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Governor’s fiscal plan topic of chamber luncheon

The commissioner of the Alaska Department of Revenue will speak about the governor’s fiscal plan at the Juneau…

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Sham Jam charity event this Saturday

The “Viva Las Vegas” Sham Jam charity event will take place at the Canvas Art Studio on Saturday,…

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Juneau Gastineau Rotary Club meeting, 7 a.m., The Prospector Hotel. Open lab computer training, 9-11 a.m, The Learning…

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CERT to hold free course

The Juneau Local Emergency Planning Committee will be holding a free course for anybody interested in volunteering on…

Sen. Mike Dunleavy, R-Wasilla, questions Dr. Susan McCauley, Interim Commissioner of the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development, during a Senate Education Committee on SB 191 at the Capitol on Tuesday. Committee member Sen. Cathy Giessel, R-Anchorage, left, listens. SB 191, sponsored by Sen. Dunleavy, aims to restrict abortion providers, like Planned Parenthood, from teaching or providing sexual education in schools.

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Bill to ban Planned Parenthood in schools passes education committee

A bill that would restrict abortion service providers, like Planned Parenthood, from teaching in public schools has jumped…

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Writing Skills Class, 9:15-10:45 a.m., The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry Way. Improves skills for work, school or testing.…

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‘Wonderful Pistachios’ recalled due to Salmonella

The Division of Environmental Health’s Food Safety & Sanitation Program confirmed the Alaska distribution of Wonderful Pistachios, which…

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3 injured in Lemon Creek car crash

Alcohol was involved in a car crash that injured three people and downed power lines in Lemon Creek…

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Police & Fire for Wednesday, March 16, 2016

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

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Economic impact of Gold Medal tourney akin to Celebration

Come this weekend, Juneau’s hotels will be brimming with hoops fans from all around Southeast Alaska. Restaurants and…

Ken Koelsch, second from left, and his wife, Marian, right, celebrate his win for mayor during a party in the Senate Mall building on Tuesday.

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Koelsch likely winner of Juneau mayor race

Ken Koelsch held a sizeable lead over opponent Karen Crane in Tuesday’s special mayoral election, a lead that…

Volunteers take the first results of the night in the Assembly chambers on Tuesday.

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Koelsch likely winner of mayoral race

Ken Koelsch held a sizeable lead over opponent Karen Crane in Tuesday’s special mayoral election, a lead that…

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Some voters face problems at the polls

Several voters were left confused about where to vote in today’s special mayoral election after the polling locator…

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Assembly stands by pot zoning decision

The Juneau Assembly has decided to not revisit its Nov. 9 decision allowing limited commercial cultivation of marijuana…

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Dementia caregiving workshop in Juneau March 16

“Excellence in Dementia Care: Enhancing Well-Being & Improving Living Spaces” will feature two experts and bring together dementia…

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Polls open for mayoral election, early voter turnout strong

The polls will open today at 7 a.m. for the city’s special mayoral election, and if early voting…

Lisa Ibias, left, and her daughter, Alex Brown, work on clothing racks Monday for their new Alaskan Dames Consignment Shop branch opening later this month on Seward Street.

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Seward Street shuffle

Pedestrians and passersby may have noticed some changes on Seward Street in downtown Juneau. Here’s a run-down of…

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Don’t burn after reading

Residential open burning in Lemon Creek and Mendenhall Valley is still prohibited, according to a Capital City Fire/Rescue…

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Writing Skills Class, 9:15-10:45 a.m., The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry Way. Improves skills for work, school or testing.…

Gov. Bill Walker, left, hugs Kara Nelson, director of Haven House, as Rep Geran Tarr, D-Anchorage, right, congratulates Sen. Johnny Ellis, D-Anchorage, after the governor signed Senate Bill 23 into law at the Capitol on Monday. The bill gives legal protection to those who administer Naloxone, or Narcan, a drug that stops active opioid overdoses.

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Photos: Gov signs opioid prevention bill

Gov. Bill Walker, left, hugs Kara Nelson, director of Haven House, as Rep Geran Tarr, D-Anchorage, right, congratulates…