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Photo: Cruise ship season begins
A pedi-cab driver celebrates the first cruise ship arrival, and her first fare of the year, Saturday morning…
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Check your vessels over stormy weekend
The city is encouraging everybody who owns a boat to check their vessels as Juneau heads into a…
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Wet weather in forecast this weekend
A stream of subtropical moisture will splash Southeast Alaska this weekend, the National Weather Service expects. In a…
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Police search for shoplifter who carried out $500 worth of clothes, camping gear
Police are asking for help identifying a man caught on a surveillance video walking out of a store…
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Drunk driver arrested after driving into Gov. Mansion’s garage door
Police arrested a drunk driver who allegedly struck the back of the Governor’s Mansion with his vehicle, damaging…
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Cuts after cuts: Facing a $75 million budget gap, UA president discusses plan
It’s the dead of winter in Fairbanks, and it’s 40 below. There’s a car stranded on the side…
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JPD opens officer fitness test to public
People interested in a law enforcement career, or those merely curious what the physical requirements are for one,…
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With drop-box, JPD not participating in drug take-back event this year
Cities around the country are gearing up for another National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, but Juneau is not…
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Alaska Seaplanes adds 23 seats to their fleet
The Juneau-based carrier Alaska Seaplanes has acquired two Cessna Caravans and a Cessna 207. Alaska Seaplanes will now…
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Free smoke alarms
The American Red Cross of Alaska, Capital City Fire/Rescue and the National Guard will be installing free smoke…
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Police & fire for Friday, April 29, 2016
This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement agencies. This report includes arrest and…
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Correction
An article titled “A sticky situation” in Thursday’s Juneau Empire incorrectly stated that the Planning Commision had denied…
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Around Town
GED orientation class, 9 a.m., The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry Way. GED orientation is designed to improve the…
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In uncertain budget times, local philanthropy comes through
Just last week, a Juneau man with mental health issues issued violent threats inside a healthcare clinic. The…
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UAS commencement ceremonies in Juneau, Ketchikan, Sitka this weekend
University of Alaska Southeast is honoring 670 graduates from the Juneau, Ketchikan and Sitka campuses this weekend. They’ll…
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Assembly discusses lowering mill rate
The members of the Assembly Finance Committee began to chew on some of the more difficult policy questions…
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Tiana Tozer: More than a disability
Author, human rights activist, paralympian: Tiana Tozer has played many roles in her life. The one role she…
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UA president to speak at lunch lecture
University of Alaska president Jim Johnsen will be the featured speaker at this week’s Juneau Chamber of Commerce…
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Police & fire for Thursday, April 28, 2016
This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement agencies. This report includes arrest and…
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Photo: Cope Park remodeling
A foundation is compacted for an area to hold new tennis courts in Cope Park on Wednesday. The…