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Alaskans speak up about bill to smother smoking

The Alaska Senate is again considering a bill to prohibit smoking in bars, restaurants and public places across…

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One less option for Juneau children

Despite efforts to maintain an unmatched service in Alaska’s capital, Catholic Community Service will close its behavioral health…

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Capital city racks up records amid clear skies

High-temperature records fell as the sun rose over Juneau this past weekend, according to the National Weather Service.…

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Around Town

Using iPads and other mobile device tips and tricks, 9-11 a.m., The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry Way. Improves…

An alder tree blooms along the Mendenhall River on Friday.

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Photo: Alder catkins

An alder tree blooms along the Mendenhall River on Friday.

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Police & Fire for Monday, March 14, 2016

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

Former LCCC inmate Brandon Johnson, right, speaks with two inmates during a break at the ninth annual Success Inside and Out conference in the prison. During the event, Johnson spoke as a panelist, offering advice to his former peers.

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Success Inside and Out

Juneau District Court Judge Keith Levy didn’t pull any punches while speaking to about 50 inmates in the…

Four-year-old Kiana Twitchell gets to run a backhoe with an IUOE Local 302 Operators Union as her copilot.

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Photos: Home expo

Six-year-old Occy Rubbo loads gravel with the assistance of volunteer union worker Jarrett Thomas. Tyler Rental donated the…

Thunder Mountain High School senior Kyler Romme spoke out against Senate Bill 191 during public testimony Thursday.

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Public weighs in almost 7:1 against Planned Parenthood ban in public schools

The public spoke out overwhelmingly against a bill that would restrict abortion providers like Planned Parenthood from teaching…

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Pro-pot petition heads to Assembly

Late last month a small group of North Douglas residents started circulating a petition requesting the Juneau Assembly…

R.D. Robinson

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Ownership issues surface over sunken tugboat

R.D. Robinson is a man with big plans. A mosaic artist who works in granite, he envisions and…

Flowers and a note are left outside the main entrance to the Dimond Courthouse on Tuesday. Miranda Ellen Davison, 34, shot and killed herself at the location on Monday.

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Family: Woman who died at courthouse battled mental health, drug issues

The mother of the 34-year-old woman who shot and killed herself outside the Dimond Courthouse in downtown Juneau…

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Police & fire for Sunday, March 13, 2016

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

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Correction: Symphony Showcase second show today at Aldersgate

The Juneau Symphony second show of the Symphony Showcase will take place today at Aldersgate United Methodist Church…

Fred Hiltner exits a voting booth in the Assembly Chambers after taking advantage of early voting on Friday. Monday is the last day of early voting at both the Assembly Chambers and the Mendenhall Mall. Election day is Tuesday.

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Photo: Early voting

Fred Hiltner exits a voting booth in the Assembly chambers after taking advantage of early voting on Friday.…

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Nestle recalls pizza, pasta products delivered to Alaska that may contain glass

Due to the potential presence of glass pieces, Nestlé USA is initiating a voluntary recall of a limited…

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Around Town

2016 Home & Outdoor Living Expo, Friday, March 11- Sunday, March 13. A weekend-long home show. $6 general…

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Eaglecrest to stay open extra weekend

Eaglecrest Ski Area will not be closing quite as early as expected. The ski area, previously slated to…

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Juneau mine training program takes off

The mining industry needs more than just miners — it needs harbor masters, chefs, dentists and lawyers. “Each…

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Police & fire for Friday, March 11, 2016

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