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Superior Court Judge Amy Mead delivers an instruction to the jury on Jan. 13, 2021 as she presides over the trial of a man charged with killing another man in Yakutat in 2018. (Michael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire File)

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Trial continues as major witness testifies

She found the victim dead and called 911.

This Aug. 21, 2020 photo shows the interior of Riverbend Elementary School, which suffered severe damage after two water pipes burst following extreme cold in Juneau. The Juneau School District announced Thursday the school would remain closed until at least next week. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire file)

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Riverbend Elementary to remain closed due to water damage

Alternative plans being made.

Michael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire Superior Court Judge Amy Mead delivers an instruction in court on Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022, as she presides over the case of a man charged with killing his friend.

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Yakutat killing trial begins with statements and witnesses

Attorneys for both sides are establishing the timeline of events.

Members of the City and Borough of Juneau City Assembly during a Zoom meeting on Jan. 10, seconds before a caller disrupted the meeting in a Zoom bombing episode. (Screenshot)

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Officials to consider ‘Zoom bombing’ ordinance after disruptions

There’s been two separate incidents this week.

The Norwegian Encore sails past Douglas Island on Sept. 8, 2021. Norwegian Cruise Line hopes to build a cruise ship dock on its waterfront property on Egan Drive. The city is considering amending the 2004 Long Range Waterfront Plan to allow the new dock. If the change is approved, it could clear the way for broader discussions with NCL. (Dana Zigmund/Juneau Empire)

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City considers changing plan to allow cruise dock, more shore power

Public comment now open

(Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

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All schools but one to open Thursday

Riverbend remains closed due to flooding.

A worker stands outside a collapsed building in Lemon Creek on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, one of two building collapses reported in Juneau amid ongoing rain following heavy snowfall. The City and Borough of Juneau said no injuries were reported and urged building owners to be cautious of snow loads on roofs. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)

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City reports 2 buildings collapse as continuing rain stresses infrastructure

Rain to continue through weekend.

A sign seen on a downtown Juneau business reminds customers that masks are required. On Monday night, CBJ officials voted to extend the city’s COVID-related ordinances through April 30. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

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City extends COVID mitigation measures through April

Decision generates intense input and a plea for civility

The Juneau Police Department is seeking more information about a sexual abuse of a minor case that’s been under investigation since March 2021. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire file)

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Police seek information in sexual abuse of a minor case

There may be more to the case than has been discovered.

Heavy snow over the weekend was followed by rising temperatures and steady rain. This led to icy conditions and added weight to snow imperiling decks, roofs and vessels in the capital city. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)

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Meltdown: Heavy snow chased by rain prompts closures, concerns

Concern builds as rain increases weight of snow pack

Bartlett Regional Hospital’s Chief Financial Officer has resigned, according to hospital officials. Benson is the third executive to resign from BRH in the last four months. (Michael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire)

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Hospital CFO resigns

Departure marks third exec to leave

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Update: Empire offices to open on Tuesday for normal hours

Employees continue to be available remotely.

The Coast Guard briefly investigated an oil leak near Sandy Beach on Jan. 10, 2022. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)

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Coast Guard investigated minor oil spill near Sandy Beach

The source couldn’t be ID’d but was not a source of major concern, said a Coast Guard spokesperson.

The company responsible for running Juneau’s landfill is taking steps to reduce the odor emitted by the decomposing garbage. (Courtesy photo / Mark Frisco, Waste Management)

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Changes underway at landfill to reduce odors

Some fixes have already been carried out.

The Petersburg Police Department is conducting an investigation into a report that a person identified as an officer of that department made fascist remarks on a social media page. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire)

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Man no longer employed by Petersburg police after social media post investigation

The comment was made by a profile that listed employer as Petersburg Police Department.

Steven Duke shovels snow from the top of the roof at Don Abel Tool and Equipment Rental on Jan. 7. (Dana Zigmund/Juneau Empire)

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Update: Heavy snow prompts closings

Schools, a street and a store.

Line crews from Alaska Electric Light & Power work to restore power to Thane following an avalanche on Jan. 3, 2022. (Courtesy photo / Evan Bixby)

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2021 saw far fewer power outages than record year 2020

Last year was in the average range for outages here in Juneau.

A collection of signs advising patrons about various COVID-related issues sits atop the front desk at the Douglas Branch of the Juneau Public Library on Jan. 6. (Dana Zigmund/Juneau Empire)

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City Assembly poised to consider COVID mitigations

Quick-moving omicron variant forces meeting to Zoom

Capital City Fire/Rescue personnel assisted a man who went through the ice as he was walking near the Mendenhall Glacier on Jan. 4, 2022, the department’s first ice rescue call of the new year. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)

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CCFR assists man who went through ice near glacier

It’s the department’s first ice rescue call of 2022.

City and Borough of Juneau ordinances require that all dogs over six months old and residing in Juneau for more than 30 days must be registered with Juneau Animal Rescue by Jan. 1 each year. This picture shows the 2022 tag issued to registered dogs. (Ben Hohenstatt/Juneau Empire)

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Don’t get tagged: It’s time to register your dog

Local dog registration supports animal welfare