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Police blotter for Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016

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

The sun is seen rising over Aurora Harbor on Tuesday.

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Photos: Sunrise over Aurora Harbor

The sun is seen rising over Aurora Harbor on Tuesday.

Cheryl Jebe, right, turns her paperwork to apply for the District 1 Assembly seat with Deputy Clerk Beth McEwen at City Hall just in time for the 4:30 deadline on Tuesday.

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Applicants file before D1-seat deadline

By the close of business Tuesday, the number of applicants vying for the vacant D1 seat on the…

The Juneau Arts and Humanities Council has outlined new, slimmer plans for an arts complex in the Willoughby District, seen here on Jan. 4, 2016. The plans call for an $18.8 million renovation and expansion of the Juneau Arts and Culture Center (center left). If followed, the plans call for the building to be expanded toward Centennial Hall (bottom left).

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Assembly gets look at slimmer arts complex

The City and Borough of Juneau Assembly got its first look at a pared-down plan for an arts…

Eric Vance, manager of Juneau's Capitol Disposal Landfill, examines the vacuum on a methane well on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016. The well, one of 30 pumping gas with a distinct sulphur smell, was ironically decorated by an employee with a Mint Way sign.

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Well, well, a solution for Juneau’s stinky landfill

Take a dozen eggs, one by one, out of their carton. Shatter them on the floor behind your…

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Around town for Jan. 6

Introduction to Microsoft Excel, 9-11 a.m., The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry Way. Learn to use Excel to organize…

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Police & Fire for Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016

Attempt to serve • At 5:51 p.m. Monday, the Juneau Police Department attempted to serve an unspecified document…

The sun is seen rising over the Douglas Bridge on Tuesday.

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Photo: Sunrise over Douglas Bridge

The sun is seen rising over the Douglas Bridge on Tuesday.

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Gastineau demolition takes first big bite next week

Like a worm in an apple, a bottle of Pepto-Bismol, or the face-hugging alien in “Alien,” the contractors…

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Only one prospect for vacant D-1 seat

The deadline for a temporary position on the City and Borough of Juneau Assembly is 4:30 p.m. today,…

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Photo: Wetlands walk

Wendy Whelan and Jeff Short enjoy the clear weather during a hike in the Mendenhall Weltlands State Game…

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CBJ mulls expanding gravel quarry

The city-owned Stabler’s Point Quarry is running out of rock. “This year was a record year for the…

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Photo: Sunrise

Fog and low-hanging clouds light up with color as the sun rises under clear skies on Monday. Sunny…

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Police blotter for Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016

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Weather Potdevin's breath lingers in the cold air during a run along the Aiport Dike Trail on Monday.

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Photo: Runner’s breath

Weather Potdevin’s breath lingers in the cold air during a run along the Aiport Dike Trail on Monday.

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Around town for Jan. 5

Introduction to Microsoft Excel, 9-11 a.m., The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry Way. Learn to use Excel to organize…

Icebergs rest on the frozen Mendenhall Lake near the glacier on a recent afternoon.

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Photo: Glacier bergs

Icebergs rest on the frozen Mendenhall Lake near the glacier on a recent afternoon.

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Around town for Jan. 4

Senior ceramics, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Juneau Senior Center. Details: Diane, 463-6176. Toddlertime, 10 a.m., Downtown Library; 11 a.m.,…

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Police blotter for Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016

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Around town for Sunday, Jan. 3

Adult Children of Alcoholic or Dysfunctional Families and Codependents Anonymous meeting, 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Assembly Chambers, across from…