping network Alaska entrepreneurs can compete for an opportunity to sell their…
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Putting overdose prevention in the hands of the community
For the first time in Juneau, people at risk of overdosing from heroin or other opiates can access…
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Inmate defends himself, blames ‘corrupt’ police
During an opening statement Tuesday in a felony assault, robbery, theft and tampering case, the defense said the…
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Three-vehicle accident sends two to the hospital
Three vehicles collided Tuesday morning at the intersection of Egan Drive and Vanderbilt Hill Road. Two people were…
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BBQ charcoal to blame for Wood Duck Ave fire
The fire department is reminding BBQ lovers to “use extra caution with outdoor fires and BBQ’s” after still-hot,…
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Police calls for Tuesday, June 21, 2016
This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement agencies. This report includes arrest and…
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Around Town
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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Mind the runners
The Eagle River Boy Scout Trail will be in use from 5-7 p.m. tonight for the Southeast Road…
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Guilty plea ends Native art scam in Juneau
Almost one week before her case was set to go to trial, a downtown Juneau shopkeeper admitted to…
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Troopers cite Juneau pickup driver who impaled bear, drove home
JUNEAU — A 25-year-old Juneau driver who impaled a black bear with his pickup and drove home two…
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JPD drug drop box to be open this Saturday
The Juneau Police Department’s drug drop box, usually only available on weekdays during business hours, will be available…